Artfully Curated in the Dallas Arts District
All Aboard for The Crescent City!
There are many choices when it comes to luxury accommodations in New Orleans, but I was drawn to the modern rustic style of exposed brick walls and original wood floors in the guest rooms at the Q&C. Curious about the name and always intrigued with the backstory, this hotel was renovated in 2014 and became…
Iconic Luxury…Dallas Style!
ho doesn’t absolutely love the dreamy idea of staying at a century old Texas mansion…especially one that sits majestically on a neighborhood hill in the heart of Dallas? Upon your arrival at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, you will feel like a personal guest entering a “private residential ambiance” at the evocative estate-turned-extraordinary-hotel. Recognizing its…
Finding Joy in Fredericksburg
‘Tis the most wonderful time of the year…and I love everything about it! Road-trip ready with a full moon on the horizon, I was in search of that perfect “Christmas movie backdrop” type of getaway. I made a “Holiday Wish List” to curate a travel experience in a delightfully bustling, small Texas town. A town…
By George, let’s head to Brazos Valley!
TEXANS With the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum just minutes away, the 41st President of the United States, who transplanted to Texas around 1948, is most definitely one of the honored and notable “Georges”! His beloved wife is also recognized just inside The George ™. Enter the front doors and you’ll immediately be…
From Wildflowers to Weddings The White House on the Hill
About halfway between Austin and Houston, and just minutes from Round Top and Burton, an unexpected love story has turned into a life story of passion with a purpose. A spontaneous road trip to admire fields of wildflowers eventually bloomed into a new path of owning a multi-faceted Texas destination for one very adventurous Houston…
If You Can’t Say Something Nice… Say it in French
Playfully printed on the cocktail napkins at The Frenchie, a fabulous luxe boutique hotel in Round Top, Texas, is their polite reminder! I actually have nothing but nice things to say about this hotel with its unexpected design twists and impeccable hospitality. Nestled behind a painted wooden fence on a sprawling piece of property, a…
Giddy Up Texicana Style
Nostalgic travelers or contemporary Wanderlusts with an affinity for the open road can delight in the resurgence of the remarkable motor court! Flashback to mid century America when auto travel felt like a true adventure. There were those magical moments in time when a roadside motel lit by a neon sign was an exciting destination.…
Hey Sugar!
Let’s celebrate the art of the weekend getaway! A night or two away with a change of scenery can be good for the soul. Choose a destination and plan a quick road trip within a comfortable driving distance. Possibly budget a little extra to staycation in unique accommodations while immersing in the history and local…