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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The Proper Order to Apply Your Skincare Products


Beauty

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 […]

April 4, 2019

The March Edit: Spring Break Edition


Fashion, The Edit Series

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, […]

March 29, 2019

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