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Simple Summer Recipe: Italian Deli Sandwich
My family is crazy about sandwiches. We reminisce about sandwiches past (the #9 from Too Fat) and we discuss future sandwiches (post-Thanksgiving’s turkey on sourdough). I haven’t left on a flight from California ever without a homemade sandwich in my carry-on. And when we come across a good “sammie” as we call them, we share the recipe. Like…
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Travel 101: The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Back in the States my friends are celebrating a holiday–a once-a-year shopping fête lasting through August 2nd–the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. In honor of this hallowed event, I’ve pulled together a list of items on sale I’d love to have on my travels this fall: Kate Spade Ursula Sunglasses Topshop Belted Trench Coat Laura Mercier Travel…
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This week I am…
…reading an out-of-this-world book with my book club. …eating more “ugly” produce like the French. …sharing this amazing design story with my iron-deficient friends. …organizing my closet. …coming around to the idea that pre-fab architecture can be beautiful too. …celebrating one year of legally changing to my last name by monogramming something! …finding more and more reasons to…
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Travel wanderlust: Where do you dream of going?
Here in Switzerland we’re still experiencing a sticky, triple-digit, AC-free heat wave that can only be cured by daily dips in glacial Lake Geneva. When I visualized my life in the Alps it did not include as much time spent on a beach towel slathering on sunscreen, but more of a Sound of Music compilation video. Which…
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Summer 101: Waterproof Watches
Between swimming and sweating, I’ve had to give up wearing my nice watch with a leather strap for the summer. I didn’t think it would bother me…but when I was splashing around the Croatian coast and keeping my eye on the ferry schedule, I just couldn’t relax. I needed to know the time. It’s an anxiety thing I should work on,…
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The Montreux Jazz Festival
Many people come to our part of the world because of something related to the U.N. or the Red Cross or W.H.O. More often for business than for pleasure. But once a year, people from around the world flock to nearby Montreux to let loose–to rub shoulders with rock stars and listen to live music.…
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This week I am…
…applauding the efforts of this real-life heroine. …going for a 90-minute walk (instead of succumbing to the midday slump). …looking forward to the future of flying. …like, totally embracing my inner Valley Girl. …whipping up this decadent, lettuce-free summer salad. …air-drying my hair like the pros. …unlocking the code to why mosquitoes love me (or just making this natural…
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Travel 101: Would you housesit on vacation?
My husband and I are always looking to defray travel costs–often staying in house rentals instead of hotels–but there is one line we still haven’t crossed: house sitting. And not for lack of interest. There are a surprising number of websites dedicated to house sitting services with an emphasis in different categories, such as luxury…
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Simple Summer Recipe: A Cool Breakfast for Hot Days
It has been hot in Geneva lately. And I know hot. I’ve lived through dry, desert, wavy-lines-coming-off-the-ground heat in Bakersfield and sticky, humid, will-I-ever-be-dry-again heat in Charleston. But in Geneva, we’re experiencing a different heat. This is a 107°F heat from which there is no respite, because there is no air conditioning. Anywhere. On the busses.…
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12 hours in Split, Croatia
Ninety minutes by plane from the Swiss Alps lies the enchanting city of Split. Established in the 4th century B.C., Split gained prominence as a trading port after the construction of Roman Emporer Diocletian’s Palace in 305 A.D. But that prominence came at a price as many civilizations fought and gained control of the city over…
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Paige Langton 