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Oregon

By: gigglesbyjones November 14, 2018February 13, 2025

Travel ChaosOregon, Oregon Travel Guide, Piazza Italia, Pinot Noir, Portland, Portland RestaurantsLeave a Comment

I knew nothing of this green state, other than the fact that I thought it was v granola and Birkenstocks were the shoe of choice (not my look).

Cancer, can we not?

By: gigglesbyjones October 23, 2018February 13, 2025

Grief, Young AdultCancer, Fcancer, Hodgkin’s LymphomaLeave a Comment

It started with a text on Friday morning. One of those long texts, that I skimmed because it was early.

The Christmas Card

By: gigglesbyjones December 24, 2017February 13, 2025

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It wouldn’t be Christmas without a meltdown. Mine came early on November 29th. With the my new lob comes great responsibility. I still have not mastered the beach curl, and have experimented with a few curling irons and other hot tools. I decided to experiment with a wand on the day Carms said we were…

New lob, who dis?

By: gigglesbyjones December 13, 2017February 13, 2025

Young AdultBeverly Hills, Britney Spears 2001, LOB, Meche Salon, Mullet, PeasantLeave a Comment

New lob, new job, new me? My hair started to return to its natural state, and I decided to follow the influence and try Chiara’s colori$t. I had never heard of Meche salon. I arrived with my long semi brown hair excited to return to my true blonde self. The colorist walked over to my station,…

Domaine OTT Drought

By: gigglesbyjones August 30, 2017February 13, 2025

Travel ChaosBagatelle, Bagatelle Saint Tropez, Club 55, Domaine OTT, French Riviera, Hotel Bastide D'Antoine, Hotels in Saint Tropez, Saint Tropez, South France, YachtsLeave a Comment

So here’s the deal with Saint Tropez: Prepare to feel poor, accept you are not staying on a yacht, all while owning your pesantry with a bottle of overpriced Rosé. Jordan wanted to go and push 100 foot yachts and thangs, so we departed from Antibes to spend two nights in Saint Tropez. I didn’t…

Kicking Rocks on the Cote D’Azur

By: gigglesbyjones August 8, 2017February 13, 2025

Travel ChaosColombe D'or, Cote D'azur, Domaines OTT, Eden-Roc, Hotel Du Cap, Lavender, Lavender Fields in Provence, Provence, Saint Paul De Vence, South FranceLeave a Comment

One of the many struggles I have in life and especially on a vacation is the idea vs the reality. This came full force on day three of the Southern leg of the trip. We wanted to have a day of inland activities, so we ambitiously decided on the following: Browse St. Paul De Vence…

From Paris to Provence

By: gigglesbyjones August 6, 2017February 13, 2025

Travel ChaosAix En Provence, Antibes, Juan Les Pins, Marseille, Paloma Beach, Paris, Provence, South FranceLeave a Comment

If you enjoy leisure & wine, then you must take the train from Paris to Provence. Do not waste time flying around. No matter the distance, train life is the best life in France, especially when there is Rosé, scenic sunflowers, and business class. Yes, I may be the duchess of coach, but on the…

I Came for the Snails

On our way to 1 of 4,581 almond croissants, we realized it was a cold dark abyss in Paris. In July… Aw hell. I was saving all of my Euros/Monopoly money for French pastries and did not want to make it rain at Zara for a jacket. I managed with my blanket sweater, and we…

Redemption @ The Eiffel

By: gigglesbyjones July 25, 2017February 13, 2025

Travel ChaosBellota Bellota, Eiffel Tower, France, Giverny, McDonald's, Monet, Monet's Home, Paris, Picnics in Paris, Sandwich Shops in Paris, Water LiliesLeave a Comment

In France, bread is life. What is not, is protein. Jordan was not amused with only having pastries in the AM. Cafés do not serve breakfast (eggs, bacon, etc.) until later in the morning, so we needed to resort to the classic look of being McChic. After inhaling an Egg McMuffin, we hopped on a…