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Neutral & Chic Gift Ideas For Mom

By Esperanza on May 4, 2023

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Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I can’t believe how quickly this year is going by! May is always a busy month with Memorial Day weekend, Mother’s Day and more plus it’s Schyler’s birthday month. I wanted to get this blog post up earlier but I had my nephew Brio’s baptism come up in Salem, OR so I am just now getting around to rounding up my gift ideas today! I wanted to share some chic, neutral, and cozy gift ideas that any mom at any age would love. I’ve included items at all different price points so there is something for everyone!

Tucson Travel Guide – Where To Eat, Shop, & Things To Do

By Esperanza on July 26, 2022

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I loved touring this adorable Southwestern city! The adobe houses were so cute, I loved the vibes of the local spots, and the desert scenery was stunning. We also stopped by the Saguaro National Park on our way into Tucson from Phoenix. It’s only a 25 min drive outside the city and a must see! I’ve divided this post into four sections, where to eat, where to shop, things to do, and where to stay! I hope you guys enjoy this post and that it’s helpful for your trip to this charming desert town.

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5 Instagrammable Places In Tucson

By Esperanza on July 1, 2022

On my Arizona trip in April with my family, I was able to squeeze in so many amazing spots in Phoenix and Tucson! I thought it would be fun to share 5 Instagrammable places I was able to capture while touring this adorable Southwestern city. I loved all the desert scenery and cute spots we visited and I hope you enjoy this post! A big thank you to my sister Rocio for capturing all of these amazing images.

Buffalo, New York, USA | Travel

What To Do In Buffalo, NY

By Esperanza on June 29, 2021

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Schyler and I were itching to take a road trip to a new city we hadn’t been to yet so we decided to check out Buffalo! One of the amazing things about living in Pittsburgh is that there are so many cities we can easily road trip to. Buffalo is only about 3 1/2 hours from Pittsburgh so it was perfect or a quick day and half trip. We also decided to road trip 30 min outside of Pittsburgh to see Niagra Falls which definitely made it a memorable trip. In this blog post, I’m sharing everything we managed to squeeze into our quick trip!

Palm Springs, California, USA | Travel

What To Do In Palm Springs

By Esperanza on December 20, 2020

Over Thanksgiving, I flew to Phoenix, AZ, where my parents have retired to spend Thanksgiving with my family! My parents had a hotel deal in Palm Springs for a week so after Thanksgiving we drove there from Phoenix so that I could enjoy a couple of days in Palm Springs with my parents and sister. I had never been to Palm Springs before so I was super excited to check it out! I had a few places I definitely wanted to check out, some of which were closed due to Covid, but it was still fun. I’m sharing all of the spots I loved in this blog post!

Holiday Home | Home Inspiration

Bohemian Fall Decor on Amazon

By Esperanza on September 20, 2020

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It’s that time of the year again! Fall is one of my favorite seasons for many reasons. I love the beautiful leaves, the activities, the cozy fashion, and everything pumpkin spice. Another thing I love about the season is decorating! I usually go for the traditional orange Fall decorations, but this year I wanted to go with more of a bohemian Fall vibe. I’ve found so many amazing pieces on Amazon at a great price and I’ve put everything together here for my fellow boho lovers!

Nashville, Tennessee, USA | Travel

5 Best Coffee Shops in Nashville, TN

By Esperanza on September 1, 2020

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If you guys have been following along with me for a while, then you know I’m a huge fan of vanilla lattes and cute coffee shops in general! Nashville actually has a ton of great coffee shops luckily for me. I haven’t been to even half of them yet but I rounded up my five favorites from the spots I have been able to visit. I hope this post is helpful for those of you visiting the city and looking for a cute spot to stop for cup of joe 😉

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My Modern Bohemian Nashville Apartment Tour

By Esperanza on August 29, 2020

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I’m so glad to finally be sharing our Nashville apartment tour! For those of you guys that are new here, I moved across the country (a 46 hour drive!) from Portland, OR, to Nashville, TN with my boyfriend and labradoodle puppy Indio. We could only bring whatever fit in the back of my jeep! So it took me quite a while to collect enough decor and furniture to fill this apartment, especially on a small budget, but I did it lol. The complex we live in, The Anson, is a brand new apartment complex so the interiors are all updated and very modern which I love, but I really wanted my apartment to have a bohemian feel to it. So I hit up a ton of thrift stores and found super cute bohemian home decor + furniture pieces (which inspired me to start Urban Darling Shop!) and I love the result of my modern, bohemian apartment.

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My Boho Living Room Reveal With Desenio

By Esperanza on April 2, 2020

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Slowly but surely my Nashville apartment is coming together! The process is going a little bit slower then expected due to everything that is going on in the world right now but I’m not complaining. It gives me more time to think about what I want to do with the space! My living room is about 95% done (I still need a coffee table and I would love a record stand) so I thought I would go ahead and share it with you guys 😀

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Life Update: We’re Moving to Nashville!

By Esperanza on January 22, 2020

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I’m so excited to announce that we are MOVING TO NASHVILLE! Schyler and I have lived in Portland, OR for about 4 years, two of which my sister Rocio lived with us. Recently, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of becoming an actress! We had been going back and forth for awhile now on whether or not we should stay in Portland or if we should move. Portland is such a cool city and there is so much we love about it but unfortunately for us, the cons outweighed the pros.