October Must-Have: My Little Steamer Go Mini

A Wedding Day Essential: The Perfectly-Sized Steamer

Not only is My Little Steamer Go Mini adorable, but it is a must-have on the wedding day. 

This 850-watt steamer is both lightweight and powerful. It uses plain tap water to deliver 15 minutes of steam per filling. It is easy to use and cool to the touch when in use. 

You will be able to get out any last creases before your walk down the aisle and touch up your dress prior to the reception.

Plus it is the ideal size to take with you when honeymooning!

September Must-Have: The Backpack

Back(pack) in Style

Functionality and fashion is what makes the backpack your perfect fall accessory. Whether you are looking for a sleek, modern look or something a little bit more bohemian, backpacks have made their comeback! We have the perfect options to match you and your wedding necessities such as when you need a cute carryall for the wedding planning process to hold all your inspiration sheets or a stylish satchel to rock during your honeymoon travels.

Rio Grande Backpack from Nasty Gal

Nylon Knapsack from Marc by Marc Jacobs

Chloe Vegan Backpack from Free People 

BJAXON from Steve Madden

Satin Backpack from Topshop

Red Cars Collection Settlement Backpack from Herschel Supply

Rags2Riches Sikasso Rucksack from Anthropologie

by Eleni Elias

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Travel: Top 5 Trends

What’s The Latest For Couples? Tailored Trips Top The List.

By: Patricia Canole

1)   GETTING THE STAR TREATMENT  If you’re thinking of the Caribbean, think Coconut Bay Resort & Spa in St. Lucia. Inspired by TV’s The Bachelor, lovebirds can create memorable moments with either the Enchantment or Fantasy packages. The "Enchantment" experience includes a private beach picnic, chauffeured half-day island tour, and a one-hour beachside horseback ride. The ultimate "Fantasy" includes all of the previous plus a private catamaran half-day sightseeing and snorkeling cruise. Both packages include a 7-night stay in the newly renovated Harmony Premium ocean view accommodations plus a Champagne check-in, Champagne turndown service, couples-only dinner and an introductory kitesurfing lesson.

Credit: Coconut Bay Resort & Spa

2)   ISLAND-HOPPING Couples who prefer to see and do rather than slumber in the sand are booking successive nights on two or even three neighboring islands to get a taste of each. Some great Caribbean combos: St. Maarten/St. Barths/Anguilla; Maui/Kauai/Lanai; and Mykonos/Santorini/Crete.

3)   TAILORED TO YOUR STYLE For this once-in-a-lifetime vacation, honeymooners are going all out hiring luxury adventure operators such as BriteSpokes to craft custom itineraries with exclusive experiences. At the core are experts who will create and build the kind of trip you would build if you had the time to pour over articles, call family members, colleagues and friends. Choose from adventure, health and fitness, sports, food and wine…and lots more.

Credit: Brite Spokes

4)   ROADS LESS TRAVELED Adventurous couples are testing the waters in bold new places. Rome (been there), Paris (done that)? Then consider places like Buenos Aires. A little more than an hour from Buenos Aires in the heart of Argentina’s tranquil Pampas countryside lies Estancia La Bamba de Areco, a unique experience awaiting travelers who seek the authentic and the truly different.  One of the oldest estancias in the country, it was recently renovated as a boutique hotel with attention paid to every detail. Here, you can watch a Polo match, view a horse whisperer work his magic through superlative horsemanship, take a carriage ride, lounge by the pool, go mountain biking, go fly-fishing, and at the end of the day enjoy a very relaxing massage for two!

             Credit: Estancia La Bamba de Areco.

5)   PRIVATE PLUNGE POOLS There’s a reason Do Not Disturb signs were created. When a quick private plunge pool dip is just steps away, there’s no need to fight the crowd for a lounge chair. We see more and more resorts are catering to honeymooners and romantics by offering suites with private plunge pools where you can frolic in privacy. Take the newly opened, NIZUC Resort & Spa, a 29-acre exclusive beachfront escape just 15 minutes from the Cancun Airport on the secluded Punta Nizuc. It a perfect blend of architecture and design which is evident throughout the property’s suites and villas—most with private plunge pools. Of course, if lovers can pull themselves away from their luxurious plunge pools, a collection of amenities including rejuvenating sessions at ESPA will please.

Credit: NIZUC Resort & Spa

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Honeymoon: Town & Country

SAVOR THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS DOWN SOUTH

by Patricia Canole

Who doesn’t love nightlife, shopping and gourmet cuisine? Yet, you may also want to get back to nature to explore and unwind. Why not have both on your honeymoon? If you have only a week, spend a night or two in town before roaming off to the bucolic countryside for some great adventures.

TENNESSEE

Nashville, Tennessee

TOWN Whether you're a little bit country or more rock ‘n’ roll, you'll find plenty to do in Nashville. This country music center boasts great nightlife and amazing dining. Located in the heart of Tennessee's rolling hills, the city also offers a wealth of fun that you can enjoy with or without cowboy boots. Be sure to see a show at the Grand Ole Opry and for historians, spend a few hours and see a Nashville of yesteryear at Belle Meade Plantation. Nearby you’ll thrill at seeing the historic Ryman Auditorium. 
Where to stay: The1910 Beaux Arts-style Hermitage Hotel  (thehermitagehotel.com) is an architectural masterpiece, with Italian marble columns, intricate moldings and walnut wall panels. The staff will draw you a bath and sprinkle the floor with rose petals, it's enough to convince you that Southern hospitality is alive and well.

Blackberry Farm, Tennessee

COUNTRY About four hours east, you’ll find 850 miles of hiking trails, rushing waterfalls—and guaranteed wildlife sightings. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the Southern Appalachians beckons year-round, but is at its best during autumn, where the mountains resemble a patchwork quilt of gold, green, red and yellow. 
Where to stay: The best way to take in the mist-shrouded panorama might be from a rocking chair on the terrace of Blackberry Farm (blackberryfarm.com), a 4,200-acre estate located in the town of Walland. This hotel evokes an English manor house, with guest rooms divided among a colony of cottages.Explore the countryside: You’ll find plenty of riding stables, hiking trails and later soothe those muscles at the spa.

TEXAS

San Antonio, Texas

TOWN It's no wonder San Antonio is the most-visited city in Texas: It offers visitors culture, history and entertainment. See the largest collection of Latin American folk art at one museum. For history lovers, there's the Mission Trail, including both the Alamo and hauntingly beautiful Mission Concepcion. After a day of exploring, relax at one of  the Riverwalk’s fine eateries. 
Where to stay: The Omni La Mansión del Rio (omnihotels.com), sits on the Riverwalk, and offers a taste of Spanish colonial style. Its intricate archways and tile work, Mexican and Spanish antiques and wrought iron fixtures.

Rose Hill Manor, Texas

COUNTRY Just an hour's drive from San Antonio, is Texas’ Hill Country, one of the Lone Star State's most picturesque secrets. Fields of wildflowers stretch for miles, and antiques shops and wineries dot the landscape—which seems to stretch forever beneath the warm Texas sun. 
Where to stay: After a day of exploring, the 40-acre Rose Hill Manor (rose-hill.com), just outside of Fredericksburg, is the ideal spot to unwind. Sip iced tea in a rocking chair on the country-style porch, or curl up with a book in the library with a glass of local wine.

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