Getting to visit Seville as a guest of Oliveda is without a doubt an absolute dream for me especially to travel with two of you dear followers! It’s something that I never thought I would ever in my wildest dreams be able to imagine up!
OLIVEDA is turning a beautiful 15 years! And they only celebrate big every 5 years, so they’re going to do it big for year 15!!
Read MoreI hosted a fabulous weekend giveaway a few weeks ago which you all really showed up for! Carlton landing was so excited to see how many of you wanted to celebrate some really fantastic life events here so they are gifting my readers 20% off a vacation rental. Just use promo code gofrenchyourself when booking. This promo code is good through the rest of this year!
May I suggest the gorgeous Bees’ Knees on Boardwalk. This is the home I stayed in along with my gal pals for our girls getaway in Carlton Landing! This vacation rental cottage sleeps 13, has 4 bedrooms, and 2.5 bathrooms. We really loved the home's open concept living and dining area with a fully stocked kitchen
Read MoreI am so excited to share a brand from Sweden that I recently stumbled on! Let’s just say I am adding “Gardener” to my resume! I currently live in a condo but know that it won’t be forever and I am dreaming of the day Lin and I have a home somewhere else! And you better bet this home will have a pool and a beautiful garden and of course my garden appliances will need to be just as fabulous and me and my home!!!! (all about that self love lately…it feels really good too)
You all most definitely need to know about Garden Glory, especially if you agree that details matter-like me!
Read MoreRainy day naps diffusing orange + eucalyptus ( 3 drops of each) with my gorgeous Pure Enrichment PureGlow Crystal 2-In-1 Himalayan Salt Lamp & Ultrasonic Essential Oil Diffuser. Love that it combines the therapeutic properties of a pure Himalayan salt rock lamp with the soothing aromatherapy of an essential oil diffuser. However you can use them simultaneously or separately.
I adore the sleek design!!!
Read MoreFabulous TSA-approved skincare regimen to get that natural, effortless glow—all you need for a complete, natural beauty routine, from start to finish. I have always wanted to Caudalie since Garance raves about it so I am grinning ear to ear! I will report back soon about MES SOINS ESSENTIELS 🇫🇷 Bisous. Bisous ❤️❤️
Read MoreJust dropping by today to share a fantastic new fragrance that i just cannot keep to myself!!!!!!!
Libre Eau de Parfum is the new fragrance of freedom from Yves Saint Laurent, a statement fragrance for those who live by their own rules. A reinvention of the floral perfume, it combines lavender essence from France with the sensuality of Moroccan orange blossom, for a unique floral fusion complemented by a daring note of musk accord.
Read MoreWho knew that bacteria was the missing ingredient in our skin care routines?!! French pharmacist Marie Drago sure did!
So what exactly are the benefits of probiotics in skincare? “Probiotics used in cosmetics tend to come from the lactic acid bacteria family, called lactobacillus," Drago explains. "They have a soothing effect on the skin, as they seem able to modulate inflammatory response from the skin so they will be good on sensitive skin, or to prevent aging
Happy Sunday dears!
I am thrilled to share this wonderful Q+A with with the very talented Chef Nico Albert from Tulsa’s Duet Jazz. I told you a little bit about Duet Jazz in my Francophile’s Guide To Tulsa. Allow me to feel just a little smug whilst I talk about Duet Jazz. Seriously, it's all for you wonderful beings because you all deserve good restaurants in your life; in fact, you need them in your life.
du·et
d(y)o͞oˈet
noun: a performance by two people, especially singers, instrumentalists, or dancers.
Summer soon ending is most definitely deserving of a toast, and since fruity flavors are the way straight to my heart, I’ve got three simple cocktail recipes to share with you today in partnership with Santa Cruz Organic. So excited to be a Santa Cruz organic ambassador!! These cocktails are perfect too for hosting all of your “End of Summer Dinner Parties” without breaking the bank!! We host so many events for friends and as much as I love it, I also have to watch my spending!
Think back to the last time you hosted a dinner party. When shopping for it, did you find yourself holding your breath the whole 5 minutes you spent at the cash register?!! Also when I say simple cocktails. I truly mean simple! Simple for the wallet, and simple to create. No more, party planners. Who wants to be chained to the bar cart station all day ?!
Read MoreFrench women are known for many things—effortlessly coiffed hair, chic style, and a certain je nais se quoi women the world over try to emulate. But, perhaps what French girls are best known for is their unbelievable gorgeous skin. With time-honored skin care routines passed down from their mothers and grandmothers before them, a French girl is set up to have great skin from a young age—often looking like she’s still in her 20s when she’s about to turn 45! This is why Stateside, we can’t help but eat up all things French skin care.
Read MoreSo lovely was the loneliness of a wild lake”
— -EDGAR ALLAN POE
If I had to compile a list of my favorite places I’ve ever stayed at, there’s no doubt that Carlton Landing would feature highly. Top three even!! Carlton Landing is a place of bucket list dreams and if you take nothing else away from this blog post, please take away this: you absolutely must visit at some time in your life. Save up and go for a special occasion, you’ll be on cloud nine the entire time you’re there - I guarantee it’ll be one of the most magical stays you’ve ever had. It’s like your very own Edgartown here in Oklahoma!
I spent every summer on the water as a kid and teenager with my lovely grandparents and they are the fondest memories to this day. So I invited my best girls to a lovely Carlton Landing girls getaway last weekend. I was so ready to escape and get close to the water! A girls weekend at the lake can offer excitement as well as relaxation which checks all of the boxes for any girl boss.
Read MoreEarly morning #RealTalk as I pack my bags for a little getaway 💫 💫 ( packing all my essentials )
If you’re like me and suffer from chronic acid reflux, I highly recommending adding Peptisol from Quality Of Life Supplements into your daily routine! Especially as a food travel writer— I needed relief ya’ll !
Those of you who know me personally, know that I am not much for getting dolled up for a night around the town. UGH. Even in my 20s, so not my thing!! I would so much rather be enjoying the company of my best girls in the comfort of my own home, in a cozy dress (albeit with makeup), chatting and laughing, and enjoying cocktails, music, and Netflix!! And of course because I am fully embracing French culture—this post is all about giving you some ideas to host your very own girls night in for your fellow Francophiles. I have compiled a French TV show list, as well as a French playlist, anddd the most delish simple recipe for a lavender margarita!! This is the perfect summer cocktail for when you’re feeling french, but your Texas twang can’t quite be subdued!!! I am even sharing a little DIY for a lavender face and body scrub
Read MoreBonjour mon petit pois!
I swear my sophisticated aesthetic was influenced by my former life in France. And because of that, I’ve been a Francophile my entire life. Just like that Hemingway quote predicts—the City of Light stays with you. It really does.
I am so incredibly happy and lucky to be spending an extended period of time in France this winter for my 40th birthday. Of course Rodge would want me celebrating such an epic birthday indulging in escargot aux fruits rouges et fromage blanc at Du Pain et des Idées after strolling around Musée Bourdelle for hours with my 60’s French pop records in tow that I purchased that morning from La Violetera. Gah-this is what I see in my head!
Read MoreSharing a short sweet post today because I cannot keep these sheets to myself!!!
You can find me here smothered in comfy luxury all day ... 💤💤💤🛌 🐾
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