So Long 2016!

She's So Bright - So Long 2016

It’s been one hell of a year… From the loss of some of our favorite singers and celebrities, to devastating political events, to what has lately felt like an endless stream of bad news all over …

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Thoughts for the Christmas Weekend

She's So Bright - Thoughts for the Christmas Weekend

Christmas is almost here and I’m making my final runs around town for last minute gifts. Presents are scattered in boxes on my office floor waiting to be wrapped, and my cat is getting more and …

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See You Soon on the Seine

She's So Bright - Leaving for Paris

Right now I’m packing for Paris. In my mind, I’m already walking down Avenue Montaigne, looking up at Dior’s sparkling Christmas decorations that swallow their storefront. The air will be chilly, there will be trees glittering …

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Get Out and Vote!

She's So Bright - Go Vote!

Well, today is the day we’ve been waiting nearly TWO YEARS for! Though I desperately hope for it all to be over tomorrow, I don’t really know if this election will go quietly into the night. …

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Why, Hello There Fall!

She's So Bright - Autumn views from Brookdale Park

This week hasn’t been the best. From lack of sleep, to the last minute cleaning out of our storage unit, I’m ready to call it Friday and have a big glass of wine (I rarely drink, …

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Thoughts for the Weekend

"We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams" She's So Bright - Willy Wonka Quote

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the beloved Gene Wilder. While he was an incredibly talented actor, he will always be, in my mind, Mr. Willy Wonka. I remember watching the original …

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Adventure Awaits…

Sutro Baths in San Francisco, California

Last week I spent an exorbitant amount of time looking at hotels around the world. I should probably stop subscribing to trendy hotel websites, but in the meantime I can’t help the inbox influx that leaves …

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A Paris Engagement Session

Eva and Jon under the Bir Hackeim bridge

Back in April we flew to Paris to meet with our wedding coordinator, go over details with vendors, taste the menu choices with the caterer, and find the perfect pâtisserie to fill our dessert table. I …

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À Bientôt Paris!

Our epic view from the San Regis, the day after the wedding

My wedding in France felt like a dream come true. It sounds really cheesy to say that, but it was even better than I could have imagined. While I’m not and have never been a “wedding” …

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Thoughts for the Weekend

Flowers from my backyard

I’m so sad and angry about the tragedy in Orlando, that it’s set my mood for this past week. I’ve been endlessly scrolling Facebook, reading articles, and doing what I can to be involved and active in …

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