Although I have been to Orlando to visit Disney World a few times, I had never truly explored the heart and core of the city. Much like Jacksonville when I first moved here, Orlando surprised me in the best ways. Beautiful waterways, thoughtfully designed coffee spaces, hip growing neighborhoods, a downtown full of potential and delicious places to grab a bite. Having just visited there, I would in no way call this a guide (support and check out local Orlando…
A neighborhood that has a few of my favorite places. Murray Hill is a great spot to check out for a more local vibe, if you are visiting the city of Jacksonville. You can’t go wrong with stopping in any of these coffee shops in Murray Hill, Jax – they all are ideal spots to hang out with delicious coffee, and a treat to accompany it. Want to see these coffee shops in person? Check out my reels over on…
One thing I noticed when I first moved to Florida (as I was looking for “new” furniture) was the wonderfully curated vintage shops in Jacksonville, FL. Even better I have recently discovered some amazing online/instagram accounts who hunt for the best finds and bring them to you with the ease of shopping through your phone. Here are a few favorite in-person stores and accounts I have loved to purchase from as well as a few newer ones I can’t wait…
A neighborhood enriched with with community, breweries and of course, coffee. There are two coffee shops in Springfield, Jax that I frequent and are the perfect spots to start your morning in this ever growing area of Jacksonville. 1748 Bakehouse Locals themselves, the owners (both the chef and baker), are committed to fresh ingredients and serving the community they love. Amazing pastries and breakfast/lunch menu (my favorite is the french toast) as well as tea, coffee and kombucha. Social Grounds…
To plan a trip to Jacksonville often means numerous trips to the beach, soaking in the sun, and some water sports. Even locals don’t think of downtown as a destination by any means. As a new Jacksonville resident, I love spending time in the city. When planning a trip to downtown Jacksonville, there are many unique locations to add to your list. Seeing as this part of the city is not filled with tourists, many of the things to do…