One of our favorite spots to get away in North Carolina is Wilmington, especially in the fall. Just because summer ends, does not mean that the beach season is over. David and I enjoy visiting in October and November because there have been times we have visited during those months and enjoyed beautiful 80 degree…
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A Date Night Staycation at Fearrington House Inn
One of my favorite places in North Carolina is Fearrington Village. It is the perfect spot for a day trip, a girls’ night away, afternoon tea, and a delicious meal. Plus, their gardens are gorgeous no matter the season, and their bookstore offers some really incredible events. Last month, David and I took a quick…
A Complete Review of Le Méridien Essex Chicago
At the beginning of the month, David and I visited Chicago for a weekend getaway. It was the first time that David has visited the Windy City and my first time back since 2019! We stayed at Le Méridien Essex Chicago, which is located right across the street from Grant Park along Michigan Ave. It is…
My Perfect Saturday in Raleigh
A few weeks ago, I read Grace’s perfect Saturday and have not been able to stop thinking about what she wrote. Years ago, I would often get overwhelmed with travels and weekends because I thought I had to do all the things without taking a minute to rest. David and I went to New Orleans for…
Weekend Getaway: Hotel Emeline in Charleston SC, a Review
A few weekends ago, David and I headed to Charleston for a little getaway for an early birthday celebration. Charleston is one of my favorite cities and I was thrilled to call Hotel Emeline our home for the weekend. I had seen Hotel Emeline on my social media feed and when we decided to take…
