Everyone gets a little reflective and nostalgic this time of year, myself not excluded. 2018 was a pretty awesome year! We traveled so much (something you all know that I’m really passionate about), and 2019 is shaping up to be another big year in that department. I shared a little about our upcoming trips in […]
I have to admit that when I considered buying a pair of OTK (over-the-knee) boots, I thought that I might be too old for them. Would I look like I’m trying too hard? Is this something that should be left for the under 30 crowd? My first recollection of OTK boots is from the movie […]
Happy Tuesday! How was your Thanksgiving? As you know, we spent ours in Paris. Not very Thanksgiving-y, I know, but it was so worth it. The weather was quite brisk, but I love bundling up in a big scarf and popping in and out of shops to see all the holiday decor and gifts. The […]
A collection of my favorite holiday posts, including entertaining ideas, DIY gifts, cocktails and more!
A lot can be said for exploring new places. But sometimes you want to go back to a place that you’ve been to before. Revisiting your travels is good for you for so many reasons and it’s something that we’ve started doing more and more. If you know you love a place, and you had […]
It’s Travel Tuesday and if you’re new around here, today’s post is another travel guide in my Eat+Stay+Play series. This post is all about Stockholm, but if you’re looking for other city guides you’ll find them under the Travel menu at the top or click here. Getting to Stockholm We arrived by overnight boat from […]
This week’s Friday Favorites is a roundup of things that just make life easier – I call it the life hack edition. Maybe they’re not all “hacks” in the traditional sense of the word, but I’m a fan of finding a work around where I can. From easier ways to stay cool with a fun […]
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 […]
Procrastination can get the best of us during the holidays. But there’s still time to find great gifts without spending all your hard-earned cash. I put together some last minute gifts for her and him under $50. All of my holiday gift guides are posted under the Lifestyle menu above on a page called Holiday […]
I think it’s fair to say the shopping season is officially upon us (BTW, you can easily shop all my holiday gift guides HERE). Did you take advantage of any Black Friday sales? I picked up a couple things online and didn’t actually go anywhere all weekend. It was so nice to have 4 days […]
Happy Friday, everyone! As you read today’s post I am either in the air or have landed in Las Vegas! As I mentioned in my reflections post earlier this week, I turned another year older. And I’m completely ok with it. I’m actually pretty proud of it. I’ve made it this long on Earth and […]
Now that Memorial Day weekend has come and gone, most of us are in summer mode. Pool days, road trips, staycations, flights, and just lounging around the house are great times to enjoy a good read. Something you may not know about me is that I was a librarian in a former life. No, not the […]
Mother’s Day always sneaks up on me. I see things throughout the year and think, my mom would love that! And then life goes on and schedules get crazy and before I know it, I’m scrambling to find something thoughtful at the last minute. I’m not alone, right? Several years ago my mom gave me a […]
Some believe that the American steakhouse is an archaic restaurant model from a bygone era. A boys’ club. A high dollar gathering place exclusive to celebrating business deals with overpriced bourbon and overcooked steak. Anyone can name five or six, maybe even ten, steakhouses, none of which is any more remarkable than the next. My […]
Why hello, April, is that you already? This year seems to be the fastest one yet. Each new month brings thoughts of what I accomplished the previous month, things I managed to do (or maybe not do), and I start thinking about the month ahead. I mentioned on Instagram that I’m working on some goal […]
As a couple who has traveled quite a bit (19 countries and counting), my husband and I are always kicking around ideas of where we would like to visit next. The conversation usually starts before we’ve even returned home from a trip. Seeing the world is something that puts life into our veins. It helps […]
I read a short article over the weekend called 5 Signs You’re a Tourist, Not a Traveler and it got me thinking about the evolution of our travel habits. When my husband and I first started traveling internationally, we were total newbies at the entire experience. We had been all over the United States but when you go […]
TGIF!! I hope you’ve had an exceptional week and are ready for some weekend fun! I know that the Mr. and I have some *light* shopping and dinner planned, so be sure to follow me on Instagram (@cathedralsandcafes) for a story or two. 🙂 Today I’m sharing my 10 favorite European locales. I have the […]
We recently received the Anova Precision Cooker from a fellow friend and home chef. As someone who loves to read cookbooks, food blogs, and take tons of food pics with my phone, I’m not the first person to pick up a spoon and start getting creative in the kitchen, but I’m trying. My husband on the […]
It’s officially spring break here and possibly my favorite time of year. The trees are starting to come back slowly and the weather is warming up. Business is slow this week which has allowed me some time to catch up on the many house projects, hobbies, and books that otherwise are piled all around. I […]