I wish you all a very Happy New Year! Happy New Year! 2020 was truly a year of transition. Some loved ones are no longer with us, jobs have been lost or we have simply left jobs that no longer serve us.Whatever the situation, 2020 was a year where we could no longer do the "same ole' same ole', and that's a good thing. In moments of great sadness, joy came to remind us that it too exists. I think 2021 is going to be where I not only say that I'm going to pivot. I WILL PIVOT.

Hello everyone! I am here to tell you that if you care about what makes a room, a home, a place beautiful, you need to get this book, published by Abrams. Travel Home succeeds in conveying how one's sojourns to foreign lands not only affect your work as a designer but also affects the most intimate and sacred space that you inhabit: your home. Mother and daughter Julie Goebel and Catlin Flemming teamed up and created a book that makes you want to travel to distant lands but

Hello everyone! I hope that you're well! I've been up and down country roads lately here in my neck of the woods: Central Virginia. Along with crisp, fresh air you will stand in wonder of our enveloping Southwest Mountains, which are associated with the splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you love small towns, good fun, great food and hospitable people, come to Virginia. It's a HUGE change from where I was previously (Beijing) but it's my home and actually after all that

Bonjour och Hello everyone! Here's a continuation of yesterday's conversation. My name is Felicia and I have had the pleasure and the privilege to live and work abroad for many years. My intention with this post is to help YOU begin your journey into moving and working abroad. If you're reading this while currently living and working in the U.S. I don't even have to ask you WHY you want to move abroad. Tensions are high right now and everyday on social media there's another B

This is the question that I had to ask myself after viewing the latest episode (episode 7) of Lovecraft Country on HBO. This episode deals with Black life during the 1950's. The characters are multifaceted, warm, intelligent, courageous all the while living under pre-Civil Rights America. Their every move policed (literally and figuratively), and what little "freedom" they do have is always tainted with the threat of death. What compelled me to write this post was seeing how

Hello everyone! We make a point to travel to smaller towns on the weekend since we do not feel that it's safe enough to fly right now. Where did we go? We went to Lexington, Va. I'd never been there before, and what better way to discover a new place than to go with someone who knows so much about the area and its history? On y va! Well, not even 20 minutes into the journey we were taken aback by some pretty dense fog. Things were a bit tense as we found it difficult to pull

I am so glad to have a camera in my possession once again. I had the opportunity to work on my still life photography on Friday...in Gordonsville! I've been in love with these antique chairs (they are French, circa 1920) since the first moment I laid eyes on them. While photographing these gems I experienced being in "the zone". I first experienced this in Paris when I photographed furniture and textiles for Caravane. I was inside the most beautiful store (furniture and texti

Hello everyone! These two photos are just a preview of what you will see tomorrow. I've been in awe of Annette La Velle's beautifully curated antique shop since the first moment I entered. If you've checked out my Instagram (@inmytravels2020) You have already seen some of the incredible 18th and 19th century English and French antique furniture, paintings, ceramics, etc. Tomorrow, I attempt my first Instagram Live with the owner, Annette La Velle. I hope to see you at 11AM-is

Hello everyone! I do apologize for the huge gap in posts but it will not happen again. I will now post twice a week. Between learning about video editing and learning how to successfully and productively post on Instagram, I'd forgotten how I fell in love with social media: Blogging! Twice a week I will inform you about the goings-on in design, travel and entrepreneurship from my eclectic town, its environs or somewhere else around the world! Alright, let's get to it, shall w

Hello everyone! I am so happy to introduce to you the latest and greatest in travel literature: Makers Paris. Never been to Paris? Here's a great way to get to know some of the creative entrepreneurs from the fashion, food, and décor worlds, among others. Photographs by Carrie Solomon will transport you through beautiful ateliers, boutiques, and boulangeries. If you love Paris or want to find out why people love this city to the moon and back, check out the video I've made ab

