Spring has bloomed! And yet with all that’s been happening around the world, many of us missed it or didn’t celebrate it like we always do when the flowering trees once again brighten our days. At the first sight of tree’s flowering buds, I’m outside as much as the weather and time permits, taking walks…
DIY Flower Crowns :: Using Real + Faux Blooms
She was a bit like Spring; wild as the wind and fickle as the weather, but her love ran deep as the tree roots. Spring is here! When Mother Nature is once again awaken from her slumber of rest and solace. Emerging from the quiet darkness, to shine and brighten the world with its colorful…
Traveling to … Two Perfect Days in Dublin || Part I
Oh Ireland, you captivating Emerald Isle, you semi-spontaneous trip! I’m so glad I ended up booking you, you were so very worth it!! Having the constant wandering itch to go somewhere new, and seeing as France’s political climate last summer veered me slightly from going alone as a woman, and Scotland, the trip I’ve really…
Traveling to ….. Poço do Inferno waterfall in Manteigas || Serra da Estrela
Don’t go chasin’ waterfalls Don’t go chasing waterfalls Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to I know that you’re gonna have it your way or nothing at all But I think you’re moving too fast Enchanted by the photos of my cousin’s adventure a few months earlier, I knew the…
Traveling to … the Castles of Guimarães :: Paço dos Duques & Castelo Guimarães
If you read my first post on the city of Guimarães, which included a quick stop during the spring for client vendor meetings — you may have quickly learned I developed a favorite spot to eat, grab a glass of wine or espresso, people watch, but especially, the best local spot nearby to all the…
Chocolate – Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Where most would say January felt long and dragged, I on the other hand felt it was long in every perfect way! The kind of slow and long that allowed time for work, free creative time, time for personal stuff and simple relaxing things like stitching, cooking, baking and reading. But February. Now, February has…
Soba Noodles in a Miso Sesame Broth with Toasted Edamame and Bok Choy
well this post has been stalled for the last two years. I’ve been meaning to post this recipe. honestly, and i wish i could say i have made this recipes and another batch of this heart hugging comforting bowl of noodles, but i pathetically haven’t. what is wrong with me?! plus here I went into…
Traveling to ….. Santuário de Santa Luzia :: Viana do Castelo & the Quest for the Meaning of Flower Window Designs
What does a wedding planner, stylist or anyone else in the wedding industry do after their first international wedding, one that had them on their feet for 17 hours, getting to sleep around 4 then back up for lovely breakfast overlooking a pretty view over Povoa de Varzim by 10 the next/same morning? Well, naturally…
A Peppa Pig “Muddy Puddles” 2nd Birthday
If you are jumping up and down in Muddy Puddles, you must wear your boots! – Peppa Pig What do you do when a little darling is turning two and obsessed with Peppa Pig and her gang, but you don’t want to create a celebration that looks, well, completely bought from the party store?? You…
3 Homemade Pizza Recipes that are Better than Takeout
Everyone loves Pizza! I think I’m with 99% of the world when I say that this is an undeniable fact, Pizza is an universally cherished meal. Even if you don’t like cheese, you still like some sort of version of pizza. And I know this because even though I don’t have children of my own,…
