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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C&C Instagram Recap 10.20.17


Lifestyle

On Mondays I feel like the weekend is so far away and then Friday gets here and I’m all, where’d the week go? After coming down from a pretty fun birthday week and major Vegas high (read my post about why I always choose Vegas for my birthday) my husband and I faced a rather […]

October 20, 2017

8 Easy Packing Tips for a Weekend Trip


Lifestyle, Travel

S H O P this L O O K Longchamp bag | SwissGear suitcase | Panama hat (similar here) | Rayban sunnies (similar here) Weekender is my middle name. I cannot say with enough gusto how much we cherish our weekends. Monday through Friday brings a level of work insanity that I can honestly say […]

October 18, 2017

Reflections on Another Year Older


Lifestyle, Self

This Wednesday is not just any other day of the week. It is also my birthday. I have always been the type of person who enjoys birthdays. I love birthday cake, balloons, cheesy cards, and spending the day with friends and family. I am usually the first person to say that age is just a […]

October 10, 2017

Cocktail Recipe: Almond Joy Espresso Martini


Happy Hour

“Trick or treat..smell my fe…” Just kidding! It’s way more appealing as an adult to say, “Trick or treat…drink this drink!” Which you will, trust me! As I’ve mentioned in my other cocktail posts, I’m a big fan of low effort high impact cocktails, especially when entertaining. When you host a gathering you also want to […]

October 6, 2017

10 Reasons Why I Tried Stitch Fix and Loved It


Fashion

I recently decided to try Stitch Fix because I had heard some pretty great feedback from some ladies I know. I’m not a stranger to subscription boxes (our dog Bella enjoys a monthly box from Bark Box), but I have never tried a service just for me. I thought that it might be helpful to […]

October 3, 2017

September 2017 Round-Up


Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle, Travel

Hello and happy Friday from a very wet and rainy central Texas. Although I do really love the rain (and spending time inside curled up with a great book and my favorite coffee or wine), the weather this week has put a damper on things. One, I haven’t been able to take my favorite fur […]

September 29, 2017

3 Favorite Beauty Buys


Beauty

Do you ever feel like there is just not enough time in the day to get everything done? I probably have this feeling every single day. With a busy schedule juggling work commitments, work travel, the blog, and oh yeah…having a life with my husband, I feel as if I’m always playing catch up. The […]

September 26, 2017

Outfit Roundup: 3 Reasons Why I Love the OOTD


Fashion

Happy Friday! We’ve had some rain showers this morning but now the sun is out and it’s looking like a beautiful day in central Texas. A hot day, but a nice day. I thought I would put together a little roundup of my Instagram outfits from the week and explain why I love the OOTD […]

September 22, 2017

Office Style: Business Casual Meets Chic


Fashion

Finding that just right balance of business and casual can be tricky. Sometimes I think it would be so much easier if I worked in an office with a set dress code. Either dress up or dress down completely. It’s the in-between that leaves a lot of people wondering what exactly “business casual” means. Depending […]

September 19, 2017

Fall Edit: 10 Lust-worthy Essentials


The Edit Series

Maybe I say this about every season, but I think Fall might be my favorite. There is nothing like that first chilly morning, and lately we’ve had some very comfortable temperatures in central Texas. With the actual First Day of Autumn right around the corner, I wanted to share 10 fall essentials that I think […]

September 14, 2017

Cocktail Recipe: Apple Cider Mimosa


Happy Hour

Now that it’s September, the first day of Autumn will be here before we know it. Kids everywhere go back to school, leaves begin to change, and warm summer days turn into cool fall nights. Well, everywhere but here in Texas but a girl can dream, right? My cocktail of the month is an Apple […]

September 8, 2017

Cocktail Recipe: Last Days of Summer Spritzer


Happy Hour

Around here the arrival of August usually signals the beginning of the end. The end of carefree summer days soaking up sun rays, staying up late, and making rosé into its own food group. But don’t put away that unicorn float yet. Mr. Cochran, there IS a cure to those “summertime blues” and it’s my […]

August 4, 2017