Staying Sane and Making Changes
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3y ago
When COVID hit last year, I sat still along with the rest of the world. I complied with the restrictions, respected those around me by wearing a mask, kept my distance, and spent the majority of my time at home, cherishing the things I am grateful for. And it goes without saying that none of the above has changed. However, there were two times last year when I made an exception and, safely, ventured out on little road trips. As the year came to an end it was easy to see that these two exceptions saved me from plunging deeper into the funk that I was already stuck in prior to the pand ..read more
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Dreaming of Paris
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3y ago
Who wants to go to Paris? I do! I do! Me too please!     But, we can't.    Wait a minute! We can do the next best thing and go virtually. So, get ready for what they call… a little armchair travel! (It's the best I've got. I'll make it fun. Promise!)   I will take you to a few of the most spectacular places. We'll stay at one of the most iconic hotels in the world (pack your Sunday best!). We'll walk through a dreamy garden (you'll need your trainers); pick up a few specialty items from my preferred boutiques in all of Paris like mint tea flavoured mouthwash fro ..read more
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A Cozy Retreat Giveaway!
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3y ago
A Cozy Retreat Giveaway!     There is a part of my mind that has spent the majority of the last eight months covering my ears like a child belting out la-la-la to anyone who tells me this crisis is going to last a long time. I do not like these unfamiliar words we have been forced to add to our daily vocabulary: social distancing, quarantine, self-isolation, testing stations, masks, bubble, Zoom, and so on… ugh.   Despite these feelings I do manage to go on with somewhat of a smile on my face (I am sorry you can't see it – I'm wearing a m ..read more
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Paris in the Winter
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4y ago
I am completely drawn to the winter vibe in Paris. The silent parks, bare trees, gray skies; the fresh, chilly air and huddling at a corner table enjoying a chocolat chaud under a heat lamp on the terrace of a pretty café. It soothes my soul. There's something deeply calming about being in the City of Light during the winter months. The other plus of being in Paris during the winter season is that the benefits are endless. Many hotels will offer up deals. It is less busy, meaning shorter lines for you! You don't feel guilty spending time indoors shopping or strolling t ..read more
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Christmas at the Ritz Paris
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4y ago
There is nothing quite like the Ritz! Especially during the Christmas season. My love affair with this hotel began many years ago. It was in 2006 when I spent a memorable three nights here with my mother, and I have to say, we acted like two girls who could hardly contain our excitement - we were just short of jumping up and down on our beds. It was simply marvellous, and a time I will always cherish! Just recently I had the pleasure of experiencing Ritz Paris once again... and this time, with my sweet niece Lauren. It was a dream come true for the both of us. The mood was wonderfully ..read more
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Astier de Villatte
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4y ago
I've always been attracted to the beauty of imperfection, which is probably the reason why I fell in love with a 115-year-old, crooked, little blue house. (If I place a marble in one corner it immediately begins to roll and will smack the other side before I can say "I love this house!") With its crooked white picket fence, creaky antique floors, cracked moulding and original wooden windows – complete with old brass cranks – the house is a dream come true. When I first saw it, I blurted out "It's perfect!" to my husband. That was over ten years ago, and I am still in love with our house. A ..read more
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Francis Ford Coppolas Palazzo Margherita Takes the Cake!
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4y ago
The wonderful thing about the fall is that you get to reminisce about the summer! Since the memories are still fresh, it's easy to compose a little account of my summertime fun. It also motivates and inspires me to start planning for next year's adventures. Yeah yeah! One of my favourite times to travel during the year is September. There are many benefits to traveling late in the summer: you lengthen the already short season, and the crowds have significantly diminished – giving you the luxury of a little more space. If you've been reading my recent posts, you'll know that last month I ..read more
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A Hotel is the Most Important Part of a Trip!
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4y ago
When I started traveling, a hotel was just a place to sleep. It didn't matter where I stayed because it wasn't like I was going to spend the day there anyway. Sounds logical, right? Well, this miserable method only led me to unpleasant establishments. The "I can't wait to return to your hotel!" feeling was never, ever present. Was it worth the savings? No. In the end, you actually do spend a lot more time in your hotel room than you think. You will most likely spend just as much of your 24-hour day in your hotel room than you will out of it. Nowadays, where I spend my precious nights wh ..read more
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My Stay in a 16th-century Venetian Palazzo
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4y ago
Ever since launching my website, I've had a ton of fun visiting world-renowned hotels. The experiences over the years have been extraordinary – in fact, so much so that it has been a challenge for me to put these precious moments into words. My recent visit to Aman Venice will prove to be one of those times… but I will give it a go! Having been to Venice twice before, I hadn't planned on returning in the near future. Not that I don't adore the beautiful and romantic Italian gem, it's just that there are so many other places in the world I would love to see. What prompted a return, how ..read more
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Taking Care of my Skin!
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5y ago
My mother grew up with few material possessions. She doesn't seem to need or want much in order to maintain the natural happiness she radiates. She is simply content. I suppose this is why my childhood memory of her Lancôme, her only indulgence, is so ingrained. Her Lancôme was off-limits! "Ne touché pas!" she would say, but in German because she's not French. Ha. Kidding aside, I will never forget taking notice of how my mother cherished her precious face cream. The goal is to age gracefully, right!? Ugh. What's that saying? "The struggle is real"? Double Ugh. Actually, not so much ev ..read more
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