Hey! It’s Friday! {Photo via Martha Stewart} There is so much going on this weekend, I don’t know where to start first! If you’re looking for some fun things to do, why don’t you try out some of these: One…
I absolutely fell in love with this kitchen the moment I saw it. Moody and mysterious yet subtle and glamorous! Copper accents, charcoal gray and touches of brass. Sigh! {Photo from Dering Hall} I put together a few elements to…
The Holidays are a perfect time to indulge in sweets and decadent meals, spend time in the kitchen, baking meals to be shared with family and friends and… packing on a few extra pounds. I’ve decided to give edible treats…
You asked and you shall receive! Here are a few (phone) snapshots of the finished stockings! {Vintage European crochet, shell buttons, old socks…and trim!} I tried to make Petar’s as masculine as possible but still festive. Did I succeed? {…
{Joy to entertaining!} I came up with the idea to host an intimate Holidaty Craft Party this year after the Halloween Fete turned out to be a great success. I also found a great DIY tutorial on making your own stockings and our mantel…
Monday, already?! These Holiday weeks and weekends are becoming a blur and I’m doing everything I can to enjoy the Holiday season! The Holiday Craft party this past Saturday was a success and such a blast. I should have photos to…
{Photo via Pinterest} The house is officially decorated for Christmas and tomorrow’s get together. We placed the final touch, the tree topper, last night and I couldn’t be happier with how our theme came together. I literally can’t wait to…
We got our Holiday on last night! My mom and stepdad came down to bring some goodies I’ve been storing by them and our Holiday decorating turned into a full on family affair. It was marvelous. We had so much…
{The Puaca Family} Petar’s parents planned a small and intimate dinner for his side of the family in celebration of our wedding this past January. Since they weren’t able to attend on such short notice, we took the opportunity to…
I am all over the place today! Jet lag and this cold are seriously kicking my butt, but I won’t let that stop me! I didn’t realize that by taking 10 days off for Thanksgiving that my schedule would be completely thrown…
Happy Monday everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and indulged in some seriously good food! I’m officially back from our trip to Belgrade; we had an absolutely marvelous time but I’m definitely happy to be home. Jet lag…
Happy Friday! Petar and I have a 6:00 pm flight tonight to Serbia and I’m finally getting excited for our trip! This will be my first time back in 16 years and my first time meeting Petar’s older…
As you all know we are leaving for Serbia tomorrow, and the Holidays are coming early to the Puaca house. Since we won’t see Petar’s family until next year, we’ll be bearing gifts. When it comes to Holiday…
{Photo via Atelier Joya} With our busy schedules and constant on-the-go attitude, the stress placed on sitting down around a dinner table has drastically faded. My fondest memories to this day are still the conversations I’ve had, with 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
