When I moved from my apartment back to my parent’s house at the beginning of August (in preparation for my move to Italy in September), I sorted through everything from my childhood in a major…
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9 January 2020
Sono tornata / I’m back
2020 has arrived and I am back on the blog. If you’re new around here, I just returned to the states for the holidays after living in Rome for three months. During that time I…
26 September 2019
Fear and fate
Written just before I left for Rome, publishing now one week in because life was too crazy in preparing for living abroad to get this published in time. The following are all my thoughts about…
11 September 2019
Nisswa travel guide
I know I probably say this every year, but this summer went by especially fast. I don’t know if the cold weather in June is to blame or the fact that I was stuck inside…
8 September 2019
Living abroad packing list
A long overdue post on a highly informative packing list I originally made two years ago to study abroad (my cute Florentine apartment is pictured above), and more recently shared with my fellow au pairs…
5 September 2019
Leave yourself behind, part I
“The truth is that I can always bring my past with me. But I can never go back. You gotta leave yourself behind.” -Lady Gaga Nostalgia is a crazy thing, but having gratitude for the…
30 August 2019
Location suggestions for your first trip to Europe
There is so much debate going on currently about what cities to visit based on overcrowding, and while it’s true that there are some real issues with tourism having negative effects on cities, there are…
24 July 2019
Packing fails to avoid
Sometimes it’s easier to make a list of what not to do, instead of what to do, especially in the case of packing! I used to be a chronic overpacker, until I studied abroad and…
3 July 2019
Ultimate guide to traveling in Italy
The best resources, tips, phrases, and cultural notes for travelers. I have a lot of thoughts and advice on the subject of traveling in Italy, and hope to make it easy for anyone who is…
As a Saint Paul native but a current Minneapolis resident, I always end up traveling all around the metro area to meet friends and family for a bite to eat or a drink out. One…
Ciao! I’m Maggie, a girl who loves to dream. The Artful Everyday is my travel and lifestyle blog dedicated to living intentionally and finding beauty in the ordinary. I believe that how we live our lives is art and that every day can be beautiful.
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