If you haven’t tried Zaalouk before, get ready for a mouthwatering experience! I still remember my first encounter with this Moroccan dish, and it was a moment of absolute bliss. I remember when I first realized it had eggplant in it. I was SHOCKED! I always hated eggplant, but this?? I couldn’t…
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Eight of my Must-Have Rugs!
Do you ever walk into a room and feel an instant sense of calm, like everything is just right? That’s the power of a well-designed space, and one of my favorite tools to achieve this is through the use of rugs. Rugs are more than just floor coverings; they’re the foundation of…
A Weekend to Celebrate Adventure & Connections
It was a big week for us at the House of Valentina! Our Hailey turned a whopping 23!! 23!! She celebrated her first birthday in Spain, her 3rd in the US, her 6th in Morocco, her 10th in Denmark, and then she’s gotten a few more under her belt here in the…
Spring Style Secrets: Stunning Amazon Finds to Refresh Your Wardrobe!
The garden is awakening, the clocks have been changed and the pear tree is in full bloom, this all means one thing: Spring has arrived! I don’t know about you, but I’m more than ready to refresh my wardrobe with some new, exciting pieces. This past week, I stumbled upon some amazing…
Valentina’s Raw Edible Peanut Butter Dough Balls
I’ll admit it: the past few days, I’ve been craving cookies like crazy! But with summer on the horizon and the thought of swimsuit season looming, I’ve been trying to resist the temptation and stick to a healthier diet. Can anyone else relate to this struggle? The bikini is calling my name,…
