{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 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…
{Dabble Me This Photography } I would love to write a more exciting post today, but unfortunately there’s just not enough time. I couldn’t be happier that it’s Friday and the weekend is only a few hours away, even though…
Chicago, in my opinion is the food capital of the U.S. and rightfully so. With fusion restaurants, pop-up dining and even a grilled cheese bar, there’s something to indulge in everyone’s tastes. With that being said, I absolutely love…
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! This one hour time change has me so thrown off that I barely slept last night; or maybe it was the anticipation to see the rest of our Holiday photo shoot from…
INGREDIENTS Butter and flour for the mini-muffin tin 3-1/2 ounces (by weight) all-purpose flour 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 large eggs 1-1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract…
‘Tis now the very witching time of night, When churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out Contagion to this world. ~William Shakespeare Even though most of us celebrated this past weekend, Halloween is officially today and I can’t wait for…
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…
All Hallow’s Eve is upon us: witches, goblins and ghouls are coming out to play. It seems like everyone is hosting their festivities this weekend and I can’t wait for our very own spooky party tomorrow. It’s getting close to crunch…
{ Photo via Tumblr} Today I woke up feeling slightly emotional, excited and sentimental. Regardless that we are supposed to be in control of our emotions, occasionally one will creep up on us without warning. A scent, a delicious meal…
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
