Strappy, sleeveless, strapless, and off-the-shoulder season is here! Although the “Free the Girls” movement is a fun one, it’s not really always that practical. Call it what you will. Over the shoulder boulder holder, bra, brassiere, torture device. But as many names as there are to describe them, there are TONS more to choose from. […]
La Blanca Island Strappy One-Piece
I love a slinky, strappy bikini! But there are some days when you want ultra comfort in a swimsuit. I really, REALLY love this swimsuit by La Blanca. It’s basically the “sweat pants” of swimsuits. But it’s so cute, so maybe it’s more like Juicy Couture sweatpants if it were–say–2002. It has the most […]
Beating the Heat in Bergamot Multi Striped Tie-Front Crop Top and Skirt
Crop Top : Lulus // Skirt : Lulus // Earrings : Bauble Bar // Purse : Amazon // Wedges : Nordstrom It’s been REALLY hot here in Texas. Scorching, really. We’re talking 110 degrees and HUMID! So when we got an invitation to celebrate the birthday of a friend this past weekend, I had to […]
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018!!!
It’s HERE! It’s HERE!!! The best day of the year is HERE! The Early Access to the Anniversary Sale is HERE! The best stuff sells out quickly, so buy yours while you can! I had the BEST time going to the store and feeling the excitement of the sale all around me! Seriously. There […]
Our Trip to Rome, Italy
When I was planning our trip to Italy, I knew one thing was mandatory: we needed a nonstop flight. We travel plenty of places where connecting flights are required (Hello, Norway), but nonstop travel, when possible, is the way to go. My research determined the only non-stop flights out of DFW were to Rome, so […]
Our Trip to the Lamborghini Factory in Italy
Why We Visited the Lamborghini Factory For years, my husband, Sigurd, has spoken with stars illuminating his baby blues of visiting the one and only Lamborghini factory located in northern Italy. Usually this would be after a few glasses of wine during our precious alone conversations after our son had gone to sleep. But this […]
Our Magical Stay at La Vedetta, An Italian Countryside Bed and Breakfast near the Lamborghini Factory
For years, my husband, Sigurd, has spoken with stars illuminating his baby blues of visiting the one and only Lamborghini factory located in northern Italy. Usually this would be after a few glasses of wine during our precious alone conversations after our son had gone to sleep. But this wasn’t just a guy who wanted […]
Our Tour of Hombre Farms, an Authentic Italian Parmigiano Reggiano Factory with a Hidden Secret Gem
The second day of our magnificent stay on the Italian countryside in Castelvetro di Modena at the phenomenal B&B, La Vedetta, our gracious host, Annalisa, organized a tour of Hombre Farms, a farm that specializes in Parmigiano Reggiano. At home, Espen eats shaved parmesan like it’s chips, and in Italy, he consumed his weight in […]