New Zealand is famous for its black sand beaches, we had yet to seen any. So, when we stumbled upon the one in Mana Bay, both my sister and I were elated!

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Forgotten World Highway // New Zealand Pt. 3

Our second day in New Zealand was definitely my favorite! From the moment we woke up, I knew it was going to be an amazing one, along the Forgotten World Highway.

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Hobbiton // New Zealand Pt. 2

Hobbiton was one of those places I had always hoped to visit, but never thought I would actually get to. So when my sister and I added it to our New Zealand itinerary, I was extremely excited!

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Cathedral Cove // New Zealand Pt. 1

We began our New Zealand journey by staying on the North East side of the Island, and visiting Cathedral Cove. The location is absolutely breathtaking and is featured in the movie “Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian”.

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Mountain Mornings with Dannon® Oikos® Traditional Greek Yogurt

I have always loved to camp. But, one area that I always felt could use improvement were the camping meals…

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The Tea Room and Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout

On our last day in Sydney, my friend Christine and I decided to get the full Sydney experience with high tea and a climb up the Harbour Bridge.

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Future Astronaut // Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex

Growing up, I wanted to be an astronaut. However, my math skills are not quite up to par. So instead of visiting space, I simply admire it from the safety of earth while wearing space themed clothing.

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Visiting Scenic World Australia

The third day in Sydney, was what I considered our "excursion day", where we visited Scenic World in the Blue Mountains! This is one of Australia's most popular National Parks, and it did not disappoint.

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Sydney's Luna Park & Hornby Lighthouse

On my second day exploring Sydney, we ventured out to Luna Park and Hornby Lighthouse! Both were on my top three list for Sydney, and they did not disappoint!

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An Office Makeover Using Antique Decor & A Gallery Rail From Picture Hang Solutions

Once I began my antique shop, our spare room went from a cozy sleeping space to an overgrown office. As a self-proclaimed minimalist, the situation was completely out of hand. It became my number one goal to turn this space into a functional and beautiful office.

Our Favorite Spring Activity in Connecticut: Wicked Tulips Flower Farm

With the changing of the seasons comes the excitement of seasonal activities. Our favorite for Spring has definitely got to be the Wicked Tulips Flower Farm in Preston, CT.

Decorating Our Entryway With Only Antiques

Antiques have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve long been someone who strived to shop secondhand, especially in my home decor, and a year and a half ago, I made it my job.

DIY Raised Garden Bed For Under $200: What You Need

As Spring arrived, we began planning our perfect patio garden with a DIY raised garden bed. Aside from the soil and seeds, I really wanted to keep the design cost under $200, which we were able to do, easily! Here’s everything you’ll need to do the same.

Entryway Mini Makeover With An Antique Cabinet

One of the first areas in our rented townhome to feel finished is the entryway. While for many months it sat pretty empty, I knew I wanted it to have a special antique piece of furniture.