Our weekend in Lyon was perfect (minus the ending 
– I’ll get to that in a bit). A few weeks ago we decided that we wanted a weekend trip this fall before getting busy with all the holiday festivities. We knew that we didn’t want a trip that felt too scheduled or touristy. A […]
One of the best things about traveling in Italy? Simply put – the food! On our summer holiday in Tuscany we had one great dining experience after another. Even the most casual pizza lunch was all things charming and delicious. Pizza on a piazza? I’ll be there in a prosecco. 
In today’s post I’m […]
If you’ve been following our travels for some time then you know how much we love a day trip. Today we ventured beyond the villages of Luberon and drove to Les Baux-de-Provence. As we left Bonnieux the terrain went from sloping green hills to dramatic rock plateaus soaring into the sky. At the top of […]
I’ve never been to so many outdoor markets on a single trip and I’m loving it! Centering our days around each of the unique markets in the Luberon has enabled us to visit some truly amazing villages. Lourmarin was an absolute delight in so many ways. It completely encompasses everything I enjoy about small French […]
There’s nothing like starting your day at a bridge from 3 BC. We drove to Pont Julien this morning to take in its 2,000+ year old grandeur. It’s still used as a pedestrian bridge and bike path, but cars no longer traverse it. It was originally part of the Via Domitia, a road connecting Italy […]
With every Luberon village we visit, I find myself thinking, ok now THIS one is the most beautiful. But you simply cannot compare them like that. Each village has its own identity, its own charm, and its own secrets waiting to be discovered. Today we drove to Fontaine-du-Vaucluse, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, and Goult. If you think of […]
It’s Tuesday and that means it’s market day in Cucuron. The drive from Bonnieux to Cucuron this morning was perhaps the most winding road I’ve ever been on. Sheer drop offs and sudden switchbacks make for an engaging ride to say the least. In addition to navigating other vehicles there are also the cyclists who […]
Another day of ignoring alarm clocks and meandering around Le Luberon. I could get used to this slower lifestyle. We drove to Ménerbes this morning and what a gorgeous drive it was. Nestled among the vineyards are old stone bastides (country houses) reflecting the summer sun from their limestone walls and subtly dotting the landscape […]
I couldn’t wait to get here. To this moment. As I write this, I’m listening to the winds blow outside our cottage in Provence. The sun is blazing across a vibrant blue sky, yet the day feels warm not hot. It’s very comfortable and pretty much the perfect day, rather nap-inducing I would say. And […]
Wow, does that sound weird! We bought a house in Amsterdam! As you can imagine it comes with all the “eeks,” “oohs,” “ahhs,” and “holy shits!” you can imagine! Buying a house in a foreign country is a little, shall we say, stressful, nerve-racking, fraughtful, taxing? Any number of anxiety ridden adjectives will do. But […]
On our recent trip to Mykonos, I came across a selection of brightly colored neon crochet bags with chunky chain straps. I loved them immediately and felt inspired to try and recreate the look. A few weeks and attempts later, I present to you the Bella Bubble Bag! My interpretation is a more neutral take […]
Is it the sequel to the summer of love? Perhaps it’s just my summer of loving crochet bags. Either way, I have another crochet bag pattern for you – the Hendrix Hobo! This crochet pattern is available for free in this post. Scroll down to download! Watch my reel of the Hendrix Hobo Bag here! […]
It’s summer in the city and it calls for a great bag. After releasing my Riviera Collection, I decided to add a couple bonus free crochet patterns for summer and this is the first one! It’s my favorite time of year here in Amsterdam. The sun is out again, the temperatures are warmer, and the […]
I am finally sitting down to write this post after visiting Keukenhof Gardens a month ago! I have so many beautiful photos just sitting on my phone and this place deserves its own blog post. I have a few tips including when to visit, how to get there, what to wear, places to eat, and […]
Our first trip to Greece six years ago took us to Athens, Mykonos, Naxos, and Santorini. I have thought about that trip many times since, and I always knew I wanted to come back to Greece someday. I’m excited to say that day finally arrived! We just came back from a long weekend in Mykonos, […]
Introducing: The Riviera Collection! It’s here! My first crochet pattern collection I designed launches today with five crochet patterns inspired by the Côte d’Azur! You may recall I released a sneak peek of the Tote d’Azur a while ago, and while you can also find the pattern for it on that post, all of the […]
Hello Spring, is that you? We’ve had an unseasonably chilly April in Amsterdam. It was reported that it’s the first time The Netherlands hasn’t had an official warm day before the month of May in over twenty-five years! We are still wearing our winter coats, but over the weekend we saw a glimpse of spring […]
I love the lesser known French Riviera cities. While Nice and Cannes have a certain caché, it’s the smaller destinations that have my heart. While visiting Villefranche-sur-Mer, we also explored Èze and Beaulieu-sur-Mer. I admit that Beaulieu really wasn’t on my radar, but I’m so glad we decided to check it out. We had no […]
One of the best parts of visiting the French Riviera are all the beautiful little towns you can travel to in a single day. On our recent trip to Villefranche-sur-Mer, we spent an enchanting day in Èze, a magical medieval town perched high atop a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Located between St Jean Cap […]
If someone asked you, “Where is your happy place?”, what would you tell them? Is it a mountain retreat or a seaside escape? Is it a big city or a small town? Or is it simply your own backyard? While I’ll admit to having many happy places (and an affinity for sharing them with you […]
I finished this crochet henley just in time for our next trip! We head to Villefranche-sur-Mer this week, and although I’d rather it be just a little warmer, it’s going to be absolutely great. When is the French Riviera ever a bad idea? These nautical stripes are perfect for our little Mediterranean holiday! Watch my […]
I began this year with a goal of designing my own crochet pieces and today I’m thrilled to unveil my first crochet design, the Tote d’Azur! This is the first crochet design in my Riviera Collection, launching May 2023. It will comprise 6 crochet pieces named after and inspired by the Côte d’Azur! The full […]