Besides style and beauty, there are so many ways to elevate your everyday lifestyle with a touch of luxe. Whether it’s a updating a space in your home, creating a new family tradition, or even finding a new great read, I got you covered. And if you are looking on advice, experiences and suggestions on motherhood, I dish it all out here.
Flying with children adds a whole new dimension to air travel preparation, organization, and stress. It seems the smaller the child, the more travel gear and accessories are needed. To keep my kids peaceful and occupied on long flights, lay-overs, delays, and cancellations, I rely on these four survival tips for flying with children. 1)Pack… Read More 4 Survival Tips for Flying With Children
It is that glorious time of year when people of all ages pack their luggage, carry-ons & TSA- approved liquids to board a plane and visit loved ones. As much as air travel is convenient and accessible, unforeseen problems always will and do, occur. In my airport travel experience, I have stayed extra days in… Read More What To Do When Airplane Travel Goes Awry
Is anyone else excited that Thanksgiving is this month? Besides all the cooking and food preparation, one of my favorite things to do for holiday dinners and parties is to decorate my dining table. I choose a simple theme and let that dictate my centerpiece, place settings, place cards, and other table top accents. Not… Read More 4 Beautiful & Simple Thanksgiving Table Decor Ideas & Inspirations
Fall fashion is my weakness. Chunky sweaters, distressed jeans, colorful scarves, trendy booties, buttery leather jackets. My heart swoons at each item and as much as I would love to have a closet full of these autumn beauties, my wallet will not allow it. But there are ways to expand this season’s wardrobe without having… Read More 5 Must-Have Fall Fashion Accessories
This Sunday we officially welcome the fall and winter seasons by turning our clocks back one hour. While daylight saving time may be a hassle or seem unnecessary to some, this bi-yearly event is a great reminder to do some simple things for yourself and for your home. Try these easy tips and ideas to… Read More How to Make the Most of Daylight Saving Time
There are so many days I am thankful and grateful for the people and things in my life and the world is full of sunshine and rainbows. And then there are the days where my insecurities, judgement, and selfishness fester and boil. Bitterness and disgust overtake my day and there is no room for me… Read More 3 Simple Ways To Feel Thankful and Grateful
Now that Halloween pumpkin carving is finished, do not throw away the seeds!! Pumpkin seeds are packed full of valuable nutrients, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Instead of tossing these small, but mighty, seeds in the trash, use this simple 4 step recipe to make a crunchy, salty, and delicious snack that is good for you… Read More Delicious Pumpkin Seeds in 4 Easy Steps
Tis’ the season of parties and soirées. One of the best gifts to bring to a party, holiday or otherwise, is a yummy bottle of wine for the hosts. There are so many amazing affordable wines available, finding the perfect bottle to gift is no longer a problem. (Use this guide for delicious wine suggestions… Read More Forget the Wine Bag: 4 Luxe Ways to Gift a Bottle of Wine for the Holidays
October is the month of gift giving in the With A Touch Of Luxe household. Our family celebrates 7 separate birthdays in this 31 day period, ranging in ages from elementary school children to great-great grandparents. I love to shop and buy interesting, unique, and heart felt presents for my loved ones so I think… Read More My Favorite Gift Ideas For Him, For Her, & For the Kids
My daughter turned 6 the beginning of this month. Besides wanting her party to be at the nearby indoor trampoline park, she also wanted the celebration to be anything and everything unicorn. With the current popularity of these magical creatures, I had no trouble finding ideas, themes, supplies, and party decor. In fact, it got… Read More A Unicorn Birthday Celebration plus 2 Kid Party Survival Tips EVERY Parent Must Know