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 …
In My Travel Beauty Bag
My Summer Packing Guide on La Dolce Vita
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 An 11 Day Road Trip Through The Southwest
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 …
A Happy Weekend
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 …
When in Nashville…
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 …
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 …
Taking Another Look at “An Amsterdam Canal House”
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
In Boston: E. R. Butler & Co. and Gil Schafer III
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 …
My Visit to Farmhouse Pottery
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 …
Six Essentials to Pack for A Trip
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 …
Traveling with Scarves
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, …
Napa Valley Guide: Calistoga Ranch
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 …
Porto Fira Suites in Santorini
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
My Napa Valley Dining Guide
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
Editing The Nordstrom Sale
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, …
The Perfect Summer Hat
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
Guest Posting on La Dolce Vita
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 …
Dining in Charleston
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, charming city and that absolutely rang true. …
Source: Photos courtesy of Little Jack’s Tavern: Neighborhood / 167 Raw / FIG / The Ordinary
Dining in New York
Living in southern California, I’m not privy to all the latest and greatest restaurants in New York, so I asked for referrals from friends. I was thrilled with their suggestions and am happy to share with …
Source: Le Coucou (self); Augustine; Gemma; Sant Ambroeus; Mr. Porter: The Waverly Inn
The Scents of Fueguia 1833
While in New York last week, I stumbled upon a beautiful, little fragrance boutique in Soho. On the corner of Crosby and Grand, it was hard not to be lured into the shop with glittering bottles …
I Can’t Believe How Much I Fit in A Carry On
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 and matched numerous ways. After deciding on …
Book Case Decor
I like bookcases when they are filled to the brim with books and objects as much as when they’re sparsely decorated or centered around a color story. The point is, whatever the style, …
When in Charleston…The Dewberry Hotel
While in Charleston a couple of weeks ago, I stayed at The Dewberry, an impeccably renovated former landmark known as the Mendel L. Rivers Federal Building. It’s both modern and timeless, and an homage to mid-century design. …
Source: Workstead / The Dewberry / Photos by Stephen B. Morton
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 …