Getaway to the mountains in northwest Georgia Given its location in northwest Georgia, Rising Fawn is the perfect day trip from many of the South’s major cities including Atlanta, Birmingham and Nashville. Rising Fawn is definitely lesser known than some of the other towns in North Georgia, but the scenic views are worth the visit. [...]
This year I am changing up how I approach my goal setting and “resolutions” because life happens, priorities shift and circumstances are often out of your control (Hi COVID). Normally I sit down at the beginning of the year and create yearly goals but I have found that for the most part I don’t accomplish [...]
WHERE TO STAY The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club The Vinoy is hands down my top hotel pick in St. Petersburg especially for my fellow Marriott Bonvoy loyalists. Originally the Vinoy Park Hotel, it was built in 1925 by an oil tycoon as a seasonal hotel hosting celebrities including Babe Ruth and [...]
If you are looking for a gift for a foodie or are a foodie yourself looking for a gift from me to me….. THIS IS IT. This is the gift that keeps on giving throughout the year for cheap food in Atlanta. I am amazed when I talk to friends who are foodies and they [...]
When I think about places to visit in the South and even when I seek recommendations, Kentucky doesn’t tend to be the first place to come to mind. Having been there, I don’t know why that’s the case considering Kentucky has so much to offer from Bourbon to horses to stunning scenery. Particularly for bourbon [...]
Vinoteca is my favorite boutique wine shop in Atlanta, located in Inman Park right off the BeltLine. It is a female-owned small business specializing in small production wines, specifically organic and naturally done wines. With a curated collection of new and old world wine you are bound to find something that strikes your fancy. Aside [...]
In southeastern Tennessee, you find Chattanooga, filled with small town charm and big city offerings. Located just over the Georgia border, Chattanooga is under a 2 hour drive from downtown Atlanta. It is often overlooked and underrated when people are looking for a weekend getaway from Atlanta for better known cities including Nashville, Charleston and [...]
I’m sitting here thinking…wow another Monday. Life has been so strange lately because it feels like weeks fly by but nothing changes. It just all feels so monotonous. I think it is safe to say that we all assumed our lives would change for a few months due to COVID but then bounce back. While [...]
Chimney Rock is the 535-million-year-old monolith for which the Park is named and is considered to be one of the most iconic sites in North Carolina. From its top, at 2280 feet above sea level, there are 75-mile panoramic views of Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure. Overall I thought this state park was a [...]
April was filled with a truly random assortment of reads. I thought I would spend more time reading this past month but I have recently been doing some serious tv binge watching. Honestly I am amazed that no one previously made me watch 90 Day Fiancé and all of the spin off shows…talk about some [...]
