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River View of Notre dame cathedran 2011

Oh, the joys of being an adventurer! I got lost in Paris. This is a really funny story, although it was really scary at the time! It almost sounds like it could be the title of my biography, lost in pairs hahaha. All joking aside, let me start from the beginning! A LITTLE BACKGROUND I […]

WHEN I GOT LOST IN PARIS

Bluebird-Manor-Wedding

For my 31st birthday, I decided to put together a little french inspired party to say goodbye to our friends in Georgia too. After 6 years, we’re moving on, and without the military! Keep reading for my french birthday party with inspired decor, food, and a drunk barbie cake. I shopped around for the decor […]

MY 31ST BIRTHDAY PARTY

Summer picnic couple during summer in DC

Okaaaaaay, so we made it to 10 long years married! And although we wanted to celebrate with a BIG tropical vacay; with weddings and covid still looming, we decided to stay local again. And splurge next year when we go to Brazil again. So Kyle and I have a very unusual love story, it will […]

OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY – CAT + KYLE

Okay so here we are, over a year later and still fighting this nasty virus. One way or another, everyone’s lives have been affected by this so, I am writing this blog in the hopes that it will help you prepare for your upcomign travel, set expectations and most importantly, travel safely!

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL DURING A PANDEMIC

Follow along our DIY home reno, featuring in this post, our living room, dining room and a bonus room at the very end!

OUR HOME RENO – THE LIVING AND DINING ROOMS