Let’s take a trip together, to the birthplace of Portugal as a nation as we know it…..to the well-loved and vivacious historical city of Guimarães! This century’s old Portuguese city isn’t just a beautiful spectacle of rich culture and European architecture, it’s the location that played a significant, and historical role in our country’s foundation….
Traveling to ….. a picturesque sunset drive through the glow of Serra da Estrela
I love being from the Serra da Estrela. It’s where I consider more home than home really is currently, or shall I say physically in New Jersey. It’s what I envision my ideal living situation to be. Our tiny village is my happy place, my haven. The place where I can be the best me,…
Simple Holiday Tricks || Creating Your Own Foraged Autumn Centerpiece with Grocery Store Blooms
When it comes to entertaining and Life Itself, I think we’re all on board for “Niksen”, the Dutch concept of as simple as, well, doing nothing. The Dutch motto for the joy of doing nothing, I guess very similar to the Italian saying “Il Dolce Far Niente”. And I’m all for it! I mentioned it…
Floral Inspiration :: Natural Carefree Beauty of Peonies
To think a few short weeks ago, we were just beginning to revel at the sights, scents and warmth of Summer. And now August is quickly approaching and making its carefree, hot and sultry mark. But let’s go back to those sweet days of June when Peonies of all varieties, were at their peak, bloom…
Traveling to … Aveiro’s Signature Art Nouveau Architecture + Culturally Rich Alleyways || “The Portuguese Venice” Part II
If the picturesque and lovely moliceiro boat ride though Aveiro’s Ria didn’t catch your eye, then its beautiful Art Nouveau architecture will certainly draw you into its culturally rich alleyways. I look back at these photos, and I can’t believe it’s been almost a year that we spent a wonderful day exploring and enjoying everything…
A Few Thoughts on Turning 30…..
It’s my birthday, yes I’ve entered the thirties club. Truth, I was 100% resisting turning 30. Honestly, most days, mentally, I still feel like I’m 23. I’ve let go of the idea I had to be married with kids by 30 a few years ago (trust me there was a lot of letting go and…
Medieval Castle Walls with Cobblestone Alleys Forever Marked of History & Culture || Óbidos, Portugal
Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found within the pages of a passport, beneath cobblestone alleys and the corners of withered castle walls. That’s where true history still remains. The best stories are those you travel to venture the world to experience and create with the memories shared… The world is…
Heirloom Gourds are the New Autumn
It’s October, you know what that means … it’s officially GOURD season!! Haven’t you noticed that these beautiful heirloom varieties of pumpkins and squashes, so unique and wildly picture perfect are what Autumn is all about. Move over classic orange Sugar Pies, and say Hello to decorating for the season with an array of stunners…
Autumn Scenes & the Launch of My Society6 “Seasons || Autumn” Collection
If you know me personally or have been following Dreamery along for some time, you may know that I love nature & also love photography. With one of my 2018 goals being to declutter things in my life, it included my tech items like my phone and laptop, and my tons, and tons, of photos…
A Moliceiro Boat Ride through Aveiro’s Ria || The “Portuguese Venice”
I’ve never been to Venice or Italy, but I have been to the “Portuguese Venice”… Oh sweet colorful Aveiro, I had only been to your well known and lovely beaches, Costa Nova with your iconic Aveiro striped homes all perfectly lined in different colors. And Barra, a more lively beach town with fresh sea to…
