Summer Sun Safety with Skinlab

Like most kids in the summer, I used to spend as much time as I could at the pool. I’d wiggle in anticipation of that first jump in the water while my mom attempted to slather me in sunscreen but as I got older, I wanted the bronzy glow so I’d (current me is cringing) skip the sunscreen and let…

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Barcelona Itinerary

enjoying the beautiful private roof at Casa Bonay Today I’m sharing my Barcelona itinerary. It was my first visit to Spain and I absolutely adored it. We were lucky enough to be there during La Merce, a city-wide festival that has taken place since 1871, which originated to pay homage to the Our Lady Of Mercy. For us, it seemed…

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How I Cleaned My Apartment Before Vacation

image via The Everygirl No one wants to come home to a messy space, in fact, it’s one of my biggest pet peeves. While I wouldn’t categorize myself as a neat freak (my husband would say quite the opposite) I hate walking in from vacation and realizing there is a list of chores to be done. I’ve rounded up a…

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Simple Carry On Items to Look Well Rested After a Flight

I’m convinced, no matter if I’m flying to across the pond or just a quick flight back to Cleveland, there is some mystery that happens in the air. The plane dries out my skin and somehow leaves me looking (slightly?) disheveled by the time I land. It happens more often than not. Today I’m sharing a few items I always…

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36 Hours in Mystic, CT + The Spicer Mansion

<on the front steps of The Spicer Mansion> <image via Spicer Mansion> This past weekend, we drove up to Mystic, CT, which is the sweetest little seaside town. We stayed at the beautiful Spicer Mansion which completely exceeded any and all expectations. I expected a beautiful boutique hotel, but our stay there was so much more. The home was built…

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