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 […]
If you follow me on Instagram then you’ve seen my stories about some oysters we had at home recently. Yes, we shucked them and everything! Well, I shouldn’t say we…Paul did all the work while I sipped on bubbles and encouraged him from the peanut gallery! We have this nice little seafood shop in the […]
It’s all in the details with this classic neutral crochet sweater! What first drew me to this design were the details along the neckline. The combination of puff stitches and cable stitches really elevate an otherwise basic neutral sweater. And while I love a good basic, I love an elevated basic (a term you’ve probably […]
My birthday was back in October and Paul definitely pulled out all the stops. It felt like we celebrated all month long between concerts, date nights, and a trip to Paris. He truly made it special for me in so many ways! One of the sweetest things he did for me was to give me […]
Happy New Year! People still say that through the end of January, right? I hope that you had a great holiday season and your new year is off to a good start! I know I savored a lot of down time with family and friends, but now that we’re back in Amsterdam, I am enjoying […]
They say the days are long but the years are short, and nothing could be further from the truth this time of year. How is it possible that Christmas is less than 12 days away? I have really enjoyed this holiday season. I feel like I’ve done the most to embrace every minute and really […]
I have yet to meet a Christmas market I don’t like, and after spending a weekend in Cologne, the Christmas markets there certainly live up to their spectacular reputation. If your idea of a good time is a day filled with shopping, drinking glüwein, ice skating, snacking, drinking more glüwein, more shopping, some more snacking, […]
I’m finally sharing this boho crochet cardigan just in time for a cozy weekend! This project took a bit longer than I expected but I loved how it turned out. It’s another beautiful pattern designed by Alexi at Two of Wands, and if you’re looking for a relaxing project to get you through the holiday […]
I freely admit to being one of those people who has their Christmas decorations up early, like obnoxiously early/bordering on Halloween early. And I know I should make room for Thanksgiving decorating, but having pumpkins out from September through November gets too monotonous for me. I’m ready to remove them before I hear the first […]
My latest crochet project is what I’m calling the market essentials crochet tote. Its actual name is the Bermuda tote, but since I made my version using a winter color palette, it didn’t seem right to keep such a tropical moniker. So what should I call my version? The suggestion box is open! This tote […]
Having spent my fair share of time in Paris, I’ve seen a lot of the “french girl style” so many of us like to emulate. It’s that effortlessly chic way of dressing that never goes out of style. Whether it’s a plain white tee, straight-leg jeans, and ballet flats or a pair of chic sneakers […]