Hiking The Needles, Rainforest Walk, & Dinner in Hobart, Tasmania

This was one of my favorite days, in Tasmania. We started it off by driving into Southwest National Park, which had been high on my must-see list, and hiking The Needles.

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MONA and Mount Wellington in Hobart, Tasmania

We woke up, on our first day in Hobart, feeling ready to go! With MONA and Mt Wellington on the agenda, I knew it was going to be a great day!

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Dressing For Winter Weather With Cougar

In the Winter, my aim when getting dressed is purely based on comfort. As long as I can stay warm and feel comfortable, then I’m good! But lately, I’ve tried to make more of an effort to create winter looks I can feel and look great in.

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Visiting the Oldest Bridge in Australia, in Richmond, Tasmania

Our fifth day in Tasmania we made a stop in Richmond, to see Australia’s oldest surviving bridge. Richmond ended up being such a cute town, where I could have wandered around, all day.

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Hiking Cape Hauy and a Prison Ghost Tour in Tasmania

On our fourth day, in Tasmania, we woke up early and hit the trail! Our plan was to hike Cape Hauy, which is one of the three hikes along the Three Capes Track. We set off early and eager to see what adventures awaited!

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Visiting Eaglehawk Neck and the Orford Walking Track in Tasmania

Our third day in Tasmania was supposed to include a hike around Wineglass Bay. But once we got there, we learned that all hiking trails were closed, due to fire danger. So we packed up the car and drove on, in search of an alternate adventure…

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Visiting the Bay of Fires and Seeing Tasmanian Devils

Tasmania day two was spent at the Bay of Fires—a gorgeous seaside area with bright orange rocks. Of course, that is not why it’s named “Bay of Fires”…

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Visiting Cataract Gorge & Mt Paris Dam in Tasmania

Our first day in Tasmania was a busy one, with the stop at the Bridestowe Lavender Estate being sandwiched between our walk up the Cataract Gorge and our explorations of Mt Paris Dam.

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How I'm Getting a Better Night's Rest in 2019 with Celestial Seasonings

Now that I am home from Australia, I have begun working towards my 2019 health and wellness goals! While most of them have come fairly easily, there’s one that I am still struggling with… Bedtime.

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Guest Bedroom Makeover: How We Transformed an Outdated Lime Green Room Into a Cozy, Calming Oasis

Transforming our outdated lime green guest bedroom into a cozy, calming oasis has been one of my favorite home projects yet. In this post, I’m sharing the full guest bedroom makeover—from the bold “before” to the soothing, welcoming “after.”

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.