Travel

Chicago is where I was born, but I am truly a citizen of the world and a perpetual student of life.

From the beauty that is lake life in Traverse City, Michigan to the incredibly energy of Barcelona, Spain - I move in a lot of directions throughout the year.

From the hustle of New York to the quiet beaches of Cabo San Lucas, and from the historical Washington, D.C. to my familiar streets of Florence, all feel like home to me in one way or another. I spend much of my life in the air getting from one place to another and I love it.

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One place that is always close to my heart, though, is Italy. Truly the place where my soul feels at home and where my heart feels full. As I pour over works of art, walk the city streets, learn the regional specialities, and celebrate the friendships that have carried me through decades, I have learn about me, who I am, and what I need to be the best version of myself.

And isn't that the point of travel? To increase your awareness of the world around you, to participate in it. I live to learn about new cultures, languages, foods, landscapes and traditions so that at the end of the day we all realize how connected we are and how small this great big beautiful world really is? Here is your passport to adventure as my travel buddy. I plan on sharing everything from travel tips to favorite eats and everything else I encounter while traveling. And remember, I travel solo, with my husband and sometimes even with a caravan of 4 horses, two dogs, a motorhome and my gold cart! So trust me when I tell you the travels are diverse, different and rarely boring. 😃

Three Things To Be Mindful Of When Traveling

Three Things To Be Mindful Of When Traveling

Traveling has been a constant in my life, in the last few weeks I’ve had the opportunity to explore and enjoy New York, Barcelona and Sicily. Today, I’m reflecting on three things that have stuck with me during my travels: Keep These Three Things In Mind...
Barcelona’s Magical House, Casa Batlló

Barcelona’s Magical House, Casa Batlló

Barcelona seems to have more color, texture and expression each time I have the chance to visit ✨ Casa Batlló by Gaudí is such an incredible way to spend a few hours in the very bustling and vibrant city 🤩 Originally, the building was built in 1877 by Emilio Sala...
Taking a moment to take it all in ✨

Taking a moment to take it all in ✨

On these super cute steps with all this floral while wearing a dress with lemons in Taormina. Of course that was all by chance 😂. But all kidding aside, anyone who knows me knows these three things: 1. I live to plan, but my spirit sings when it all comes together in...
The Bardini Garden in Florence

The Bardini Garden in Florence

The Giardino Bardini is a beautiful Italian Renaissance garden of the Villa Bardini in the hilly part of Oltrarno (the other side of the Arno). Opened only recently to the public, it is one of Florence’s well-kept secrets and one I am so excited to share with...
December news from MDE

December news from MDE

We have had such a whirlwind the last few months and could not be more excited about all we have been creating and doing and bringing to life! From a fabulous birthday for a special two-year-old to a disco fit for a queen celebrating 60 and everything in between! As...
Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy

Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy

Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy is a must-include on your trip to Florence 💜 In fact, I make a stop here every time I’m in Florence. The Church of Santa Maria Novella and its monastery were established in 1221 outside the city gates of Florence. The monks began...

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