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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Summer Date Night Outfit: Ruffle Shorts


Fashion

Before ruffle shorts, I had always considered shorts to be more of a need than a want. I don’t desire to shop for shorts like I do shoes or dresses or bags or…well, anything else in my closet actually. They’re just not that exciting. For me, shorts have just been the piece you throw on […]

June 28, 2018

International Travel Tips


Travel

As frequent travelers we get asked a lot of questions, especially when it comes to international travel. It’s helpful to get advice from someone who has done this a lot, and although I really don’t like to call myself an expert on anything, I do feel that my husband and I have a lot of […]

June 26, 2018

Friday Favorites No. 7: Travel Edition


Friday Favorites

This week’s favorites are all about travel, my favorite thing to do. We leave for Scandinavia in a few days (start following on Instagram for all our crazy adventures), and I’m really excited! I always get excited for our “big trip” of the year but I’m pretty excited this year because we are flying first […]

June 22, 2018

The July 4th Style Edit


Fashion, The Edit Series

July 4th was always one of my favorite holidays as a kid. It’s still really fun as an adult, even though we’ve celebrated in another country for the last decade. Our summer vacation always seems to fall over the holiday. But I do love the idea of barbeques and fireworks. How do you celebrate our […]

June 21, 2018

3 Important Lessons I Learned From My Ancestry DNA Test


Lifestyle

For most of my life I was pretty comfortable with not really knowing my ancestral origins. I sort of knew my family’s background from knowing my mother’s side of the family tree. I knew there were strong English roots on that side. But the other half of my DNA has always been a mystery. Without […]

June 19, 2018

Styling an Italian Summer Bar Cart


Happy Hour, Lifestyle, Our Home

If you’re not lucky enough to be Italian, you can always marry one like I did. 😉 My husband and I love bookending a beautiful summer meal with aperitivo and digestivo. Aperitivo is like Italy’s version of happy hour and begins with a bubbly drink to prep your palette before the meal. Digestivo is exactly […]

June 14, 2018

Father’s Day Gift Ideas


Gift Ideas

Did Father’s Day sneak up on you, too? I just went through all the ads from our weekly paper and all I seem to find are coffee mugs that say things like “#1 dad” as well as t-shirts and neckties with similar slogans. Don’t get me wrong…good dads deserve to know they’re #1. But I […]

June 12, 2018

Instagram Roundup 6.5.18


Fashion

I’ve been a little MIA on here this week, but if you’ve been following me on Instagram then you know I’ve been enjoying New Mexico! Sometimes you just need to unplug for a bit. But I’m back from a wonderful time relaxing and reflecting in Santa Fe and Taos. The Land of Enchantment did not […]

June 4, 2018

The May Edit: Summer Under $100


Fashion, The Edit Series

As soon as May gets here I feel like I’m already in summer mode. We spent a relaxing Memorial Day weekend at home. Sometimes it’s nice to be home bodies. We slept in, made some great food, snuggled with our puppy, and sipped wine late into the evening. Friday night we had a little shrimp […]

May 29, 2018

5 Hidden Gems in Europe to Travel to This Summer


Europe, Travel

It’s no secret around here that we love our summer trips to Europe. We’ve been doing it for over a decade and we’ve been to 20 countries so far. What might be a bit of a secret, though, are some of the lesser-known and off the beaten path locations we’ve discovered while visiting some of […]

May 22, 2018

Friday Favorites No. 4: Summer Style


Friday Favorites, Lifestyle

This week’s favorites are a round up of all things summer. I think it has definitely arrived here in Texas, and it’s one of my favorite times of the year. Every day seems to have somewhat of a Friday feel to it. Even though my mind is ready for summer, but my body isn’t quite […]

May 18, 2018

30 Statement Earrings to Wear All Summer Long


Fashion

As someone who has spent most of her life wearing simple stud earrings, I’m surprising myself at all the statement earrings I’m suddenly into. But hey, what’s the fun in always doing the same thing? And as they say, a woman can always change her mind. You may have seen these Plunder earrings on my […]

May 17, 2018

The Kentucky Derby Experience: Part 2


Lifestyle, North America, Travel

After spending a full weekend at Churchill Downs, I had to split the experience into two posts. Be sure to read my Kentucky Derby Experience: Part 1, which detailed our day at the track culminating in The Kentucky Oaks race. Today’s post is all about the main event – Derby Day! As most great days […]

May 10, 2018

The Kentucky Derby Experience: Part 1


Lifestyle, North America, Travel

And they’re off! That’s what I was thinking as we boarding a plane on our way to Louisville for the 144th running of The Kentucky Derby. A little over a thousand miles and what felt like a thousand mint juleps later, I finally knew what it was like to behold those iconic twin spires and […]

May 8, 2018