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…
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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…