Last month I had the opportunity to visit Santa Barbara for a few days with Mazda to test drive the new Mazda CX-30! If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you would know how much I love driving a Mazda! I spent two days with the team to learn about the new Mazda CX-30 and met so so many other creators whom I loved learning from. We had the opportunity…
-
-
A GUIDE TO FRANCE CHRISTMAS MARKETS
European Christmas Markets are some of the best holiday markets in the world! So this year after my trip with Galeries Lafayette I made a trip to Alsace to visit Colmar and Strasbourg Christmas Markets. During this time, the holiday markets are a must-visit destination because everything is decorated beautifully and located in the most charming towns in France! Here’s my guide to France Christmas Markets. HOW TO GET TO…
-
CHRISTMAS AT GALERIES LAFAYETTE
I’ve always dreamed of spending Christmas in Paris and this year I got to experience Christmas at Galeries Lafayette (Boulevard Haussmann location) to experience all of the fun experiences they offer during the holidays. The Galeries Lafayette Christmas decorations are probably the best in the city. I was invited to Paris this year to experience the 2019 “La Rûche de Noël”, The Christmas Beehive. This year decorations and activities are…
-
HOTEL REVIEW: COURTYARD BY MARRIOT PARIS GARE DE LYON
During my trip with Galeries Lafayette for the Christmas activities, I stayed at the Courtyard by Marriot Paris Gare de Lyon. The 4-star property is located a few steps from Gare de Lyon station. It’s also close to the metro station which allows you to explore the city with ease if you don’t mind taking public transportation. The property is modern and elegant with excellent service and staff. KING EIFFEL…
-
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR THE TRAVELER
The holidays are truly my favorite time of year and it’s only a few weeks away! I like to start my holiday shopping early as it can be a stressful time. Luckily for me, I have a lot of special ladies in my life and I’ll be giving them a few gifts from Lilly Pulitzer that I know they will absolutely love! I attended the Lilly Pulitzer Holiday Press Preview…
-
OUR WEDDING: POSITANO DESTINATION WEDDING
Ryan and I officially became husband and wife on September 21, 2019, in Positano, Italy. Our wedding was seriously such a dream come true and everything was truly what I dreamed of! Planning a destination wedding in Positano was not the easiest, but having a wedding planner truly helped make our lives a little less stressful. I’m so excited to share all the details of our wedding and our photos…
-
OUR ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS
I can’t believe I’m finally sharing our engagement photos from 2017 in Santorini, Greece! In 2017, Ryan and I went on our big trip to Amalfi Coast and Greece where Ryan had plans to propose in Positano. So what happened? Before we left for our Europe trip, the ring was not complete and did not arrive on time, so Ryan left home without a ring. I already had an idea…
-
CONAIR UNBOUND CORDLESS AUTO CURLER: 4 EASY LOOKS
This post was sponsored by Conair & ShopStyle. As always, all honest opinions are my own. Do you remember the first time you started using a curling iron? I remember my first curling iron was a 1 inch Conair curler my mother had purchased for me when I was 14 years old and I’ve been a long-time user ever since. What’s great about the brand is that they offer a variety…
-
BEST INSTAGRAM SPOTS IN NYC
If you’re visiting New York City, I’m sure you have a few ideas on the best NYC Instagram spots to visit but this guide lists my top favorites and all the tips you need to get you through the list! If you’re visiting New York for the first time, I suggest planning up to five days to see most of the major sites. If you’re short on time, here’s my…
-
FOUR SEASONS RESORTS IN MALDIVES
After spending 4 days in Doha as a stopover before making our way to the Maldives with Qatar Airways I’m finally back for the second time in one of my favorite tropical destinations! This time we experienced two beautiful properties: Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa and Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giravarru. The flight from Doha to Male Airport is about four hours. I visited during October…
-
4 DAY DOHA ITINERARY
I recently visited Doha during a stopover to the Maldives with Qatar Airways where I explored Doha for 4 days. Doha has always been a destination I was curious about so when I was invited to explore Doha I was super excited! Doha is a destination for all travelers, offering local experiences, amazing local cuisine, luxury hotels, and multiple adventurous experiences. Qatar is a peninsula in the Arabian Gulf, with…
