Welcome to Part 2 of my Northern Italy Tour where we visited Verona. It felt like a fairytale. It was exactly as you've seen on postcards and in movies. And of course in the Shakespeare novel, Romeo & Juliet.
If you missed Part 1 - Milan, you can read about it HERE.
To recap, here's a map of the full tour and bus trip that started and ended in Milan,Italy. Insight Vacations titled it the Country Roads of Northern Italy.
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On Day 2 of the official tour, we left ...
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Northern Italy – Part 1: Milan
If you've ever dreamed of traveling to Italy, then you are going to want to follow along. I just returned from the most amazing trip to Northern Italy and cannot wait to share it with you. We explored Milan, Trento, Verona, Venice, Bolzano, Cortina (the Dolomites!), Sirmione at Lake Garda, Lake Como, and Stresa at Lake Maggiore. It was a like a living postcard with the most remarkable scenery. And I'm sharing all of the details...
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Favorite Finds on Amazon & More… July 2025
It's that time again where I share some of my favorite finds. Sneakers, TV series, outdoor decor, pet care, books, and more. Shop my favorite finds on Amazon (and more) for July 2025...
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Outdoor Decor: Faux Boxwoods
Last year we placed three tall planters beside the garage doors and one on the walkway and filled them with live potted hydrangeas. And I loved them! But decided to invest in some faux plants that would last three full seasons and for many years.
These faux ...
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Carpet vs. Hardwood Flooring
Hind-sight really is 20/20. That's why I wanted to offer a little bit of wisdom (from personal experience) and bring you forward 20 years from now to save you some trouble, some money, and maybe even some illness. I'm going to explain why I think you should choose that hardwood flooring over wall-t0-wall carpet, even though it may be a little more expensive now, it will save you a ton over your life in your home.
Let's talk about it...
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Wait Until You See Our New Blue & White Safavieh Runner Rugs
Hello sweet friends! I realize it's been a while since we last talked. We were in the middle of a very long renovation project. And today I'm sharing the very end of that renovation... our new blue & white Safavieh runner rugs and how I found them on Amazon for an amazing price.
Note: This post is not sponsored by Safavieh. However it does contain affiliate links to products I use and love. All opinions are my own.
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Favorite Finds & Ways… 1
When I was choosing a name for this site, I landed on the name Entri Ways with the idea being that I could always expand on it. I imagined posts on "ways to paint furniture", "ways to decorate a home", "ways to eat gluten-free", "ways to fundraise for your kids' elementary school", and so many more favorite finds & ways..."
Well... two of my favorite bloggers share a weekly post on their favorite things. These are posts that list a few favorite finds in ...
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A California-Modern Newburyport Home Tour
Let's continue the home tours from the Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour with this renovated California-modern home. The open living-dining-kitchen plan overlooks features black and walnut cabinetry, a show-stopping butlers pantry, a mudroom with gray stone herringbone tile, and a half bath with captivating wall treatment. Before we step inside, let's take a moment to appreciate the stunning architecture finished in dark gray and wood accents...
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As we stepped off the sidewalk and walked ...
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20+ Budget Summer Decorating Ideas
Are you getting your home ready for summer get togethers? Maybe a graduation party, a birthday, a home wedding celebration, or a family cookout. Then I'm here to help you get your home ready with these more than 20 budget summer decorating ideas that will have your home party-ready all summer long.
A few weeks ago we had a combination graduation / wedding celebration / going away party at the house for my daughter and her new husband. They had a small private ceremony on the beach a few ...
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