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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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

The May Edit: Vacay Edition


Fashion, The Edit Series

Temperatures seem to have crept up over night (by the way, how did we get to basically the end of May so fast?), so this month’s edit is all about vacay mode. I’m excited to be kicking off summer this coming weekend! We have some friends popping by and then my mom comes to town. […]

May 21, 2019

Daily Look 05.20


Daily Looks, Fashion

Happy Monday, peeps! How was your weekend? We enjoyed a mix of low-key lounging around with getting out of the house and engaging in a social life. Ha! On Saturday we got a little education in the production and taste of tequila! I will never be able to say tequila out loud without seeing Pee […]

May 20, 2019

Aperitivo for Dummies


Food and Wine, Lifestyle

Ok, no one is calling anyone a dummy here, but there was a time when I didn’t have a clue what aperitivo meant. And given the latest “war” on the Aperol spritz (read Rebekah Peppler’s New York Times article here), I wanted to share an easy way to enjoy aperitivo hour and my passion for […]

May 16, 2019

Amazon Favorites


Lifestyle

Amazon continues to be a treasure trove of fun, beautiful, and functional items. This round up of my Amazon Favorites includes things I recently purchased and things I am eyeing! I posted on stories about our recent pantry overhaul. It really wasn’t that bad, but after nearly 4 years in our new house, it was […]

May 14, 2019

Daily Look 05.10


Daily Looks, Fashion

Today’s C&C Style: A little ripped, a little refined What is C&C Style? C&C Style means real outfits, everyday looks, and wardrobe inspiration. It’s what I wear and how I wear it, and I hope it inspires you to mix up your own style. Giving casual Friday a twist with a comfy camp shirt. I […]

May 10, 2019

The Essential T-shirt Dress for Summer


Fashion

I’ve posted about this dress on Instagram a few times and now that I have it in two colors, my love for it continues to grow. It is THE essential summer t-shirt dress for me. Aside from all the lounge-worthy day-to-day ways I’m planning on wearing it, I’m probably most excited for the fact that […]

May 9, 2019

Daily Look 05.08


Daily Looks, Fashion

New series alert — Daily Looks! I’ll be sharing everyday C&C style inspiration that up until now, I’ve only really shared on Instagram. Why should one platform get all the love, right? What is C&C Style? C&C Style means real outfits, everyday looks, and wardrobe inspiration. It’s what I wear and how I wear it, […]

May 8, 2019

Summer Hair Accessories Edit


Fashion

It took a formal event to get me back on the barrette trend – yes, I said back on…who didn’t rock them in the 90’s? I used to copy Drew Barrymore with that little side-sweep into a daisy clip (with my “Rachel” haircut of course). Wow, millennials will need to google this entire first paragraph. […]

May 7, 2019

Friday Favorites 05.03.19


Fashion, Friday Favorites, Lifestyle

Happy weekend! It’s here…we made it. It’s been almost 3 full weeks as a full-time blogger and I AM LOVING IT! Sorry for shouting, but yeah it’s pretty awesome. My day is so full and I find myself going to bed at night with a list of things to accomplish the next day. I’m also […]

May 3, 2019

Mother’s Day Gift Guide


Gift Ideas, Lifestyle

If you can’t spend time with mom on Mother’s Day, you can always make sure she feels special with a fun gift. I rounded up some things that I think are not only beautiful but make mom feel appreciated. I love giving gifts more than receiving them. There’s something fun about selecting that “just right” […]

May 2, 2019

Life Update: Making the Jump


Blogging, Lifestyle

I’ve thought about what it would be like to actually write this post, and now that I’m writing it, it’s equal parts surreal, scary, and exciting all at the same time. Grab a drink and settle in. It’s about to get personal. If you’ve been reading Cathedrals & Cafes since the beginning, then you know […]

April 18, 2019

Vancouver Seaplane Tour


Canada, North America, Travel

They say the best way to get over your fears is to face them head on, so what better way for me to face my fear of flying than taking a seaplane, right? I have to admit that I was a little nervous. Ok, maybe a lot nervous. I was really glad we stopped for […]

April 16, 2019