I think the worst thing about Jet Lag for me is when I come back home from a trip abroad. I don’t know why it is that I can’t stay asleep at night for two weeks straight – every single time. With that said, and naturally the fact I search online for helpful travel suggestions, this interesting article popped up – about Travel Gadget To Help You Sleep:
I was at the hair salon yesterday, and while getting a trim and color touch up, I couldn’t help but stare at one talented hair stylist, who not only dressed fashionably, but also very creatively added just the right tones and trim to her client’s hair that I just sat there and stared at her the entire two hours I was in the salon. Which got me inspired to search online for her fashion sense, and figure out how a gal like me could pull these off in a city as cold as San Francisco during the summer months.
When we downsized from a 5-bedroom home to a studio apartment in San Francisco, I decided to get rid of everything and start over again. Picking furniture pieces that were simple, functional and naturally aesthetically pleasing. Although I am at the moment satisfied with how our space looks, I can’t help but feel the need to recreate, adding some of these wonderful suggestions from one of my favorite blogger:
Interesting how the internet knows exactly the sort of articles to push my way, when I plan a trip abroad. But as we know it, it does happen to the best of us – in this case, since choosing my hotel in Paris, the article about How to Dress Like a French Woman popped up. And of course, I clicked on it 🙂 like a good American girl, aspiring to be all things Parisian. And I realize after reading the article, I am more French than I could have ever imagined. Less Is More… No saying could be truer when it comes to Parisian dressing. Focus on interesting shapes and textures (preferably in muted colors) and you’ll be fine—a stop at COS and & Other Stories is a must if you want to pick up a few tips about young and cool Parisian dressing. Stay away from too many embellishments and short dresses—basically anything that can be perceived as tacky. Black is the in color – Thank you Chanel It might seem boring, but French …
Even in this e-this and that age, I still prefer bound books, stacked on a shelf somewhere in the house, giving me a warm and fuzzy feeling all over (yes I’m aware of the cliche) But I know you understand what I mean – especially those who enjoy reading as much as I do. Anyway, recently a friend asked me how to turn one of her spare bedrooms into her library where she intends to place just one comfy chair and a lamp, she says so she could just escape. The ideas I shared with her are the following:
My confirmed travel plans start in March this year – normally – something I do for early June or late. But this year I decided to start off early, with plans of course to share with you my day-to-day. But, if you are just starting out the planning stages, here are some interesting ideas to consider:
For those into fashion, and fashion art as much as I am – please enjoy these amazing one’s from here:
Variation is my main objective when preparing the same old thing. Meaning chicken, salmon and sometimes even a beef dish. Friday’s are my favorite – because I work from home, so the prep time for a meal is the most welcoming on this day, where I get to create an exciting meal. Such as this one:
Here’s a list of this and that I found online – offering up the world’s best… The World’s Best Cities for Art and Culture here: 2. For the Fifty Best Restaurants in Paris go here: 3. Take a Road Trip to 18 Best Italy Pastry Shops – here: 4. Fifteen Magical – Best – Hotels To Visit – here: 5. The Best Coffees From Around The World – here:
When asked to describe my dream apartment – I sort of flail about my arms trying to explain the space my family called home abroad, somewhere in an ancient city with French influence. Something like this:
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