Our Outdoor Space: The Inspiration
I keep crossing my fingers for a chill in the air. I’m so ready for Fall and all things cozy that come with it. Meanwhile, we are still in the thick of our backyard renovation. If you’ve been following along…
I keep crossing my fingers for a chill in the air. I’m so ready for Fall and all things cozy that come with it. Meanwhile, we are still in the thick of our backyard renovation. If you’ve been following along…
One of the first friends I made here in Greece shared that it took her five years to feel fully assimilated in her new home. Panic consumed me when I heard the number. FIVE? I was barely at one year…
I just returned from spending a few weeks back in the States, visiting my mom and friends and it was so great to have that quality time together. It also happens to be my five year anniversary this month of…
THE RECIPE This time of year, I always crave something heartier and warming to stave off the colder temps but that has vegetables as the main star of the dish. I’m always inspired by one of my favorite chefs, Yotam…
EASING INTO THE NEW YEAR This was the first year I entered the New Year with a calm energy. Typically, I have a lot of anxiety around new years which tends to also resurface around my birthday. Have I done…
I never really was a white wedding kind of gal. Truth be told, the whole concept made me unusually nervous. The notion of marriage I’ve always respected and appreciated but the wedding itself always felt like a spectacle pushed on…
Holidays to Marrakesh Holidays to Marrakesh. Morocco is infectious. I’m a repeat offender of Morocco with no plans of changing. It’s a special place that’s energy keeps you coming back for more. As you know, this trip was an impulse…
If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you’ve likely seen the obscene amount of stories I’ve shared from my trip to Morocco this past week. I’ll be sharing more from our trip over the next couple of weeks, including an…
The Peloponnese is an untapped source for pristine beaches, agrotourism, rich history and the unexpected, luxury hotel along the way. Road Trip Through the Peloponnese. Greek Summers are epitomized by lazy days on the Aegean, usually on tourist-laden beaches and club-thumping…
REASONS TO VISIT CROATIA ON YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY You’ve heard of Croatia, right? Probably the most popular destinations of the Balkan region and an amazing country. Croatia lacks nothing at all; a country rich in history with stunning natural parks…
AGROTOURISM (noun) tourism in which tourists take part in farm or village activities, as animal and crop care, cooking and cleaning, handicrafts, and entertainments. A visual journal of harvesting Greek olive oil in the Peloponnese. In a small village in…
Typically, I do a deep dive before traveling to any destination – I sift through articles, blog posts and travel shows; reference old snippets of travel magazines I’ve saved and compiled over the years; I ask for recommendations from locals,…
In a last-minute attempt to book an August beach holiday, at the height of Summer, as most Europeans do, I found myself scrambling to decide on a destination. I refused to pay the inflated prices brought on by covid to…
HOW TO STYLE A CARDIGAN THIS SEASON: This outfit was inspired by a recent trip to Paris. When packing for Paris, I like to keep things quite simple; a color palette made up of 3 essential colors – black, red…
ANOTHER WORLD ENTIRELY, HYDRA’S LACK OF CARS AND MOTOR VEHICLES BLANKET THE BEAUTIFUL ISLAND WITH A PEACE AND QUIET OUR GENERATION HAS SURELY NEVER EXPERIENCED. HYDRA TOWN, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PORT OF HYDRA, IS ONE OF THE PRETTIEST I’VE…
WITH OVER 70 BEACHES ON MILOS ISLAND, MOST ACCESSIBLE ONLY BY BOAT, IT’S NO DOUBT THAT THIS CYCLADIC ISLAND THAT SITS IN THE AEGEAN SEA HAS BECOME A FAVORITE DESTINATION. THE EXPERIENCE OF FINDING A BEACH IS A DISCOVERY ALL…
Inspiration and a Look Ahead at March 2021 March marks the beginning of Spring here in Greece. My association with seasons have been completely reprogrammed living here but I am more than happy to welcome Spring earlier these days. If…
THE RECIPE This salad was inspired by a similar one I tried years ago on a vacation in Costa del Sol, Spain. I remember I was so taken aback by the flavors that I ordered it every day for lunch.…