Today we welcome April, another month, another season evolving with new days of living … and after quite some time of not sharing on the blog, of which I like to call more a creative journal, I happy to share some of the things that have been inspiring me this Spring season. Hopefully it will…
Monthly Reflections…a slow moving January
It’s been quite a long time since I’ve done a monthly reflections and inspired by post. This year I’m challenging myself to really stick to sharing my monthly reflections and the things that have inspired me, anything that left a mark on me and that I think you might enjoy or find some use in…
An Enchanted Forest 1st Birthday with Delicate Modern Details
When it comes to children parties, they’re only getting more creative and personal! Despite party theme trends coming and going, there are a select few that have become classic children event themes because of their versatility to adapt. One of my favorites, has been the Enchanted Forest! It’s one of those children party themes that…
A Bridal Shower Inspired by a Boho Greek Desert Garden
What first began as a bridal shower inspired by a boho dessert rose garden, quickly transported us to desert-like mountain gardens of Greece once bride to be, Sandy saw Elia’s lovely room — a simple, airy space but with a stunning climbing bougainvillea, rich in pink magenta hues that had taken over the ceiling. That…
Traveling to … Autumn in Lisboa & an intimate Fado evening in Amália Rodrigues’ Garden
You may know the beautiful quote “into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul” by John Muir, it’s one of my favorites. For me, it also applies to whenever exploring a new city — especially one rich in history, and particularly Lisboa. It’s certainly near and dear to my heart,…
Traveling to … the historical brick row houses & cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill
Something about Beacon Hill’s historical brownstones, black shutters and old iron streetlamp lined cobblestone streets, still dressed in varying shades of lingering summer greens and colors now metamorphosing into warmer tones — that simply evokes Autumn. Don’t you think? It may have been the last day of August, but it certainly felt September had emerged from…
Traveling to … Revisiting Old Favorites :: Belém + Baixa de Lisboa
For the last few years every time I am in Lisboa, I naturally spend some time with my loving aunt and uncle in Charneca the Caprica, a quaint neighborhood of the Costa da Caparica beach coast. And whenever possible I always like to take advantage of location to see and do something new within Lisboa….
Traveling to … Serra da Estrela Living :: Part I
What is there to say about a minha linda Serra da Estrela. Spending my summers here, growing up, as a young girl submersed in nature, food and family, it intertwined itself into very much who I am. My soul and heart and certainly complete, bliss, when I’m here. How can one not be? Surrounded my…
A Berry Sour Cream Custard Pie with Phyllo Crust
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…
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