What to Pack for a Winter Week in Europe

January 30, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Mia Lupo P.S. by Macaron Hoarder lifestyle blogger

A list of suggested clothing and accessories to pack in your carry-on luggage for a one-week European getaway during the winter

CultureTea, Wilton’s Own Tea Room

January 18, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Keep warm in winter, one hot cup of tea at a time Growing up in Wilton, there used to be nothing of major interest in the town center. Aside from three pizza parlors and four nail salons within a one-mile radius, outings were limited to the old library, the movie theater and Starbucks. Much has […]

‘The Dressmaker’ Redefines Revenge with Glamour and Grit

January 15, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Dressing up revenge in designer silk and chiffon After 20 years away from home, Tilly Dunnage returns to her country town in Dungatar, Australia to clear her name of a crime that she may have committed as a young schoolgirl. Trained as a haute couture seamstress in the European fashion capitals under Madame Vionnet and […]

Winner Winner

January 7, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

The ultimate comfort food joint in Newport Just like its sister restaurant Mission—which is known for having the best burger on Aquidneck Island or, more arguably, the best burger anywhere—Winner Winner elevates your favorite comfort food favorites to a new level. In the same spirit as Mission revolutionized the burger, Winner Winner serves up fried […]

Planning for a Week in Vienna & Paris

January 6, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

Kicking off 2017 with a European adventure The last time I went was in January 2014 when I studied in Paris, France before my final semester at Salve Regina University. I had every intention of planning a trip in 2016, but work obligations and job searching postponed transatlantic travel plans. The past few years have […]

Worth Fighting For by Rico & Mello X TELYKast (Otero Remix)

January 3, 2017.Reading time less than 1 minute.

A new year doesn’t mean a new taste in music I feel like I should have picked a more upbeat track to kick off 2017, but I’ve been replaying this one on Soundcloud for the the past few days. Maybe it’s because there’s “unfinished business” from 2016 that I still need to take care of…?

New Year’s Resolutions 2017

January 2, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

I almost refrained from writing a resolutions-related post, because obviously resolutions like “Be more organized” or “Be more punctual” are ideal. But for 2017, I want to build upon last year’s general resolutions with one simple addition. Find and express gratitude towards everyone. In recent years, I have come to appreciate the incredible people who […]