Author: Julia

Signs and Storefronts

In France, even the street signs look romantic. Maybe because I got engaged there, maybe because they're in French, maybe because they don't have that cheesy American twist. On our trip, I couldn't stop snapping...

La Nourriture

{bright tomatoes from an farmer's market in Aix-en-Provence} The absolute best thing about France is the food ("la nourriture" in French). Traditionally people think of French food as cheese, fois gras, and very rich, heavy...

Rainbows and Lace

{dress: borrowed, shoes: Parisian boutique, scarf, earrings, bracelet: vintage, glasses: Forever 21} I bought this deliciously colorful rainbow striped silk scarf at the Brooklyn Flea Market a few weeks ago, but wasn't sure where or...

The Whole Sparkling Story…

{Celebrating after Anel proposed!} As most of you know, I spent the last 10 days in France. The trip was absolutely incredible: Three days in Paris, roaming the streets, seeing the sights, and then 5...

Routines That Keep Us Sane

When I travel, I miss my daily and weekly routines at home. Although I'm probably creating my own routines in France as we speak (morning strolls along the Seine, lunch at outdoor cafés, pretty aperitifs...

Beautify Your Work Space

{Silk fake pink peonies in a Mason jar} Most Americans spend at least 40 hours of their week at work. That adds up to 8 hours every single day! I know plenty of people who...