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…
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…
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope your day is filled with tables filled with your favorite foods and cozy time with family and friends. I’m writing today’s post from the airport waiting for my flight to Paris this holiday weekend. Airports, one…
It’s officially Thanksgiving week and I’m sharing the first of 2 looks on what to wear to kick off the holiday festivities. While I love holiday traditions, I especially enjoy Thanksgiving because it’s not how you necessarily celebrate it, but…
I’m slightly embarrassed by how long it’s been since I’ve posted on the blog. Unlike Instagram, where I post a few times a day, I’ve yet to write a few words here for quite some time. I suppose I needed…
I’ve dabbled in various endeavors… a storefront I impulsively signed the lease for only to realize I felt trapped; I’ve spent countless hours inhaling paint fumes to give love to old, worn furniture; I continue to help women update their…
I am determined to step up my beauty game this year, or perhaps return to the little game I had back in the day. We’re still talking about makeup, aren’t we? It’s true, however, that when I look at pictures…
It takes very little for you to make up your mind about someone or somewhere….Cities, much like people, give off an energy that either fits you like a glove or leaves less to be desired. New York has always had…
A few weeks back, I flew out to New York for a quick day trip and to shoot Fall looks with Lydia Hudgens. It was the perfect excuse to hop on a plane, get a quick taste of jetset and…
Can you tell the difference between the two? Both words start with a “c”, are often mistaken for one another yet are so entirely different in their meaning. Or they should be. I fear, far too often, that I am…
After a bit of a whirlwind weekend last week, I’m ready to take it easy and get my footing again. As you all know, I still have a house guest in town until Sunday so I will be playing tour…
My trip is just a little over two weeks away and while I’ve been too busy to even grasp my mind around how quickly it’s approaching, I am getting so excited! I’ve traveled to Greece more times than I can…
Good Morning! How was everyone’s weekend? I managed to come down with something and was feeling pretty crummy so I lounged around at home. But don’t you just love when you still have to be an adult even when you’re…
Good Morning! Did you all have a great weekend? Despite the rainy and cold weather, it was a fabulous weekend. It was Orthodox Easter so I celebrated with family and ate some crazy good food. My aunt is probably the…
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
