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

Christmas at The Ocean House

December 26, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

A few snapshots of Christmas cheer in Watch Hill I’ve always heard that the Ocean House is beautiful year-round—especially in the summer—but it was such a surreal experience enjoying the hotel and beautiful beach views with the family for Christmas. My cousin and her family hosted Christmas day in the Narragansett Suite. Only Taylor Swift’s […]

F is for France, a Curious Cabinet of French Wonders by Piu Eatwell

November 13, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

For Francophiles and travel lovers looking for new icebreakers As much as I love reading historical fiction and biographies, it’s always nice to switch to lighter novels every once in a while. F is for France was sitting pretty on the “Featured Books” shelf at my local library—I took it as a sign to check […]

The Ultimate List of Fall Wardrobe Essentials

October 2, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

Now that it’s October, I’m finally ready to embrace autumn. It’s not that I don’t like fall. Going apple picking, strolling through harvest fairs and drinking at cider tastings is a lot of fun. Not to mention layering up in your favorite denim and flannels releases all sorts of endorphins… … But shopping for colder […]

How to Spend 72 Hours in California | Part 4

August 2, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Once Steph and I left the foggy San Francisco Bay area, the California sunshine followed us to Napa, the final leg of our weekend trip. We took a few back roads away from the bumper-to-bumper traffic to enjoy the scenery, since everyone else in the state of California decided to head to Napa… I chose […]

A Night Out in North Beach, San Francisco

August 1, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

It doesn’t matter if your body is jet-lagged and thrown off by the time difference. If you’re in San Francisco, you’re going out. Here’s how to do it right in North Beach. A Night Out in North Beach Start off at Black Magic Voodoo Lounge on Lombard Street. Ask for their specialty shot… Keep walking […]

How to Spend 72 Hours in California | Part 3

August 1, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

We drove from Monterey back to San Francisco before sundown to check out a few of the popular tourist sights. We started at Dolores Park, then navigated through the urban maze to find the Painted Ladies and Lombard Street before parking in Chinatown to explore further. We did try to locate the Victorian from Full House, […]

How to Spend 72 Hours in California | Part 2

July 29, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

After hitting up Big Sur, we made our way back to Monterey for the night. We ate dinner at The Crown and Anchor, a perfect spot for casual pub style dining. The smaller fish and chips portion—paired with a few one pomegranate Pimms cocktails—was the perfect meal to preface an evening followed by live music, late-night games of […]

California Central Coast | Big Sur

July 23, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

A first trip to the West Coast seems incomplete without seeing the Pacific Ocean. We met up with a few more friends in Monterey before making the hour and fifteen minute drive down to Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. My friend Steph, who is also from the East Coast, told me to pay attention to the […]