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Glass Blowing Near Asheville, NC: 2,000 Degrees of Fun
If you’re looking for glass blowing near Asheville, NC, look no further than Hearth Glass and Gallery. About 40 minutes from Asheville, this gem is located in Burnsville, one of the best mountain towns in NC….
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The Best Things to Do in New York City
There are some destinations that feel exciting the first time you visit, and then there are places like New York City, cities that somehow feel just as magical no matter how many times you return,…
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Our Key West, Florida travel guide
Key West, Florida has been on Asher’s bucket list for quite some time, so we decided to make it a reality. We had the PERFECT trip, so I want to share my Key West travel guide with you all.
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A day trip to Massachusetts’ North Shore
There’s nothing quite like the New England coastline. During my time in Boston to see my friend Olivia, we ventured on a day trip to explore Massachusetts’ North Shore.
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Two days in Boston, Massachusetts
Here is the insider’s scoop on things to do and see in Boston. I recently spent two days with my dear friend Olivia, a Boston local, showing me her favorite spots around the city. We had the BEST time, so here are some places to add to your travel bucket list.
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My solo adventure to Savannah, Georgia
I’ve been to Savannah so many times that I have my favorite spots, so with three hours to kill, I explored the city on foot. Here’s where I went!
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Four hours in Palm Beach, Florida
Every time we visit Asher’s grandma and aunt in Florida, we try to visit a new city. This time we ventured to Palm Beach for a few hours.
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Our November getaway to Charleston, S.C.
This is only my 100th blog post on Charleston, South Carolina, but as always, I want to share some of our new favorites places with you.
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Our North Carolina mountain weekend
We recently spent the weekend in Bakersville, North Carolina at my dad’s camper. It was the perfect short getaway with the leaves at the peak of their fall colors. We didn’t have much on the agenda other than visiting a few small towns and riding through the mountains.
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Three things to do in Tampa, Florida
Asher and I visited three VERY COOL places in Tampa, Florida. Here’s where we went (and where we think you should go too)!
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Our trip to Hilton Head, S.C.
Some of the best vacations are the ones where you do four things – sleep, beach, eat, repeat. That’s exactly what we did on our trip to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
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The best restaurants in Greenville, S.C.
We’re on a mission to try all the restaurants in town, and so far, we’ve picked out a few of our favorites. Here are the best restaurants in Greenville, S.C.
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My Asheville, North Carolina Travel Guide
From day trips to a weekend with the girls, Asheville holds some fun memories for me. Here are all my favorite things to do and places to eat when I visit.
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My Wilmington, N.C. Travel Guide
Here are my favorite things to do and places to eat in Wilmington, N.C.
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My Nashville, Tennessee Travel Guide
We recently took a trip to Nashville and Franklin, Tennessee. Here’s a list of all my favorites.
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Our Girls Weekend in Charleston, South Carolina
My mom and I have always preferred experiences over things, so for Christmas, I promised her a girls weekend in Charleston, S.C.
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Three days in Dallas, Austin and Waco, Texas
My husband, Asher, grew up in Texas before moving to Europe and has always wanted to go back and visit. So we decided to rent a car and take the 13-hour road trip to see the sights.
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The Andy Griffith Show & our visit to Mayberry
The Andy Griffith Show is one of my all-time favorites, so when I found out there was a cute, little town dedicated to showcasing all things Andy, I had to go.
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Our Trip to New Orleans, Louisiana
I’ve never been to a city with so much confidence and personality as New Orleans. Think creole cuisine and beignets, bathtubs for flower pots, soulful jazz and the infamous Bourbon Street. There’s really no place like it.
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Flower picking at Lady Luck Gardens
Located in a gorgeous valley in Leicester, N.C., Lady Luck Gardens is the perfect place for a mountain day trip.
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Three days in Denver, Colorado
When you’re invited to a wedding in Colorado, you might as well build in some time for exploration, right? We had three days to take in all the sights and visit some extraordinary places.
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Our anniversary trip to Charleston, S.C.
One of the many things I love about Charleston, S.C. is that you can always find or experience something new every time you visit.
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Our week staycation in the sunshine state
One of my favorite trips to take with Asher is to visit his grandma and aunt in Kenansville, Florida. Haven’t heard of it? It’s basically in the middle of a beautiful nowhere.
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A girls’ weekend at a charming plantation home
There’s nothing quite like Southern charm and hospitality, especially when it’s packaged in a beautiful, historic plantation in the Lowcountry right outside Beaufort, S.C.
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Charlotte, N.C.: where I go when I’m home for the weekend
We find ourselves going there often – sometimes for a weekend trip to see my family. I’m always looking for new places to go, but there are certainly places that have become our go-tos. Here are my favorite places to visit when I’m home for the weekend.
