There’s something I’ve been contemplating for the last few months. Empower. What does being EMPOWERED look like? What does it mean? Last week we all heard the news that Kate Spade took her own life. Then we heard the same news about Anthony Bourdain. These people were professionally SUCCESSFUL and had, what looked from the outside, to be GOOD LIVES. Then we all see the tweets, the instagrams, the…
30A Beach Days
It’s almost summer time! Which means it’s the perfect time for a road trip….especially to the beach! We recently went down to Florida for a little Memorial day getaway and had such a good time. I had so much fun in fact that I’m sharing with you some of our favorite things we did while on the 30A stretch of the pan handle! The Donut Hole I have a few…
Donut District Me!
I read about District Donuts from a New Orleans guide and then discovered I was only about a five minute walk from the location while I was in the Garden District! The Donut District was very unassuming from the outside. But inside it was such a cool, funky, and vibey little spot. It’s the first time I’ve been to a donut shop that was also a bar! They didn’t have…
Garden District
There is a section of New Orleans that is definitely my favorite…the Garden District. I found myself returning time and time again to the Garden District. To get lost in the gothic romanticism. The drama of the history. The architecture, the sweltering (already) summer heat, and the beauty. The homes and streets tell stories of Mark Twain and Degas. The blooms on every street can easily convince you that you’ve…
Oak Alley Plantation
I just got back from a trip to New Orleans. I’ve been once before, and this time there were two things I really wanted to see, one being a beautiful old plantation home, and our morning at Oak Alley Plantation was born. We drove about an hour outside of New Orleans into what just looked like farms. Until all of sudden the architecture began to change. There were two extreme…
Restoration Hardware: Brunch Edition
Brunch is such a luxury. So is Restoration Hardware. What do you get when you put them together?! One of the most satisfying, design-rich brunch experience around! This was actually my second experience at Restoration Hardware Cafe because I just love the whole experience that much! It is SUCH a beautiful space. Thought and consideration has been put into every detail, from the view into the kitchen right down to…