fairytale or an art history lovers dream?

I went to Florence in 4th grade and was convinced I was in the middle of a fairy tale. Going back in my 30s, I still felt the same awe. The architecture and art, so beautifully preserved, you step inside a time machine to another century. Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore and The Last…

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found Eldorado

Eldrorado Canyon State Park, that is. And it’s worth its weight in gold. This beaut is just south of Boulder. The Ute were the first to call it home. It was the perfect shelter from Colorado winters. It’s also surrounded by hot springs. In the mid 1900s, some crazy dude (Ivy Baldwin) walked a tightrope…

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the 4 degree lean known ’round the world

According to Martinez family legend, my abuelo rang one of those big bells on top of the Leaning Tower when no one was looking and they kicked him right out. Hard to believe, but if you knew him, you might. Fallen Angel by Igor Mitoraj  The face of someone thinking they too might ring the bells…

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new kicks in Italy’s fashion capital

Made a trip to Milan. Again. (check out the previous time here) And again, I decided to overdress for Italy’s fashion capital in a brand new pair of sneakers. Speaking of being a fashion capital, the likes of New York, Paris and Tokyo, Milan is home to Prada, Versace, and Armani. But I’d never know…

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baby got a new set of kicks and a new camera

and I will be stealing one of the two! IMG_5224 Nike Court Legacy if you have a baby, shop here How wonderful is this toy camera? Way cheaper than any polaroid and perfect for learning about photography as a teeny-tiny. c404b3f6309845d8b77021a4e4b4e4ce The Yehtta Kids Camera only costs $30, and it only costs cents per print.…

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Kicking Off a Leaf-Peeping New England Road Trip

Every school kid knows Albany is the capital of New York. It’s also the oldest city in the state. But let’s face it, it’s hard to stand out when you’re competing with NYC. The New York State Capitol This time of year, it’s a great time to visit. Not just to leaf peep, but to…

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gotta get back to Tokyo

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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Air Force 1s for two

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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Frankfurt Round 2

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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