This past weekend, my husband and I enjoyed our first short getaway at The Grove since moving to the UK eight(!) months ago. It was long overdue and very relaxing — as relaxing as anything can be these days with social distancing, masks and temperature checks (all good things). We chose The Grove for two […]
5 Great Buys: Sandal-ready Feet
When one of my favorite shoe designers here in London had a sample sale last week, I had to take advantage of the opportunity to snap up a new pair of heeled sandals. Call them my “reentry” or “reemergence” heels, if you will. And when I went to try them on, I realized my feet […]
5 Great Buys: French Beauty Favorites
Ah, the French. American women are utterly fascinated with French women for their personal style and beauty routines. We just can’t wrap our heads around the fact they get to drink wine and eat a diet rich in butter and cheese and look like they do — in marinières with horizontal stripes no less — […]
5 Great Buys: Spring Is Coming
Last weekend really made it feel like spring is just around the corner. We had two days of bright blue skies and temps in the 50s, perfect for walking around. My mind, body and soul really needed it, too. As much as I thought I was holding off hitting that pandemic “wall” everyone talks about, […]
5 Great Buys: Sustainable Shopping
Moving is a great time to reset your shopping habits. It may not seem like it at the time as the lists keeps growing and your credit card is getting a workout to put your trainer to shame, but it’s an opportunity to really look at where your money is going. With our latest move, […]