{Ombre Ranunculus} Good Morning! It’s been quite a lovely weekend and I feel like we finally started making some headway at the condo. We spent most of the weekend showing it to a few close friends and my parents, of course. We painted…
Good morning! Tomorrow I have the day off work so that we can meet with painters, go over stains for the hardwood and get things rolling before we move in next Saturday. There is so much to do, but I…
{A European Brunch. Image via The Style Tailor} One Table this week is a bit lighter, a bit fresher… Spring is around the corner and bikini season is closer than we would all like to admit. This time of year,…
I finally booked myself a session at Hamsa Ayurveda & Yoga to get my chakras balanced. I’ve wanted to do this for quite some time but could never justify splurging. I don’t necessarily know if my Chakras were unbalanced per-se, but…
{Because it’s Monday and we all need some positive words to fill our mind} Good Morning!! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! I have to say, this was one of the better weekends. We closed on our condo…
Happy Friday loves! The weekend is here and I couldn’t be more ready. Last night I went to the Gene Siskel Film Center for their EU Film Festival to see this adorable French flick, The Day I Saw Your Heart.…
Good Morning! Or should I say, Good afternoon? I’m late. I know, I know. But there was this really great estate sale this morning and some legal work I HAD to finish before tomorrow’s closing. Yes, you heard right. Tomorrow!…
After yesterday’s mini blizzard, I figured this week’s One Table should be dedicated to warming the palette and the soul. I found a recipe for Harira, a staple in Morocco’s cuisine. Harira is a stew-like, tomato-based soup that can be…
Good Morning Loves! Well, it’s another snowy day here in Chicago. We’ve gotten more snow in the last couple of weeks than we have all winter. And while it’s pretty and a bit romantic, it’s quite overdue. The Holidays were…
Good Morning and Happy Monday! I am happy to say, I am back up and running, thanks to a dear friend who devoted much of her time to help me handle this “hacked” situation. While my theme was also compromised,…
Can I just say, Happy Weekend? I hope to be doing a whole lotta nothing this weekend. I’m currently immersed in my new read, The Twentieth Wife, by Indu Sundaresan and have been totally transported to the colorful culture of…
You’ll excuse me for the digression on the blog this morning…this thought keeps popping back into my mind. I figured it was time to put words to paper (figuratively speaking), and give it some space in the virtual world. I…
This week I was inspired by a (much-needed) vacation I’m longing for, and this delicious recipe from William’s & Sonoma, hence a new One Table South of the Border edition. {Recipe, here} I made the Mexican Lime Soup with Chicken and it…
{Photo via Pinterest} I am usually so thrilled that it’s the weekend so that I can catch up on errands and much needed sleep with hope to try and redeem the little social life we have left. By the time…
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
