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    Calm Bedroom – Beachy Vibes

    August 15, 2017
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    I love waking up in a calm bedroom with muted colors and minimal clutter. Something about it is just so soothing!

    Over the weekend, I did a bit of tweaking to my bedroom. I’m always amazed by how just a few simple changes can refresh the mood of a space!

    For the first time ever, I decided to pull the curtains open slightly. I’ve always kept them completely covering the wall since they are thin though to let the light in. The main reason for doing this was so that I could utilize the wall space behind the bed to lean my bed-side table against. I’ve always adored this little Yeh Wall Table, but using it in my bedroom has never been easy because the wall it looked best on was always covered by curtains.

    I also decided to swap my white duvet out for my dove linen duvet – it’s such a nice textural change that is perfect for summer! And like last summer, I paired my dove duvet with my sand colored cotton throw blanket.

    All these little details combined with the philodendron clippings I placed on the night stand have created an oh-so beachy and oh-so calming vibe!

    blanket here | table here | duvet here

    And speaking of the beach, I’m so excited because this coming weekend, Sven and I are planning to take a short trip to the ocean. I’m going up to DC for a visit and since we’ll be celebrating our one year (!!!!) we wanted to do something a little special even if it’s only for a short weekend together. I can’t believe we have already been together for a year – in some ways it feels so much shorter but at the same time, I feel like I’ve known him forever 🙂

    Also, sorry for my lack of updates lately. While it hasn’t looked like it, I’ve actually been putting a lot of work into the blog for the past few weeks. I did a little research on SEO best practice and as it turns out, I’ve been doing it all completely wrong! So for the past few weeks, I’ve been revising the back end information/content of my blog to make it better SEO. This has been a huge under-taking but interestingly enough, I’ve already seen a boost in my traffic even without posting any new content! Now that I understand what I’ve been doing wrong, I’ll be able to create future content and posts (including this one) correctly for the best SEO.

    Good night!

    Rebecca

     

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    This Must Be The Place

    July 22, 2017
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    There’s something to be said for spending a weekend at home.

    And so far, this weekend has been just what I needed. I thought I would take a break from the travel posts to share a few updates from life at home.

    Nallely came over for brunch this morning, and the two of us sat at the table from 11 am until 3 pm snacking and chatting! It’s amazing how quickly time passes when you’re with good friends.

    How sweet is this arrangement Nallely brought for the kitchen table?

    My home has taken on an extremely minimalistic personality as of late – without the color from flowers and plants, it feels very cold! I’m always amazed by the amount of life flowers and house plants can bring to the home, and I’ve really been loving how the palm looks next to my sofa! For a while, he was living on the balcony but I decided to move him inside since the all-day-sunlight was getting to be a bit much.

    I haven’t done a whole lot of interior design work to my flat lately besides rearranging my plants, changing out the flowers, shifting some side tables, and moving a few prints around. However, I’m loving how my “This Must Be The Place” print looks hanging on the wall behind the Ginkgo chair. When you walk into the flat and look down the hallway into the living room, it’s the first thing your eye sees. And I have to be honest, it’s always nice to come home after a few weeks of travel or even a long day at work.

    That’s all for now!

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    Tihany Hungary: Golden Fields

    July 16, 2017
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    It’s not very often that you hear people speaking about the beauty of Hungary’s countryside, and I’m not sure why because it’s crazy beautiful!

    But perhaps, that’s the very reason why Tihany Hungary so nice – it’s quite and uncrowded. The rolling hills of Tihany are calm and rustic – perfect for travelers looking for an escape from the city. Sven and I spent a day exploring this peaceful peninsula which juts out into Lake Balaton.

    Despite its hilliness, the village is easy to get around on foot – I also imagine is would be great by bike. We spoke about coming back to this place with friends because it would be the perfect region to rent a big house on the lake… perhaps with access to a sailboat (because Sven and I are so great at sailing)!

