Girlfriends, listen up. I've put together a little "survival kit" for us. Not talking jumper cables or the AAA card… I'm talking a girl's NECESSITIES! Cute bag to keep all the goods together. (similar) Breath mints Mini hand cream Small perfume Lip balms Hair ties Hair clippy Dental floss Wipes Asprin, advil, tylenol or whatever works for you Small notepad (similar) Am I right or am I right? In case we … [Read more...]
OP: The Good Stuff
FIRST HIT YOUR MUTE BUTTON NOW! because there is a Vine video here that will WAKE the neighbors! {That was your Monday morning wake up call!LOL!} As another spring break has come to an end and our daily routines begin again, I wanted to share some thoughts on the little things in life and taking them for granted.... After all, this is the good stuff in life. My family and I took a mini get away this past week, partly for business and partly … [Read more...]
Travel Style and Comfort
Two things here... well, really three. Travel, style, and the jogger pants. Remember those? The jogger pants? I kinda chatted a little bit about them HERE, and although most of mine are kinda cargo style, but not all are, and not all are silk, and I'm seeing them more and more of them here lately. Are you seeing them when you're out shopping? I know I am. So I was on a little getaway this weekend with the fam and a few other peeps.... … [Read more...]
TBT: Thoughts of Summer Vacation
This Thursday I needed an escape, to be taken away, taken back to a time of relaxing in the sun in the heat, away from the FREEZING weather, at a time when our minds were at rest. We all know when it rains, it pours. And it might not always be a bad thing, it could very well be good things. But it just happens. And it is what it is. So today I'm rewinding back the hands of time to this past summer.... Where I … [Read more...]
A Room With A View
For those who love Paris, this post is dedicated to you. Upon arrival to the city of love, I was in awe. My jaw had dropped as the driver from the airport was taking us to our apartment that we had rented for the week. This was my first time visiting Paris, and of course I had seen it photographed oodles of times, but actually being there and seeing it in person was indescribable. So, as we approach our apartment, drool begins to come out of … [Read more...]
Mountain Goats, A Sunset and Humpty Dumpty
A fun video to get your weekend going... Taken on the cliffs of the island of Kefalonia in Greece. http://youtu.be/CzSBUHwBaWE Here is what we saw when we got out.... (ignore the all day windblown hair and no makeup.... ) Myrtos beach, noted as one of Greece's best beaches. A magnificent view to say the least.... I wish I could take all of you there with me.... wouldn't we have a ball down there??? Maybe … [Read more...]
Day to Night in Paris
I had always seen articles in magazines on outfits DAY to NIGHT but I had never said to myself, SELF, WHY DON'T WE TRY THIS SOMETIME JUST CUZ. Doesn't work that way. But this summer, I found myself in the situation where I DID have to do a day to night look. Oh boy! How did it go? Like this.... It began with a simple white tank (the wifebeater), a simple black skirt, and Rosie (my bag that went everywhere with me). Now, I wore … [Read more...]
Take Me To The Beach Friday
This weekend marks the official end of summer. But, in some ways, I wish it still were summer, don't you? (Where I live, we are in the sweltering heat of 100, so it doesn't feel like fall yet, trust me!) Who doesn't want to kick some sand around and be at the beach all day??? I know that is one of my favorite things because I let go of everything and escape. So today I'm inviting you with me to Avithos Beach in Kefalonia in Greece. Sit back, … [Read more...]
Zara in Greece and Fish
I'd like to call this a Flashback Friday post because I'm thinking back to some recent days of shopping in the mother land. And because now that my kids school has begun, it's back to routine and the daily grind of life. Ahhhhh, the reminiscing of days of travel are good feelings, so I plan on sprinkling a bit of that here and there as an escape. After all, who doesn't need an escape every once in a while, right? And being that we all love … [Read more...]
Jet Lagged and Adjusting
This is me a few days ago.... I was trying OH so hard to catch a bit of zzzzzzzz's, considering I had pulled an all nighter the previous evening. Let's see.... traveling 23 hours, an 8 hour time difference and add the all nighter to the equation and you have one TIRED mama! So I'll be back chatty with you VERY soon, I promise. And I've decided I'll sprinkle bits and pieces of my vacation (because I do have lots to share) in between other … [Read more...]
The “Must Do’s” in the Motherland
As a parent, I feel I have a responsibility to teach and show my kids certain things when traveling (and otherwise), help them learn and grow, and to experience those things that until now, have they only seen online, in textbooks, or on tv. Hence, you can call me the "tour guide" or as I have called part of this summer, "our summer vacation is one big field trip". So if you find yourself ever traveling to Greece, I wanted to share with you … [Read more...]
The Motherland Part 1
Where do I begin? I know that sounds like the beginning of the Dr. Zhivago love song, but that is how I feel when I speak of this subject. My travels to Greece. I'm writing this to you from vacation, and my head spins with so much.... As a little background to this post, some of you might know already, I am Greek, and the hubs is Greek, and we both grew up going to Greece almost every other summer. After life's happenings, we are now back … [Read more...]
Parisian Pretties
Wrapping up some thoughts and images of Paris for you. A few final pictures that captured some of the uniqueness and beauty this fabulous city had to offer... Look at that fantastic display at Galleries Lafayette for the swimwear department. I fell in love with all the darling flower shops on the streets. I was so taken with all the beautiful architecture and ironwork. All of the buildings are so old and … [Read more...]
Welcome to Paris
You know how people tell you how certain things can over stimulate a baby's mind? Like patterns or colors? Which depending on how you reference it, can be a good or bad thing..... in a baby's room where he needs his sleep, perhaps not so much, but in toys, probably yes. Such is the case with MY brain right now! I'm overstimulated and cant settle down! Take a look at this picture and you'll begin to see why.... This view is what we … [Read more...]
You Don’t Need a Baby for This Bag
I shared with you some of my travel essentials HERE, but what I didn't really elaborate on is THE BAG. The bag is HUGE. I mean, ladies, let's face it, our bags are huge with NO travel. So when we TRAVEL and have to have all of our gear and s**t in it, you KNOW it has to be big, roomy, and make a statement! When I tell you what my ULTIMATE bag is, you'll die. Are you ready? A DIAPER bag. Yes. You read that right. You don't have to be a … [Read more...]
You’re only in paris once…. until next time.
Bouncing back from a week that was unforgettable... all thanks to a mosquito bite. Litterally! During all this chaos in my life, one of my dearest friends was returning from a trip to Paris. And she said JUST the words I needed to hear, whether she knew it or not! "Sleep? Who cares about sleep! I can sleep next week! You're only in Paris once.... until next time!" and a little.... So..... are you living it up? Savoring EVERY … [Read more...]
