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Best Places to Eat & Stay in Porto and Lisbon
Opposite cities, unforgettable meals, and finding warmth on gray days This is the first post in a three-part Kim’s Kurations series highlighting my experience in Portugal. I’m sharing it as I experienced it. My approach is slow and thoughtful. I focus on what stayed with me most.This first post focuses on Where to Eat &
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Warm Modern Is the New Neutral
How to Make Your Home Feel Cozy, Elevated, and Timeless For years, cool gray interiors dominated design. They felt modern, clean, and polished but lately, many homes are starting to feel a little… cold. Sterile. Uninviting. If you’ve ever walked into your space and thought “Why doesn’t this feel as cozy as I imagined?” you’re
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Unique Thanksgiving Flavors from Coast to Coast
Thanksgiving is a unique holiday. Nearly every home in the country gathers around a table at the exact same time. Yet, no two families eat the same meal. Regional flavors, cultural influences, and beloved family traditions make Thanksgiving uniquely American and beautifully diverse. Let’s take a culinary journey through three regions of the United States.
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Design Secrets Nobody Tells You: 8 Tips to Transform Your Space
When it comes to creating a home that feels effortlessly beautiful, there are a few secrets that professional designers know but rarely share. These tips go beyond paint colors and throw pillows; they’re the small, often overlooked details that make a big difference. Here are 8 insider design secrets that nobody tells you: 1. Scale
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Kurated Kulture – Mexico City from Home
Travel to Mexico City without ever leaving your home What if you experience the vibrant energy, flavors, and rhythm of Mexico City without leaving your home? With this edition of Kim’s Kurated Kultures, we’re taking a cultural deep dive into Ciudad de Mexico. We explore everything from music to mood. Our journey includes market meals and
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The Power of Accessories: Small Swaps, Big Impact
Sometimes the biggest home transformations come from the smallest details. If you want a space that feels curated, polished, and personal, start with accessories. You don’t need to repaint walls or buy new furniture. Pillows, throws, lighting, trays, candles, art, and greenery can shift the entire mood of a room in an afternoon. Why Accessories
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✨ How I Spent My Weekend in New York City
✨Culture, Cuisine & Connection This past weekend I escaped to New York City to visit my daughter and son-in-law and celebrate my husband’s birthday. I left with a heart full of memories, a full belly, and a phone filled with pictures of curated moments. We enjoyed ballet at the Met. We took strolls through Brooklyn
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Kurated Kultures: Travel the World at Home. Destination: Paris
✨ Bienvenue: Escape to Paris Without Leaving Home There’s something magical about Paris. Imagine the sound of cafe chatter drifting onto cobblestone streets and the smell of fresh baguettes. The soft notes of jazz echoing through a tiny bistro at dusk. But what if you can experience that same Parisian charm without packing a bag
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Living with Intention: How to embrace a Minimalism Lifetyle that Inspires Peace, Purpose, and Style
Embracing Intentional Living through Awareness By Kim’s Kurations There’s a quiet power in choosing less. Minimalism isn’t about white walls and bare counters. It’s about making space for what truly matters. It’s about releasing the excess so you can breathe deeper, think clearer, and live more beautifully. In our world of constant noise and never-ending
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A Cup of Charm: How to Create Vintage Teacup Centerpieces with Moss & Faux Florals
There is something timelessly enchanting about a delicate teacup. When paired with soft moss and beautifully lifelike blooms a teacup becomes a statement piece that’s vintage and whimsical. Whether hosting a garden brunch, bridal shower, baby shower or simply dressing up your coffee table, these teacup centerpieces offer charm in a small but mighty way.