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…
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…
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…
Traveling to … Loriga // Serra da Estrela
Can you, feel it in the air…a more distinct Hope…the kind of hope and positivity my very soul clings to. Yes our nation can let out a sigh of relief, a big sigh of satisfaction that although there is plenty of work still left to be done to get our country in the right step,…
Autumn Mood :: Slow Comforts & Quiet Warm Color Palettes
Autumn…I welcome your slowness. I will approach this season, this year, with that same slowness. With more ease, rest. A reset of sorts. Diving deep within, appreciating the details right in front of me that I love and am inspired by. Cherishing those moments in time that are crafting a comforting new season… To savor the…
Modern Traditionalism meets a Floral Wonder for this Portuguese Wedding :: Part 2…All the Details!!
We’ve walked through time, back to the special moments of Christie and Mario’s wedding day, now let’s take a moment to swoon and get lost in all the beautiful and magical details….. Like I mentioned before, Aqueduto is one of those unique beautiful venues that evokes a stunning simplistic and modern minimalist charm that can…
Modern Traditionalism meets a Floral Wonder for Christie & Mario’s Portuguese Wedding at Aqueduto Events
It was a picturesque summer day, the brisk wind breezed in the sunshine and family and friends from the US, northern Portugal, France and neighboring European countries were gathered to celebrate the marriage of Christie and Mario. To think that less than 10 months before, Mario had asked his longtime best friend Christie to be…
Inspiring + Talented BIPOC Everyone Should Know About :: Lifestyle || Wellness || Travel
image via Alivia Fields ….Continued from original BIPOC post…. Here’s the sad reality about the wellness, lifestyle and travel industries, they are marketed and geared towards white people. But the truth is that the communities of Black Women, and all BIPOC, are the ones that need the extra attention and means towards self-care and a lifestyle…
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