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…
{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…
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…
While I’m still deciding on whether or not to register in celebration of our New Home, I am looking for the perfect announcements. As we get older it seems to get harder to stay in touch with those you care.…
{Photo via Pinterest} I’m loving today’s weather but I’m super paranoid and convinced that this is why the flu has been so bad this year. 65 in January in Chicago? Really, now! Nevertheless, I have opened all of our…
I know there are TONS of gift guides circulating around the virtual world this time of year. Hopefully they’ve been a great help to some of you! Every year, I find myself puzzled on what to gift my boss and…
What a weekend! I’m recharging this morning with some serious green tea. After our fête Saturday night, Petar and I spent the ENTIRE day on Sunday doing absolutely nothing. Well, we did watch Interview With The Vampire, drank red wine and lit our candelabra- so the…
Always have music playing before your guests arrive so the mood and tone for the event is already set. I’ve compiled 20 songs that will be playing at my Halloween Fête- a bit dark, smooth and perfect for cocktails and…
The enjoyment of Holiday decorating is that there are so many different directions you can go with it. Whenever I look at inspiration I find myself drawn to monochromatic, symmetric and understated decor. I’m sure that might change (or not) when kids come into…
Since it’s already October, I thought it would be fun to dedicate Friday’s to something a bit more… spooky. So for the next couple of weeks, expect to get your weekly dose of “Friday Fright” on here. I’m planning my first…
Another night at Redbox and the selection is looking grim. Petar’s looking for masculine action movies and I’m hoping to come across unrealistically happy chick-flicks. In other words, the usual Friday night. I finally picked Hysteria, so we wouldn’t…
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
