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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The Hat Style I’m Loving for Spring & Summer


Fashion

Let’s talk hats for a bit. Hat styles range widely, and I’m honestly not one to wear them that often. Other than the occasional baseball cap, the only other hat style I’m in is a straw hat by the pool. There was that one time as a kid that I wore a white straw hat […]

March 18, 2019

Creative Layering for Your Basic Black Jumpsuit


Fashion

Hello, friends! How was your weekend? As usual, I’m sitting here wondering where the time goes between Friday and today. I swear the clocks plot against me on weekends, and with losing an hour due to daylight savings time, it really felt like a blur. But at least it was a really fun blur. We […]

March 11, 2019

What to Bring to a Dinner Party Besides Wine


Fashion, Lifestyle

The title of this blog post probably confuses you – Erin’s suggesting something other than wine?! It’s true that bringing a bottle of wine to a dinner party has been my go-to for ever. And I’m willing to bet that a lot of you have done the same thing. Why do we reach for a […]

March 6, 2019

My European Spa Experience at Le Petit Med Spa, San Antonio


Beauty

As someone who travels to Europe a couple times a year, I don’t ever make time for spa treatments and I certainly wasn’t educated about non-invasive European techniques. Whenever I’ve heard the words med spa, I have always thought of needles, Botox®️, or other methods of literally carving out the skin, body, or face you […]

March 4, 2019

Instagram Roundup | February


Fashion, Lifestyle

I know what you’re thinking. It’s too early for a monthly Instagram roundup, Erin! But the truth is, the rest of the week we are traveling and by the time we get back February will by all intents and purposes come to a close. The exciting thing is that we are ending the month in […]

February 19, 2019

Friday Favorites 02.15.19


Fashion, Lifestyle

Hello, hello…as Valentine’s week comes to a close (we’re not celebrating officially until tomorrow), I thought I would round up a few of my favorite loves from around the web this week. But first, I want to talk about these bell bottom jeans from Urban Provisions, because [insert all the heart eyes]! When I first […]

February 15, 2019

5 Sample Beauty Products Worthy of a Full Size


Beauty

For a few weeks now I’ve been experimenting with a few sample beauty products I collected over the holidays. Some, like these 5, made the cut. And by cut, I mean that these 5 products are definitely worthy of a full size purchase. Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for a Sample I will straight up […]

February 13, 2019

Subtle Ways to Wear Leopard Print


Fashion

Of all the fashionable animal prints, I think leopard is probably the most doable for the average woman. I consider myself in that class of well-dressed average ladies who can admire leopard print done on a large scale in the pages of Vogue, but my everyday lifestyle isn’t haute couture. I do look for subtle […]

February 5, 2019

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide


Gift Ideas, Lifestyle

Do you partake in the Valentine’s Day hooplah? I think the holiday probably gets a bit out of hand, but I do like an excuse for doing something extra special with my husband. And I love finding a sweet little gift or two. Maybe Galentine’s Day is more your speed? I love getting together with […]

February 1, 2019

Friday Favorites 01.11.19


Friday Favorites

Happy Friday to you! …and you, and you, and you! It’s my absolute favorite day of the week, bar none. Friday brings with it the incredible feeling that an entire two days of rest lies ahead, that you can sleep in if you want, that you don’t have to answer to anyone, that you can […]

January 11, 2019

Cathedrals & Cafés: Best of the Blog 2018


Blogging, Lifestyle

Everyone gets a little reflective and nostalgic this time of year, myself not excluded. 2018 was a pretty awesome year! We traveled so much (something you all know that I’m really passionate about), and 2019 is shaping up to be another big year in that department. I shared a little about our upcoming trips in […]

January 3, 2019

Last Minute Gifts $50 and Under


Gift Ideas, Lifestyle

If you’re still not done with your holiday shopping, let me help with some last minute gifts – all of which are $50 and under. I’ve been so good this year in getting my shopping done early, but there have been some years where we’ve shopped literally on Christmas Eve. Stress level aside, Christmas Eve […]

December 21, 2018