One of the best things about traveling in Italy? Simply put – the food! On our summer holiday in Tuscany we had one great dining experience after another. Even the most casual pizza lunch was all things charming and delicious. Pizza on a piazza? I’ll be there in a prosecco. 😉 In today’s post I’m […]
There are so many beautiful towns and villages throughout Tuscany that you simply cannot get to them all in a single visit. On our recent two week Tuscan holiday we were able to visit a mix of small and large cities. Having a car was essential as it is the only way to reach some […]
When it comes to traveling in Europe, I have a lot on my bucket list. Spending two whole weeks in a Tuscan villa was one of them. Last summer we were able to spend a couple weeks in Provence and it was magical to say the least, so we wanted to recreate that feeling this […]
It’s about time! After 2+ years of living in Amsterdam and numerous requests for recommendations from friends, family, colleagues and followers I’ve finally put together a working guide for Amsterdam. I’ve wanted to put this guide together for a while but it takes time to feel comfortable and familiar with your new city, exploring restaurants, […]
On a recent trip to London we made a weekend getaway to Bath and had the best time. We’ve been to London so much but really wanted to get out of the city and explore more of England. Everyone we spoke with told us how beautiful Bath is and how we would just love it, […]
I have always wanted to go to Lake Como, Italy. Sipping bright orange Aperol spritz over its glittering green waters while basking in the Italian sunshine is the epitome of dolce far niente – the sweetness of doing nothing. Lake Como, or Lago di Como in Italian, is a very popular travel destination and it’s […]
As part of our recent tour of the Scottish Highlands, we spent Easter weekend in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital. As far as cities go, Edinburgh is definitely now one of my favorites. With so much to offer, it made sense to put together a little weekend travel guide. So many of you reached […]
Scotland has been on our travel bucket list for quite some time and this year we made it happen. We spent Easter weekend in Edinburgh, including two days devoted to touring the Scottish Highlands. While I loved everything about the entire weekend, I especially loved the tours we booked with Discreet Scotland. If you’ve been […]
With the continuance of dark and gloomy days here in Amsterdam, I felt compelled to bring a little color into the world! I give you, the Pippa Crochet Tote! She’s bright, she’s pink, she’s ready for a boozy brunch! She’s not big enough to hold your bottle of bubbly but she will look cute keeping […]
The Cozy Cuddle Throw is my first crochet blanket and I love how it turned out. Not only is it the first crochet blanket I’ve ever made, it’s also the first one I’ve ever designed. It took a very long time to finish, several months to be exact, which is unusual for me. I’m a […]
Well, here we are. Another year behind us, another one in front of us. Happy New Year, friends! I feel like it’s ok to keep saying that through the end of January. For a month that is basically the Monday of all the months, wishing someone a Happy New Year makes it feel at least […]
Christmas market season has begun and no one does Christmas markets better than Europe! We’ve been to Christmas markets in Germany, France, Switzerland, England, The Czech Republic, and now The Netherlands! While they have their similarities, each has something unique to it. I love checking out the ice skating rinks, ferris wheels, and even curling […]
Moving to Amsterdam has made me much more of a “Fall person.” Not that I disliked the Fall season before but I’ve never had the chance to live somewhere where you can truly experience leaves changing color, temperatures dropping, and the actual need for a jacket in October. I am loving the Fall season here […]
Hi crochet friends! I’m really happy to announce that I’m partnering with Hobbii as a Hobbii Plus Creator! If you’ve followed me for some time then you know I started crocheting a couple of years ago and am now designing my own crochet patterns for wearables and home decor. I recently partnered with Hobbii on […]
I’ve written a lot of posts about traveling to France, especially Paris. Having been there more than a handful of times, Paris continues to be a city that I love dearly. These days I feel more comfortable than ever there, traversing the neighborhoods I love, practicing my French language skills, and really immersing myself like […]
On our recent trip to Provence we spent most of our time in the Luberon. Its central location helps make it the heart of the region. When you think of Provence you’re likely envisioning the Luberon. Lavender and sunflower fields adorn the rolling landscape like a colorful carpet connecting each village. The Luberon is known […]
We just returned from a perfectly relaxing two weeks in Provence (ok it’s been a little while with our recent move,) and I already miss it so much. I could have spent at least another week exploring more villages, shopping more markets, and sipping rosé in the southern French sunshine. Ahhh, la vie est belle! […]
Today we visited the very beautiful village of Gordes, or as I keep referring to it, Gorgeous Gordes! It’s been called the Parthenon of Provence and it’s easy to see why. Driving up to the village center it’s hard not to lose your breath over the sweeping views of the Luberon valley and shout, “Oh […]
There are châteaus and then there are châteaus! Château d’Estoublon is the epitome of what you imagine when dreaming of a beautiful French château. It isn’t hard to live out your Beauty and the Beast dreams here. Can I just move in? Château d’Estoublon is an absolutely stunning estate that has been producing olive oils […]
If you’ve been following our travels for some time then you know how much we love a day trip. Today we ventured beyond the villages of Luberon and drove to Les Baux-de-Provence. As we left Bonnieux the terrain went from sloping green hills to dramatic rock plateaus soaring into the sky. At the top of […]