There is so much more to France than just Paris… If you ever find yourself in the south of France, be certain to visit Toulouse. Steeped in history yet hip and lively, I visited Toulouse for a week long exchange program as a student on a shoe string budget and yet there was always plenty to see and do…

Visit the Toulouse Cathedral to admire its two distinct styles of architecture, Roman and Gothic.

Take a leisurely walk on the tree lined Canal du Midi and admire its many house boats.

Get lost in one of the prettiest neighbourhoods of the city, Les Carmes. With streets so narrow that you can barely see the sky, window shop your way around the many jewellery and antique shops in this district.

And lastly, hang around in one of the many cafes on Place du Capitole, dubbed as ‘the living room of the city’. Demonstrators, performers, vendors, tourists - this is where all the action is.

… And already as I write this, there are thoughts of spending an enchanted weekend in this Rose City and a strong desire to relive all of it once again.

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Inexplicably in love with the idea of having my old classic books glued to the wall, having stumbled on this unique wall treatment idea.

A great DIY if you have got more time than money to spare this weekend.

Also, a big thank you to the lovely folks at The Snugg for sending me one of their lovely iPhone5 squared skinny fit protective case for my new cell phone.

I hope its beautiful where you are and wish you a lovely weekend.

Love is in the air, as they say. Even with an impossibly busy week ahead and a million mile long to-do list, I cannot help but fantasize about spending a late afternoon sailing on ocean waves with my love towards some exotic island far far away. White sands and swaying palms, champagne, oysters, salt water kisses and all the time in the world.. Few things are more romantic than the ocean.

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