I’ve owned up to being a control freak with O.C.D. and A.D.D. tendencies, but that’s so 2009. If traveling has taught me anything these past few decades it is that even the best laid plans can take a backseat to the whims of the road. Unexpected airline strikes, acts of God, and a million other surprises can turn these plans …
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Belgian Churros
So I’ve been talking about Bruges the last couple of days but did not mention the look I pulled together for my visit. It’s actually Look 4 built on top of a Jcrew grey tank and Banana Republic camisole… then layered with the cashmere muffler, ski jacket, and goofy shearling trapper hat: The fur lined Hogan boots have been my …
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Ghost Of Christmas Past
Typically if spent in the States, Christmas night leads to a very early Boxing Day (not a familiar holiday in the US unless you live near the Canadian border) for me. It’s an apt name as the 26th is the day of an early mad dash to my favorite stores for an extra round of get-there-by-noon discounts, and you almost …
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L’ Amour En Cage
My first Belgian Christmas dinner was not too, too different from the ones I’ve had elsewhere…lots of caloric overindulgence followed by attempts to work off the meals–to no avail of course! Because tons of cooking usually means lots of leftovers which means even more eating the next few days. Anyway, I was invited to a lovely Christmas dinner which started …
Durbuy’s Christmas Market
Don’t squint. There’s nothing wrong with your computer screen, or your eyes. Relax and sit back. It’s just me taking you through a hazy dream tunnel… and sooner or later your vision will become clearer… But trust me, when we arrive at the little town of Durbuy, you will think you are still dreaming and have to pinch yourself… because …