Redwoods Nightlights // New Zealand Pt. 6

Even if it was a wet and cold night, the treetop walk was still beautiful! The colorful lights and glowing lanterns made me feel as though I had stepped into a fairyland.

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Mt. Ngauruhoe & Huka Falls // New Zealand Pt. 5

On our final day in New Zealand, we awoke early, surrounded by snow capped mountains, and hit the road before sunrise, excited for our first stop of the day—Mt Ngauruhoe.

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Kappi Life // Reusable Essentials

One thing I am striving to be more conscious of is my use of plastic. I truly love our earthly home and want to be an advocate for keeping it wild. Kappi makes that mission an easy and stylish one!

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Black Sand Beach // New Zealand Pt. 4

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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Curated Living Room Makeover: Cozy Antique Design with Two Pages Curtains

For this living room makeover, my vision was to blend antique character with cozy warmth, all while curating a space that feels timeless and deeply personal.

The Timeless Allure of Silver: Collecting and Styling Antique Treasures for Modern Living

Sterling Silver vs Silver Plate: How to tell the difference and why collecting silver is valuable. Including styling tips and a quick silver polishing guide.

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.