• room with a view…Amsterdam

    It was a bit rainy and blustery when we arrived in Amsterdam Friday evening, and our connecting flight from London was both late and bumpy…

  • room with a view…Seattle???

    Yes, Seattle. Because we book our flights using airline mileage programs, sometimes we have to be flexible to get desired travel dates, and in this…

  • The 15 Piece Travel Wardrobe

    Putting together this 3 week, 15 piece travel wardrobe has been a real challenge, not so much for the length of the trip (our longest yet),…

  • scattered

    This post (like my attention) is all over the place. It’s been a busy weekend chez nous. We’re doing our last bits of travel prep (check back…

  • something new in beauty

    Have you seen or tried this new foundation option from Lancôme? Apparently “cushion compact” foundations are all the rage in Korea and Japan, and this…

  • Nordstrom half-yearly sale

    So the Nordstrom Half-Yearly sale is on, and I’d be remiss if I didn’t point our a few pieces that are worth a second look….

  • your new summer pants

    If you’re looking for a pair of slim, lightweight, flattering summer pants for the office, going out or travel, these “Martie” pants from J.Crew should…