Even though I grew up in Virginia, where we got our fair share of autumn every year, a part of me always wanted to go to New England to visit/see autumn/live. I remember exactly how this fantasy started: We got a magazine in the mail that had one tiny photo of the region all decked …
Forty-nine years ago, my boyfriend’s parents celebrated their honeymoon in New Orleans. Last week, they invited him, his sister and brother-in-law, and me to join them there for their anniversary. What fun! I was not accustomed to traveling with a group, and particularly not one I like so much. We had a blast. My first …
Our trip to Montana was a bittersweet one–a breathtaking journey through wild and desolate lands, punctuated by melancholic ruminations of my dear little brother, whose funeral we held the night before. This trip was truly an adventure because I had no idea what to expect from it. The mental image I had of Montana was …
This past autumn, we finally got to take the Virginia road trip we had originally planned for 2020. The Fan District We began our trip at our AirBnB in Richmond’s beautiful, historic Fan District. With such a convenient location, we were able to walk to various historic sites and great dining. I may just make …
When I spotted this beautiful plaid sheath in autumn colors from Brooks Brothers, I just knew I had to have it. I had been planning an autumn-themed photo shoot with Hunter Henkel on Richmond’s historic Monument Avenue for our Virginia road trip, and the colors were the absolute ideal for it. So how did it …
We were supposed to be in Virginia this week, seeing autumn. We were going to take a lovely road trip where I showed my boyfriend all the beautiful places I could remember from my childhood, set against a colorful, fall-flavored backdrop. But then the pandemic happened and threw off everyone’s entire year. There were so …
We’ve all been cooped up for ever so long now. Since I’ve barely left my house, let alone my city, since March, it’s time to dig out the old vacation photos and reminisce! This time 4 years ago, I escaped Hurricane Matthew (or so I thought) by traveling to Colonial Williamsburg. I met up with …
So you’d like to have a Harry Potter-themed wedding. But you live in the US, and Universal Studios won’t rent Hogwarts out to you, and Brian Thompson’s bedroom can’t accommodate your whole wedding party. Never fear–the University Club of Chicago has you covered! The University Club, founded in 1887, is a stunning venue both inside …
Mackinac Island, voted one of the Best Historic Small Towns by USA Today this year, is a timeless place that will transport you back to another century. We were only there briefly, but I was so happy to get a glimpse of this beautiful town. And my boyfriend and I almost missed it altogether because …
Right on the edge of Little Traverse Bay in northern Michigan sits the darling resort town of Petoskey. Known for its fresh air, its friendly people, and its Million Dollar Sunsets, this highly walkable town is a true charmer. We only had about 15 hours to spend there, but we probably could have spent a …
