April 2021

The Rules of Coffee

Italians love their coffee, and they have very strict guidelines about when it is appropriate to drink different types depending on the time of day. In fact, according to research by the Milan Chamber of Commerce, Italians drink up to 4 coffees a day on average! I don’t drink coffee on a regular basis, except for when I’m in Italy, when I drink it daily and…

Travel Necessities

When it comes to packing, these are the tried and true items that make it into every suitcase: Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray (available in travel size) I use this lightweight moisturizer daily under my make-up. It’s oil-free and provides a refreshing burst of moisture to dry or tired skin. Moroccan Oil Treatment (available in travel size) I love working a bit of this evaporative oil…

Hope

Who knew that a simple piece of paper looking like an oversized business card could bring me so much joy and hope for the future? I’ve suffered from asthma since I was a kid, and I’d be lying if I said I haven’t been terrified of getting COVID-19. After anxiously waiting for my number to be called for months, I finally received my…