News — travel

As many of you know by now, Charlottesville has always been super special to me! I went to school at UVA, where I studied studio art and got a masters in education. My sophomore year I spent a semester in college at FIT and took jewelry design classes. Lots of friends were doing semesters abroad while we were in college, and I really wanted to spend a semester in NY so this was my “semester abroad.” I worked with a school counselor, and we figured out a way to choose fashion classes where the credits would transfer to UVA.  And...

Bryan and I had a kid free week in Charlotte for the first time in 7 years...!!! So of course we got bored and decided to go to one of our favorite places for 24(ish) hours. I've put together some of my favorites and stop on our most recent  whirlwind in NYC!    First stop was Balthazar because I'm not kidding when I tell you I DREAM about these chocolate chip cookies. But don't worry, I washed it down with a green juice 😂 This trip we stayed at The Refinery - it's one of our go-to's but One Hotel...

You guys know me so well… A few weeks ago I posted on my stories that I was headed out of town for 24 hours – you immediately knew I was headed to NYC! This time around I wanted to share some of my favorite hidden gems. When I fly to NYC for work, this is always my morning schedule… set my alarm for 3:57 (which gives me 3 extra minutes to sleep till 4am). Uber comes at 4:30 and I barely bring anything to the city because most of the time I fly back the same day and make...

If you’ve been following along for a while, you may remember when I launched Sunday Sketchbook where I was recapping the highlights and sales of the week along with a side of things I'm loving, what's inspiring me, and more. Well...I’m bringing it back once a month! First up, my mom’s cookbook is finished!! She sent me a copy this month and I’m so blow away… it’s full of memories, photos, stories, and incredible recipes!! Of course I convinced her to let me sell it on the site, click here to order! When I’m majorly procrastinating, I always go to @thefoldinglady… she can keep...

Bryan and I recently took a quick trip to Charleston for Bryan’s work event. I always to love being in Charleston – so much beauty and inspiration all around you!! We stayed at The Loutrel… last time we stayed at The Spectator and they are owned by the same people and right next door to each other.   You know how I feel about a hotel lobby…inspiration everywhere! At The Spectator, when you walk in there is the most amazing painting by Sally King Benedict. I love all the original artwork throughout both hotels and the bar at the Spectator is...