As my love for travel has grown, so has my passion for documenting the hotel stays that always keep design top of mind. Boutique hotels that care for every detail, those that tell a story and whose aesthetic inspires me in my everyday life. Especially as I decorate a new home myself, I find myself pulling from past hotels (especially as I dabble into more color). Before visiting a new city or town, I often find myself searching for the…
The first time I visited Savannah, we were able to see, eat and do so much. Brunch at Collins Quarter, Stroll around Forysnth park and we tried to squeeze in delicious dinners, drinks and coffee spots. When we returned for only one night, I felt less eager to do everything (due to time restraints) but also wanted slower mornings and one fantastic dinner. When seeing Savannah, especially for the first time, it is understandable to hope and accomplish all the…
Since moving to Jacksonville three years ago, we have embarked on so many great day and weekend trips – this post is a long time coming! Although there are a few on my list yet to wander to, this guide of Jacksonville weekend getaways is a great place to get you started. Jekyll Island Distance from Jacksonville: 1Hr 15 minutes One (out of many) surprises for me when first moving to Jacksonville, but how beautiful the coastline of Georgia was.…
The main pull for heading to the Orlando area was the many restaurants we had heard about. Spending an afternoon in Winter Park, FL was high on our list and is the perfect place to enjoy some slow travel. To be honest, I thought we would spend a lot more time here, but with our hotel situated in downtown, we loved exploring the city itself, as well. A simple afternoon was spent in Winter Park, FL – and I would…
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…