A year ago, I uprooted my life from the United States for a move to Europe. Why Portugal?

I recently posted “the before” pictures of my purple house in Portugal. They are raw and real and show the behind the scenes of my remodel reality right now.

I am in the midst of a bathroom and kitchen remodel for my new home in Portugal. As a serial renter, it is my first time doing anything like this.

I recently bought my first-ever home in Portugal. It is purple and adorable! While I am eager to move in, the house needs some updates.

What a year 2025 has kicked off to be: New Orleans, Las Vegas, Los Angelos. So. Much. Devastation. Grief. Intensity.