Growing up on the east coast has always given me a great sense of pride in being a part of what the east coast means to me. I think of the east coast as fast paced, hard working, authenticity. And this is coming from a gal who was born and raised on the east coast […]
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an American in Paris
For many years, my traveling has been ever growing and expanding into new countries, new areas across the globe. Though I must say I’ve always had a love for France, even before ever arriving for the first time. And yet, it’s a constant theme that comes up in my life. Then once I decided […]
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Winter Nights and Northern Lights
My strong desire to see Iceland was pretty simple- I needed to see the Northern Lights. It’s what drove me there, in all honesty. What I didn’t realize is that seeing the Northern Lights is not something that is guaranteed. Apparently, the Northern Lights come and go in few day cycles so the best bet to […]
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Iceland, the land of magic
For a few years now, I’ve wanted to check out the magical mystery of Iceland. Though to be honest, it wasn’t quite at the top of the list. Though timing just happened to be perfect for a new excursion in what would end up being one of the most unique adventures of a lifetime! And like most wanderlust […]
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Portlandia. Land of the nicest people in America.
I’m not one who has cable. Havent had it for several years, come to think of it. So when everyone talks about Portlandia, I don’t have much of a reference point other than I’ve understood Portland to be a very earthy, hipster vibe, somewhat wierd like Austin, kind of town. Last weekend, I had the […]
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A day of Iconic history and fashion…then again, it IS Paris.
Yesterday, I had an overload of stunning handbags, as I went to the original Goyard boutique on Rue St. Honore, as well as a visit to Rue Cambon, to the original and mind blowing Chanel store (which just also happens to be where Coco herself resided, and now also houses Karl Lagerfeld’s office on the […]
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The coldest summer I’ve ever spent was not in San Francisco…
For my lovely hometown of sunny San Diego, summer is in full swing…Even now in September! I see many postings from back home, that the heat is simply unbearable for many local San Diegans. The reality is, and as I’ve always said, summer truly begins in August and goes to at the very least, […]
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Luxury on the Cote D’Azur
The French Riviera…known to play host to the elite of the elite!! And Monico certainly is one of the top destinations to experience the luxury of the Cote D’Azur! After arriving by train from Nice I wonder if the immaculate streets to discover once again, what this lovely town had to offer. And to no […]
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Ooh La La, Le Marais
Le Marais, what I’ll always remember as a spicy, edgy, phenomenal place to get lost for hours- enjoying the quaint streets, the small boutiques and some of the best shopping in all of Paris. These petite streets are beyond charming. It’s almost as if they’re enticing you to stroll along to get consumed within it […]
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What a difference a day makes…
Like most places, when you’re a “stranger” in a new city (as they call foreigners here in Paris), there’s always adjustments to be made. The continual joke for living here in Paris is that perhaps I’m too smiley for this town and that I somehow need to perfect my “resting bitch face!” Well, today it […]
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