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As each year comes to an end, we're naturally drawn to reflection. And as I sit here writing this, there's one word that feels like it kept showing up in 2023 and one I want to keep leaning into in 2024: change. From both a personal and professional perspective, I've learned to embrace change - and I'm not usually one to feel good about change! But this year I really do - and a lot of it is thanks to you all... ...so let's start with welcoming change! Change is one of the hardest things for me to accept. I am a creature of habit and I like knowing what's next. This year I embraced change. My ..read more

  The holiday season is synonymous with food and family—I combine both by making family recipes. For the past couple of years, I have been obsessed with perfecting my homemade phyllo from scratch. I'll use it when I make our Bougatsa, a crowd-pleasing traditional pastry that transports me right back to Greece. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of making Bougatsa from scratch, using a cherished family recipe (but with store bought phyllo for a quicker version.) Get ready to indulge in layers of flaky phyllo pastry and a creamy custard filling that will leave you cra ..read more

The feast of Saint Nicholas is a beloved tradition celebrated by many around the world. This holiday, which falls on December 6th, honors the life and miracles of Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children, sailors, and merchants. One of the most cherished traditions our family has associated with the feast is the tradition of putting shoes under the Christmas tree. What is the significance of putting shoes under the Christmas tree? Putting shoes under the Christmas tree is a symbolic gesture that represents the generosity and kindness of Saint Nicholas. According to history, Saint Nichola ..read more

'Tis the giving season! Monday, December 4th kicks off our 12 Days of Surprises -  limited deal every day to help you tick off your gift lists (and sneak something in for yourself, too!). Kicking things off on Monday December 4th, we will be offering a limited quantity of our non-custom Ready to Gift collection at an incredible price... The best part? When you order them before December 15th, they will arrive by December 23rd! Each day at 10 am ET we will announce the product and the special associated with it. You will be able to take advantage of the special through 11:59 PM ET of the ..read more

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Although most first time visitors come to Greece for its beautiful islands, many others find that the mainland offers some of the traditional qualities they come to this country for. Exploring mainland Greece like a local is a great way to experience its reach history, culture and natural beauty. Here are my top recommended must-visit places and a few tips on how to immerse yourself in the local experience: 1. Athens: Start your journey here I covered Athens in great detail on part 1 of this three-part series. Since you will most likely fly in and out of Athens, I recommend spending a day or t ..read more

    Greece's coastline is surrounded with islands that offer an escape like no other. While Mykonos and Santorini often steal the spotlight, there's a whole world  waiting to be discovered in lesser-known paradises. There are 6000 islands in Greece with only 227 of them inhabited. We can spend each summer visiting a few islands and we would have just scratched the surface. In this second part of a Local's Guide to Vacationing in Greece, I’ll share with you six islands: Corfu, Paxos, Hydra, Zakynthos, Kefalonia, and Ithaka offering insights into how to make the most of your vaca ..read more