Gordes–the picture-perfect commune in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in the south of France–is the stuff of fairy tales.
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If you spot me in the wild this summer, odds are I’ll be wearing the Bliss Luxe Training Dress. It’s hot out there, and this dress was made for wicking sweat right off your bod.If you’re a portable heater like me, it’s easy to wash in the sink and hang dry while traveling. My favorite…
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Y’all, I have good news. Italy banned cruise ships’ entry into Venice starting August 1st. The once-upon-a-time-city-state’s lagoon has been declared a national monument. 2020 reminded citizens and ecologists alike how healthy the waters were without the larger than life vessels. So a few weeks ago, when the first cruise ships since COVID-19 barreled their…
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A lot of things could be said about last year, and most of them aren’t flattering. However, that’s not what you’ll find in this annual round up. I’ve decided to focus on the good. Despite the year’s hardships that I’ve chosen not to name, I found myself incredibly lucky. If you feel so inclined, take…
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As winter blows in and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) takes its toll, browsing pictures from warmer months might beat the cold weather blues. So please, enjoy! A few weeks after peak sunflower season, keeping true to my “always late” policy in life, I went to Grinter Farm in Kansas. The Grinters are an incredible family…
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My dad and his family fled Cuba in 1961. Their lives were in immediate danger. They escaped to the United States–a feat many Cubans have staked their lives on for decades, past and present. The journey was a dangerous one–full of intrigue that could have ended disastrously. But along the way, people stood up for my family–advocated…
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Last year, I traveled to Greece. Last week, I finally found time to edit the pictures I took there. In light of the current pandemic, I thought I’d share old travel pictures with all of you. Helpfully these images will provide you a bit of virtual relief for your cabin fever. Around 15 years ago,…
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For many years, the Swedish, female talent (whose works are on display at the Guggenheim in New York at this very moment) was unknown to most of the art world. It wasn’t until the 1980s, almost 40 years after her death, that she became internationally known. Hilma af Klint, it turns out, was among the first of…
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A question I get a lot: Where do you want to go next? It’s always hard to answer. But I know I definitely want to get back to Japan. I got to spend 36 hours in Tokyo, and it was not enough! Scroll down for a taste of my mini visit. Tokyo was known as…
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The babe is here! And we couldn’t be happier. I got a pair of Air Force ones for those tiny little toes to match my own. Mine are the Nike Air Force 1 PLT.AF.ORM.His are the Nike Force 1 LE. Tiny enough to melt any heart! My husband and I just celebrated our 9 year…
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My second time visiting Frankfurt involved way less beer. Although, I did have an NA or two. Europe has so many fun options for those who aren’t imbibing. The Römerberg is a reconstructed square in the middle of old town. Much of the medieval town was destroyed in WWII. Creepily enough, it was a site…
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Well, five hundred spires would be more accurate. Welcome to Prague, the cultural hub of the Czech Republic.If you like architecture, this is the city for you! The St. Nicholas Church, built in the 1700s in the Baroque style And if you like beer, this city is also for you. The people of Prague drink…
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After Barcelona and Sitges, our next stop was Vienna, the City of Music! I was about 6 months pregnant during this trip, so the baby definitely heard all the classical music we heard at the opera. The view from the rooftop of the Ritz. For Austria, Vienna is a huge city. It’s home to 25%…
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From Barcelona, we took a short train ride to the quaint beach town, Sitges. Known for art and culture, perched on the Mediterranean Sea, is home to historical sites and nightlife. Iglesia de San Bartolomé y Santa Tecla The baroque temple on the edge of the sea in the middle of town dates back to…
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Our second stop after Munich: a week in Barcelona. Talk about a city I loved spending an extended amount of time in. It was so much fun to explore with a little more time to settle in. We stayed in Old Town (aka Ciutat Vella), which was perfectly charming and wonderfully historic. Our hotel was…
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In an effort to squeeze in one more overseas jaunt before baby, we hopped on a plane to Europe for a few weeks. Our first stop: Munich. We’ve been to Munich a few times before (see here and here), but this is the first time we saw it in the sun. It was absolutely gorgeous!…
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I have some big news about something very little. We’re welcoming a brand new sneakerhead to the world! May I present, baby sneakerhead! We’re doing a little nesting–stocking up on our favorite sneakers and grabbing a pair for the babe. Daddy: Nike Court LegacyMommy: Nike Air Foce 1PLT.AF.ORMBaby: Nike Air Force 1LE We’re big walkers,…
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There is so much to like about Singapore. I can see why it’s the chosen home of so many ex-pats. Gardens of the Bay Let’s start with perhaps the most recognizable part of Singapore. This insane park was created to increase the quality of life for residents. It’s also a hugely popular tourist destination. It’s…
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