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.…
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 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,…
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…
It’s Valentine’s Day! I get it, not everyone’s fond of the holiday, especially those that might not have someone special in their lives at the very moment. But you don’t have to be in a relationship to enjoy the amorous notion…
I came across these fabulous tea canisters in my House Beautiful Magazine (March edition) and everything spun off from there… And so, today’s One Table is a nod to tea and the soothing and hospitable characteristics of brewing and steeping.…
“Cooking is like love, it should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” Harriet Van Horne, ‘Vogue’ 10/1956 {Persian Love cake by Manger. Too beautiful to eat…} I absolutely love eating at a restaurant; surrounded by the chatter…
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! It’s been a crazy but productive weekend on our end, just how I like it. Our apartment drastically changed with all the rearranging of furniture. We sold a ton of my “single”…
{Photo via Pinterest } Yea, sorry but I just had to! Sometimes this is how I feel and today is one of those days. I am so glad that it’s Friday and the weekend is here. This morning I was…
When buying furniture, we tend to think “investment pieces”. It helps justify the few thousand you’re dropping on that sofa. But in all reality, styles change. Your husband might not love your fuchsia headboard as much as you do or…
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
