I avoid checking luggage at all costs, regardless of the destination.
Why? I’m impatient. I carry on to be more efficient, to avoid being slowed down, to skip waiting in lines. I can arrive at the airport later and head straight through security. When I land, I can bypass the baggage carousels and be on my way. And I get the benefit of knowing that my bag will arrive with me at my destination. It’s all about being in a better travel state of mind, creating space for more free time.
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Photo by Jonathan Steinitz
Sometimes, the best adventures are closer than you think.
My husband, Marc, is from Buffalo, New York. We drive there from Columbus once every month or two to see family, celebrate birthdays, and eat chicken wings (duh).
On our most recent trip to Buffalo with our friend Allison, we decided to take a Saturday afternoon detour to Niagara Falls. And in order to get the authentic Niagara Falls experience, we also decided to pay a visit to our neighbor to the north, Canada.
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Photo by Jonathan Steinitz
This is the true story of how I ended up dripping in sweat in a white suit on the streets of New York City last Tuesday. And loved it.
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Photo by Jonathan Steinitz
I believe that life is meant to be accompanied by a soundtrack.
I enjoy playing background music for every occasion and non-occasion. I have personal playlists for brunch with friends, down time around the house, dance parties, napping on airplanes, hanging out with my parents… Music sets the mood, and it makes everything feel more fluid.
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Photo by Rouxby Photography
When Marc and I first moved in our home a little over a year ago, we faced a common dilemma for renters: how do we make this space feel like our own?
It started with a vision of a cozy, masculine interior space with a balance of vintage and modern elements. As a global nomad who moved every few years growing up, I have enjoyed collecting objects and decorating inspiration from around the world since I was little, and I have always found great happiness in combining pieces in unexpected ways to create personality in a room. I’m an old soul when it comes to decorating, and I’m a sucker for richly colored rooms that are full of character.
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Photo by Jonathan Steinitz
I had a really rewarding high-five the other night. It was a little out of character, as I’m typically not a sober high-fiver, and in this case I was pretty sober.
I was at dinner with my friends Leanne and Jillian, and we had been discussing career exploration (mine specifically).
I left my job in May 2015 in search of a new challenge after almost ten years working in corporate retail. As I’ve been exploring what’s next, I decided to start a blog about style, décor, and experiences as a way of building a creative portfolio of my own work and my inspiration.
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