Ok, so technically, my band tee isn’t vintage. It’s new. But the band, Queen, is definitely a classic. Lately I’ve been really reaching back to my classic rock roots (I was fortunate enough to have parents with excellent taste in music), and I’ve been going for band tees in my casual daily wardrobe. At various […]
It’s that time of year where I start to plan my pre-fall wardrobe (I say pre-fall because there’s no way I’m getting anywhere close to putting on a sweater when Mother Nature still firmly believes it’s summer). Now that August is over, I created a little wish list of things I’d like to build into […]
Am I the only one who feels that summer isn’t officially over until Sept. 1st? Schools are back in session already, but it just feels wrong with it still being one hundred degrees out. And don’t even get me started on the pumpkin spice latte that’s now making an appearance this month. August will always […]
Sailing the Dalmatian Islands was one of the most amazing things we’ve ever done. Describing the experience as EPIC might not even do it justice. This post is one that I’ve been really excited to share with you since the day we arrived on board. We first looked into chartering a boat for a few […]
While most people think of Dubrovnik when it comes to dragons, it’s actually Ljubljana that is considered a possible dragon’s lair. According to mythological legend, Jason (and the Argonauts) slayed a dragon in a nearby swamp. The city symbol is also a dragon and you’ll see it on top of the Ljubljana Castle tower, in […]
I’ve addressed travel wardrobe challenges a few times on here (most recently with my Croatia Packing List post), but I received a few DM’s on Instagram asking specific questions about my summer wardrobe when Europe’s weather can be pretty varied during the summer. Things like, Do I need a jacket or is a sweater ok? […]
It’s good to finally be back! After traveling for the better part of a month, it feels good to be home and back to a routine. Sorry to leave you guys hanging for so long, but hopefully you followed along on my Instagram! I have so much to share from our trip to the Balkans, […]
The topic of souvenirs is actually one of my favorite things to talk about. I love shopping for something special to bring home that will always remind me of our travels. In fact, my husband lovingly refers to me as “Gift Shop Erin” because if there’s a gift shop within 50 feet I will be […]
Every year when summer rolls around, I want to do as they say – all the things! Time slows down, the days are longer, and I’m feeling like anything is possible. Summer is a little like having an endless string of Fridays (my favorite day of the week). My 2019 summer bucket list is something […]
One question we frequently get when it comes to travel is, “How do you decide where to travel to next?” (i.e. how to avoid travel FOMO) This is usually followed up with: Do you spin a globe and randomly land somewhere? — No, more on that below. Do you ever go back to the same […]
C-O-F-F-E-E … because it’s too early for wine. Today’s daily look is inspired by Harper’s Bazaar’s recent article about the Parisian style guide to summer. Nothing too overdone. Just relaxed, put together, and comfortably chic. It’s so hard to pull all three of these things off when it gets into triple digits, so eventually the […]
Ok, no one is calling anyone a dummy here, but there was a time when I didn’t have a clue what aperitivo meant. And given the latest “war” on the Aperol spritz (read Rebekah Peppler’s New York Times article here), I wanted to share an easy way to enjoy aperitivo hour and my passion for […]
Before getting into today’s Eat+Stay+Play travel guide, I just want to say a quick thank you for all your sweet messages of support and encouragement on my decision to take Cathedrals & Cafes into a full time gig. If you missed that post, you can read all about how I made the jump to blogging […]
They say the best way to get over your fears is to face them head on, so what better way for me to face my fear of flying than taking a seaplane, right? I have to admit that I was a little nervous. Ok, maybe a lot nervous. I was really glad we stopped for […]
The big thing that everyone wants to know when planning an international trip is what to pack. While everyone’s needs are different, after a lot of trial and error and many trips, I’ve figured out what is best when it comes to traveling internationally. I’ve spoken about this a couple times on the blog and […]
The title of this blog post probably confuses you – Erin’s suggesting something other than wine?! It’s true that bringing a bottle of wine to a dinner party has been my go-to for ever. And I’m willing to bet that a lot of you have done the same thing. Why do we reach for a […]
As someone who travels to Europe a couple times a year, I don’t ever make time for spa treatments and I certainly wasn’t educated about non-invasive European techniques. Whenever I’ve heard the words med spa, I have always thought of needles, Botox®️, or other methods of literally carving out the skin, body, or face you […]
I know what you’re thinking. It’s too early for a monthly Instagram roundup, Erin! But the truth is, the rest of the week we are traveling and by the time we get back February will by all intents and purposes come to a close. The exciting thing is that we are ending the month in […]
Happy Friday to you! …and you, and you, and you! It’s my absolute favorite day of the week, bar none. Friday brings with it the incredible feeling that an entire two days of rest lies ahead, that you can sleep in if you want, that you don’t have to answer to anyone, that you can […]
I am pretty excited to share my closet tour with you all! This post has been a long time coming. I sent out a poll on Instagram stories to see if you’d be interested in a closet tour and you responded overwhelmingly with a yes. I was also surprised by how many of you wanted […]