Re-Start! by Stephanie Andrews I cannot believe that I completely missed my flight to Paris by an entire day! It was my first international solo trip in 15 years, and I really messed up! My husband, Ed, informed me that my flight was the day before.  I felt so dumb. Thankfully, Ed managed to […]

By Melody Richardson In 2021, I traveled to Arizona for the first time—and loved every minute of it. Despite a near-disastrous attempt to return last summer (ask me later why I’ll never fly a particular airline again), I finally made it back this April. The trip was everything I hoped for: hiking, hidden gems, and […]

Hello friends, I’m back in Atlanta after two fantastic weeks in France. The jet lag has me up at 4 a.m., but c’est la vie! A medieval sundial at an abbey in the Latin Quarter in Paris.  As I am up at 4 am with jet lag, I am reminded of our relationship with time […]

Then and Now-28 Years Ago in France.   Photography by Ed Andrews Bonjour!  We have been in France for over a week!  We have seen Paris, the Chateau region with some dear friends, and now we are sharing an Airbnb in Provence with my mom and her husband, Charlie.  The words in the title (LIBERTÉ, […]

A Tail of a Mischevious Mutt. Hello friends from Paris, My view of the Eiffel Tower at dusk.  This may be my favorite city in the world. It has been a tough week, but I am now in my happy place-Paris.  This weekend, we said goodbye to our sweet dog, Maggie, after 14 years together. […]

Packing for Paris by: Stephanie Andrews Bonjour Mes Amies, I hope that you have had a good week!  Today, I’d like to continue to explore the intersection of design and travel with thoughts on travel wardrobes.  Over the years, I have shared my desire to build my capsule wardrobe.  Frankly,  I do not usually take […]

Bonjour mes amies, At the beginning of Spring, are you daydreaming of your next wanderlust vacation to places that make your heart sing?  I do.  As the weather gets warmer and then cold, in the Ides of March, I fantasize about my next big trip.  I would love to share some of these fantasies with […]

by Stephanie Andrews Spoiler Alert: Hell yes, it matters!  Art creates a vibe that can change how you and other people perceive your home.  It can stimulate, relax, talk to your wanderlust, or remind you of someone special.  Art also tells other people little truths about you, if they are paying attention.  Art is personal, […]

By: Stephanie Andrews Last weekend I went to New York City to meet up with my oldest friend, Lara.  Lara and I have been close friends since we were 7 years old.  (I don’t take this for granted a mere 50 years later!) Lara booked us a suite at the Hotel Chelsea, complete with a […]