The first day of summer is almost here, which means I’ve been shopping—admittedly a little too much—for those perfect travel pieces. I was so excited to find this Round Basket Bag, a big trend this year that just screams vacation. I’m envisioning myself right now wearing it crossbody while I ride a little bicycle in the Italian……

If you haven’t noticed, I have a bit of a shoe obsession. It’s actually become a bit of a joke that rather than a travel blog, I have a shoe blog since I feature them so much. But I know you—you love shoes as much as I do! And let’s be honest, when you’re walking around……

A Charming Santa Barbara Wine Country Hotel  Right in the heart of Solvang, arguably a cheesy Danish town thirty miles north of Santa Barbara, lies The Landsby hotel—a paradox of elegance and sophistication, a modern Nordic breath of fresh air.  I have always preferred Santa Ynez Wine Country over Napa—less crowded, and a shorter drive……

Last weekend we attended a dear friend’s wedding in Santa Ynez Wine Country. The wedding festivities were private—meaning the bride and groom requested no photos or social media to ensure that guests remained present for their big day. While I so desperately wanted to snap a shot of the insanely spectacular venue that looked like something……

I first fell in love with Scandinavian design from my Swedish friend Ulrica Wihlborg, who spent years in Los Angeles before moving back to a small coastal town in the south of Sweden called Karlshamn about two hours east of Copenhagen. She has the most incredible eye for design, and both her home and her yoga……

I went home last weekend for Mother’s Day, and on the plane ride, I read a charming little post called “On Going Home” over on one of my favorite blogs, Cup of Jo. It put me in the right frame of mind, and got me thinking about all the things I miss and don’t miss……