These pictures are peeks of the church on the property of Manor Farmhouse B&B. It was built around the same time as the rest of the buildings on the property. St. John the Baptist Church was built by Sir Geoffrey de Dethick in 1245. It's a beautiful church and has...

So, how did I get a ticket to England?Well, my parents and brother knew I'd always wanted to go, so for Christmas my WONDERFUL bro, Dustin, got me a ticket through his work and gave it to me as a gift. One of the BEST Christmas gifts EVER!! So, on May 26th, Dwight and...

This first picture is a lovely view from The Manor Farmhouse B&B in Derbyshire, UK. The lovely green rolling hillsides are scattered with lush forests, bubbling brooks, and a few marshes (I nearly lost my shoe in one 😉 I'll add a few more pictures of this...

This is the Manor Farmhouse B & B. If you ever visit the Peak District in England, THIS is where you want to stay. My husband and I spent 6 nights and 7 days here under the wonderful care of Simon & Gilly Groom. It was absolutely fantastic. Nestled in the...

Okay, so it's a picture of an airplane. What's the big deal, right? Well, as a matter of fact, it's the picture out the window of my first plane ride. Shocking, I know. I'm 30 something and I'd never been on an airplane until May 27, 2008....destination = England!I've...

When Laini Sullivan lands a job designing Nick Pantalone's coffee shop, there are two problems: one, Nick's nephew Joe hates all of her ideas and two, Laini has to admit he's right--she's a disaster at design. Still, she can't risk losing the job. To compromise, Joe...