Sakura matsuri, or cherry blossom festival, is recognized all over Japan in April — but with such a short bloom period (just a few weeks), locals and visitors are forced make the most of the splendid show for as long as possible. Not only is sakura the national flower of Japan, the cherry blossoms also …
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St. Helena, Calfironia – Magical Wedding at the Meadowood
Who doesn’t love a party? I sure love a party, especially a big party. From hosting events myself to attending formal events, there is nothing more pleasing than gathering with other people and celebrating. We recently traveled out to Napa Valley, California to attend the wedding celebration of our dearest NYC friends – Miriam and …
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Palo Alto, California – Stanford Graduation Weekend
Over the last four years of my life, much of my travel schedule included frequent trips to Palo Alto, California to visit my baby sister, Dillon Rose, a student-athlete at Stanford University. This region of California is one of the most beautiful places in all of the world – rich green rolling hills flooded with …
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Manhattan, New York – Rooftop Bridal Brunch
The last few years have been consumed with major life changes happening for both myself and my female friends. These are the years of marriage, divorce, babies, new homes, new cities, new jobs and inevitable life changes as we grow older into our 30s. With these life changes comes celebration… and we all know that …
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Napa Valley – Wine Tasting Fit for a Queen
As if wine tasting in Napa Valley could not be any more magical, I recently discovered a gigantic castle that features a variety of fun options for wine tastings, food pairings and regular social gatherings. Inside an enchanting castle, I indulged in a full-tour of the premises followed by an exquisite food-wine pairing course over …
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Charleston, South Carolina – Getting in the Holiday Spirit
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! With Thanksgiving behind us and December finally here, it’s time to pull out the sparkly ornaments, hang wreaths, trim trees and deck the halls, y’all. Yes, tis’ the most wonderful time of the year. The time when everyone seems to be a bit kinder (even the angry …
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Nantucket Island – My Thanksgiving and Off-Season Tips
Are you ready for Thanksgiving? This lady is. It’s such a wonderful time of year to gather with friends and family over favorite foods. Each Thanksgiving, no matter where I find myself celebrating, I am always thankful for the one constant in my personal life – my family. Reflecting back on Thanksgivings celebrated in New …
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Chiang Rai, Thailand – Cooking Class
One of the best activities during my recent trip to the nation of Thailand was participating in an extensive cooking class with a local expert. To learn more about a new country and understand a foreign culture, start with the food. This post shares an insider look at a cooking class with Spice Spoons in Chiang Rai, Thailand. …
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