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A Day To Remember In Vienna, Austria, St. Stephens & Figlmullers

2 / 8 / 17

The next morning, dad woke up up with coffee from McDonalds. I usually stick my nose up at coffee from Mc’Ds, but this was fabulous! He hurried us along as we got ready to explore Vienna. Good walking shoes? Check. Water? Check. Snacks? We were prepared. Across the street from our hotel was a bright green city train. The train went back and forth between the city and airport. It was a double decker train with comfy seats and flat screen TVs with the news and other local information. On our way to Vienna, the countryside looked a lot like the United States. There were a lot of industrial buildings. Nothing extraordinary. We went underground and got off in a mall. It was a strange place for a city train! The mall was vacant since it was a Sunday. What shocked me the most was that the mall had a fresh produce store inside. How strange! Once we walked outside, I was in shock. The beauty of the city surrounded us. Ancient buildings, stunning architecture. Every turn was a photo moment. Dad knew exactly where to take us.

We walked, trying not to run into people from looking up. The stores were delicately placed on a vertical slant and the roads were laid with cobblestone. Small storefronts looked too beautiful to hold a function. Cafes, oh there were so many quaint and cozy cafes! My camera didn’t stop taking photos. Jutka had us enter a cute chocolate shop. She explained there was a famous chocolate cake from Vienna we should try. It was called Sachertorte. This specialty is served in Vienna and a chocolate sponge cake. What impressed me was the beautiful little emblem on top. Even things you eat were beautiful here!

We put it aside and went to Figlmullers, a restaurant that specializes in Vienna cuisine. Dad made reservations for us in this tiny, narrow restaurant.

While we waited to eat, dad and Jutka led us to the center of town. I hadn’t ever seen anything so epic in real life as St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Wikipedia says this: “St. Stephen’s Cathedral is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna and the seat of the Archbishop of Vienna, Christoph Cardinal Schönborn, OP. The current Romanesque and Gothic form of the cathedral, seen today in the Stephansplatz, was largely initiated by Duke Rudolf IV (1339–1365) and stands on the ruins of two earlier churches, the first a parish church consecrated in 1147. The most important religious building in Vienna, St. Stephen’s Cathedral has borne witness to many important events in Habsburg and Austrian history and has, with its multi-coloured tile roof, become one of the city’s most recognizable symbols.”

Other special places we saw included the Column of Pest (Column of The Trinity), which is a late 17th-century sculpted Holy Trinity column, built to commemorate victims of the plague. Dad also had us walk and observe a Catholic Mass at another smaller beautiful church. At this point, we also tasted the Sachertorte, or chocolate cake. It was so so rich! I took a quick picture of it and only took a bite. It was almost too rich for me (if that’s possible). It really liked it, but with all the other food we were trying, only enjoyed a bit.


Once our table was ready, we sat down in Figlmullers. This little restaurant is world famous for their schnitzel. Schnitzel is meat flattened out and then deep fried in a breading. The traditional Vienna Schnitzel is made with veal. The dish doesn’t even fit on a plate! We also ordered fries to share. I didn’t get the veal and instead opted for the Chicken Cordon Bleu which had chicken, ham, and swiss cheese. It was absolutely amazing. In fact, Dustin and I tried to go back a week later but they were full.



After eating our full, we took a double decker bus around the city for a break on our feet. We sat on the top and just took in the sites. There were headphones and you could hear Mozart and other famous musicians from Vienna playing music. I learned so much just from that tour.

Love & Laughter,

T

 

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All You Need Is A Statement Necklace From The Cloth Closet This Fall!

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My good friend Molly Pingitore launched her own online boutique called The Cloth Closet.

For starters, this gal has some serious style.

Although we went to high school together, we didn’t become close friends until later after college. While in Ohio, we attended Bible study together and had lots of fun going to each other’s places and talking over hot tea/coffee.

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Molly has a passion for Jesus, her family, and fashion. Her style is a mix of classic, country, boho, and glam. Molly is so much fun and filled with laughter. She’s a lead parent and her husband, Anthony, serves our country. They’re some of the best people I know in the whole wide world. 

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I’m super proud to say I was one of the first to order from her shop! (Formerly Sticks & Stones) I loved this fun necklace and thought it would go with just about anything.

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Once it arrived I fell in love with the packaging. There was a little sachet to make it smell yummy, a hand-written card, and a surprise gift! The necklace was about $17 and Molly was kind enough to give me a discount for blogging about her products. I know I couldn’t get such a unique necklace anywhere else for that price!

The tassels are fun and the turquoise adds a little bit of a country/western flair. I rocked this over a floral dress and it complimented it really well. It’s in my jewelry arsenal. Truly, all you need is a plain t-shirt and this necklace to look put together.

Effortlessly chic is my thing!

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Molly also included a pretty tassely belt! I love how this adds a little fun to the bottom of the outfit! Also, it was included FREE. What? That’s so nice! I can tell this lady is going places with her quick shipping, freebies, and great products.

