We’re in the early stages of reimagining our backyard space, and I’m dreaming big! When we bought this house 8 years ago, the backyard hadn’t been touched in almost 20 years. As we get closer to the redesign, I’m taking a lot of time to think through what the ideal outdoor space…
The Perfect Outfit for the Perfect Shopping Day in Mykonos
We found the most amazing shopping district in Mykonos called Nammos! Picture this: warm weather, an elegant atmosphere, and me, darting from store to store in absolute shopping bliss. Jack jokingly said that I looked like a beautiful shopping animal in my natural habitat! 🤣 Let’s start with the foundation of my…
Elevating Your Travel Day: Bringing Glamour back to the Travel Experience
Travel days aren’t what they used to be! They can definitely be stressful, long days and it’s easy to give up on making it glamorous. Well, I refuse to go quietly into a world of leggings and pajamas (saw several adults wearing this the other day 🤣, including one man in a…
My New Obsession: Travertine Lighting for Every Room
Ok, I’m a bit obsessed with travertine! A few weeks ago, I shared some of my favorite coffee tables, and while I was shopping for them, I found a lamp. Then I found another light, and another, and before I knew it, I had a whole roundup of gorgeous travertine lights. Travertine…
Dressing for my Empowered Girl Era!
It’s time to go places!! I do mean literally—we’re traveling quite a bit over the next few weeks. But I also mean figuratively as well. As a 44 year old woman, mom, wife, sister, daughter, and friend, I wear many hats, but I’m also Valentina. This year, I’m focused on evolving into…
A Kitchen Drawer Makeover: Turning Chaos into Chic
“Whose drawer is this?” That’s exactly what I thought a few weeks ago when I opened the utensil drawer in my kitchen. Do you ever have something in your life that’s been there forever, and yet you don’t really SEE it? That was this drawer. It was a hodgepodge collection of different…
How Walmart Is Changing the Game with This Stunning $100 Outfit!
Walmart is seriously stepping up their game! This entire outfit is from Walmart. Let me say it again, this ENTIRE outfit is from Walmart! I recently ordered a handful of pieces because I was curious about their collaboration with Sofia Vergara. I’ll be honest, I was a bit skeptical about the style,…
Upgrade Your Living Room with These Must-Have Coffee Tables
I cannot get enough of Travertine! This material is one of my absolute favorites and the more I see it, the MORE I want it! It’s been a few years since it was widely used in home decor—it was everywhere in the 90s. But now, Travertine is making a strong comeback, and…
Iced Honey Almond Milk Latte Recipe
You have to try this!!! Now, I’ve always been a die-hard fan of my hot lattes—morning and afternoon, without fail—for over a decade. But this drink has converted me into a massive fan of ICED coffee, and I can’t get enough of it! The Iced Honey Milk Latte is a drink that’s…
Our Guide to the Beginning of Summer!
Happy Friday and Happy Memorial Day Weekend to those of you celebrating in the US! This is the weekend that for so many of us signals the beginning of summer. The kids are out of school, the pools are open, and the warm weather is here to stay! Woohoo!! For me, it…
Tank Tops: The Ultimate Summer Staple You Need from Massimo Dutti!
Tank top season is officially here! Yeah!!! We’re just weeks away from summer, and the weather is definitely heating up. Tank tops are the perfect piece for summer because they keep it sexy, show off some skin, add interest to an outfit and they keep you cool. Massimo Dutti has been a…
Everything You Need for a Weekend Away
There’s nothing better than a three day weekend! There’s something about the extra weekend day that hits perfectly! It honestly doesn’t matter if you’re staying close to home or going on a bit of an adventure, but either way I say let’s make it fabulous! These are a few of my absolute…
