This post is a continuation of Family Vacation in Paris, Part 1 and Family Vacation in Paris, Part 2. We had a wonderful time in Paris and were excited to continue our journey in London. I studied abroad in London for two summers when I was at Vanderbilt, so it holds a special place in my heart. Fortunately, work and play have brought me back, and each trip has been fun and different. It’s a huge city with so many interesting things to see…
Traveling is one of the most fun and interesting ways to spend your time, and preparing for your trip with a well-packed carry-on can make your travels a lot more enjoyable. Whether your flight is four hours or forty minutes, you’ll want to make sure that you’re as comfortable as possible. If you’re heading off on vacation sometime soon, remember to pack these must-have items in your carry-on bag! Drinks and Snacks Drinks, snacks, and meals on planes tend to…
While I’m not quite ready for the unofficial end of summer, it does bring with it some pretty great sales. Here are my top ones for fashion and home. Happy shopping! Anthropologie — Take 40% off sale items and 20% off full-price furniture from 8/30-9/3. Art.com — Choose from 60% off framed art, 60% off canvas art, and 70% off landscape art. Valid 8/31-9/4. Article — Sale items are up to 50% off. Valid 8/27-9/9. Etsy — Items up to 60% off.…
This post is a continuation of Family Vacation in Paris, Part 1. The next couple of days, we bounced around different neighborhoods to see the rest of our favorite sights. Sainte-Chapelle We started with Sainte-Chapelle, a gothic style royal chapel that was built to house King Louis’ Passion Relics, including Christ’s Crown of Thorns, now housed at the Cathédrale Notre-Dame. The collection of stained glass windows there is absolutely breathtaking; words and photos do not do it justice. They depict scenes from the…
