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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My Favorite Spots and Hidden Gems in London’s West End

England, Travel

Traveling with my husband on some of his work trips has become a most enjoyable way to see some of my favorite destinations. I feel incredibly fortunate to have the flexibility to join him – it turns what would be an ordinary week into a bit of an adventure. While he’s attending meetings, I have […]

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All Aboard for Blooms: Riding the Historic Steam Tram Through Holland’s Tulip Fields

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Travel

Ah, springtime in The Netherlands. People and plants emerge from a long winter hibernation and everything goes from black and white to color almost overnight. I love seeing the trees turn green again and the flowers popping up in Vondelpark. While the city does a nice job of embracing tulip season with specially placed pots […]

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A Day Trip to Pula


Croatia, Europe, Travel

When visiting Rovinj, a day trip to Pula is an easy excursion. Even though many travelers choose to stay in Pula with a day trip to Rovinj, we preferred it the other way around. Pula is the biggest city in the Istria region of Croatia with lots of history mixed with modern life. We just […]

August 20, 2019

5 Healthy Summer Habits to Continue All Year


Lifestyle

When August rolls around I’m just reminded that summer is, sadly, coming to a close. There are so many things I love about summer that I wish could keep going all year, like sunny days at the pool and baseball games. But just because the seasons change doesn’t mean that everything we love about summer […]

August 13, 2019

Croatia Sailing Adventure


Croatia, Europe, Travel

Sailing the Dalmatian Islands was one of the most amazing things we’ve ever done. Describing the experience as EPIC might not even do it justice. This post is one that I’ve been really excited to share with you since the day we arrived on board. We first looked into chartering a boat for a few […]

August 8, 2019

Dog Mom Life 2.0


Dog Mom Stuff, Lifestyle

Well, I am officially a dog mom of two fur babies! If you’ve been following along for any bit of time then you know we already have Bella, our sweet 11 year old yellow lab. My dog mom life has been consumed with her for the majority of our marriage, and has spanned two cities […]

August 1, 2019

A Day on Lake Bled, Slovenia


Europe, Slovenia, Travel

We spent a day on Lake Bled while on our Ljubljana leg of our Balkans trip, and let me tell you…it is STUNNING in every way! It’s an easy day trip from Ljubljana and allows you to get out of the city and see some of the gorgeous Slovenian countryside. Related: Be sure to check […]

July 30, 2019

Summer Reading List 2019


Books, Lifestyle

We’ve had such a busy summer so far, but I still managed to get some reading in. I used to have a job where I felt like I had to constantly keep up with a certain amount of books per year and they all had to be specific genres. Now, I have the flexibility to […]

July 25, 2019

Tips to Minimize Your Summer Wardrobe for Europe Travel


Fashion, Travel

I’ve addressed travel wardrobe challenges a few times on here (most recently with my Croatia Packing List post), but I received a few DM’s on Instagram asking specific questions about my summer wardrobe when Europe’s weather can be pretty varied during the summer. Things like, Do I need a jacket or is a sweater ok? […]

July 19, 2019

Balkans Travel Itinerary


Europe, Travel

It’s good to finally be back! After traveling for the better part of a month, it feels good to be home and back to a routine. Sorry to leave you guys hanging for so long, but hopefully you followed along on my Instagram! I have so much to share from our trip to the Balkans, […]

July 17, 2019

My Favorite Souvenirs and Tips for Shopping


Fashion, Travel

The topic of souvenirs is actually one of my favorite things to talk about. I love shopping for something special to bring home that will always remind me of our travels. In fact, my husband lovingly refers to me as “Gift Shop Erin” because if there’s a gift shop within 50 feet I will be […]

June 11, 2019

Daily Look 06.07 – Romper and Wedges


Daily Looks, Fashion

How are you guys liking the Daily Look series here on le blog? I’m finding it fun to share more about some of the daily looks I post over on the old ‘gram. Things like what I was thinking when I put my outfit together, the reason behind why I’m wearing it, and more about […]

June 7, 2019

2019 Summer Bucket List


Fashion, Lifestyle

Every year when summer rolls around, I want to do as they say – all the things! Time slows down, the days are longer, and I’m feeling like anything is possible. Summer is a little like having an endless string of Fridays (my favorite day of the week). My 2019 summer bucket list is something […]

June 6, 2019

Instagram Roundup | May


Fashion, Lifestyle

Here’s to a short week! I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Memorial Day weekend with your families, reflecting on all we have to be thankful for and those who put their lives on the line for us each and every day. I also think of it as the unofficial start to summer, and with […]

May 29, 2019

Daily Look 05.22


Daily Looks, Fashion

C-O-F-F-E-E … because it’s too early for wine. Today’s daily look is inspired by Harper’s Bazaar’s recent article about the Parisian style guide to summer. Nothing too overdone. Just relaxed, put together, and comfortably chic. It’s so hard to pull all three of these things off when it gets into triple digits, so eventually the […]

May 22, 2019