Pie is most certainly my favorite thing to make. Often on afternoon making pie dough, getting my fingers into the cold butter and flour, it’s like a beautiful mental trip or therapy session. It soothes the soul. Can I say that’s really the secret to any yummy flaky pie dough. And when it comes to…
A Little Man Bow Tie & Teddy Bear Baby Shower
Parties and get-togethers, whether something small like a dinner party or more formal like a baby shower, really don’t need a theme, all you need is a vision of how you want your guests and the atmosphere to feel. Add in some pretty and specific details, and everything else will fall into place. When first…
Traveling to … the Castelo de Penedono & Senhora das Necessidades de Sernancelhe
What can I say, my heart loves scenic countryside views and terracotta roof tiled homes… As travel begins to pick up, rather quickly and ferociously from the looks of it {I mean I can’t blame anyone for wanting to just hit the road and adventure — as long as it’s being done safely}, there…
A Wallpaper Accent Wall with Photowall
A lover of all things from another time in history, withered details that evoke an aged beauty and tell a story — it makes me so happy to see all the love textured walls that resemble plaster, peeling wallpaper and paint that has withstood the time, has been getting these days. Some are lucky to…
At Home Entertaining :: A New Season of Celebrating Life’s Moments // A Sweet Mix of Ideas to Decorate Your Special Events At Home
From a Honeybee Birthday, to a Boho English Garden Shower & late Spring Rose Gold inspired Wedding…. It’s no secret I love any, and all, al fresco gatherings and at home gatherings, even a joyous morning coffee!! Naturally doing all things and entertaining outside in the open air is part of my soul. To me,…
Traveling to … a Sail along the Douro River & Porto’s Ribeira
There are many things I got from my father that very much make up who I am … the love of nature, gardening and farming, the love of travel, the love of all types of music, especially, jazz, fado, instrumental and anything globally influenced … and the love of the sea. Growing up, any hint…
Strawberry Rhubarb Rose Cobbler
Oh, is there anything that gets me more Springtime smitten, than a Strawberry Rhubarb Rose Cobbler … especially this one that celebrates the floral scents of the lovely Spring season! The flavors are a delight! And one only best tasted firsthand than explained, but I will do my best to convince you otherwise. Otherwise enjoy…
Floral Inspiration :: Boho Terracotta Hues meet French Country Garden
Listen, truly listen to what plays in the quiet. the birdsong grows and grows with each and every passing day, within different pockets of nature, in trees as they begin their bloom once again, singing different tones and melodies, and though still in harmony — these are Spring’s sweet hints it nears once more ….. You…
Soba Tom Yum Noodles
You know the thing I’ve been craving the most during this now almost year living in quarantine/pandemic/social-distancing … Noodles! And I mean authentic broth-y noodles that at first bite fill you with so much comfort, you don’t know what to do with yourself. And preferably Japanese or Thai noodles because those are my favorite, like…
Traveling to … Poço da Broca // Serra da Estrela
Travel, is beloved by so many, but then there are those whose connection with travel is beyond love. For a group of us, Travel is very much etched into every fiber of our being. Travel makes us who we are, it brings life to our soul. To say that many of us are missing the…
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