When planning a wedding…how does a girl incorporate her Chinese heritage? She has a Chinese Tea Ceremony! If you’re unfamiliar with the tradition, it basically symbolizes the union of two families. The ceremony dates back as far as the Tang dynasty (618-907) and was intended to show respect for the groom’s parents and that the …
If you’re an American heading to Paris, here are some items you’ll want to pack: Walking shoes (this is a walking city, so wear comfortable flats…I saw lots of women wearing white Stan Smith’s and/or Converse during the day). You may want to save your heels for a night out. Neutral Palettes (black, white, beige, …
If you get the chance to take a day trip to the Champagne region of France, you should go! The region is located northeast of Paris and takes about two hours to get there by car. We left the hotel at 10am and were in the countryside by noon. Our first stop was Moët and …
There was plenty of sunshine and lots of love at our pre-wedding celebration over the weekend. Since the man and I are not having a traditional bachelorette/bachelor party, bridal shower, or engagement party, we decided to lump all the celebrations together and throw a Pre-Wedding Celebration at our house. Our one party game? Cake Tasting! …
We just returned from a trip to Nevis (the neighboring island of Saint Kitts) in the Caribbean and I have to say, it was nice to get away. As the world slowly opens back up, traveling is a little different, but if you don’t mind the extra paperwork and multiple Covid tests, you can certainly …
I recently I shared that I take CBD everyday…twice a day…and I got lots of questions about why. So here’s my answer: My hip and elbow were hurting and I was having some having trouble sleeping (I literally woke up about 5 times per night). Then I got a box of goodies from Equilibria — relief balm …
Many of you know that both my parents passed away within the last 4 years, but what you may not know is that the result of their untimely passing, allowed me to become part owner of Softub Spas (equal shareholders with my brothers). It’s a company my dad, Tom, started 35 years ago and it’s …
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Pre-pandemic, I spent about 3-4 weeks a year, out of the country, traveling the world with my family. Being a dietary vegan who is also allergic to nuts, poses its own challenges at home and when traveling abroad, it can be tough to maintain a balanced diet. While the best snacks are always fresh fruit …
Whether you like looking at art inside or outside, there’s something for everyone in Wynwood, Miami’s Art District. There is a ton of cool street art, multiple galleries, bars and restaurants. Two spots I love: Astra – rooftop bar/lounge (perfect for a drink) Uchi – Japanese Restaurant (perfect for a tasty dinner) The man has …
