TRAVELING WITH MAKEUP
Streamlined down to the essentials.
IN COPENHAGEN
I love Copenhagen. The architecture and canals make it a stunning city right off, but spend a little time there and you’ll see how it’s pulsing with style. I’ve been to Copenhagen three times including
IT’S STILL SUMMER – THE END OF SEASON PACKING LIST
By popular request, a packing list for end of season European travel.
My New Packing Formula: Black + White + Bright
From the archives. Originally published in 2018. I always build my packing story starting with a color palette of black and white. I make sure to bring the essentials that are stylish, versatile and comfortable.
When in Amsterdam…
From the archives. Originally published in 2015. Every time I visit Amsterdam, I discover new charms. Restaurants and shops come and go, but there’s more than a handful I look forward to returning to. Several
Dining in Charleston
From the archives. Originally published in 2017. Earlier this year, when I initially started planning a trip to Charleston, I had no idea it was such a foodie town. I expected a well-preserved, historic,
I Can’t Believe How Much I Fit in A Carry-On
From the archives, Updated May 2022. I consider myself a pretty efficient packer. After years of mastering the carry on, it just keeps getting easier. I stick to a color story that can be mixed
I Packed These Basics for My Road Trip
From the archives. Originally published in 2015. I was never really planning on warm weather for any part of the 11 day road trip I took in March, but I certainly hadn’t anticipated snow. I’m
The Dylan Hotel Amsterdam
From the archives. Originally published April 2015. A great hotel can make or break a trip. I always put a lot of thought in choosing a hotel based on location, rooms, and service. I read great
Taking An 11 Day Road Trip Through The Southwest
From the archives. Originally published in 2018. Taking a road trip to Santa Fe has been on my radar for some time but the logistics of planning a route and finding enough time to stop
Gifts For The Frequent Flyer – Worth Repeating
From the archives. I find traveling to be less stressful when I’m organized and efficient with what I pack. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’m usually all carry-on, so every item is well considered. If
Winter Travel in A Carry-On
I'm rerunning this popular post on packing a carry-on for a week in Amsterdam.
Road Tripping: Building A Week of Outfits from A Few Key Essentials
From the archives. Originally published in 2018. After my post on packing essentials for a road trip through the Southwest, readers asked for details about some of the specific pieces I wore in my Instagram pics.
When in Nashville…
From the archives. Originally published in 2018. Nashville had been on my list of places to visit for a long time, so when I had the opportunity to spend a few days there in the
This Week’s Favorite Finds: The Travel Edit
Over years of traveling, I’ve got packing down to a science. With so many travel-friendly items constantly being introduced, I think it just keeps getting easier. I’ve learned what works and will always find a
Packing Guide for A Quick Get Away
I ran this post in April on La Dolce Vita and with the holiday weekend coming up, thought it was worth a repeat. I have a few trips on the horizon so naturally I’ve got
A Spring Trip to New York
Every time I go to NY, I do my best to experience new things. I’ll explore a neighborhood I’m not familiar with, walk streets that don’t necessarily get me from a-to-b the quickest, and leave
2017 Best of Travel Posts
Some of my most popular posts are about packing and travel, subjects I love to write about. I’m repeating my dining guides from 2017 to Napa, Charleston and New York, and a couple of posts
A Visit to Calistoga Pottery
I’ve been attracted to earthy, organic-looking pottery the last few years, but never really visualized it integrated well in my home. A visit to England last summer changed that and I’ve been obsessed with finding
Building a Packing List Around Updated Separates
As longtime readers know, I’m all about thoughtful packing with the intention of fitting everything in a carry-on. With a couple of trips lined up, I’m sorting out in my mind the things I’ll wear so it
Poolside Pastels
WHAT TO PACK… I usually gravitate towards black and white with a pop of color for poolside or beachwear, but this season, I have my eye on a softer palette. I still love white as the
The Summer Carry On Guide
WHAT TO PACK… The efficiency of packing a carry on when traveling goes far beyond the freedom and ease at the airport. I like the challenge of putting a weeks worth of clothing in one bag. It
Travel In Style
WHAT TO WEAR / WHAT TO PACK… I like the soft beige, almost blush, hue in a lot of the spring collections, especially for travel. Rather than resort to all black and denim, my usual
Packing For Beach Days
Just spent a week on the beach in Hawaii in my gear from years past and think it’s time to add a few new items to the rotation. Going for a neutral palette always makes