• Holiday Afternoon Tea at The Langham

    Can you believe it? Tomorrow is already Christmas! I can't believe how quickly 2019 is coming …

  • A Culinary Barge Cruise Through Burgundy France

    Most visitors to France make it to Paris and Versailles but little else. C'est trè…

  • Doors of Italy

    I say this ALL the time but I am SO lucky to travel the way …

  • The Most Instagrammable Airbnb In Mexico

    Okay, okay... "Most Instagrammable Airbnb in Mexico" might be a TAD misleading considering... a) I've …

  • Chicago Eats || Casati’s Pizza Vino

    It’s no secret that I LOVE good Italian food. Frankly, who doesn’…

  • 5 Ways to Immediately Feel Happier

    5 Ways to Immediately Feel Happier

    Original Post Lately life have been rough. Not just for me — almost everyone seems to be suffering through much more than the regular muck. From surprise hospital visits to divorces to job losses, it’s been a rough couple of weeks for many…

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    Hampton Social

    Hampton Social

    Yesterday was the official arrival of Autumn! And while I can’t wait to get knee-deep in another pumpkin patch and whip up a batch of my favorite fall soup, Salmon Chowder, (not to mention ingesting copious amounts of pumpkin-flavored anything),…

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    Channeling Delft

    Channeling Delft

    “It is always the simple that produces the marvelous.” — Amelia Barr

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    Obsessing Over… My Favorite Jo Malone Combinations

    Obsessing Over… My Favorite Jo Malone Combinations

    I adore Jo Malone cologne. To long-time Sed Bona readers this declaration comes as no surprise — I’ve frequently shared my obsession with Jo Malone cologne (and their limited edition Rock the Ages collection). But recently I’ve realized just how much others…

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    Owen + Alchemy No. 25

    Owen + Alchemy No. 25

    Have you heard? Charcoal Lemonade is becoming one seriously trendy drink. As a powerful detoxifier and cleanser it’s purported to aid in digestion, boost energy, reduce bloating, and cleanse away the body’s toxins (source). Not bad for a rather intimidating…

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