I know it’s been a while since my last post, but as you have seen on my Instagram account, 2018 ended very differently than it started. I moved to a new city, started a new career, both of which have impacted every part of my life. And to be honest, I’m still trying to figure out how to manage everything… including my blog! In early August of 2018, I was offered a position as Trade Advisor at the French Embassy Trade Office in New York City. After having worked in 3 similar offices in Athens, Tokyo and Hong Kong, I am beyond excited to join the New York office. How did I get the job, you aske ..read more

Even though I love to eat, I’m not a great cook. I never have been. My husband loves to tell our friends that I make a fabulous French quiche and Japanese curry, but honestly, that’s about it. I eat out most days, but when I do cook, easy is key! I don’t like to spend hours in the grocery store looking for ingredients I’ve never heard of, or that will only be used once. That’s why I couldn’t be more thrilled to share a delicious hors d’oeuvres recipe perfect for late-summer entertaining enhanced by ANGOSTURA bitters. Not only is it easy to follow, but it also doesn’t require many ingredients ..read more

After two years in Dallas, I finally made it to Austin! Why did it take so long??? I’m not sure to be honest. Too far? Not at all. Too busy? Probably! A few weeks ago, after visiting San Antonio, and before heading down to Houston to pickup my passport renewal from the consulate, we decided to check out Austin for a couple of nights. Overall, it was fun! It was also extremely hot, which made the fun a little less, well, fun! We still had a great time as we got to see quite a lot, especially once the sun was down. Below you will find some of the places I visited and highly recommend. What to s ..read more

As much as I love going out for dinners with my friends, I actually prefer having cocktails at home. I know, having someone else make a magical creation just for you is great, but what if I share with you one of my new favorite summer cocktails, which is as much fun to make as it is to drink? Stay with me. I promise, this will end well. First you need one of these… a real swizzle stick. ANGOSTURA® bitters recently sent me a sampling of their amazing bitters, along with a swizzle stick, to help make the perfect tiki cocktail. I was excited to taste drive the bitters, but I was equally excited ..read more

I recently had the opportunity to visit Las Vegas. Ken had to attend a trade show there, so I decided to go along to visit the city while he worked. I had a lot of fun! We stayed for 2 nights and 3 days, which was more than enough time to get a proper feel of the city and to check out many of the sights. Below you will find some of the places I visited, and I highly recommend. What to see/do Visiting the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign may sound a little weird, but what better way to start your trip off than with an official welcome selfie?!? I suggest going early to beat the heat and crowd ..read more

I know some of you have been waiting for this post a long time. Probably since Ken and I moved into our new home last March. Sorry for the wait. As you probably know, I’m a perfectionist. I wanted to have all the furniture, home decor and art properly installed, placed and hung to the walls before sharing photos of our new living room with you. The space is finally ready to be shown, and I can’t wait for you guys to see it. * Click photo to enlarge. Like for many, the living room is the room we spend the most time in. It’s also the room we use when friends and guests visit. Therefore, it need ..read more

I’ve wanted acrylic risers, ever since I first discovered them last year. I loved how they made something simple look elegant, and something special even more important and luxurious. I couldn’t find the sizes I needed, until I discovered shopPOPdisplays. They produce hundreds of sizes in-stock and ready to ship, but what I really love about shopPOPdisplays, is they offer custom sizes! * Click photo to enlarge. I love using our acrylic risers to showcase pottery and sculptures that we’ve acquired over the years while travelling. Some of these objects didn’t cost much, but that doesn’t matter ..read more

You guys know I love a blue [insert word of literally anything that can be blue]. My walk-in closet or Instagram feed would probably be the best way to prove it. From shirts and pants to kicks, I love wearing blue. Recently, Italian menswear brand 1980 Voguish sent over a 100% Organic Cotton Sky Blue Polo Shirt from their Four Seasons Collection 2018-2019, and I’m obviously obsessed with it. Not only is it blue, it also features a recognizable nostalgic retro look inspiration to the street style of the golden '80s, which I love. It’s also made with a high quality fabric that allows the collar ..read more

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