Happy Friday from Upstate NY and Happy Paris 2024 Olympics commencement! I am so excited to watch the Opening Ceremonies today and can’t wait to see Paris on the world scene for the next couple of weeks as we marvel at the amazing endeavors of all these athletes. Who else is excited!? I spent part […]

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July 26, 2024

Caudalie Skincare Review

I have always been one to take good care of my skin. And when I got into my 30s, I doubled down in investing in quality skincare that really works. One of my go-to brands is Caudalie – the French skincare brand known for luxurious, effective clean skincare formulations. I use a lot of their […]

Caudalie Skincare Review

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July 25, 2024

In the last five years as I sought to makeover my beauty routine to be healthier and less toxic where possible, Credo Beauty has become my go-to when it comes to buying skincare and makeup. Since its inception, Credo has been at the forefront of changing the beauty retail game to become cleaner, more sustainable […]

Best Credo Beauty Products

The Best Credo Beauty Products

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July 24, 2024

Nordstrom Sale Finds

Before the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends on August 4, I wanted to share a bunch of budget friendly items from the sale if you’re still looking to score some good finds. Just like I did when the sale first opened, I combed through pages to round up my favorite items under $150. I thought the […]

Nordstrom Sale Finds Under $150

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July 23, 2024

As a travel advisor and the founder of En Route to Rêverie, I have been to Paris in every month of the year. I often think Paris in August get a bad reputation because people still assume “everything is closed” but this isn’t exactly the case any more. The world has changed and therefore so […]

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Paris in August – What to Know

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July 22, 2024

Paris Musee d'Orsay

After this week’s sale madness I feel like I need to take a big ol’ nap this weekend. And you know what? I may just end up doing that. New York this week has been take-two-cold-showers a day and walk-only-in-the-shade kinda hot which has been limiting my motivation for external social activities to be honest.  […]

The Weekly Edit

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July 19, 2024

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