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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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” […]
A couple weeks ago, I had one of the biggest honors in my blogging life. Even though I’ve built a modest and growing following here on the blog and through social media, I still sometimes wonder who is reading and if you all enjoy the content I’m creating for you. It’s a big responsibility to […]
Two of the great loves in my life are shoes and travel. The problem is that most shoes are not designed to walk for literally miles a day over cobblestone streets and uneven pavement. You’ve read my travel posts so you know we squeeze a lot into a single day. But even though I want […]
Before getting into today’s Eat+Stay+Play travel guide, I just want to say a quick thank you for all your sweet messages of support and encouragement on my decision to take Cathedrals & Cafes into a full time gig. If you missed that post, you can read all about how I made the jump to blogging […]
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 […]
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 […]
The big thing that everyone wants to know when planning an international trip is what to pack. While everyone’s needs are different, after a lot of trial and error and many trips, I’ve figured out what is best when it comes to traveling internationally. I’ve spoken about this a couple times on the blog and […]
I was at an event the other day and someone I was chatting with said, “Your skin looks amazing. Divulge your secrets.” First of all, this never happens to me. People don’t compliment my skin out of the blue, and I don’t think what I do is any real secret. In fact, when I told […]
Can we all just agree that adults need a spring break, too? And how did March pretty much come and go in a blink? On my mind a lot lately are pools, patios, cocktails, and sunshine. Not necessarily in that order (and I’d take just one of them right about now). On the other hand, […]
Part of what makes being a blogger so much fun is getting to try different products and share my experience with you. You’ll always get my honest feedback, and I hope that my experience helps with your own research on what products are right for you. Everyone is different and has different skin needs, so […]
I have a secret. Ok, it’s not really a secret because I don’t care who knows. Here it is: I’m really cheap when it comes to my clothes. Pause for the slow clap… When I say cheap I should probably say “wallet friendly” and when I say clothes I’m talking about what goes on my […]