Why I’m Ditching Traditional Resolutions for a More/Less Approach This Year

Every January, like clockwork, I feel this weight settle on my shoulders—the unspoken pressure to define my entire year in a neat little list of resolutions. You know the drill: bold...

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Lifestyle

An Unforgettable Night at the New York City Ballet Winter Ball

Since moving to New York four years ago, I’ve been fortunate enough to collect a handful of experiences that feel straight out of a movie. They’re the moments you...

A Secret Escape to Amalfi: Inside Our Stay at Hotel Santa Caterina

Last month, Freddie and I did something we’d been dreaming about for years—we unplugged completely. No phones, no social media, just the two of us and a hidden-away retreat...

Dreaming in Hydrangeas: Our Anniversary Escape to Nantucket

Some destinations linger in your imagination long before you ever set foot on them, and for me, Nantucket has always been one of those places. The island has a...

Style

A Love Letter to New York: My Favorite Stays in the City That Never Sleeps

There’s a pulse to New York City that’s impossible to replicate anywhere else. It’s in the rhythm of the crosswalks, the shimmer of its...

Parisian-Inspired Glamour: The Effortless Way to Elevate Winter Style

If there’s one thing that consistently sparks inspiration, it’s Parisian style. Year after year, the allure of the French Girl aesthetic never seems to...

A Retro Revival: My Go-To Mod Makeup Tutorial

Some makeup looks never truly fade away—they reinvent themselves, finding new ways to feel both nostalgic and fresh. Lately, I’ve been channeling my inner...

The Romantic Charm of Milkmaid Braids: A Step-by-Step Guide

Some hairstyles have a way of making you feel like you’ve stepped right out of a storybook. The milkmaid braid is one of them....

Rethinking Beauty: Why Clean Skincare Matters More Than Ever

After spending more than a decade testing and writing about beauty products, I’ve lost count of how many serums, creams, and cleansers I’ve tried....

Speaking Truths, Breaking Patterns, and Beginning Again

I’ve never been someone who thrives on following the “rules” of timing. Whether it’s resolutions saved for January or milestones meant for specific ages,...

Vienna: A First Visit to Europe’s Best Kept Secret

If there’s one lesson I took away from my very first trip to Vienna, it’s this: four days is not enough. To truly take...

Returning to Acqualina: A Babymoon to Remember

Some places are so special they linger with you long after you’ve left—quietly tugging at your heart, waiting for the moment you’ll return. For...

Sailing Into a Dream: Life Aboard Ilma, The Ritz-Carlton’s Floating Sanctuary

There’s a particular kind of magic that comes with waking up at sea—the horizon stretching endlessly in every direction, the air tinged with salt...

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