Sometimes I'm not sure which comes first, the blog post or the Instagram post?! I was planning to post a Route 66 photo on Instagram for #throwbackthursday and I couldn't figure out which sign I wanted to post - so I figured, "why not post my favorites on the blog?" So here's my top 12 vintage signs ... Read more
A Guide to One Day in New Orleans
One day in New Orleans is just not enough. I can't wait to go back and explore more!We started our day in the French Quarter with breakfast at Cafe Beignet, complete with a glass of breakfast wine (because we're on vacation!) and some live jazz. Everything at Cafe Beignet is covered in powdered ... Read more
Mural Tour of Austin
Aside from the bats, booze, and BBQ of Austin, the city also has a lot of murals. A LOT. Here are just a few that we saw. You're My Butter Half: This one was probably my favorite. It was so bright and colorful with a cheerful message. Address: 2000 E. MLK Blvd., Austin, TX My Butter Half does NOT ... Read more
Bats, Booze, & BBQ: a Guide to Austin, Texas
Austin came highly recommended to us. We were told to spend at least 2 nights. But we struggled. I think our issues were that we were there on a Monday and Tuesday, and I didn’t do my food/restaurant research prior to arrival. The BBQ runs out early, the food trucks aren’t open on Mondays and ... Read more
Prada Marfa
A Prada store in the middle of nowhere? I love it!If you read my Marfa post, then you would know that I added a couple of days to our epic road trip in order to swing down to Marfa JUST TO SEE Prada Marfa. I'm not even a fan of Prada. I prefer to shop at Target and J.Crew. But for some reason, I ... Read more
Marfa! Marfa! Marfa!
The main reason for our trip to Marfa was to see Prada Marfa, an art installation in the middle of nowhere. Prada Marfa is actually located 35 miles outside of Marfa near the tiny town of Valentine. I had heard a bit ago that it was in danger of being torn down. Apparently, the big wigs of New ... Read more
The Land of Enchantment
New Mexico definitely lives up to it's state motto, "The Land of Enchantment." Giant chile peppers and giant pistachio nuts, awesome motel signs, sledding down the whitest sand dunes, searching for aliens, and exploring giant caverns! We had such an awesome time! Our first stop after a long drive ... Read more
Road Trip: Two Tickets to the Gun Show!
The first stop on our epic road trip across the country was Tombstone, AZ. It was a bit of a detour, but when you're within 30 minutes of a place that has not one, but TWO movies made about it, then maybe you should go see what all the fuss is. Our first stop in Tombstone was the OK Corral. Did you ... Read more
40-Day Road Trip
The Mister and I embarked on an epic 40-day road trip a couple of months ago. We criss-crossed the US, from California down through the southern states and up to North Carolina to visit the Mister's parents. We then went up through Nashville and Louisville to Chicago. From Chicago we started our ... Read more
Road Trip Essentials
Hat. AAA Card. Sunglasses. Sunscreen. Shirt. Scarf. Shorts. Purse. Camera. Lip Balm. Sandals. Baby Wipes. Corn Nuts. Water Bottle. Whether it is a short drive up the coast or a cross country trip, a road trip is perfect for a summer getaway! After 40 days on the road criss-crossing the country, I ... Read more
