One of my tag lines for C'est Christine is creating an intentional lifestyle, yet I've realized that I've never taken the time to define what that means to me.
Living with intention is being purposeful and joyful, in being present and aware....
I worked in Midtown for about a year: starting and ending my day at Grand Central Station, eating lunch in the sunshine on the steps of the New York Public Library, heading to Bryant Park for outdoor yoga in the evenings. I loved being able to see...
Without a doubt, Casa Bonita goes down as one of my favorite places I've ever stayed: it's luxurious without being ostentatious, has friendly staff who aren't overbearing and offers the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation.
When...
Earlier this week, a campaign came out to #banbossy: backed by female leaders like Sheryl Sandberg and Beyonce, it's been getting plenty of press. Because, you know, they were called bossy when they were girls and it's somehow ruined their potential...
Back in 2012, I committed to seeing more sunrises. As I said then: "Waking up early to see the sunrise is kind of like a workout: I never regret one, but there are plenty I regret missing out on." There's something special about a sunrise to me: it's...
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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.