Variations on these key pieces are the mainstay of what I like to wear in flight. The destination and time of year dictate the jacket and shoe, but the other items are pretty much reliable ...
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. The weather and activity dictated which items ...
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 ...
When I travel, I like to bring a few comforts from home with me. Aside from favorite sleepwear, I usually pack something soft to lounge in as well. I always bring my own slippers and ...
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 ...
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 glad I was prepared for anything and ...
Over the years, I’ve narrowed down everything I travel with, including cosmetics. I found I can get by with much less than I would have previously imagined. I might toss in an extra lipstick, but ...
My guest post series for April is up today on La Dolce Vita. I’m sharing my packing strategy for upcoming traveling by collecting pieces now with a cohesive look to wear right through summer. I have ...
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 several times along the way has stalled ...
Rerunning a post from 2015 when we were visiting Amsterdam over Easter. Happy Easter! We’re visiting my son, who is studying abroad, and enjoying Easter weekend in Amsterdam! I love having my family together again. I ...
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 fall, I jumped. Once I mentioned my ...
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 ...
I’m traveling this week and thought I’d re-run a couple of favorite posts. When I look back through this story, the anticipation to return to Amsterdam grows immensely. First posted August 2016. When I visited ...
Source: Photos: Verne
While visiting Boston, I stumbled upon the E.R. Butler & Co. boutique on Charles Street. I hadn’t noticed the store’s name, high above the entry, but I was drawn in by the beautiful architectural details that ...
As I was finalizing the itinerary for my fall leaf-peeping trip and saw I’d be in Vermont for several days, I knew I had to find a way to make a stop in Woodstock to ...
I’ve talked about packing in previous posts* and how to edit and fit everything in a carry on, but while on a trip earlier this month, I thought about some of the essential items that ...
As I was posting pictures on Instagram of my Leaf Peeping trip in early October, several people asked about the details of my scarves. They are my favorite item to accessorize outfits, especially when traveling, ...
Over the years, I’d read about Calistoga Ranch, one of Napa Valley’s most unique hotels. The location, nestled in a wooded canyon with ancient oaks, is spectacular and I put it high on my bucket ...
As I scroll through my Instagram feed filled with photos of Spain, Greece, Italy, France, Iceland, and Costa Rica, among others, it seems as if everyone’s traveling right now. I love living vicariously through them ...
Source: PHOTOGRAPHY: Giorgos Sfakianakis
Until this summer, I hadn’t visited Napa Valley for close to thirty years. It’s hard to believe given that it’s less than a two-hour flight. Boy, have I been missing out. Not only is the ...
Source: photos: Sam’s Social Club, all others personal
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale went live for card holders on July 13. There are over 3200 items for women alone covering a wide range of styles and price ranges. Rather than tediously going through the items, ...
I was in the Jenni Kayne store the other day and fell in love with this Janessa Leoné straw hat. I was struck by the minimal design and elegant simplicity. The bleached straw, practically white, is ...
Source: via Janessa Leoné
I’m thrilled to be guest posting today on Paloma Contreras’ beautiful blog, La Dolce Vita. I have followed Paloma for years and love the exquisite interiors and stylish finds she shares with her readers. We’ve connected through blogging ...