Florida
Grandview Public Market: Food Hall Dining Done Right
I have always leaned into food hall dining. I have experienced only a few – mostly during my travels – but I have found them to be quite exciting. On the contrary, I know many find them to be overwhelming. I can certainly see where people would feel like that; having too many options, the…
Read MoreThe Flagler Museum: A Palm Beach Gem
Palm Beach is without a doubt known for its wealth and extravagance. Gawk-worthy homes, pristine landscape and beaches, and some of the most expensive shopping can be found right on Worth Avenue. But along with the fortune comes history and lots of it. This paradise has a lot of noteworthy events that made it what…
Read MoreRobert Is Here Fruit Stand and 5 Reasons You Must Visit
Isn’t it crazy to think of all the places you have yet to discover that can be found in your own backyard? I grew up in South Florida and luckily enough have been able to visit many areas of the state. But when you find those hidden gems that seemingly have been around forever and…
Read MoreThe Modern Rose: A Recipe for Success
A tea shop with a speakeasy feel that is eclectic, vintage-inspired, and charming in design. I would call that a recipe for success! Now, let me begin with a full disclosure… I am typically not a tea drinker, with the exception of those rare occasions when I get sick. But I choose to live by…
Read MoreBrain Cancer Awareness Month: Gray in May
Boobs or brains? We are all familiar with breast cancer. We know the powerful slogans, we purchase the pink swag and it’s clear what a huge community there is for support through fundraising from walks, galas, and celebrity advocacy. And I truly think that is incredible. But folks, not all cancer is pink.My mom has…
Read MoreHappy Valentines Day – 2018 Edition
I am in love with more than just a person. I’m in love with this maddeningly beautiful life. Every happy moment balanced by every sad one. The friends that are family and the strangers that become friends. The sights we see and the sights we feel. The breath that fills my lungs and the connections…
Read MoreWest Coast Trip Part II: The Ringling Museum
We started our trip to Florida’s West Coast in Fort Myers and then headed to Sarasota. Allow me to preface this post by saying how much this part of the trip meant to me at the time and still to this day. My mother the week prior was given her bleak prognosis from her medical…
Read MoreWest Coast Trip Part I: Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Back in January, my husband and I drove to the West Coast of Florida to explore some areas we had on our Florida bucket list. Fort Myers was the first stop on the itinerary, and we specifically wanted to see the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. We had heard from friends and family how pretty…
Read MoreMy Visit to the Museum of Ice Cream
Do you remember the days when board games were the more prevalent form of entertainment? Or did I just age myself here? My family was not board game people by any means, but I had the classics: Monopoly (disclosure: least favorite), Trouble, Pretty Pretty Princess, Chutes and Ladders, Sorry, Life, and my utmost favorite ……
Read MoreMorikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
An admired treasure of a place in South Florida, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens will leave you enlightened, inspired, and Zen. I have always admired Japanese design. Quite randomly in fact, my traditional Italian home had a good amount of Japanese pieces sprinkled throughout – my mom and grandmother both shared the same love for…
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