Salt Air and Seaside Strolls: A Day Trip from Lisbon to Cascais

Portugal, Travel

After several days of exploring Lisbon’s historic streets and grand monuments, a day by the sea felt like the perfect change of pace. We drove to Cascais, a charming coastal town where colorful fishing boats, ocean views, and relaxed café culture abound. Our afternoon included a stop at the dramatic Boca do Inferno, a leisurely […]

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Eat + Stay + Play: A Slow Travel Guide to Lisbon

Eat+Stay+Play Travel Guides, Europe, Portugal, Travel

Coming back to Lisbon felt like discovering it for the first time. I think it is an underrated city. Of course a warm sunny day, a glass of sangria, and a terrace overlooking orange tiled roofs and bright blue water doesn’t hurt. We first came to Lisbon 14 years ago and if it weren’t for […]

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Eat + Stay + Play: The Ultimate Marrakech Travel Guide (Riads, Souks, Atlas Mountains & More)

Africa, Eat+Stay+Play Travel Guides, Travel

Marrakech is a city that captures all of your senses. The scent of orange blossom lingers in the air, the call to prayer softly echoes over the rooftops, and every step you take leads you to something beautifully unexpected. On our recent trip, we immersed ourselves in the rhythm of the city. Despite its organized […]

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Creating My Signature Scent in Grasse: Inside a Perfume Workshop at Galimard, France

Europe, France, Travel

Tucked into the sun-soaked hills of Grasse—widely known as the perfume capital of the world—I spent a dreamy afternoon at Galimard creating a scent that is entirely my own. Over the course of a beautifully curated 1 hour and 45 minute workshop, I was guided through the art of perfumery, learning how to balance top, […]

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Eat + Stay + Play: A Quick Travel Guide to Munich’s Old Town

Eat+Stay+Play Travel Guides, Europe, Germany, Travel

A quick trip to Munich is always a good idea, especially when you have just enough time to soak up the charm of its historic Old Town. From hearty Bavarian bites and beer garden culture to elegant architecture and lively squares, Munich’s Altstadt offers the perfect blend of old-world beauty and modern energy. In this […]

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A Summer to Remember: Food, Travel, and Celebrations Across Europe

Amsterdam, Travel

Summer always feels like it goes by in a blink, but this year was filled with so many moments worth savoring. From wandering a lively food truck festival in Amsterdam to toasting pink cocktails at a Barbie-themed party with friends, the season had no shortage of fun. We sipped the night away at a summer […]

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Aperol Bag Charm Crochet Pattern

Crochet, Fashion, Free Crochet Patterns

I am seeing crochet bag charms everywhere right now, so of course I had to try my hand at making some. I love how they add so much personality to a bag and they’re a great way to express yourself. If you follow me on Instagram you’ve seen a few that I’ve already made – […]

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50 Unique and Stylish Gifts for Dad


Gift Ideas

Father’s Day is coming up and with slower than usual shipping times, I wanted to get a gift guide out to you guys with plenty of time to order. Why is shopping for dad so hard? I honestly think dads just want to be left alone on Father’s Day. I mean, give the guy some […]

June 10, 2020

Everything We Binged in May During Quarantine


Fashion, Lifestyle, Movies

Another month spent staying at home meant another month where we binged a lot of movies and shows. Check out everything we binged in April here! I don’t really like calling our situation a quarantine, because technically that’s not what it is. But that seems to be the standard term these days for staying at […]

June 3, 2020

Unstuffy Summer Wine Guide


Food and Wine, Lifestyle

It’s officially summer and I’m here to help you make pour decisions with an unstuffy summer wine guide! And surprisingly, this post is not all about rosé (although judging by my love of Josh Cellars Rosé in these photos, I could easily do that). I compiled a list to guide you through summer no matter […]

May 27, 2020

All The Best Memorial Day Sales!


Beauty, Fashion, Our Home

There are some amazing sales going on for Memorial Day, so I thought I’d save you all the time spent hunting, and round them up for you in one place to shop. I’ve organized all the Memorial Day sales alphabetically by Clothing & Accessories, Beauty, and Home & Home Decor. Plus, I’ve listed everything that […]

May 22, 2020

Bathroom Organization Tips


Beauty, Lifestyle, Our Home

With all this extra time at home, I’ve been doing some home organization. You can check out my latest pantry project here. This week I tackled my bathroom and let’s just say it was long overdue. Ordinarily I’m pretty organized but over the course of many days of hastily getting dressed or packing quickly, I’ve […]

May 20, 2020

New Summer Sunnies from Zenni x Cynthia Rowley


Fashion

There are two things I always buy for every summer season – new swimsuits and new sunglasses. A new pair of sunnies is almost like a new pair of shoes to me. They completely transform an outfit and can make a well-loved wardrobe feel fresh and new again. I was invited to check out the […]

May 12, 2020

Best Summer Bags from Amazon


Fashion

Scrolling through Instagram the other day, I realized that I have never actually done a post on my favorite accessory – the handbag! I get more comments and questions about my bags and shoes on social media than anything else, which makes sense because that’s where I spend most of my money. To me, they’re […]

May 8, 2020

A Heartfelt Mother’s Day with James Avery Artisan Jewelry


Fashion

Hi, friends! I hope you all are well and managing things as best as possible. I’m back today talking about Mother’s Day. Holidays like this loom large in my heart these days because I can’t be with my family, and all I want is to be with them. You’ve probably seen my Elegant Mother’s Day […]

May 6, 2020

Things I’m Looking Forward to After Quarantine


Fashion, Lifestyle

As we enter into our seventh full week of self-isolation and working from home due to Covid-19, my list of things I’m looking forward to after quarantine keeps growing. Having things to look forward to has always been a bit of a coping mechanism for me. When I was a child, any time I was […]

May 4, 2020

Elegant Mother’s Day Gifts


Lifestyle

Mother’s Day is going to be hard this year. I know I won’t be able to see my mom, and as much as I enjoy FaceTime, it’s not the same thing. But, all this doesn’t mean that I won’t be sending something to show how much she means to me. There are a ton of […]

May 1, 2020

Everything We Binged in April During Quarantine


Lifestyle, Movies

When it comes to entertainment, the inevitable question in our house every night is “what do you want to watch?” While millions of us are spending more time on our couches, I thought I would compile a list of everything we binged in April in case you’re running out of ideas yourself. Quarantine or not, […]

April 29, 2020

Stylish and Comfortable Loungewear


Fashion

These days, loungewear is the new black. If you’re tired of switching from your night pjs to your day pjs everyday, then this post is probably for you. I’ve been looking for ways to up my loungewear game ever since being confined at home. I just don’t feel productive in pajamas. Getting dressed is key […]

April 22, 2020

7 Simple Salad Dressings


Food and Wine

During our stay home time, I’m really trying to stay on top of our healthy eating habits. As most of you know by now, I’m not the chef (Paul has us covered there), but I am capable of not starving in a house full of food. I make salads for lunch just about every day. […]

April 15, 2020

Organizing the Pantry


Our Home

Regardless of a stay home order or not, I’ve always been an organizer. I love organizing just about anything – from my closet to the laundry room and every little drawer in between. The pantry is always in some state of organizational flux, and I’m still not 100% done with it. I would love for […]

April 8, 2020