Month: January 2018

10 x 10 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge, Home, Style

Winter 10 x 10: Days 7 – 10

Alyssa wears a white silk tee over a black dress with tights and flats while holding a black purse

We did it! Yesterday was the last day of the Winter 10 x 10 Challenge (confused by those words? Start here!), so I’m going to go ahead and share the final four looks with you today. On Thursday, I’ll share a wrap-up of the challenge which will include my favorite + least favorite outfits. This …

10 x 10 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge, Home, Style

Winter 10 x 10 Challenge: Days 4 – 6

Alyssa wears a silk tee, black pants, and black flats and looks out the window

We’ve crossed the halfway mark in the Winter 10 x 10 Challenge! (Not sure what that means? Be sure to start here). This post contains affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking one of these links (at no additional cost to you!). Thank you for your …

10 x 10 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge, Home, Style

Winter 10 x 10 Challenge: Days 1 – 3

Alyssa wears a black sweater, black jeans, and black flats

Hi 10 x 10 Friends! Three days down, seven to go. I’ve really enjoyed seeing everyone’s item choices and outfit combinations so far (although I think my favorite ones are always towards the end of the ten days, where we all have to get a little extra creative to change things up)! At the end …

10 x 10 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge, Home, Style

Winter 10 x 10 Preview

A cover photo for the Winter 10x10 post

Friends, can you believe we’re gearing up for another 10 x 10? Me neither! (Not sure what a 10 x 10 challenge is? Head here for more info). This post contains affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking one of these links (at no additional cost …

Denmark, Destinations, Food, Restaurants, Travel

Dining at noma 1.0

The exterior of noma in Copenhagen

noma, the restaurant by New Nordic Cuisine pioneers Rene Redzepi and Claus Meyer, is reopening soon with a new concept, so I thought I’d share our experiences dining at the restaurant’s first iteration back in June 2015. [Edit: the restaurant announced in January 2023 that it would once again close at the end of 2024 …

Travel, Travel Tips

Destination Films and TV Shows to Watch

A television with a vase next to it

Before Michael and I take any type of trip, we are usually very busy planning an itinerary. While it may seem counterintuitive to spend time that could be used for creating a travel plan watching television, we always dedicate a couple of hours to watching TV shows and films set in, or about, the place …

Destinations, Food, Restaurants, Tennessee, Travel, USA

Travel Guide for Four Days in Memphis, Tennessee

The Lorraine Motel

About a year before we visited Nashville, we visited Memphis, Tennessee (I imagine most people visit those two cities in the opposite order). This was back in July 2016, nearly nine months before we started this blog. I plan on sharing some of our past trips in this space this year; I hope you don’t mind!

Home, Reflections

2018 New Year’s Resolutions

A list that says "I resolve to..."

There are many external reasons why I’m ready to say farewell to 2017, but internally I’ve never felt happier and healthier: Despite an unexpected move from our condo, Michael and I settled into our new space almost seamlessly. By visiting the gym almost daily, my body has grown stronger and leaner. By removing unnecessary clutter …