Provence Uncorked: The Domaines, Châteaux, and Caves Worth the Detour

France, Provence, Travel, Wine

Traveling somewhere for the first time always fills me with a frantic urgency to see it all – to cross off every “must-do” and map out every non-negotiable landmark. But returning to a beloved place changes your relationship with it. You shed the pace of a hurried visitor and adopt the quiet ease of a […]

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My Luberon Market Shopping Guide: What to Buy, What to Skip, and My Favorite French Treasures

France, Travel

The Luberon valley is home to what are easily some of the finest open-air markets in all of France. With a bustling marché springing to life somewhere in the region every single day, planning our itinerary around market schedules has become our favorite local ritual. Over the years, we’ve browsed nearly all of them—from sprawling […]

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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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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

Stay At Home Survival Kit


Lifestyle

Things are changing just about daily, and while I am committed to keeping things “normal” around here with the kind of content you’re expecting, I’m also modifying my articles a bit to be cognizant of the world we are currently living in. While we are all practicing our best stay at home lifestyles right now, […]

April 6, 2020

Spring Dresses Under $50 + Best Sales of the Week


Fashion

Who else is doing a little online retail therapy these days? I’m not going overboard on spending, but I do like supporting my favorite retailers. The good news is that there are some really amazing sales going on right now (scroll down for a list of the best sales of the week). I’m usually shopping […]

April 1, 2020

March Reading List


Books, Lifestyle

Reading is one of my most relaxing pastimes. I love the escape that a really good story provides. I love it when I finish a book and it stays with me for days or even longer, the characters sticking with me as I go about my usual routines. When the story is that good, I […]

March 27, 2020

The March Edit: Cozy Edition


The Edit Series

Happy Tuesday, friends! I hope you had a great weekend and your work-from-home week is going well so far. We enjoyed a weekend of staying in, of course. We spent Friday night cooking dinner, having wine, and winding down to some good music. Saturday we ventured out to Paul’s office to pick up another computer […]

March 24, 2020

Comfy Work-From-Home Outfits


Fashion

Many of you (maybe most or all by the time you read this post) may be living that work-from-home life now that Coronavirus has entered our reality. Since going full time as a blogger, I’ve been working from home for nearly a year now, and I can say that one of the biggest keys to […]

March 21, 2020

Fresh and Easy Easter Decor


Lifestyle, Our Home

I’m not one to go overboard on the seasonal decor. Well, except maybe for Christmas, but even that has been simplified over the years. I think it’s because the older I get the less clutter I want in my home. I prefer a much easier approach to decorating, and when I came across all the […]

March 19, 2020

4 Denim Skirt Outfits Perfect for Rosé All Day


Fashion

It’s just about that time…I can almost feel a soft cool breeze as it floats over rooftops, bringing with it the scent of spring. I can almost make out the faint twinkle of an ice bucket as a beautiful bottle of pink bubbly slowly forms a thin layer of condensation waiting to be poured. It’s […]

March 13, 2020

Dog Mom Life Update: Bella Turns 12!


Dog Mom Stuff, Lifestyle

I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! We enjoyed mostly being homebodies. But one exciting thing we did was celebrate our sweet Bella who turned 12 on Saturday. 12!!!! Ugh…where does the time go? It’s been a little while since my last dog mom life update, so I thought I would fill you guys […]

March 10, 2020

Beautycounter Review: 3 Products I’m Loving


Beauty

So a few months back I was introduced to Beautycounter by another blogger. Before meeting Jess Gaertner of @Jess.HoldTheSpace (check out her blog, too), I was familiar with Beautycounter as a clean beauty brand, but that was the extent of my knowledge. I was always a bit curious about it, but hadn’t taken the leap […]

March 5, 2020

Dog Sledding in Colorado


North America, Travel

Hello and happy Thursday, everyone! I didn’t mean to leave you hanging for so many days, but we just returned from a little jaunt to Vail, Colorado. I really wanted to unplug and just enjoy myself. I needed some mountains, a little snow, and of course some après ski. Paul was working while we were […]

February 27, 2020

Instagram Roundup | January & February


Fashion, Lifestyle

A lot happens here on Cathedrals & Cafes, but in between all these moments is everything I’m posting over on Instagram, and I don’t want you to miss a thing! Hence the Instagram Roundup! This post features some of my favorite grams from January and February, and it allows me to share even more about […]

February 14, 2020

Comfortable Spring Style with Vionic Shoes


Fashion

I am continually impressed with Vionic Shoes and their built-in comfort technology. I wore my Vionic wedges all spring and summer and this season, I am excited to partner with them again. As you know, I love my snake boots, so I was looking for a comfortable spring style in snake as well. This post […]

February 11, 2020

Easy Dessert Charcuterie Board


Food and Wine, Lifestyle

I am a firm believer in the charcuterie board. It’s basically a staple around our house as a snack, an appetizer when entertaining, or as a meal itself. If you’re looking for inspiration for your next charcuterie board, there’s plenty to be found on Instagram and Pinterest. I even did a little post here on […]

February 6, 2020

Celebrating Love with James Avery Artisan Jewelry


Fashion

Happy Tuesday, friends! I hope you had a lovely weekend and are ready to tackle another great week! Now that we are FINALLY out of January, I’ve been thinking seriously about Valentine’s Day. Did you see my recent gift guide post? I love this holiday so much. Not that you can’t celebrate love throughout the […]

February 4, 2020