Several years ago, I spotted one of those inspirational quotes on Pinterest: "You only have 10 years to be in your 20s." I've kept it in mind over the years: am I making the most of these (supposedly) carefree and fun years of my life?
As I...
One of the things that frustrated me the most about the wedding industry and planning process was how expensive it was to get a "bridal look." I swear, as soon as you mention the word wedding, costs more than double when it comes to hair and makeup....
I wasn't really expecting to fall in love with San Diego. I'd visited the city plenty for college lacrosse games and competitive soccer tournaments, and popped down to party with my high school best friend when she attended San Diego State. Obviously...
One of the reasons why I blog is simply to have the space to write: getting things “on paper” helps me to process my feelings and organize my thoughts. I also love having a record of my life over the past few years: a place that holds all of my...
To be honest, I didn't really have much of a reason for adding Cooper-Hewitt to my New York City bucket list. I think I maybe saw a photo of the facade of the mansion on Instagram and thought--hmm, what is this beautiful ivy-colored brick wall in the...
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Christine Amorose Merrill
C'est Christine is my little slice of the internet to talk travel, lifestyle and twenty- and thirty-something struggles. After stints living in France, Australia and NYC and lots of (often solo!) travel around the world, I currently live in San Diego with my husband, daughter and two pugs.