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Travel: By Train From England and other Destinations

by MS

Travel by train is my choice, and if we had the luxury throughout the U.S. to do so in an efficient manner, I would be somewhere every weekend. So, I have to plan trips throughout Europe to experience some of the best train travel. Here’s a few I am considering, past Paris, during my next extended trip to England. How about you – do...

February 16, 2020

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budget vacation, French Riviera, paris, Romantic Destinations, Travel, Travel Series
Decor: What’s Not To Love About This Loft In Brooklyn

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In another lifetime, or one where I have enough guts to up and move, I would live right here, in a old converted building on Fulton Street Brooklyn, in loft unit 1W. Wouldn’t you?

February 8, 2020

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architecture and art, decor, decorating ideas
Travel: Planning Where To Stay

by MS

Considering 2020 I’ve claimed as the year of travel – I’ve done much research on where I would stay during my travels. I’ve considered villas in Tuscany, Resorts along the Riviera, castles throughout U.K. and country estates in the French wine region. Now, I am adding this list of best European apartments to rent to my bucket list of places I would stay.

January 18, 2020

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Boutique hotel picks, boutique hotels, budget vacation, Travel, Travel Series
Travel: Best Hotels In Europe – 2020

by MS

Keeping in line with my commitment to talk more travel in 2020, I am kicking off the topic with a list of the best hotels in Europe from here, and some of my top picks: {Featured image source, and a favorite hotel of mine – Le Meurice, Paris}

January 11, 2020

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anniversary gift ideas, Boutique hotel picks, boutique hotels, Travel, Travel Series
Lifestyle: Figuring Out If You Are Happy

by MS

Feeling philosophical lately – so please bear with me. In the American Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson incorporated a statement borrowed from Locke’s pursuit of happiness and made it people”s inalienable right: Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. This is what the American dream is based upon and those entering this great land do so welcoming the ideology. But does happiness really matter?...

August 26, 2019

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Lifestyle
Monday Beautiful Things

by MS

I’ve been having to juggle a few unexpected things which have recently come into my life and until I can get a good handle on it, or a rhythm, I must unfortunately streamline my most favorite distractions, to stay focused and in tuned. Until then, all I can think about are beautiful things to get me through… {featured image source}

July 22, 2019

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Lifestyle
Hello There, Would You Like Some Cake?

by MS

I am back, after a week off to celebrate, reflect and contemplate how the rest of the year should pan out – taking into consideration of course the minor glitches, and/or set backs, I am thinking it will hopefully stay on course and if not, I know exactly where to escape for a few days to detox-if-you-will. So, before anything, I decided to share...

July 1, 2019

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cakes and desserts, cooking secrets, Food, Gourmet Cooking & Recipes, Holiday Recipes
Someone Asked Why The Look on My Face…

by MS

…they were referring to me daydreaming even while trying my best to listen to what it was they were telling me – work stuff – things I rather not be dwelling on and instead {featured image source – and also read my novel where the hotel is mentioned}

May 14, 2019

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Life as we know it, Lifestyle, Travel, Travel Series
Decor: Paris + Apartment = My Happy Place

by MS

Let’s start the week off slow shall we? I mean yesterday, being Mother’s day here in the US was a very busy day, full of happy visits with Mums, and the hustle and bustle of flower deliveries across the country, boxes of chocolate, or perhaps a gift card, and then there were FaceTime calls, I am certain of it. As for me, I asked...

May 13, 2019

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Life as we know it, Lifestyle
Boutique Hotel Pick – From Around the World

by MS

Sometimes it is very difficult to pick just one hotel to highlight in RS&S, so I have included some of my favorites from this hotel list – just in case you are having a tough time deciding where to holiday this year:

March 14, 2019

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anniversary gift ideas, Around the World, Boutique hotel picks, boutique hotels, Romantic Destinations, romantic getaways, Travel, Travel Series

February 21, 2020

Travel: Would You Stay In An Underwater Hotel?

I do love the water, and I live by the ocean in San Francisco, and throughout all my travels...

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February 20, 2020

Boutique Hotel Pick – JK Place – Capri, Italy

I haven’t been to Capri in 20 years, but I remember it fondly. So last night, my wanderlust had...

by MS

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February 19, 2020

Food: Dinner Tonight – Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Vodka

Short work weeks are great – even though they sometimes feel the longest. Do you ever feel that way?...

by MS

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February 18, 2020

Fashion: Givenchy Haute Couture

Oh la la – quelle vision! I can’t stop swooning over the fashion sense. Just keep scrolling please 🙂

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Travel: By Train From England and other Destinations

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Travel by train is my choice, and if we had the luxury throughout the U.S. to do so in an efficient manner, I would be somewhere every weekend. So,...

February 16, 2020

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budget vacation, French Riviera, paris, Romantic Destinations, Travel, Travel Series

Travel: For Emotional Therapy

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January was a very bumpy ride around the globe and has pretty has me wondering how best to recover and hopefully find ways to bring forward as much positivity...

