What you have never seen, you find where you have never been.”
This is part of the 33 Days in Europe series—your starting point is the hub page here.
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Planning a trip can be overwhelming. When I first started traveling, I didn’t even know where to begin. Over the years, I’ve developed a more intuitive way to approach travel—one that helps everything fall into place. I call it the Red Pillow Method.
The Red Pillow Method: Choose One Thing
Years ago, when I was out and about, I came across a picture I loved. It didn’t match anything in my home—not the style, not the color—but I hung it in the guest bathroom anyway. That picture led to a full remodel: custom tile, a new vanity, a handcrafted mirror from Pier One. That one picture became the catalyst for redoing the whole house. My husband Ron still jokes, “We remodeled the entire house based on a single picture.”
That picture held a feeling. I couldn’t describe it at the time, but I knew it was right.