THIS AND THAT AND AN INVITATION TO THE WHITE HOUSE

Today on the blog I’m talking about this and that and an invitation to the White House too! So join me and find out what’s happening after orange county.

THIS AND THAT AND AN INVITATION TO THE WHITE HOUSE | The White House Historical Association Christmas Party Invitation 2015 | www.AfterOrangeCounty.com
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THE MOST CHARMING HOUSE IN BRUGGE

On our recent trip to Belgium we stayed in the most charming house in Brugge. Brilliantly designed by one of Belgium’s most talented Interior Designers, the interior of this vintage abode is simply oozing with character. Come have a look inside.

THE MOST CHARMING HOUSE IN BRUGGE | Belgium | White Rooms Apartment Dijver | www.AfterOrangeCounty.com
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HOW I MAKE MONEY EVERY TIME I SHOP

Hello there! Happy Holidays! Since we are in the throws of the frenzied holiday shopping season I wanted to share with you how I make money every time I shop. You see, since I live on a mountain top, 40 minutes away from the nearest shopping mall, I do a lot of shopping online. But […]

HOW I MAKE MONEY EVERY TIME I SHOP | www.AfterOrangeCounty.com
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HOW I MADE A CUTE ADVENT CALENDAR

Today on the blog I’m sharing how I made a cute Advent Calendar for my Grandchildren. It’s so special to experience Christmas through the eyes of a child.

HOW I MADE A CUTE ADVENT CALENDAR | www.AfterOrangeCounty.com
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24 HOURS IN BRUSSELS

With only a short 24 hours in Brussels, Belgium, we had to make the very most of our visit. Read the post and see what we saw of this exceptionally beautiful city, Belgium chocolate and waffles included.

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CHECKING INTO THE STANHOPE HOTEL BRUSSELS

Hello there! Today we’ll be checking into the Stanhope Hotel Brussels. If you saw my last blog post then you know we have just returned from a trip to Europe that took us to 6 countries. First stop on the itinerary: Brussels, Belgium. Brussels has been the de facto capital of Europe for decades. This […]

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FLYING DELTA ONE FROM LAX VIA JFK TO BRUSSELS

Greetings from LAX: Los Angeles International Airport. Brad and I recently embarked on a much anticipated vacation to Europe. The trip was a birthday present from my very generous husband in celebration of the BIG birthday I celebrated back in May. It is eerie to think that while planning this trip, it never occurred to us that […]

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HOW TO SET A MAGNIFICENT THANKSGIVING TABLE

Can you believe Thanksgiving is nearly here? Where does the time go?? I love setting the table for the dinners I host and work hard to produce a beautiful and unique tablescape each Thanksgiving. This Thanksgiving I am particularly pleased with my table setting which is an eclectic mix of  the vintage Japanese Porcelain that […]

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