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 Affordable Fall Style Trends I’m Loving


Fashion

Happy Friday Eve! I put together a little roundup of 7 affordable fall style trends I’m loving, with a focus on budget friendly options. There’s a mix of price points and as usual the accessories tend to be on the higher side, but I found some really great under $50 options (even when it comes […]

November 14, 2019

Retro Gifts for all the Nostalgic Feels


Gift Ideas

I’ll admit that this retro gifts guide is a little heavy on my favorite decade and probably slightly influenced by my love of Stranger Things, but what can I say, the 80’s were rad, man! For those on your list who live for nostalgia like I do, I’m starting my gift guides series with a […]

November 8, 2019

Fall Cape Cod Salad and Rosé


Food and Wine

Did you know that you can rosé all day right through the fall season? Just because the weather gets cooler doesn’t mean you have to give up your rosé. I mean, I basically rosé all year! Over the weekend we made this Fall Cape Cod Salad from America’s Test Kitchen and as with anything from […]

November 5, 2019

Bella & Lola’s First Pumpkin Patch


Dog Mom Stuff, Lifestyle

Happy Friday! I hope you’re having a great week and looking forward to the weekend. I just wanted to share a cute little life update with our two girls. Bella and Lola keep us entertained around here, and their first pumpkin patch experience was no exception! I’ve always wanted to go to a pumpkin patch […]

October 25, 2019

Beauty Review: Good Hair Days with R+Co


Beauty

Whenever I discover new beauty products that actually do what they promise, I want to share them with you. Good hair days shouldn’t be kept secret, you know? The kind team over at R+Co sent me some of their best haircare products to take for a spin, so I have been driving around with R+Co […]

October 23, 2019

Hidden Gems on Boerne’s Hill Country Mile


Texas, Travel

Texas is good at keeping her secrets. From the mysteries that lie in the depths of Jacob’s Well in Wimberley to the extraterrestrial lights in Marfa. The unique and unusual, captivating and quaint, are all just a roadtrip away. I love living here. I love not knowing what’s waiting for me down that back country […]

October 18, 2019

Beauty Review: My First Time with Lancôme


Beauty

Ok, it’s not technically my first time ever, but it’s been soooooo long since I’ve touched a Lancôme product that I couldn’t even tell you what that product was. I’m essentially a Lancôme virgin! This post is sponsored by Lancôme Macy’s at The Shops at La Cantera. I was provided Lancôme beauty products to review. […]

October 17, 2019

Fall Reading List 2019


Books, Lifestyle

Happy, happy, happy Fall! There’s never a bad time to pick up a book but this time of year always feels so extra for book nerds like me. Give me all the cliche literary coziness – being snuggled on the couch with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, folds and folds of […]

October 16, 2019

How I’m Updating My Skincare Routine for Fall


Beauty

We are starting to feel some cooler temps this week, and I couldn’t be more excited! I’m sure the weather will yo-yo around in true Texas fashion, but for now I’m going to revel in wearing jeans and a (very) lightweight sweater without breaking a sweat.  In addition to updating my Fall wardrobe, I also […]

October 8, 2019

A Day Trip to Montenegro


Montenegro, Travel

In addition to our day trip from Dubrovnik to Mostar, we also made a day to travel to Montenegro. Both are easy day trips from Dubrovnik by car, and since we were so close and curiosity got the best of us, we wanted to see Montenegro for ourselves. We hired a private car from Octopus […]

October 2, 2019

A Day Trip to Mostar


Bosnia, Travel

One of the most fun parts of planning a Europe trip is figuring out where we can squeeze in a day trip. Crossing the Atlantic is most of the battle, so once you’re over there you should take advantage of lesser known or less-traveled places that can be easily reached from the bigger cities. We […]

September 26, 2019

4 Ways to Style Snakeskin Boots


Fashion

Ever since ordering these snakeskin booties, I can’t stop wearing them. I have other booties in various shades of taupe and brown, but I love the snakeskin trend and this was a way to partake in it without going overboard. They’re pretty chic, no? (side note – I despise the term booties, but I’m trying […]

September 20, 2019

Daily Look 09.13 | Vintage Band Tee & Denim


Daily Looks, Fashion

Ok, so technically, my band tee isn’t vintage. It’s new. But the band, Queen, is definitely a classic. Lately I’ve been really reaching back to my classic rock roots (I was fortunate enough to have parents with excellent taste in music), and I’ve been going for band tees in my casual daily wardrobe.  At various […]

September 13, 2019