I haven’t written a blog post in a loooong time. This has been a year many would like to quickly forget. First COVID-19 took center stage, then just as we began to gain hope, the death of George Floyd took the nation–and the world–by storm. So it hasn’t really felt appropriate to share pictures of […]
Chicwish Stay Romance Maxi Dress
Dress // Shoes (similar)// Bag This past weekend we went to Florida. It’s been a pretty emotional few weeks for our family. We lost our beloved adopted Husky, Ophelia, to cancer abruptly. It was a merciful departure for her, but we were left absolutely heartbroken. As my husband and I sat on the couch moments […]
Our Kid-Friendly Trip To Pompei
Pompei, now a fascinating archeological site, was once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city before being buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic explosion of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Not until 1599 was the city initially rediscovered and then more broadly rediscovered nearly 150 years later in 1748 by a Spanish […]
Five Tips for a Successful Family Ski Trip
My husband is Norwegian. I am very not. He skied before he could walk. I learned in my twenties. But one thing was certain. For these Texas transplants, we knew we wanted our kids to experience the pure joy of the winter sport that can be enjoyed whether you’re two or ninety two. Seriously. There […]
How to Pack for Your Family Ski Trip
Nothing can ruin your ski trip quite like being cold. As a Texas girl married to a Norwegian, it took me a while to learn exactly how to maximize my skiwear. I’ve finally mastered my own ski fashion as well as learned how to outfit my kids, and I’m now often asked by fellow […]
Scuba Diving In Cabo San Lucas — Women’s Cut Out V Wire One Piece Swimsuit Xhilaration
Thirteen years ago, my husband, Sigurd, and I went to Curacao for two weeks on our honeymoon. It was magnificent. And I finally realized why people have honeymoons. After the hustle and bustle and high-level of stress associated with a wedding, it is SO important to take some time, just the husband and wife, and […]
Isabella Rose Beach Solids Strappy One Piece Swimsuit
Swimsuit // Hat // Cover Up Every year we take my husband’s office on an all-expenses paid trip to somewhere fabulous to reward them for their hard work during the year. We have been to Playa del Carmen, all over Cancun, Playacar, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas. This was our 17th year […]
Our Trip to Florence, Italy
When I studied abroad in Spain during my sophomore year in college, one of the perks was the ability to travel to so many cities and countries easily and inexpensively while there. During Thanksgiving break, three of my friends and I took a train to Italy and traveled to Rome, Florence, and Venice. We had […]
Our First Evening in Santa Fe
Crop Top // Skirt // Earrings // Bag // Wedges // Strapless Bra Every year since we’ve owned our condo in Winter Park, Colorado, we’ve escaped the summer heat around the time of the Homeowner’s Association meetings. They tend to fall on Espen’s birthday, the second weekend of August, so I felt badly not being […]
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 […]