Beyond Pumpkins: The New Rules of Fall Table Styling

Ok, let me just be clear here - I have nothing against a pumpkin! (haha..) Now, seriously, if the first thing you think of when someone says autumn tablescape is a table covered in miniature pumpkins, orange leaves and plaid napkins, we need to talk.

Beyond the Logo: The Details That Give Clogs Their Character

Picture two pairs of clogs beside the same outfit: straight-leg jeans, a white T-shirt and an oversized shirt. One pair is chalk-white and gently rounded. The other has a chunky sole, a contrasting strap and colourful charms. The clothes have not changed, but the mood certainly has.
That is what mak…

The SK-II Trio I Keep on Repeat for New-Season Skin

New season, same skincare staples — with one new addition. Whenever the weather changes, my skin is usually the first thing to notice. Summer glow gives way to cooler air, longer days indoors and that familiar feeling that my routine needs a little more attention.
So rather than completely reinventi…

7 Portuguese Quintas for the Perfect Autumn Escape

There is something particularly beautiful about Portugal in autumn: vineyard-covered hills turning golden, cooler evenings, long lunches, fireplaces and the feeling that you finally have permission to slow down. And when the idea of an autumn getaway involves more than simply booking a hotel, a Por…

The Most Luxurious Beauty Advent Calendars of 2026

Wow! We’re still at the beginning of September and already talking about Advent calendars?! What is happening to the market? It’s 35°C outside, but apparently the beauty world has already moved on to winter and Christmas. And when I say the beauty world, I mean everyone: small and big brands, old favorites and new names, across practically every niche you can think of. They’re all launching an Advent calendar for 2026 — or, in some cases, two.

One Year Living in Porto: What Moving Abroad Really Taught Me

I moved to Portugal without telling most of my friends I was leaving. Not because I didn’t love them, but because I knew that saying goodbye would make the decision feel real. One year ago, I left Brazil and started a completely different chapter in Porto — a new country, a new city, a new Master’s…

Pancakes & History: My Brunch Experience at Garden Guimarães Café

Sometimes the best weekend plans involve leaving the city without really going very far... And that's exactly how I felt about my quick visit to Guimarães a few days ago - rather than planning an ambitious itinerary, I wanted a slower day: brunch, beautiful streets, a little wandering and enoug…