Bonjour everyone! We are experiencing a heatwave here in Virginia but that has not stopped me from discovering the wonder of Home Goods. This discount home décor store is now on my radar and will probably remain there for quite some time to come. Thanks to Arvin Alano, I now know that this discount chain can be fun as well as inspirational when it comes to being an interior décor resource. I am now a fan of his channel and cannot begin to get enough! We have similar tastes w

Bonjour och Hello everyone! My what a semester, year, time it has been! The last post, as you can see, was written in Beijing, China. August 2019, I'd moved to Beijing, China for a new adventure in education. I was hired as a Foreign Language Expert at one of the top schools in all of China. My plan was to work during the day and during my off time, go out into the vast and mysterious city of Beijing and bring you the best in design: interiors, architecture, fashion, textiles

Hello Again World! At this very moment, I’m sitting in Baker&Spice (a chic café) in electric and eclectic Beijing. Yes, I now reside in Beijing, China! Before I get into the meat and potatoes of why I’m here, I first want to thank you for visiting my blog. Thank you! It’s been over 3 years since last I published anything on this blog. My last blog posts were full of joy about my findings in Copenhagen. I fell head over heels in love with the city and was determined to live D

Tis the season to be Hygge! Everyone from the New York Times to every interior design Instagram account holder is talking about hygge. If you’ve been living under a rock or some snow (in some area of the U.S.) you’ve been missing out on the latest and greatest import from Denmark: Hygge! Hygge (pronounced HOO-GAH) is actually a Norwegian word meaning “well being” but the Danes have been using it since 18th century. Ok, here’s what it’s now being marketed a in the U.S.: the u

All photos by Felicia Shelton Walking and biking all over Copenhagen, I came across several gems in the capital’s design crown. Dansk was my last stop during my visit to Copenhagen and wow, I must say, that I liked it more than all of the others. Why? It was smaller, more intimate. I felt as if I was actually at an artist’s studio or an actual design studio. Every object felt especially curated for that shop based on what the company wants to share with their customer not nec

Lisbett was so kind to show me around Illums Bolighus in Copenhagen. One of the things I wish I would’ve bought was a little mug that Design Letters released. The series showcases the hand drawn typography of Arne Jacobsen on everyday objects. See, and you probably thought Mr. Jacobsen only made iconic chairs… I think it’s funny how the flowers are black and white. I don’t want to order them online. I want to buy them from the actual store. Hope to see you again soon, Copenha

All photos by Felicia Shelton I’m back and I’m never going to leave you alone again. So much has happened like work work work work work (yes, like the song by Rhianna), preparation for the holidays with family and close friends, well, just like you, LIFE. You know what, that’s not really true. I believe that I just let “LIFE” edge me out of what I enjoy doing here: Sharing great design, travel and ideas here with you. I blog because I love to showcase things that interest me

Hello everyone, I’ve been away for a while dealing with a major change within my family. I’m slowly but surely moving forward but let’s just say that this change, this loss has made me realize how glad I am to be in the United States, close to the ones I love the most and who love me. I’ve missed you. Let’s move forward together shall we? I cannot deny that Copenhagen is now a part of me, one that I will continue to share with all of you. I know I know, it’s been about two mo

Hello All! Now if you’re in America, in the South especially, summer is not going anywhere anytime soon. It’s so hot and sunny (not complaining but kinda’ am) that most people run for cover even after a couple of hours at the beach. Summer doesn’t last as long in the northern hemisphere. I met some really interesting people when I was Copenhagen and they’ve since told me that the Fall is in full effect. They’re so lucky. My photos here were taken at Island’s Brygge. Next time

Some things you just can’t keep to yourself. Today I want to share with you a lunch spot I’m planning on visiting again and again in Copenhagen: Bahn Mi . As I may have mentioned in an earlier post, the week that I was in Denmark was the hottest it had been in ten years. Eating this cool, wholesome mixture of vermicelli noodles and fresh vegetables was a welcome respite from the sun and humidity. Bahn Mi is located in hip-as-hades Nørrebro. I like this district because you co