The Urban Darling

Neutral Mid-Century Bedroom Update

By Esperanza on November 14, 2019

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I’ve lived in my apartment for over a year and a half now and until recently, my bedroom never looked exactly how I wanted it to. I was always busy decorating other areas and putting it off. Slowly but surely, I started gathering pieces that I loved to decorate my bedroom with and I love how it looks now! I love mid-century modern and white minimalistic interiors so my bedroom is a little mix of both. I wanted to share my updated bedroom and some of the amazing pieces I found for it with you guys!

My Style

7 Fall Closet Staples

By Esperanza on November 6, 2019

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I can’t be-LEAF it’s Fall again! I love a good pun, I can’t help it ;P Fall is definitely my favorite season for fashion, activities, and weather. There are so many fun activities to do in the Fall and the crisp, cool weather is perfect for sweaters and layering. I’m ready for it with these Fall closet staples!

Bruges, Belgium

What To Do In Bruges, Belgium: Bruges Travel Guide

By Esperanza on October 27, 2019

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On my first trip to Europe 5 years ago, my mom really wanted me to visit Bruges in Belgium. She visited when she was around my age and absolutely fell in love with it. I didn’t make it over there my first time in Europe, but I’m so glad I got the chance to see it this time around! Bruges is probably the most popular Belgian city and for good reason because it looks like a fairytale town! We visited during the summer and the amount of tourists there was unreal. I definitely suggest visiting during an off season if you can. Either way, it’s a dream.

Ghent, Belgium

A Day in Ghent, Belgium: What to Do & Where to Eat

By Esperanza on October 26, 2019

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On our recent trip to Europe, my sister and I decided to take a day trip to Ghent from Brussels, Belgium. Ghent is a small, Belgian city about 30-45 min outside of Brussels by train, so it was perfect for a day trip! The city is very walkable and it has so much character! Even on a rainy day, we were able to see a lot of what the city had to offer. It’s a beautiful, medieval city with tons of hip boutiques, coffee shops, and restaurants. We absolutely loved it! It actually reminded me a little bit of Portland, OR where I currently live. Both cities are very unique! I wanted to share some of the spots we visited and restaurants that we ate at for those who might be interested in visiting Ghent but don’t know where to start.

Skincare

How to Get the Perfect Shave with Philips

By Esperanza on September 23, 2019

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We all want that perfect shave right? Cue the Philips SatinShave Advanced, a wet & dry cordless electric shaver! It’s the perfect shaver for unwanted body hair on areas like your legs, armpits, bikini area, and more. I’ve been looking for a shaver like this for awhile now and I’m so glad I found it! Irritated skin, bumps, and ingrown hairs are now a thing of the past for me. Hello smooth, soft, hair-free skin!

Seattle, Washington, USA | Travel

Graduate Hotel Seattle Review

By Esperanza on September 14, 2019

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A few weekends ago, my sister Rocio and I got the chance to go to Bumbershoot, a music festival in Seattle. During our trip, we stayed at The Graduate Hotel near the University of Washington campus. The hotel has a historic 1930’s Art Deco design which I love!

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

What to do in Luxembourg City- Luxembourg Travel Guide

By Esperanza on September 10, 2019

Luxembourg is a very small country that borders France, Germany and Belgium. On our recent trip to Europe my sister and I decided to take a train from Cologne, Germany to Luxembourg City (about 4 hours and 30 min) where we stayed for a few days. It’s a beautiful city with a lot of French influence in it’s architecture and gardens. We absolutely loved it! In this blog post I will be sharing places to see, where to stay, and restaurants to eat at.

Cologne, Germany

What To Do In Cologne, Germany- Cologne Travel Guide

By Esperanza on September 6, 2019

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On our recent trip to Europe, Rocio and I spent a couple days in Cologne Germany. We really only had about a day and a half but we were able to squeeze in a ton of great spots! What’s great about Cologne is that it’s a small city so it’s easy to get around in. Almost everyone spoke English and there were Wi-Fi stations all over the city. It’s a cute city to stop in on a trip to Germany!

Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Travel

Instagrammable Places in Amsterdam

By Esperanza on September 3, 2019

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Amsterdam is an incredibly unique city with something beautiful to see around every corner. From the canals lined with house boats, flowers, and bikes to the stunning dutch architecture, it truly is a Instagrammer’s dream! This was my second time visiting the city but my first time visiting Amsterdam with my sister. Rocio has always wanted to visit Amsterdam so it was really cool re-discovering the city through her eyes and exploring areas I didn’t get to see on my last trip. We took some really fun shots so I decided to put together an Instagram guide for Amsterdam! In this blog post, I am including Instagrammable places and restaurants.

Pets

Mealtime with Freshpet- Indio’s Favorite Dog Food

By Esperanza on August 31, 2019

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As a new dog mom, I’m always searching for the best products for my sweet Indio. (In case you missed the post about my new puppy, you can read more about him here!) I try to make healthy choices about what I put in my body, so of course I want to do the same for my growing pup. I recently discovered Freshpet for mealtimes which both Indio and I love!