The Ryokan Experience in Japan

June 27, 2019 // No Comments

When I was planning our family trip to Japan, every guidebook recommended staying at a ryokan – they were right! A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn that offers much more than just a place to sleep. It’s a chance... Continue reading →

Painting in Japan

June 22, 2019 // No Comments

I’ve always admired plein air artists. Painting en plein air is the art of painting outside and it’s no easy task! Although I haven’t had much experience painting outdoors, I was eager to paint while visiting Japan for the first... Continue reading →

Bermuda Vacation with an Infant

March 11, 2019 // No Comments

Marc and I just came back from a winter escape vacation to Bermuda, a gorgeous British island in the North Atlantic Ocean. Famed for its pink sand beaches and turquoise water, we loved our island experience and came back feeling... Continue reading →

Baby’s First Trip to Niagara Falls

December 29, 2018 // 3 Comments

Earlier this year, Marc and I welcomed a baby girl into our lives. Baby Peanut is the spitting image of myself, has super chubby cheeks, a full head of hair and a dash of Marc’s feistiness. It’s been quite the... Continue reading →

How to Make Unicorn Eggs

April 2, 2018 // No Comments

Sooo…I may have gotten a little overboard with egg decorating this year, but I’d like to think of this as a burst of inspiration and not “becoming a crazy egg lady” like what Marc calls it 😉 . Unicorns are... Continue reading →