Welcome to our June 2024 edition
of Tales of the Traveling Tote.
We started off in Cabo for the
solar eclipse on April 8th. It
was almost a total eclipse.
Miss Petit Four was vacationing
in Cabo with us and was lucky
enough to experience the eclipse.
The pull of the moon affects the
tides, and with the eclipse happening,
the beach was completely gone and
the water was up in the chairs
at the restaurant we went to.
The Office is our favorite
spot for breakfast and we
went there
that morning. I
happened to bring my package
of ten eclipse glasses with me
and shared them with the
waiters! They were so excited.
Then we went back to the house
to view the full eclipse.
The next day I got to meet
Linda Primmer, who was one
of the ladies who invited me
into the Tales of the Traveling Tote
group! This was the first lady of
our group that I got to meet in
person. It was such a thrill for me,
that I got emotional when I
first saw Linda.
Linda and I have always
called ourselves "Soul Sister",
because we love the same style.
We met up with them at their
resort and when we went to the
desk, the person there asked if
we were sisters!!! We LOVED that!!!
After touring their resort, we went back
to our home and took a tour of it.
Then the four of us headed
to the Waldorf Astoria
for dinner to celebrate
Linda and Paul's 25th
wedding anniversary.
Our totes were so happy to be
there to celebrate with them.
The resort happened to have fireworks
that night right behind our backs,
and even the waiter teased us
that the fireworks were just to
celebrate their anniversary.
After a delicious dinner of
watermelon salad, empanadas,
and lobster they were treated
to a delicious dessert.
Linda and Paul were so charming
and lovely. We had such a great time
meeting them and celebrating
with them.
We were home a week and then
off to San Antonio to visit my
sister Jean.
I had loved seeing Sarah Anderson's
pictures of the shakes she enjoys,
so I contacted her and asked if
they had a place in San Antonio.
They didn't, but she invited us to
come to Austen and visit her.
On our way, I told my sister and
her husband I had to stop at the
famous Buc'ees
gas station/destination stop
for their BBQ sandwich. Honestyly,
it is the best BBQ beef sandwich
I have ever had and I have craved
it since I had one a few years ago.
What a month I had, now I was
meeting in person the other lovely
lady who encouraged me to join
the Tales of the Traveling Tote
group. I was over the moon to
meet both of them in two weeks!!!
Sarah is such a delightful lady
and we loved visiting her in
her gorgeous home.
This is my favorite picture that
I snapped of her. She is so elegant
and fabulous and this picture could
be in a magazine.
Her home could be a museum for
MacKenzie-Childs!!! Everywhere
you look is another fabulous MC
item from furniture to lamps to
ceramics.
She even has a MC bathroom!!!
And her backyard is gorgeous
too. She is situated in such a
pretty neighborhood with
lovely homes.
Miss Madi K and I had the best
time getting to know Sarah in person.
Truly these two weeks were dreams
come true getting to finally meet
two of the loveliest ladies, and
especially since they were the two
who invited me into the group and
found a bag online for me so
that I could be a part of this group.
Thanks darling ladies. Now I have
a few more ladies to get to meet -
on my bucket list!!
We are finally getting settled
into our new home, and I will
start posting that soon. Whew!
It has been a project.
On to your favorite part and that
is our giveaway! We have another
fun tote as a giveaway this time.
Visit Emily to enter for the tote.
Pop on in and visit all of the
other ladies in our fun group
to see where their totes were off to.
Debbie with Miss Aurora @ Mountain Breaths
Emily with Miss Courtney Childs@ The French Hutch
Patti with Miss Kenzie @ Pandora's Box
Jenna with Miss Coquille @The Painted Apron
Linda P with Miss Lola @ Life and Linda
Rita with Miss Luna C @ Panoply
Sarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the Soul
Jackie and Miss Madi K @ Purple Chocolat Home (you are here)
Ricki Jill and Countess De Monet @ The Sketchy Reader
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Hi Jackie, what a lovely Spring you have had! I bet experiencing the eclipse in Cabo was incredible, the waiters with their glasses are too cute! I am so glad you got to meet your "soul sister" Linda and show her your fabulous home! Such cute photos of you two~ Love the fireworks at that fabulous restaurant! I've never been to Buckee's but I have heard their BBQ sandwich is the best~ How wonderful to go visit Sarah in Austin, more very cute photos and I enjoyed seeing your peeks into her MKC filled home~that bathroom, wow! Happy June and Happy Summer!
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Hi Jackie, how special that you got to observe the eclipse in Cabo. Such a cute photo of the waiters in the eclipse glasses you brought them. You and your "soul sister" Linda have a similar style, and I can see how you could pass as sisters. Two beautiful ladies, and I love all the photos. I have met Linda, Sarah, Patti and Emily and would like to meet the rest of you some day. So nice that you and Sarah got to meet and that you got to see her MC filled home.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fun meeting with TTT friends? You and Linda certainly could pass as sisters! And Sarah is a delight! Lucky you! Your eclipse day must have been amazing by the ocean! Looking forward to seeing your new home! Happy Summer!
ReplyDeleteI stopped by earlier to catch up and I definitely don't won't to miss anything in this fabulous post. What a treat to be in Cabo for the eclipse. I'm thrilled for you and Linda that you two could meet and spend time together. You could definitely be taken for sisters. Isn't it fun to meet our blog friends. I got to meet Linda when we were both in New York and she's lovely. Hope to meet you someday. How delightful you and Sarah were able to.spend time together as well. I met her years ago and several times since. She's a dear and I know you both enjoyed spending time together. I am looking forward to seeing your new home and how you decorate. I'm sure it will be spectacular. Happy summer Jackie...........
ReplyDeleteDarling Jackie, your post is lovely. How fun to see the eclipse in Cabo. The waiters looked so happy with their glasses. Meeting you and Kirk was so special. You made Paul and I feel at home. Your lovely home is so fabulous. Soul sisters unite! How very special you got to meet Sarah. She is such a lovely woman with style and grace. Her home is beautiful. How wonderful she has a Mackenzie Childs bathroom. Happy summer Jackie and Kirk. Hugs
ReplyDeleteJackie, without question, your Austin visit will always be a highlight memory for me. You and Kurt were so dear to make the trip to Austin to meet and spend some time together. I hope you will come back! Loved meeting Jean and Greg too! I wish The Peached Tortilla still offered their amazing shakes. They need to bring back the tradition! Thank you for your kind words about our home. Sharing it with friends is the best part! I'm thrilled that Linda and Paul were in Cobo the same time you were there. How special that you finally met in person. Our Traveling Tote group is indeed special. I hope one day that we can all meet someplace together. Wouldn't that be fun? Glad you are getting settled. I'm eager to see photos of the new abode. Your homes are always stunning! Happy summer, dear friend!
ReplyDeleteAwwww I love seeing all the photos with Linda and Sarah. You and Sarah BOTH have beautiful homes! We need to have a get together with everyone somewhere. Plan it, and I'll be there!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY ANNIVERSARY! I can tell y'all celebrated well (that dessert!), and I would just go with it: The fireworks were for y'all!
I hope your summer is as nice as your spring!
xo,
RJ
Just fabulous, Jackie! I am so excited to read about yours and Linda's travels (and I have yet to read Sarah's for her dovetailing experience of meeting you). We got to see more of Sarah's home through you than ever seen before - thank you! 😉
ReplyDeleteYour home is Cabo is a luxury dwelling, for sure. Your energy and exuberance for life and living are so inspiring!
Happy June!