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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Pairing Fashion With Wine


Fashion, Food and Wine, Happy Hour

I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to combine my two favorite things but here we are and I’m pretty excited about it! I had a lot of fun culling some of my favorite wines and pairing them with styles that I feel like embody the spirit or vibe of the wine itself. […]

January 27, 2021

14 Top Valentine’s Day Picks


Gift Ideas, Lifestyle

I love all the sweet and cute products that come out for Valentine’s Day every year. I’m partial to funny puns on things and anything that includes a little love for my puppy dogs. I finished putting out a few little decorations at home and was in the mood to roundup some Valentine’s Day picks […]

January 22, 2021

January Reading List


Books, Lifestyle

It’s been a couple months since my last reading list post (I blame the holidays – too much fun 😉), but if you’re curious about all my book lists you can grab them here. I like to produce small reading lists of 4-5 novels that I’ve read lately, and if you’re new here, you’ll see […]

January 19, 2021

Best of 2020


Lifestyle

Well, that was…interesting. Finding something nice to say about a year that was anything but, is not an easy endeavor. But in the spirit of the new year, finding silver linings, looking up, and marching forward, I’ve decided to remember the past year by trying to find the best of it. What made your Best […]

January 7, 2021

Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas


Gift Ideas

If Christmas has really snuck up on you this year, then this round up of last minute holiday gift ideas is for you! I honestly don’t know how we have only one week until Christmas. December has flown by in our house. I’m not ready for all the festivities to end. I love the holiday […]

December 18, 2020

15 Wine Gifts That Think Outside The Bottle


Gift Ideas, Wine

Finally, the wine lover’s gift guide! This one is always a pleasure to put together. Wine gifts make great gifts, but if you’re tired of giving the same old corkscrew every year, I rounded up 15 wine gifts that think outside the bottle. Go ahead and pair any one of these with a great bottle […]

December 11, 2020

Unique Gifts For The Gentlemen In Your Life


Gift Ideas

It’s hard to believe the holidays are upon us, but I couldn’t be happier about it! I usually do a few gift guides for the season, and this year I’m focusing on unique gifts for some of the hardest to shop for. This first gift guide is for the gentlemen in your life. I find […]

November 12, 2020

Sweater Dresses Under $100


Fashion

Of all the fall and winter pieces in my wardrobe, the sweater dress has to be my favorite item by far. I love wearing dresses year round so naturally the cozy comfort of a sweater dress is something I can’t get enough of this time of year (I LOVED this one in Napa last November). I […]

October 30, 2020

This Month’s Amazon Favorites


Fashion, Lifestyle, Our Home

Sharing my favorite Amazon finds is something I love to do. Did you shop their recent Prime Day sale? I found a few things I couldn’t live without (😉). In today’s post, I’m sharing a few other fun things I picked up this month, including fashion, beauty, home, and dog mom things. I always feel […]

October 28, 2020

October Reading List


Books, Lifestyle

This is my favorite time of year to do a reading list post. In the fall, I love nothing more than snuggling under a blanket with my dogs and reading a great book. It’s the start of cozy season, am I right? Lately I’ve been reading just about anything. I do go through spurts where […]

October 20, 2020

Amazon Prime Day Favorites


Fashion, Lifestyle

Today is Amazon Prime Day! Are you shopping Amazon’s biggest deal event of the year? I always poke around the Prime Day deals for things like early holiday gift shopping or stocking up on things I already use and love. If you’re new to Amazon Prime Day, I put together a quick list of my […]

October 13, 2020