It didn’t occur to me that my marriage is a little unusual until a tour guide in Sarajevo told me. Somehow it had come up that I was traveling in Bosnia alone, while Charles was in London. Sometimes it feels like we are playing a global game of tag, meeting up in foreign countries after (read more)
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The Rundown v. 44
Last time I wrote one of these posts I was in London! And I had the best time there. We go about once a year, but this was the longest trip yet and I got to really explore St. John’s Wood, see the Harry Potter play, and take a cooking class. Of course we also (read more)
The Gift Guide for Foodies
Yesterday I shared gifts for travelers, and today I am sharing a gift guide for foodies! Hostess Gifts These gifts are so lovely you are basically guaranteed to be invited back next year. Under $50 A collection of sweet gifts and stocking stuffers. For the Bar The most beautiful bar carts, glassware, and accessories for (read more)
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Travelers
Holiday shopping season is in full swing, and today I am sharing a gift guide for travelers. Charles and I teamed up to compile a massive guide including travel technology, luggage, clothing, and other travel essentials. Here we go: Travel Tech (under $50) Small gifts and stocking stuffers for people who are always on the (read more)
The Kittchen Turns 6!
Six years ago, on my birthday, Charles and a couple friends handed me a piece of paper with the login for this website and it changed my life! I still can’t believe that this is my job. Today I am celebrating my birthday and the 6th anniversary of this website! Let’s take a look back at (read more)
The Rundown v. 43
Greetings from London! I am spending the week in London’s St. John’s Wood and loving the charming neighborhood and perfect fall weather. It’s been six weeks since I wrote my last “rundown” post, so here is what I have been up to! My sister, Kelly, and I took a quick trip to Ireland over Labor (read more)
The Rundown v. 42
It’s time to check in! August brought two weddings, trips to San Francisco/Napa, Lake Geneva, Kansas City, and now I am in New York City. I am sad to see summer come to an end; when you live in Chicago is seems to slip away so quickly. Here is a little recap of what I (read more)
The Rundown v. 41 and Shedd BLU Giveaway
Welp. It’s been a while since I’ve written one of these posts, and between the travel posts going up on the site and recent trips on my Instagram – I’m even getting confused. In May I spent about 3 weeks in Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, and Montenegro and I have slowly been sharing those blog posts (read more)
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks
Today is one of the most important shopping days of the year! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts today! Right now the early access is open – so if you have the credit card you are all set. Last year I got the card so that I could shop the sale because things go FAST. Public (read more)
Our 5 Year Anniversary!
It’s been 5 years since Charles and I got married. Somehow it feels longer. Is that weird? I thought that it would be fun to take a look back at our wedding since I never really shared many photos on the blog! We got married in my hometown, Kennebunkport, Maine. Thunderstorms were heading our (read more)