We had only two days in Lisbon. We weren’t even trying to see everything. But whatever we looked at, we kept our eyes—and our hearts—open. At first, we just wanted to see how Lisbon lives. Since we arrived on Sunday, it felt like the perfect day to visit a local art fair, grab a coffee at a popular neighborhood café, or relax on a park bench after thousands of steps up and … [Read more...]
A House and Hotel in Venice Full of Hidden Wonders
Trying to be practical this time, I chose Cinque Teste Luxury Home in Venice mainly for its proximity to the train station. Of course, the celebrated Venetian garden right on the property sealed the deal when I booked a room. Getting to Cinque Teste and getting lost. Supposedly, it would only take ten minutes from the train station to get there, which meant a pleasant … [Read more...]
Holiday Decoration Ideas You Will Want to Steal
Happy Days in Vienna this Christmas Season This year I was fortunate to spend some time in Vienna right at the opening of the Christmas Market. There were plenty of wonderful crafts and holiday decoration ideas but most of them were very traditional and safe. On the other hand, I was inspired by the charmingly imperfect decorations at Hotel Das Tyrol. I was incredibly … [Read more...]
Freebie for Valentines
Here are adorable freebies for you just to say "I love You! " I was mia (missing in action) for a while doing charitable work here. But for Valentine's Day, I feel like I have to show up to you. Yep! So here goes: This is a link to adorable >>>>> … [Read more...]
Last Minute Valentine’s Gifts. Corny or Cute? You- the Judge
Hey, darling! I did your homework for Valentine's gifts. Yep, that's right. But today I won't bore you with a large post that you won't read. Here are my selections and, honestly, I was drooling over some of them until I spent some money on my own loves. Good thing is that most of them are very inexpensive. Enjoy! P.S. I love you! Valentine's Gifts I love … [Read more...]
