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 10.10.18


Fashion, Lifestyle

Happy Wednesday, peeps! Instagram Roundup 10.10.18 features some of my favorite photos from the past month as well as Fall outfit inspiration. You can shop my Instagram posts at any time at https://cathedralsandcafes.com/shop-my-instagram/ September was one of the busiest months work-wise, so jetting off to Vegas last weekend was just what we needed. I’ll have more […]

October 10, 2018

Friday Favorites No. 10: Beauty Edition


Beauty, Friday Favorites

This week’s Friday Favorites revolve around beauty items and trends that I’m either loving or just interested in trying. For the trends I haven’t tried yet, please comment and let me know if you’ve tried them and what your thoughts are. As you all know, I’m pretty skeptical when it comes to trying beauty products […]

October 5, 2018

What’s in My Bag: Travel Edition


Beauty, Lifestyle, Travel

Happy Thursday, peeps! I’m in such a good mood today because we are headed to Vegas tomorrow for yours truly’s birthday. Well, technically my birthday is next week but who’s counting? We have been traveling to Vegas pretty much every year to celebrate and I can’t wait to get out of town and relax for […]

October 4, 2018

5 Ways to Get The Most Out of Your Peloton Experience


Fitness

So, you bought a Peloton and you’re liking your experience. That’s awesome! I love mine. You can read my full Peloton review here if you’re still considering a Peloton for yourself (and keep reading for a $100 off Peloton accessories discount code). After nearly 75 rides, I thought I’d share some ways to get the […]

October 2, 2018

Instagram Roundup 8.23.18


Fashion, Lifestyle

It’s been a really long time since my last Instagram roundup, so here’s a look at my 5 favorite Instagram photos from the month of August and the outfit details linked… Wrap Dress (under $25) | Rattan and Leather Bag | Espadrille Wedges | Watch | Sunglasses Eyelet Sleeve Top | Denim Shorts | Huarache Sandals […]

August 23, 2018

The August Style Edit: Pre-Fall


Fashion, The Edit Series

I’m starting to eye a few pieces that I think would make lovely additions to my pre-fall August wardrobe. I’m mostly looking for ways to update my workwear, but I still like to have fun with it like with these platform wedge sandals. The beauty of this edit is that everything (with the exception of […]

August 21, 2018

Summer of the Huarache


Fashion

Not that I need another shoe obsession, but I do love when something has a little bit of nostalgia for me, and that is the huarache sandal. When I was a kid, I remember my mom having a few pairs. She would wear them all summer and with everything. She had white, tan, and even […]

August 16, 2018

Eat+Stay+Play: Stockholm


Eat+Stay+Play Travel Guides, Europe, Sweden, Travel

It’s Travel Tuesday and if you’re new around here, today’s post is another travel guide in my Eat+Stay+Play series. This post is all about Stockholm, but if you’re looking for other city guides you’ll find them under the Travel menu at the top or click here. Getting to Stockholm We arrived by overnight boat from […]

August 14, 2018

Friday Favorites No. 9: Life Hack Edition


Friday Favorites

This week’s Friday Favorites is a roundup of things that just make life easier – I call it the life hack edition. Maybe they’re not all “hacks” in the traditional sense of the word, but I’m a fan of finding a work around where I can. From easier ways to stay cool with a fun […]

August 10, 2018

My Ride or Die Summer Skincare


Beauty

Summer is winding down and I feel like the proverbial toddler grabbing it by the leg and hanging on as it drags me across the pavement. Even though I might comment on how the weather is too hot, I still love summer so much. This heat is nothing a dip in the pool can’t cure. […]

August 9, 2018

Friday Favorites No. 8: Fashion Edition


Fashion, Friday Favorites

With summer winding down and school starting soon, I usually get in the mood to refresh my closet. I used to work in education and always got excited to go “back-to-school” shopping, even though I’m an adult. Seriously though, did you ever do that with your mom? We would hit a few stores and stock […]

August 3, 2018

Scandinavia Itinerary and Photo Diary


Europe, Travel

In what is the first of a few posts about our Scandinavia trip, I want to start by giving you a glimpse into our itinerary and share a little photo diary with you (I am still sorting through over 2,500 photos – praise be to cloud storage). I didn’t mean to leave you guys hanging […]

August 1, 2018