    This white, off-shoulder midi dress is one of my summer favorites. I found it at a local store, but you can shop similar styles below!

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    – Rebecca

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    Budapest Hungary: The Fisherman’s Bastion

    July 15, 2017
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    Atop Castle Hill on the Buda side of the river, you’ll find perhaps my favorite place in Budapest – the Fisherman’s Bastion

    This white bastion reminds me of a castle from a fairytale and its prime location offers a breathtaking view of the Parliament Building from across the river. Sven and I found ourselves back at this beautiful city landmark several times during our stay in Budapest – it’s just as stunning in the moonlight as it is in the sunshine.

    Here are a few shots from our first visit…

    Everything about this place is dreamy and romantic.
    And yes… I was feeling a little bit like a Disney princess – go ahead and judge 😉
     Also, the view from Panoramia Café & Bar is absolute perfection.

    We shared a bottle of wine here as we watched the sun set on the Parliament Building – something I’ll be sure we do again during our next visit to this lovely city. I would definitely say that no trip to Budapest would be complete without exploring the enchanting grounds of the Fisherman’s Bastion – it’s a special place where the city’s old soul still feels very much alive.

    Dress from here | Bag from Chloé | Sunglasses from Rayban

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    Tihany Hungary: Levendula Fesztivál

    July 11, 2017
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    Is there anything dreamier than picking lavender in the rolling hills of a picturesque Hungarian village?

    On our third day in Hungary, Sven and I decided to take a train ride out of Budapest to explore the lovely peninsula of Tihany. We were lucky enough to have planed our visit during Tihany’s annual Lavender Festival (Levendula Fesztivál). In the center of the peninsula, there is a beautiful lavender field where festival goers can pick their own lavender for a small fee.

    So many little aspects of this charming peninsula seemed too idealistic to be real – like the romanticized European villages of my daydreams.
    But if you’re not into frolicking around in lavender fields…

    there are plenty of other things to do in Tihany such as going for a dip in Lake Balaton, tasting local treats like lavender infused beer and ice cream, and exploring the hilltop village – I’ll share those details in an upcoming post.

    XOXO
    Rebecca

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    Budapest Hungary: Postcards

    July 4, 2017
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    Walking the streets of Budapest feels a little bit like going back in time.

    The city’s grand mix of architecture and charming café scene make it easy to imagine how it must have been in earlier days. Budapest’s cultural heartbeat can be felt everywhere you go – whether your viewing the Parliament Building from across the river, or taking a ride across town on a yellow trolley.

    You don’t need a map or a travel guide in Budapest…

    because there is so much to take in everywhere you go. Sven and I were lucky enough to live in an incredible Airbnb with a breathtaking balcony view of St. Stephen’s Basilica. Staying so central in the city made planning our days pretty painless since there was so much to see right outside our door. It’s easy to fill your days with snacking and sight-seeing by simply taking the city on by foot – Budapest’s walkability makes it an ideal destination for those who like to aimlessly wander.

    But for those of you who like to have a plan when traveling, stay tuned! I’ll be sharing a complete Budapest Travel Guide soon!

    The snapshots above are just a few of my favorite from our first full day in the city.

    XOXO – Rebecca

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    The Nora Collection

    July 1, 2017
    Nora Collection Lounge for Davis Furniture

    I don’t usually share much about my work-life here on the blog,

    but today I thought I would tell you guys a little bit more about what I do in my professional life as a furniture designer. Two years ago, I began working for an amazing company called Davis Furniture, and I’ve had the privilege to become part of their design team.

    Over the last year, our design team has been working to develop the Nora Collection – a minimalistic series of lounge seating, benches, and tables. Nora is the first major collection I’ve co-designed during my professional career in the furniture industry, and I’m very proud to say that Davis took home the Silver Best of NeoCon Award for this collection when we launched it a few weeks ago in Chicago!

