Becoming experts of navigating the steep, windy, a Becoming experts of navigating the steep, windy, and cobble stone filled streets of the historic Alfama district of Lisbon.
Introducing Margot to the world of travel 🛫 Introducing Margot to the world of travel 🛫
As much as I absolutely adore Copenhagen and all i As much as I absolutely adore Copenhagen and all it’s beauty, I’m so excited to explore the streets of Lisbon. The last time I was there I felt so inspired by all the beautiful buildings, tiles, and colors.
Life lately 😌 Life lately 😌
garden girl 👩🏼‍🌾 garden girl 👩🏼‍🌾
✨Loving the extra color + joy my latest manicure ✨Loving the extra color + joy my latest manicure are bringing ✨
Each week I go out with Margot and we explore a ne Each week I go out with Margot and we explore a new area of the city. So far we’ve been all over Østerbro, Frederiksberg, and Christianshavn 🌸 There are so many quaint little streets I never knew existed and I’ve been photographing them to make Margot a book of all the places we explored during her naps.
Motherhood is so exciting, exhausting, and confusi Motherhood is so exciting, exhausting, and confusing all at once. It’s a constant mix of every range of emotions. It’s the hardest job I’ve ever had. But also the most rewarding. It’s been a little under three months, but it’s everything I could have wished for. Thank you Margot for making me a mom. I’ve never been so tired yet so happy and fulfilled all at once. 🥹 You’ve taught me so much already and I can’t wait to see what’s next 💞
Just two gals excited for all the summer dresses + Just two gals excited for all the summer dresses + Margot-ritas 😏🍹
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Savory Dutch Baby

Living, Sunday Supper · March 14, 2021

Savory Dutch Baby

Here is my take on a Dutch baby, an enormous English Yorkshire pudding, or a popover pancake. (Why is the name so tricky😝) While a Dutch baby normally these are a a sweet treat, I love savory food and think Read More

Living, Travel · March 12, 2021

5 Tips for the Perfect Girls Weekend

As much as I love going away with my husband, during these COVID times I found I really longed for a good girls weekend away. Last weekend, I spent a few days down south at the coziest summer house along Read More

Abroad Diaries, Travel · March 5, 2021

Weekend Getaways, COVID style

The current COVID restrictions have yet again been extended, so we’ve decided to safely make the most of it by getting out of the city on the weekends. I hate to admit that it’s taken me five years to rent Read More

Green Juice for clear skin and good gut health in Zara home dragon fly glass

Living · February 28, 2021

Green Juice For Clear Skin + Good Gut Health

At the start of 2021, I just felt sluggish and my skin would not stop breaking out. I felt I was really struggling. I read about the benefits of incorporating green juice into my diet and decided to give it Read More

In Copenhagen · February 24, 2021

Copenhagen Light Festival

It’s no secret that the winter days can be dark and damp in Copenhagen. The days are short, all the Christmas lights have now gone, and the temps aren’t usually low enough for us to get snow. The snow helps Read More

Living · February 12, 2021

Life Update: I Shattered My Elbow

If you’ve been following along on Instagram stories you may have seen me posting about my elbow. Lately, I have been getting a lot of new followers and questions about what happened and how I am doing, so I thought Read More

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Becoming experts of navigating the steep, windy, a Becoming experts of navigating the steep, windy, and cobble stone filled streets of the historic Alfama district of Lisbon.
Introducing Margot to the world of travel 🛫 Introducing Margot to the world of travel 🛫
As much as I absolutely adore Copenhagen and all i As much as I absolutely adore Copenhagen and all it’s beauty, I’m so excited to explore the streets of Lisbon. The last time I was there I felt so inspired by all the beautiful buildings, tiles, and colors.
Life lately 😌 Life lately 😌
garden girl 👩🏼‍🌾 garden girl 👩🏼‍🌾

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