tips for visiting seattle in winter

Just came off of the most fun holiday season! We loved having our kids home and Seattle is brimming with so many things to do,…

10 essentials of french girl style

We’ve all heard about French girl style…it’s made to sound SO mysterious…maybe it’s a marketing gimmick (for what I don’t know!) because I fall for…

how i was inspired by italian fashion!

Ahh Italy … the historic sights, the beautiful coastline, the amazing food, and so many stylish people!! It was so exciting to see the Italian…

italy packing tips–my hits & misses

We had so much fun exploring Italy on a recent trip to Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast. My husband Philip and I…

spring trends & what we think of them

For the last several years, we’ve taken a highly anticipated, annual overnight shopping trip together. We used to shop after Christmas sales, but since starting…

nyc mom/daughter dream trip

My first visit to NYC was prompted by two special friends as a celebration for my 40th birthday. I fell in LOVE with the city.…