Paris is by far one of my favorite destinations; there is so much to see and do, but this post is a bit intimidating to write as there is so much to include. In the past I’ve approached the city in three different ways; 1. on a shoestring budget – years ago when I was backpacking with my little sister 2. a week-long trip with my husband where we simply relaxed and took in the city while skipping some of…
Single or not, loving yourself should always come as a priority. So if you need an excuse to love yourself a bit more than on a normal day, look to Valentines Day to do just that. Sure, you may say it’s a made-up holiday,…
So without a doubt, I have hundreds of blog posts that for some reason or another don’t get finished. However, travel guides are always needed; I use them, I write them, and I refer to others’ guides while I’m on the road to my…
You may have noticed that it has been a little quiet here on My Manicured Life lately… Probably like a lot of you, I’ve had to work at the work-life balance thing (that so often can get away). I find it beyond annoying when…
By now, your social media feed is being filled with holiday decor and cheer. So many seem to have had their Christmas trees up for over a month, and I don’t really blame them – whats not to love? I for one love the season,…
It hasn’t been too long since we returned from our month long trip to Europe; I miss it dearly, but I’ve been enjoying reliving the trip while writing this Florence travel guide. Over the next couple weeks, I’ll follow up with more guides on…
I’m one week back from our month long European honeymoon, and I feel energized, inspired, and rested. Our honeymoon consisted of four weeks traveling through Italy {Florence, the Cinque Terre, Rome, & the Amalfi Coast} and Paris – stay tuned for travel guides to…
It’s been awhile since I’ve shown my face around here, but if you have been following along here for awhile, then you know I took some time off to take a month long vacation in Italy and France that was pure heaven. The Mr.…
If you have been following along here on MML or on Instagram, then you are fully aware that the Mr. and I are headed to Italy for 3 weeks of pure bliss. Three days prior to leaving we decided to add a week onto…
This week has been full of joyful events. One client in particular, who was bouncing around her home in the beginning of the week with excitement, started the week off great. The client had just witnessed her countertops and backsplash tile installation, and to…