Growing up, I spent my summers in South America visiting family and I think that’s when I got hooked on travel. A recent trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico reminded me that exploring new places, returning to old favorites and immersing myself in other cultures is a must for me. I remember people telling me, travel, travel, travel before settling […] Read More…
Valentine’s Day Gifts
True, Valentine’s Day is a bit of a Hallmark holiday, but in my book it’s a great opportunity to go out of your way to make people feel a little extra special in ways that are different from every other day. At my daughter’s school we decorated Valentine’s cards to send to their pen-pal school, Para Los Ninos, […] Read More…
Ice Buckets
In the midst of party season I’m still looking for practical yet beautiful gifts. These ice buckets (and corkscrew) are the perfect addition to a stocked bar and would be a welcome gift to open on New Years Eve. sources: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 Read More…
Gift of Giving
This holiday season, I decided that our family would celebrate the idea of “paying it forward.” The ideas are simple – making an effort to compliment people, donating a couple of books to the neighborhood library, making a card to send to the grandparents, and bringing hot chocolate to the security guards at school. The […] Read More…