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The perfect weekend trip to Savannah, Georgia
From blooming hydrangeas to trees dancing with Spanish moss, Savannah, Ga. embodies everything about Southern charm.
There’s nothing quite like the quaint, artsy town of Savannah with its historic homes and grassy squares nestled in between the streets.
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Our favorite sights and food in New York City
This time we decided to take in the free and inexpensive sights and scope out the best food in the city.
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A five-hour guide to Carytown in Richmond, Virginia
We arrived extremely hangry, so our first destination was dinner. Gyros were calling our names, so we headed straight for Greek on Cary. We ordered the chicken gyro and the classic beef and lamb. I loaded up on the grilled veggies (which I highly recommend), and Asher went for the fries.
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A weekend getaway with friends in Atlanta, Georgia
It’s not every day you get the chance for a mini weekend getaway with the best of friends. Our day trip to Atlanta, Ga. turned into an overnight adventure so the boys could visit a car show.
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My bachelorette weekend in Charleston, S.C.
While the boys hit the museums in Washington D.C., we hit the historic, pastel-colored streets.
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My favorite Asheville, N.C. gems
Living in Greenville, S.C. makes Asheville an easy day trip. I’ve been several times, so I have a lot of favorite places to visit, but there are two Asheville gems that I always stand out – Flora and The Regeneration Station.
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Atlanta, Georgia: wedding dress shopping & an iconic drive-in
Nothing says wedding diet like fried food, hotdogs and chicken sandwiches. So when my mom suggested we visit The Varsity along with a couple wedding dress shops in Atlanta, Ga., I couldn’t resist.
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15 of our favorite restaurants in NYC
There’s so much more to NYC food than pizza and cheesecake (although PTL for those, amirite?). Before we left for the trip, I made a huge list of restaurants I wanted to visit. So many restaurants, so little time. Here’s some of our favorite foodie moments from our time in the city.
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Blowing Rock: A day trip to one of my favorite little mountain towns
I grew up visiting Blowing Rock, N.C. One of my favorite childhood memories is sitting in the park gazebo and eating chocolate ice cream in a waffle cone from Kilwin’s. Blowing Rock is a special place to me (& not just because of the ice cream).
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22 of the most Instagramable places in NYC
NYC is my favorite place to take photos. Here’s a guide to 22 of the most instagramable places in NYC. Do it for the ‘Gram.
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NYC coffee shops: staying caffeinated in the city that never sleeps
My favorite thing to do on a trip is visit all the coffee shops in the area. I had high expectations for NYC. When we decided to take the trip, I started doing my research. I compiled a huge list of coffee shops I wanted to go to. We didn’t make it to all of them, but here are some of my favorites from our time in the city.
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Our Brooklyn Bridge engagement
Just when I thought New York City couldn’t get any better, Asher proposed on the Brooklyn Bridge.
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A walk through Christmas Town USA
Visiting Christmas Town USA, or commonly referred to as McAdenville, N.C., is by far one of the most festive things to do at Christmas time.
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Camp North End: creativity, inspiration and innovation in Charlotte, N.C.
My Saturday goal was to find the best view of the Charlotte, N.C. skyline. What I found is a place with rich history – now a hub of inspiration in the form of an eclectic millennial playground.
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Date night at the North Carolina State Fair
Nothing says romance like fried food and fair grounds packed full of people.
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Staying caffeinated in the Triangle: the best coffee shops in the Raleigh area
The coffee shops in the Raleigh area might be one of my favorite things about living here. There are SO many.
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A daddy-daughter day trip to Asheville, N.C.
I will never, ever get too old for a daddy-daughter date. Yesterday we headed to Asheville, N.C. for one of our adventures.
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The modern lifestyle & home store in Raleigh N.C. that I love
Passion. That’s the driving force behind Port of Raleigh, a clean, simple and modern lifestyle and home store in downtown Raleigh, N.C.
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Sky Top Orchard: a day trip for doughnuts & apples
It’s that time of year again. And no, I’m not talking about apple picking (well, sort of). I’m talking about apple cider doughnuts.
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My favorite stops in Washington D.C.
A good trip always starts with purchasing a new pair of sneakers, and Washington D.C. definitely helped me break them in.
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Roses & sunflowers: summer blooms in Raleigh, N.C.
These two patches of flowers in North Carolina’s capital are a great break from the everyday scenery of interstate travel and city buzz.
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A foodie’s guide to eating your way through Charleston, S.C.
While Charleston is pretty much known for it’s Southern charm and rich history, the food scene is what brings a lot to the table (pun intended).
