About a ten minute drive from the town square, you will find yourself hillside. Some of the most breathtaking views, a mere 30 minutes away from the Atlantic ocean. On a tip of a hill, Francis has bu...
It all happened so quickly that I completely forgot to tell you about the tiny magical town of Garzón. Population 200. On Thanksgiving last year, two days before our wedding, we hosted a luncheon for...
Inspired by the Super Bowl last night, here are a few of my favorite songs featured in ads aired during the game. 1. We Are Young | Fun Ft. Janelle Monae (Chevy Sonic “Stunt Anthem”) 2. T...
{Image via Fat Mum Slim} I think this is a great idea! I only found out about this challenge today, so I’m officially 3 days late, but I’ve decided to catch up and do it for the entire mo...
{Photo source} This is one of those (hilarious) pictures that are worth a thousand words!
I had been eyeing this recipe for months now. However, pasta wasn’t on the menu last year, in preparation for the wedding and honeymoon at sea (post coming soon). I finally got around to making...
{Photo source} I’m a big fan of smoothies and I’m excited to make these…especially the two with ginger.
I first listened to Real Estate a few weeks ago, and these songs have been on my playlist ever since. 1. Real Estate | Easy 2. Real Estate | Green Isles 3. Real Estate | Kinder Blumen
Wishing you a year filled with love, health and happiness. Love you and hope all your dreams come true! xo
I made these cookies a few weeks ago and they were a big hit. The texture is soft and crumbly, and the kosher salt really brings out the chocolate and walnut flavors. I used this recipe, featured in...
This is one of those salads that you’ll make to impress. It’s delicious and will only take you a few minutes to prepare. Here’s what you need: 1 head of butter lettuce (also known a...
Tonight we’re going to see Yuck and Dinosaur Jr. play at Grand Central. Even though Yuck is the opening band, I’m mostly excited to see them. Wishing everyone a great week! 1. Yuck | Sho...
Sometimes the most basic ingredients can come together to create something great. Start by peeling a zucchini or two, cut each lengthwise, and then slice them as thin as you can. The thinner the bett...
{Click to learn more} I just signed the petition against SOPA and PIPA. CLICK HERE to cast your vote. This is important and every vote counts! Explanation of SOPA/PIPA in English: Explanation of SOP...
{home-made chivito} It must have been the post-wedding nostalgia, but for the entire month of December our home cooking seemed heavily influenced by our trip. The Chivito is a Uruguayan classic. It i...
Welcome to Musical Mondays. Kicking off today, I’ll be posting a few of my favorite songs each week – some old, some new. Since Mondays are always a little tough, I’m hoping this wi...
This time-lapse is made up of 6,237 photographs. The journey covers 17 countries in 343 days. What an amazing job, Kien Lam.
2011 was incredibly eventful, to say the least. I kicked-off the year as an engaged lady, finished my Master in Communication in the Spring, got to travel to several new places through out the year, ...
{Christmas of 1989} My parents did an amazing job of documenting everything during our childhood. For years, I had a big box filled with Video 8 cassettes and VCRs of family footage laying around th...
This project is my friend Lina’s baby, and it’s a great new concept for learning about and buying single pieces of art created by emerging artists. In her own words, “it is a publi...
I’ve been thinking of a special way to share a bit of our wedding with you, and I think the best way is to show you a short video. The professional photos and video will not be ready until Febr...
{this is just one of the memories you can save} A friend of mine shared this amazing site with me over the weekend. Its objective is to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s. This terrible disease a...
I often crave salads that go above and beyond the ordinary tomatoes and lettuce. This one in particular is quick and easy to make, and delicious. The sweet/salty combination of the prosciutto and the...
Last month on November 17th, Media 8 celebrated its 10-year anniversary. I’ve been a part of this family for 5 years now and it’s been a great ride. I’d been meaning to post this ...
{Sundried-tomato-pesto fettuccine} To make a long story short, Tofu Shirataki noodles are a guilt-free pasta replacement option. I’ve been a big fan of these noodles for a while now, and I d...
{breakfast of champions} This smoothie is the perfect breakfast if you need something that’s quick, healthy, and can be taken with you on the go. It’s all natural and filled with tons of ...
{Protein Power Pancakes*} I’ve been specially careful of my food choices during these past couple months working up to the big day. In the process, I’ve made some really amazing food and...
{The lighthouse at Jose Ignacio, Uruguay} With the date fast approaching, I wanted to tell you a little about our wedding invitations. After all, they turned out exactly how we wanted. They are a bit...
Brussel sprouts don’t automatically come to mind when thinking of what I can make for lunch. However, I read an article recently that boasted about all the different benefits these little cabb...
{video via A Cup of Jo} I’ve always wondered what the languages I speak sound like to those who don’t speak it. Here’s a short film that shows what English sounds like…
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