To get into the holiday spirit, Alex and I dined in the Ritz-Carlton’s adobe-styled gingerbread house! Having dinner inside the life-sized gingerbread house was a magical experience two days before Christmas. After driving through the cacti lit with twinkling lights, we arrived at the resort and were graciously welcomed by several congenial staff. We spotted…
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Afternoon Tea at Bergdorf Goodman
Read moreWith my friends visiting from Australia and being avid tea drinkers, I wanted them to experience afternoon tea in New York at Bergdorf Goodman’s BG Restaurant. One of my good friends from New York, Jill, also joined in on the experience. After having a mini photoshoot in Central Park, we headed over to Bergdorfs. The…
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Fall in Central Park
Read moreThere’s nothing quite like Central Park, particularly in the fall. The air is crisp, the autumn leaves crunch beneath your feet and you can’t help but smile because you know Manhattan will soon be covered with Christmas lights from sidewalks to skyscrapers! In the meantime, Central Park provides beautiful fall scenery. I coordinated my ensemble…
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Maynards Market & Kitchen Guest Chef Series– Italy Meets AZ
Read moreThanks to Maynards Market & Kitchen, I had the opportunity to attend their delicious Italy Meets AZ six-course dinner. Italy has always held a special place in my heart and I was particularly excited to attend this dinner because the chef is from my study-abroad home in the beautiful town, Orvieto. La Dolce Vita My…
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Top Matcha Desserts in New York
Read moreAnyone who truly knows me, will know of my utmost obsession with matcha. I can’t get enough of matcha, whether I’m ordering a latte (hold the sugar) or a decadent dessert. On my most recent trip to New York, my friend Heidi joined me to try out two more matcha places on my list. Heidi,…
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Wedding Season in New York
Read moreGenerally speaking, wedding season falls between Spring and Fall. Finding the perfect wedding attire can present a challenge depending on the formality of the wedding but when in doubt, go with a high-quality fabric that has an a-line cut. A nice fabric never fails, and an a-line cut is flattering on everyone. Ted Baker Sunglasses…
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Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Travel Tips
Read moreNorthern Arizona contains the beautiful, highly-visited Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. The natural phenomenons are something I thought the painted-like canyons were overly edited in photos. But after seeing both places, I am happy to report that I was wrong. The beauty of these canyons are best enjoyed in person because it’s so raw and…
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Memorial Day Weekend
Read moreOn Saturday, I did my first ever bike fit and had aerobars installed! Look out for that post later this week. I needed to get my training in for my 70.3 Ironman and decided to stay in town. However, Alex and I still wanted to do something fun. He proposed the idea of a staycation…
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Sunrise and Snowboarding
Read moreI can’t believe I almost forgot to post about my trip to Sunrise with the Moe family this year! I am always in constant awe in Arizona’s beautiful biodiversity. It was the perfect quick-trip getaway. Well the Thursday we left also happened to be the grand opening for one of our big clients at my…