    Nora Collection Lounge for Davis Furniture

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    Hamburg Germany: A Beautiful Day

    July 1, 2017
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    The most exciting part about my first visit to Germany was the visit we took to Sven’s home town.

    After flying into Copenhagen, we took the bus south where I finally got to meet my man’s family and learn more about the place he grew up calling home – Hamburg Germany.

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    I can see why Sven enjoyed growing up in the suburbs of Hamburg.

    The community where they live has so much charm with cozy houses surrounded by blooming gardens. On Saturday, we road bikes to the little village market and shopped around for fresh fruits and other goodies. Then we biked all throughout the community and through the forest. In the afternoon, we spent the day relaxing in the gardens with family. It was the perfect relaxing weekend we needed before we made our way to Budapest and Copenhagen for the rest of our trip!

    We spent the day before exploring the center city of Hamburg with Sven’s family. Even though I was super jet-lagged, we still managed to see quite a bit of the city. I’ll share more on that day in a later post.

    But if you’re looking for more Hamburg Germany travel tips, check out this great post by The Crazy Tourist:

    “25 Best Things To Do In Hamburg Germany”

    We checked off several items on the list during our short visit, and I can’t wait to explore more of this beautiful city when we return! I’m hoping we can go for Christmas *fingers crossed*.

    Sven is back in Hamburg right now with his family for a few weeks – I wish I was there with him, but apparently I missed all of the rain they’ve had lately. Luckily I got to visit Hamburg during the nice weather (I still thought it was cold for June).

    Now I’m off to visit my friends and family in Charlotte – we’re having lots of parties this weekend for the holiday!

    Talk soon – Rebecca

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    Hungarian Embroidery

    June 28, 2017
    Floral dresses have made a comeback, and I’m in love.

    I wore this lovely sheer dress with bright embroidered flowers for a fancy breakfast we had at the oldest Strudel House in Budapest. The colorful and delicate stitching reminds me of traditional embroidery styles you see all over Hungary – so feminine and pretty!

    Dress from SheIn | Bag from Chloé | Watch from Rosefield

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    Budapest Hungary: Quick Hello

    June 19, 2017
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    While we’ve only been here for one full day, I’m already in love with this city.

    Today was particularly nice because it’s the first full day Sven and I have had together with just each – no work, no long distance traveling, no responsibilities – just eating ice cream in the sun with my love! It feels like real holidays for sure.

    These are just a few of my favorite snaps from today.

    I’ll share more detailed posts later and am going to try really hard to organize some nice travel guides – but now I’m off to bed because tomorrow we’re taking an early train to Tihany to see the lavender field festival – I’m so excited because I’ve never been to a lavender field before and it just happens to be harvest season while we’re in this beautiful country 🙂

    Talk soom – Rebecca

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    Chicago: A Few Snapshots

    June 10, 2017
    I’m back in Chicago for another week of work,

    but of course I’ve still managed to snap a few photos of this city on my iPhone. I’ve made quite a few trips here, in fact I was just here last week, and each time I return I’m still always impressed with the scale of everything! Everything here is gigantic – the buildings, the streets, the restaurants – everything!

    Sven finally arrived late, late last night and we are so happy to finally be back together! It feels like it’s been ages since I’ve seen him especially since so much happened while he we in Cuba! From Chicago, we fly to Europe to begin out holiday – we’re going Copenhagen > Hamburg > Budapest > Copenhagen!

    Talk Soon – Rebecca

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    Simple and Healthy Breakfast

    May 29, 2017

    Here’s a recipe for a simple but yummy smoothie bowl!

    Today is a public holiday, so I’ve just been enjoying a lazy morning at home and have been able to catch up on a few things around the flat. I’ve been trying to get back to eating more raw foods, so I made this really quick and easy smoothie bowl. Hope you enjoy!

    BLEND – 1 banana + 1 small apple
    TOP WITH – fresh raspberries + chia seeds

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