• 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’…

  • Mexico || Chichen Itza at Night

    Mexico || Chichen Itza at Night

    The allure and romance of the Mayan ruins in Mexico has always fascinated visitors. But one Mayan ruin lures more people every year than most of the others combined. More than Ek Balam (my favorite Mayan ruin in Mexico)… More than…

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    The Waldorf Astoria Christmas Tree Lighting

    The Waldorf Astoria Christmas Tree Lighting

    “Christmas is a tonic for our souls. It moves us to think of others rather than of ourselves. It directs our thoughts to giving.” — B. C. Forbes

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    Fall Fashion || Off-The-Grid

    Fall Fashion || Off-The-Grid

    “Life is all about evolution. What looks like a mistake to others has been a milestone in my life. Even if people have betrayed me, even if my heart was broken, even if people misunderstood or judged me, I have…

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    7 Reasons I’m Actually Looking Forward to Winter

    7 Reasons I’m Actually Looking Forward to Winter

    Growing up in Chicago, I’ve seen my fair share of rough winters. It can be VERY cold. Very wet (depending on the snow). And very dark. But there’s a lot of hidden magic in winter to be found too. My…

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    An Ode to the Ugly Christmas Sweater

    An Ode to the Ugly Christmas Sweater

    “Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.“ — Dale Evans

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