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Friday, 6 January 2017

Carla G. Nyon

One of my favourite clothes boutiques is Carla G. In fact, over the years, it is here I come when I want designer clothes. I cherish quality fabrics and well tailored clothes that I wear both for work and everyday. I like the discreet elegance of the clothes that I find here and the fact that they have a little touch of originality.

So, you can imagine my joy when I stumbled across a branch of Carla G. in the Old Town of Nyon. And, guess what? - 40% off! I simply could not resist this beautiful grey/blue imitation fur short coat. I was really over the moon! It was another unplanned Christmas gift for Number One. Hahahaha...

Since I am nice and kind, here are their contact details.

Carla G. Nyon

Rue de Rive

1260 Nyon

Thursday, 5 January 2017

Restaurant Le Léman Nyon

Every time we come to Nyon we have lunch here. It is therefore only natural that I recommend this address to you. Our lunch menu rarely changes because they serve the most delicious perch fillets, fished directly from Lac Léman. Of course, they have a wide range of other dishes which are equally as tasty, but we have a weakness for perch.

We started our meal with some fresh “Fines de Claire” oysters from Marennes d’Oléron. All of this was washed down with an excellent local Chasselas white wine and rounded off with a tarte Tatin and chocolate profiteroles.

Restaurant Le Léman Nyon

Rue de Rive 28

1260 Nyon

Wednesday, 4 January 2017

Saturday Getaway to Nyon

A few weeks ago, after a busy week, we could not wait for the weekend to arrive. So, that Saturday morning, we hurried out of the city to take a good breath of fresh air elsewhere. We headed to Nyon. Nyon is a charming small city situated between Geneva and Lausanne.

We had no pre-established programme. We simply wanted to stroll around the city, look at the shops, discover cool new places and have lunch in a nice restaurant overlooking Lac Léman. All this bathed in sunny weather... Well, sadly not, because the promised sun was defeated by the clouds which reminded us that winter is here to stay.

We slowly explored different corners of Nyon in this chilly weather. One of my favourite spots is the beautiful Castle - dating from the 12th century - on top of the hill next to a tiny garden and overlooking the lake.

I like the old houses on the alleys of the Old Town of Nyon.

Château de Nyon

It was superb. I’m such a fan of these mini getaways. Doing simple, silly things that beautify our days... And I like to share the beautiful things I see and discover.

I hope you liked the pictures of our day.

Happy New Year 2017

Friday, 30 December 2016

New Year Wishes & 2016 Favourite Blog Posts

At the end of each year, I take a moment to reflect on the closing year and think about what’s ahead for the New Year.

Overall, 2016 was good to me, but, for the coming New Year, I am longing to experience many “firsts”. I want to achieve a few things that are so dear to me in order to make this year special. Let’s hope that the angels in the sky hear my prayers, otherwise I will have to shout them louder!

As for this blog - well, I never have a set progamme. What I share here are fragments of my simple life and I like to keep it as it comes.

Finally, I wish each one of you a peaceful and happy 2017. May your days be filled with love and bliss.

Lots of Love

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