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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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

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Favorites


Fashion

Well, well, well…another blogger touting the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Shocking, I know! BUT, I’m not going to inundate you with post after post after post of my favorite pieces. Instead, today’s post has a big roundup of my favorites from the sale, including clothing for work and play, a few beauty faves, and of course […]

July 26, 2018

Simple Summer Wine and Cheese Spread


Food and Wine, Happy Hour

In spite of all those back-to-school ads, it’s still summer and I plan to squeeze out as much of it as possible. Even the weather knows what’s up (hello, consistent triple digit heat). But with the weather brings a level of laziness, or perhaps heat exhaustion, that means even though I want all the fun […]

July 24, 2018

What I Wore in Scandinavia


Europe, Fashion, Travel

We are home from Scandinavia now and aside from swimming in loads of laundry things are pretty much back to normal. Hopefully you followed along on Instagram, because you may have noticed that last week I didn’t publish to the blog. Sometimes the balance of working full time and running my blog weighs heavily more […]

July 19, 2018