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…
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…
I struggle with posting every day looks here, on the blog, simply because I worry they aren’t capturing enough. Ripped jeans? Revolutionary. Come to think of it, as bloggers, we’re not here to necessarily reinvent the wheel, but rather share…
There’s something incredibly romantic about Paris in the Fall. Years ago, I had the opportunity to spend a month in Paris during the holidays and it’s cold, often times rainy disposition created a certain longing for the city. I’m headed…
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…
It is so easy to fall into the rut of wearing a daily routine of black pants and a button down to the office. Trust me, I know because I’ve been there. After talking with quite a few of you,…
Press Play ▼ When looking back at my photos, I’ve been wearing monochromatic looks for years, now. Perhaps, because the majority of my wardrobe is a collection of black pieces. Recently, after noticing that the concept of “monochroming” is an actual…
If you haven’t already noticed, pearl details are everywhere this season. I’ve always been hesitant to add pearls to my look, simply because I always felt they were too feminine for my personal style. When I found this distressed, denim jacket however; I…
Today, we’re chatting all things “casual wear” and how to elevate those everyday, simple looks you probably already have in your closet! I recently had a conversation with a friend on how difficult it is to shop for casual clothes. I…
Despite that it hasn’t felt much like Spring in Chicago, in fact, it’s snowing as I write this, a change in the clock yesterday made for a quick realization that Spring is around the corner. I immediately have a renewed…
Like clockwork, when the days get longer and slightly warmer, I crave a new, fresh look. Don’t misunderstand, I crave a change rooted far deeper than a new haircut, but often times, that’s the simplest and quickest fix. I’m eager…
Perhaps it’s the post-holiday daze that has me feeling uninspired of sorts. Or the dreary, January weather that makes it entirely more difficult to get dressed in the mornings. I’ve been feeling a lack of creativity, a silence in my…
I never miss the warmth until after the holidays; this time of year beckons for snow-filled days and ear muffs the size of one’s actual head. And as the first official day of Winter, I enjoy the change that each…
The daylight fades into night much earlier these days; the unseasonably warm weather has almost made me forget that the end of year is quickly approaching. My usual response to the early-setting sun is to complain and longingly wish upon…
To feel so deeply, intensely; emotions brimming at the surface, barely contained. I’ve always been this way. I cried one entire summer, every day, for my childhood boyfriend that lived across the ocean; I feel unparalleled excitement when I talk…
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
