Some Great Gift Finds

Harry Potter Shirt

Is it just me or does it seem like you are always looking for Christmas gifts or ideas? It seems like at least a 300 days a year one of these thoughts cross my mind, “this would make a great gift.”, “I need to add that to my Christmas list.”, or, “I have no idea what I am going to buy him/her for Christmas” and it always seems premature and I shrug off the niggling thought and think “I have enough time.”. But it sneaks up on you and then you realize that there are only 10 Fridays until Christmas. The 10th one actually being Christmas so you can’t even use that day to panic shop, so it is in fact 9 Fridays + 6 days as of right now.  Continue Reading

What to Wear in Barcelona, Spain

What to Wear in Barcelona, Spain

Outfit 1 – Black Blouse | Jeans | Sunglasses | Purse | Heels
Outfit 2 – Graphic T-shirt | Trousers | Hat | Watch | Slip-ons | Small Purse
Outfit 3 – Dressy Tank | Wide Leg Pants | Scarf | Purse | Flats
Outfit 4 – Sweater Dress | Hat | Scarf | Purse | Slip-ons
Outfit 5 – White T-shirt | Skirt | Hat | Necklace | Sunglasses | Small Purse | Slip-ons
Outfit 6 – White Blouse | Jeans | Cardigan | Purse | Flats
Outfit 7 – Graphic T-shirt | Wide Leg Pants | Watch | Sunglasses | Purse | Slip-ons
Outfit 8 – Black Blouse | Trousers | Hat | Scarf | Slip-ons | Small Purse
Outfit 9 – Dressy Tank | Jeans | Necklace | Watch | Purse | Heels
Outfit 10 – Sweater Dress | Coat | Necklace | Small Purse | Heels  Continue Reading

What to see in Brussels, Belgium

 

Brussels Souvenir Ideas

Souvenir Ideas

1. Speculoos Spread–  Known as cookie butter, it is like Nutella but a more cookie flavoured spread. Apparently it is delicious.
2. A collection of beer glasses for different types of beer. Pair a glass with a bottle of beer and you have a great gift for someone.
3. Maison Dandoy Gingerbread
4. Savonneries Bruxelloises soaps. A variety of different scents.
5. Belgium Map Pillow – Etsy
6. Beauty products from the local Pharmacie. Like JYB Cosmetics
7. Pierre Marcolini Chocolates
8. Pomme-Pidou Ceramic bank. Various animals.
9. Belgian Rotary Waffle Maker  Continue Reading

What to Wear for Brussels, Belgium

What to Wear in Brussels, Belgium

Outfit 1 – Striped Tunic | Black Pants | Coat | Flats | Purse
Outfit 2 – Long Blouse | Leather Pants | Sunglasses | Watch | Clutch | Booties
Outfit 3 – Sweater Poncho | Jeans | Hat | Purse | Tall Boots
Outfit 4 – Grey Tank | Black Pants | Cardigan | Scarf | Purse | Tall Boots
Outfit 5 – Dress | Coat | Watch | Clutch | Booties
Outfit 6 – Pullover | Leather Pants | Sunglasses | Purse | Flats
Outfit 7 – Dressy Tank | Black Pants | Blazer | Watch | Clutch | Booties
Outfit 8 – Long Blouse | Jeans | Hat | Scarf | Purse | Flats
Outfit 9 – Striped Tunic | Jeans | Cardigan | Purse | Tall Boots
Outfit 10 – Grey Tank | Black Pants | Sweater Poncho | Sunglasses | Clutch | Booties
*This is a link to a cheaper alternative to the leather pants in the packing list.  Continue Reading