THE JOURNAL

Greetings From The UK

Travel has always been a big part of me, both personally and professionally, so to finally get back to my heartland, England has been a huge gift. We’ve been journeying through the UK to visit some...

What Caroline Packs In Her Travel Bag

After a long traveling hiatus, some of us are preparing to pack our bags again to visit friends, family and new destinations. The thought of packing can feel daunting, and as an avid traveler for w...

An Homage To My Roots

Robert Louis Stevenson wrote, "I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move." This quote resonates with me now more than ever, as I think back on ...

Caroline's Packing List For A Weekend Getaway

The open road has been calling me lately, especially being back on the West Coast for a spell, and Jeffrey and I are ready for a belated anniversary getaway. It also happens to be Jeffrey's birthda...

Caroline's Favorite Spots in Tivoli, NY

When we bought our farm here in the Hudson Valley, we quickly discovered that the nearest towns, Germantown and Tivoli, have a lot to offer. Our excursions these days pretty much revolve around foo...

Jeffrey Recreates His Favorite Travel-Inspired Cocktail

I'm sensing we're all craving a little travel these days and Jeffrey and I were recently reminiscing about our many visits to the UK. The other night, a favorite memory popped up for Jeffrey of a ...

An American Dream Incomplete

As the situation developed with George Floyd's death and the protests for racial justice intensified, Jeffrey and I were moved to visit Selma, Alabama and Washington, DC, where we met two inspiring...

Caroline's Bucket List Cross-Country Road Trip

Driving across this big country has always been on my bucket list. When a surprise opportunity came our way at our farmhouse in New York (stay tuned to find out more), the timing couldn't have been...

Our Mexico Getaway + Jeffrey’s Salsa Recipes

Despite it being September, Santa Barbara continues to be its warm, sunny idyllic self. Jeffrey and I have been taking in the slowness that comes from these balmy summer nights, and reminiscing abo...