I was away for a week, in case you hadn’t noticed the lack of posts. But now I am back, starting out my week with work and play or life and some blogging and cooking and sharing, hoping too keep us all on the positive. So here we go:

If you are planning a honeymoon or just a week of much needed rest and relaxation – here’s a list of the best destinations from around the world

HAUTEVILLE HOUSE ON GUERNSEY ISLAND, WHERE VICTOR HUGO LIVED AND WORKED DURING A 15-YEAR EXILE FROM FRANCE.

The Blue House once owned by Claude Monet is for rent – just in case you’d love to get a sense of how an artists lived.