The first time I visited Ibiza was on my honeymoon. We stayed at the Hotel Las Brisas and brought home many beautiful memories. I was very excited to return to this hotel 21 years later for a few days. It…
Breton Stripes
Stripes are always part of my weekly, and often daily wardrobe. As a matter of fact, as I write this post, I notice I am wearing a striped button down shirt. Coincidence? I think not. Stripes are part preppy, part…
Capri Travel Diary
Last June, my husband and I celebrated our 20th anniversary in Capri. I was forever charmed by this magical island and as soon as we had returned home, I was already dreaming about my next visit which took place this…
Table Chic
A couple of weeks ago, I hosted an intimate al fresco lunch in honor of my brothers birthday. Planning the decor was as much fun as hosting the lunch itself. It’s a creative outlet and a way for me to…
Making Waves
I always love a good beach wave – on my hair that is. A few years ago, a stylist taught me how to wave my hair and this has been a game changer ever since. Don’t get me wrong, I…
Oven to Table
Whenever I serve dinner, there is always a vegetable. I typically roast mine in the oven with a few simple ingredients. When I’m feeling fancy, I typically opt for one of these three recipes that are in my rotation. My…
Simple Summer Pleasures
I can’t believe it’s August 1st and we’re at the half way mark. There are so many summer activities I thought about doing and well ya know, “time flies when you’re having fun”! Before August comes and goes and school…
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Break ups are never easy, especially after a long term relationship. I recently decided to take some time away from my Soehnle bathroom scale. Me and my scale have been together since my late teens. While we’ve definitely had our…
La Dolce Vita
I am in amore with this retro Dolce & Gabbana swimsuit. The vibrant colors and floral motif are molto Italiano. This one piece is super comfortable and I appreciate the line free silhouette. It comes with underwire support for those…
Hello Yellow
Miguelina is one of my favorite designers for beach wear. Over the years, I have amassed a collection of their pieces and they remain classic staples in my summer wardrobe. These bohemian pieces also make for the perfect vacation wardrobe….
Grate Gadgets
I can always appreciate a new kitchen gadget to add to my collection. They make prep time easier and presentation more professional looking. With so many gadgets on the market, it can be hard to choose which ones are best….
Sip and Sun
My pool became that much cooler (love me a pun!) when I purchased a few whimsical pool floats. I decided to stick with a theme of fruit, namely pineapples and watermelons as I thought they would be the perfect compliment…