Welcoming 2024
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…
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…
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…
Somehow, my 6-month mark of living in Greece has crept up without me even noticing it. Whether it’s the current situation we’re all living in or the fact that I’ve been quarantined for the past 38 days, I’m not entirely…
I managed to purchase a tree, ornaments and trimmings in under 45 minutes from a store called Jumbo, nonetheless and throw it together 48 hours before a 2-week trip. I was determined to make it feel as festive and “normal”…
Thank you to all of you who wished me a happy birthday! I’m so grateful for all of you! When Jen sent me these photos, I had no idea she had shot several of them in black and white. There…
I’ve written, rewritten and deleted this post far too many times. I’ve struggled with finding the right words, how much to share and what to keep private. This blog is here to inspire not only myself but all of you…
When you spend practically half of the year wrapped up in heavy coats, you tend to form a slight obsession with outwear. Point proven, since I first wrote this post, I bought yet another coat. But honestly, if you’ve been…
Lately, it felt as though Petar and I were falling into a monotonous way of life. Around every corner, we were greeted by another obstacle, another responsibility to add to the list. Life has been no walk in the park,…
{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…
{ 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…
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Our Ravinia picnic was a success- even though it was beyond crowded, we managed to find a small nook under a tree where we cuddled up and listened to the sounds…
After a scare this weekend at the ER, lack of sleep and countless hours of stress- I am glad to be on the track of recovery, yet again. This has definitely been a long and at times, difficult road.…