February 1, 2020

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emotional therapy, inspiration, inspirational women over 40, positive thinking, Travel, Travel Series

Travel: Stories Behind The Destinations

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I normally do much research about a destination I would be traveling to. Past all the tourist spots, I want to know about the culture, traditions or customs, architecture...

January 27, 2020

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budget vacation, Travel, Travel Series

Travel: Planning Where To Stay

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Considering 2020 I’ve claimed as the year of travel – I’ve done much research on where I would stay during my travels. I’ve considered villas in Tuscany, Resorts along...

January 18, 2020

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Boutique hotel picks, boutique hotels, budget vacation, Travel, Travel Series

In England For A Couple of Weeks

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Although in England for business for two weeks, I am also hoping to get a chance to play tourist in a country I consider my second home for so...

January 17, 2020

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architecture and art, Around the World, budget vacation, Royal Family, Travel, Travel Series

Travel: Best Hotels In Europe – 2020

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Keeping in line with my commitment to talk more travel in 2020, I am kicking off the topic with a list of the best hotels in Europe from here,...

January 11, 2020

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anniversary gift ideas, Boutique hotel picks, boutique hotels, Travel, Travel Series

Boutique Hotel Pick – JK Place – Capri, Italy

by MS

I haven’t been to Capri in 20 years, but I remember it fondly. So last night, my wanderlust had me searching Netflix and Amazon Prime for films based on the Island and naturally all of Italy. Which I found and listed below for your reference. But for the sake of this post, a boutique hotel pick in Capri was all I can think about for the planning stages of a trip this year to this romantic destination, brimming with breath-taking scenery, cuisine and nightlife, and some of the best beaches in the world. As for me, I crave smaller details and sometimes luxury in accommodations , because I spend a great deal of time in my room, penning from the inspiration I draw by my environment, whether here or the next novel. And this hotel will suit me just fine, while in Capri. Care to join? Here’s a list of films made in or about Capri, but my all time favorite classic – It Started in Naples – but really mostly in Capri {featured...

boutique hotels, Romantic Destinations, Travel Series

Travel: Would You Stay In An Underwater Hotel?

I do love the water, and I live by the ocean in San Francisco, and throughout all my travels I always include a destination connected to some body of...

Boutique hotel picks, boutique hotels, decor, emotional therapy, films and more go to blotbuzz.com, Films In Review, flowers and romantic gestures, gift ideas for her, Italy Vacation, Romantic Destinations, romantic getaways, Travel Series, Wedding

Boutique Hotel Pick – JK Place – Capri, Italy

I haven’t been to Capri in 20 years, but I remember it fondly. So last night, my wanderlust had me searching Netflix and Amazon Prime for films based on...

comfort food, Culture, emotional therapy, films and more go to blotbuzz.com, Films In Review, Food

Food: Dinner Tonight – Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Vodka

Short work weeks are great – even though they sometimes feel the longest. Do you ever feel that way? But there is one thing for certain – I love...

designer shoes, Designers and Fashion, Fashion, fashion glamour, Fashion picks from rawsilkandsaffron, fashion week, haute couture

Fashion: Givenchy Haute Couture

Oh la la – quelle vision! I can’t stop swooning over the fashion sense. Just keep scrolling please 🙂

emotional therapy, Lifestyle, Romance, romance and love, romantic getaways, Travel Series

When You Can’t Get Away On A Long Weekend

This weekend is President’s Day in the U.S. – honoring all the men who have led this country in one direction or another. The interesting thing for this year,...

budget vacation, French Riviera, paris, Romantic Destinations, Travel, Travel Series

Travel: By Train From England and other Destinations

Travel by train is my choice, and if we had the luxury throughout the U.S. to do so in an efficient manner, I would be somewhere every weekend. So,...

Fashion, fashion for the woman over 40, fashion glamour, Fashion picks from rawsilkandsaffron

Fashion: Interchangeable Casual Career Wear

Living in the city – being San Francisco – and working in the tech industry – I have to say, I am often leaning towards casual, comfortable and interchangeable...

Food, Gourmet Cooking & Recipes, healthy cooking, healthy eating

Food: Chicken or Beef Tacos – Another Version Added To My Collection of Taco Recipes

Tacos it is – again – but I am not complaining and after testing out this recipe, I doubt the family will complain either. Except for one thing –...

decor, Romantic Destinations, romantic getaways

Decor: Have You Been To The Cotswolds?

Two years ago, I planned a trip to England, which included The Cotswolds. Here’s the thing about the destination – it is best explored by driving. But there are...

desserts, Food, Gourmet Cooking & Recipes, recipes, valentines day

Food: Valentine’s Day Desserts and Would You Eat Tacos Everyday

So you’ve planned dinner for Valentine’s day but have no idea where to turn for desserts, and sure you’ve considered a ready made alternative, or perhaps discussed a personalized...