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Unfortunately I totally broke my necklace when I caught it on something. (Hands up if you’re a klutzy chick!) I am waiting to fix it with some little pliers so I can keep wearing it and repp’in The Cloth Closet. Currently, the shop isn’t carrying my fabulous necklace, but there is one similar called the Muti Color Glass Jewel Bib Necklace. It comes with earrings too for only $14.75.

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Molly’s always hosting great sales and giveaways. You can check out her Facebook here

Currently, save 20% on your first order with the promo: thankyou20

You’re welcome.

You won’t regret any purchases from The Cloth Closet 😉

Love & Laughter,

Tiffany

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Enter To Win A $50 Sephora Gift Card Right Here!

5 / 15 / 155 / 15 / 15
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I am so so super excited you’re taking the time out of your day to check out my new blog, Poeticlaughter. As a THANK YOU I’ve decided to launch with a $50 gift card giveaway from my favorite store, Sephora. Along with the  gift card, you’ll also receive a 45-minute custom makeover. All you have to do is check out the Rafflecopter giveaway below and do the suggested actions to get entered. After a month, I’ll be announcing the winner here and on my Facebook page. The gift card also comes with an adorable little makeup mirror. Best of luck to you! Feel free to click around and learn about makeup, beauty, and life, all through the lens of love. If you’re new, click here to learn more about what you’re in for.

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Love & Laughter,

Tiffany

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5 Things That Made Cinderella Rock

3 / 18 / 155 / 6 / 15
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I don’t usually go to movies. They’re pretty pricey and I like the opportunity to lounge in my comfy clothes, cuddle my cat, and grab extra popcorn at my leisure on the couch. This past week though, my mother-in-law  planned a girls day and we got to see the movie (and she paid)! We also grabbed Olive Garden afterward. Confession: I ate 6 breadsticks. While the movie was happening, I literally almost began writing notes because there was so much to say and share with my fellow bloggers. Instead of boring you with an essay, I’ve determined 5 things that made the movie fantastic.

1. Have Courage & Be Kind

You’ll hear the advice young Cinderella’s dying mother offers a thousand times during the film. “Have courage and be kind,” is woven throughout the Disney flick and is what propels both Cinderella and the Prince throughout the tale. Although at first this advice seems simple and almost cliche, even Cinderella admits to having a hard time being kind and shows there are times she feels far less than courageous. What makes the theme work so well is the acceptance that it’s almost impossible to have these traits all the time, but when we look within ourselves (or to the Holy Spirit) we can achieve the unimaginable.

According to Vanity Fair, writer Christopher Weitz, explained that “There are plenty of movies in which heroines are tremendously active and aggressive, and there was room for a character whose resilience was really the most important aspect of what she was doing.”

Resilience. I don’t know about you, but being steadfast is more difficult than fighting back. So, today, take a lesson from Ella and have courage and be kind. Or as a little book says in Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

2. Waterworks for the Prince

(Spoiler) There’s a scene where the Prince is laying in his dying fathers arms, crying. This moment in the movie brought tears to my eyes and made me think a lot about how the media portrays men. In the past, a man of authority wouldn’t cry or show a lot of emotion. In this adaption of Cinderella though, the Prince is strong, brave, and … emotional. He isn’t ashamed of shedding tears over his father and Cinderella  has empathy towards his personal loss. I want to live in a world where men can be “real” and can have strong emotional reactions that are accepted and encouraged. Hey, even Jesus had compassion. (John 11:35)

3. Forgiveness

After Cinderella wins over the Prince and is about to leave for the castle to live happily ever after, she turns around and sees her stepmother on the stairs. Without a prompt, she simply says “I forgive you.” Now, I get that she’s supposed to be good-hearted, innocent, etc. BUT as a Christian, I felt this was given just the right amount of attention and really helped bring closure to the abuse Cinderella endured.

4. Love Wins

An argument could be made that people don’t really marry to unite kingdoms/gain money/success/etc. anymore but I’d have to disagree.  I’ve known so many situations where couples settled into marriage because it was convenient or was their only “life option.” It was refreshing to see two people working hard for their connection. I want to believe that I’d marry my own Prince – even if it meant living on Ramen Noodles and going without AC for a year. It helped, of course, that Cinderella’s man had some serious cash.

5. Helena Bonham Carter

She’s my girl crush of the moment. Even if her and Tim Burton split. Her role as the fairy godmother and narrator gave the movie some spunk. Enough said.

P.S. I’ve read the articles against Cinderella and have admittedly watched the hilarious Honest Trailer – Cinderella 1950. I am a pretty feisty feminist and agree that the original Cinderella basically worked against the empowerment of women. In some ways that can translate to this rendition. Overall though, I give it a thumbs up and appreciate some of the sensitivities Disney incorporated. Ex: Cinderella  actually having a personality & the connection between her and the Prince, not just her looks.

Love & Laughter,

Tiffany

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