Have you ever traveled to a new city and just immediately… fall in love? Well, that’s exactly what happened when we visited Vigo, Spain for the first time last weekend. 48 Hours in Vigo This beautiful little coastal city is located an hour north of…
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Braga Unveiled: A Local’s Insider Guide to Unlocking the Best of Portugal’s Hidden Gem!
I am sitting outside on our patio this cool spring day, enjoying the sound of Braga: birds chirping, church bells ringing, children playing during recess at a nearby school, and old friends laughing in the café next door. These are the sounds of Braga. To…
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Here Are 14 Great Gift Giving Ideas You’ll Love
This year, a couple of my loved ones are celebrating major life milestones – I’m talking promotions, starting their own business, or toasting to a big birthday/anniversary. I genuinely love giving gifts in honor of these celebrations but lord knows, it can also be super…
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5 Things I Won’t Compromise On Now That I’m 40
“She raised her standards and life started to meet her there.” ~Tonya Leigh The other day, I got to thinking about how I’ve shown up in each chapter of my life: Sure, there are plenty of things that I am proud of too from each…
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A Beautiful Birthday Celebration (Lake Como Edition)
After the whirlwind of Milan, I was ready for a quiet and relaxing two days in Lake Como. We took the train there from Milan Cardona station, which was a comfortable 1 hour ride (note: there are slightly faster trains, which take only 40 minutes…
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6 Helpful Tips I Learned From My Personal Stylist
My sense of style was in dire straits. Leggings and sweatshirts were the norm… for years. That all changed after hiring a personal stylist for my 40th. And let me tell you, it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I was going…
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40 Is the New 30 (Milan Edition)
It’s official – I turned 40 this past weekend! I rang in this fabulous new decade in Italy (more on that below). The amazing thing is, I feel better than ever (even better than I did when I turned 30). I often joke that: I…
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Taking the Train Around Portugal? Here’s the Only Guide You Need
When my husband and I took our quick trip down to Lisbon earlier this month, I noticed a bevy of tourists hop aboard at the Porto stop, looking totally bewildered about where to sit. For the first 20 minutes of the ride, they shuffled back-and-forth…
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I Hired a Personal Stylist (in Milan!) for My 40th Birthday
With 40 on the horizon, I decided that I am no longer available for my own self-neglect. I’ve decided that I care. I’ve decided that I matter. That how I look matters. That how I carry myself matters. And I deserve to look and feel…