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…
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…
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…
Whimsical Garden Flowers & Vintage Teas … a lovely way to say “I Love You”
Whether you’re living your single life or happily married or with kiddos, it’s time to show yourself a little love and attention this Valentine’s Day, in fact let’s make sure we do it everyday!! Some of you may already know, but I’ve never been a big Valentine’s day person, for me personally I just don’t feel there…
Portraits of Christmas
Winter, the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for talks beside the fire. it is the time for Home… – Edith Sitwell This year everything looks and feels different, and that includes the holiday season that has naturally become the warm comforting celebration for another year. There aren’t large family gatherings or all…
Salted Caramel Walnut Tarte Tatin
It turns out, that while I love pie and everything about making it, many find making a pie from scratch with homemade pie dough, filling and assembling like a daunting task they couldn’t do. I say the hardest part is probably in achieving a flaky pie crust, but be kind to yourself and slowly get…
A Refined Minimalist Table that transitions from Thanksgiving into Winter Holidays ….. Using Items you Already Have at Home
This year our holiday seasons are certainly not like other years. Many of the things we look forward to celebrating each year have been put on pause in order to help one another stop the spread of Covid-19, and minimize this pandemic. Those beloved dishes, our loved ones, the memories we cherish each holiday won’t…
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,…
Classic Peanut Butter Ice Cream
There are certain desserts that I wholeheartedly believe are year-long delights to bake and enjoy. Their simplistic essence that only needs a handful of ingredients to naturally and wildly transform according to the season, the ingredients available at hand or whatever imagination is setting the mood. And yet these desserts are sought out and devoured…
Send Love From Afar :: 5 Printable Cards to Cheer Up Your Besties
This year hasn’t been an easy one. Between adapting to quarantine life and fighting against social injustice, your mental well-being has likely taken a toll. While it’s been difficult, 2020 has also opened our eyes to the many ways in which we can connect with each other and lift up the people we love from…
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