Spring is always late to arrive to Chicago so it’s hard to imagine what you’ll be wearing when you can actually shed that bulky winter coat. Every season the long awaited fashion week runway shows and magazines tell us what…
Thank you for all your kind words yesterday in response to my article in AFAR magazine – your overwhelming support is so greatly appreciated. thank you. Is this the most color you’ve seen from my closet? I honestly can’t believe…
As ignorant an assumption as it may be, I simply presumed that when I booked my flight to India that hotels would be just as affordable. To say that I was quickly mistaken, would be an understatement. And sure, perhaps…
Welcome to the new NoMad Luxuries! This redesign has been in the works for quite a while and it’s always amazing to see something you envisioned, actually come to life. Overall, I wanted a simple layout that felt clean and polished…
BLING CLEOPATRA WOULD APPROVE OF… When I’m spending hours a time on social media outlets and flipping through magazines, I’m always looking for inspiration. The excitement of coming across different brands, designers that have an authentic, micro-boutique like feel to them are…
Good Morning from New Delhi! After over 17 hours of travel, I have finally made it to India and just in time for Holi Festival. This has truly been a destination on my bucket list for quite some time and I…
One of my goals this year, and overall in life, is to be more efficient and proactive. I used to believe that I wasn’t a morning person, but truth be told, when I don’t have to go in the office, I…
It’s obvious I have travel on mind; as soon as the holidays are over and we’re well into the new year, the wanderlust kicks in. This year, I took a bit of a different approach- I made a list of…
Award Season is one of the few things that gets me through the dismal and cold, winter months. I always look forward to seeing the amazing fashion, listening to inspirational speeches, like the extraordinary speech Oprah gave, and adding a list…
Officially into 2018 and I’m feeling incredibly grounded and focused. While the holidays are always lovely, it is nice to have a fresh start to a new year, don’t you think? This year, as I mentioned here, I promised I…
There’s an immense and, in my opinion, unnecessary pressure that tends to creep up as we inch closer to January 1. Resolutions? Oh those! You know, the quit smoking, don’t text your ex, hit the gym, cut out carbs, increase…
I was frivolous this past year, in all aspects of my life. It was a sea of constant change, learning how to heal; how to find myself again, what makes me happy and focus more on those things that do,…
Perhaps you wouldn’t know that my usual New Year’s Eve tradition involves a very specific sushi order, a chilled bottle of champagne in the freezer and the coziest of sweaters I could find. I’m generally not one for new year’s…
In retrospect, I’m always so glad I write these travel diaries, if nothing else than a visual recollection of places that may become blurry with time. What was that one restaurant on the Left Bank…near that museum? You get my…
Bonjour! If you guys followed along on Instagram, then you know I was in Paris just a few short weeks ago. What a glorious trip….one of my least planned, on a whim trips and yet one of my most enjoyable.…
In the thick of planning a trip for a client to Italy, I always get so excited to experience some of my favorite destinations, all over again, through their eyes. It also happens to be one of my favorite destinations for a solo trip; a surrender to the senses, to la bellezza in all its forms. The Italians just do it right. Mentally revisiting some of my favorite spots in this itinerary, including an idyllic stay in Porto Santo Stefano.
One of the more relaxing weekends I’ve had in a long time. A reminder that they shouldn’t be so sporadic and few in between. As I slowly ease into the new year, and in an effort to return to the joy of writing, there’s a new post on welcoming 2024 - how I’m planning on filling my cup this month, what I’m looking forward to and more simply put, a monthly check-in with myself and with all of you. x
I’ve been holding on to our wedding photos like a secret note in my pocket I just wasn’t ready to share quite yet. I wanted to hold on to the feeling a bit longer, before the moment felt fleeting.
After endless months of planning, weekly budgeting and saving, all the stress, our wedding day was a beautiful coming together of cultures, traditions and worlds. We were showered with love from near and far and we never lost sight of what this day was truly about – celebrating our unexpected love story. A story we will continue to celebrate.
Sharing with you today a small and intimate look at one of the happiest moments of our life together. I really do feel so very lucky to call this man my husband.
Thank you to @nicolettazarifi for capturing our special day on film and to @feelyourfilms for bringing them to life in a video we’ll cherish forever.
Wedding posts live on www.nomadluxuries.com x
I spent the last week back in Chicago after two long years and while I crammed in way too much in 10 short days, I left feeling recharged and at peace...
I got to spend time with my mom and stepdad, even though it`s always too short and too fast; rented my apartment to a lovely couple; saw friends I haven`t seen in years and hit up most of my favorite spots including eating an excessive amount of Chipotle. Chicago weather behaved for us and even put on a fabulous Fall show, my favorite time of year.
And while I know the reasons why I chose to leave Chicago, it doesn`t mean that it`s not still a very important part of my life and of who I am. It seems, sometimes you need to leave home to truly find yourself. I was able to share all these amazing moments, in my (other) city, in our other home, with my husband, family and friends. I know how blessed I am and I never take this life I`ve built for granted.
A small ode to my other city, sweet home Chicago!
Actual footage of me on ☁️ nine. Post-marital bliss in full effect
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Proud to have been able to pen this piece for @hello_going as @airserbia rolls out their first direct flights between Serbia`s capital city of Belgrade and the "Windy City" - and my hometown of Chicago -after a 30-year hiatus.
While this article is meant to act as a comprehensive guide to flying Air Serbia; it is also a nod to Air Serbia’s long history and authentic culture and cuisine making it an affordable and competitive option when looking to hop the pond.
Finally got around to writing the first - of many - posts on Morocco while taking gardening tips from the beautiful Le Jardin Secret - a lush, green oasis in the heart of the medina in Marrakech. #mangogirls
