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 […]
The Beginning of our Trip to Disney Aulani
Wrap Swimsuit : Coral or Red or Black // Straw Bag : Target // Headband : Ulta // Hat : Seven Day Weekend // Sunglasses : Amazon Well that’s a “WRAP” on our first full day at Disney Aulani! So of course, I’m wearing my favorite “wrap” swimsuit that’s on insane sale in coral and […]
Capri Island : The Enchanting Island Where the Beautiful Come to Play and Those Who Come to Play Feel Beautiful
Capri, the playground of the rich and famous. And it really was everything you would imagine it to be! Walking the main street in Capri you see the usual suspects. Designer store followed by designer store, gorgeous model-looking women draping the arms of older gentlemen, a few gorgeous young men helping older, decked-out women along, […]
How to get to the Island of Capri, Italy, and See It in the Most Beautiful Way
Capri, the playground of the rich and famous. And it really was everything you would imagine it to be! Walking the Main Street in Capri you see the usual suspects. Designer store followed designer store, gorgeous model-looking women draping the arms of older gentlemen, a few gorgeous young men helping older, decked-out women along, […]
The Best Personal Bags for Spirit Airlines and Other Airlines
On our recent trip with Spirit Airlines, I meticulously planned out my and Espen’s “personal bag.” A personal bag/item is the one free item –aside from your seatbelt–included on your Spirit Airlines flight. At a maximum of 18 inches by 14 inches by 8 inches, this bag is essentially “underseat luggage,” or luggage is small enough […]
How to Fly Spirit Airlines and Not Hate Life
I have flown Spirit Airlines twice. No, I don’t mean like my grandma used to say, “The first and the LAST time.” Literally twice. And the difference in the two experiences was as different as cruising in the Boiler Room of the Titanic versus flying in an Emirates Luxury Air suite. My mom, sister, and […]
Trend Alert: The Two-Piece Outfit, Perfect for Travel and Home
Top: Forever 21 // Skirt : Forever 21 // Shoes : Nordstrom // Bag : Out of Stock but listed for resale at The Real Real // Earrings : The Design Hound I love this season’s trend of the two-piece outfits. You can find this look in all levels of dressiness, from formal […]
Espen’s Travel Day Outfit — Florida Edition
Shirt: H&M // Shorts: H&M // Hat: Target // Shoes: Amazon // Minecraft Carry On: Target You all knew it had to happen! Welcome to Espen’s debut on my blog! When I first found out I was having a baby boy, I started shopping. Not joking. I pretty quickly came to […]