I was invited to attend and showcase Gordonsville’s Famous Fried Chicken Festival last weekend, and boy was it an experience! I’ve never seen so many lines of people waiting to get their hands on freshly-cooked fried chicken… and it was worth the wait! On this trip, I simply went up for the day in order… Continue reading Gordonsville’s Famous Fried Chicken Festival
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Flamingo Beach in Aruba | Renaissance Resort + Private Island
Aruba Trip Recap The Famous Flamingo Beach in Aruba Olivia and I had the unreal experiences of spending 4 nights at Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino. This Resort is separated into two different hotels (side by side), where one is adults only and one is family friendly. However, no matter which side you stay on -… Continue reading Flamingo Beach in Aruba | Renaissance Resort + Private Island
Inn on the Beach | The Best Place to Stay in St. Pete Beach
Inn on the Beach The Best Place to Stay in St. Pete Beach This year, we spent my mom’s birthday weekend at Inn on the Beach, which is an adorable small hotel located in the “Pass-A-Grille” area of St. Pete Beach on the gulf coast of Florida. St. Pete Beach has been named one of… Continue reading Inn on the Beach | The Best Place to Stay in St. Pete Beach
Carolina Beach Travel Guide | The Best Things to Do and Eat
Background: There are actually several parts to this particular trip. We planned our 3 night stay in Carolina Beach months ago. However, we found out that it was supposed to rain during most of our trip. Therefore, we decided to go one night early and stay in Wilmington, NC, which is about 20 minutes away.… Continue reading Carolina Beach Travel Guide | The Best Things to Do and Eat
How to find YOUR own Personal Style
Outfit Deets | Dress: Target | Tassel Tote: Target|Watch: Jord Watches | Earrings: Target |Shoes: Dolce Vita | So, What is Personal Style? Personal style is exactly what it sounds like: A style that fits YOUR personal style, interests, and lifestyle! However, when I say style - I don't just mean fashion. I mean a style that supports your… Continue reading How to find YOUR own Personal Style
The VA Beach Neptune Festival | Upcoming 2018 Summer Events
The Legend of King Neptune: According to legend, Neptune was a Roman God who ruled the seas. He carried his trident and was pulled by a team of dolphins, calming the sea along the way. Each year, the Neptune Festival selects members of the VA Beach community to play the part of Neptune and his… Continue reading The VA Beach Neptune Festival | Upcoming 2018 Summer Events
Classic Red Wine Sangria Recipe
Classic Red Wine Sangria Recipe Do you need something new and refreshing to serve at your next summer party? Gato Negro’s Merlot has delicious hints of berries and cherries with a lingering finish of vanilla and coconut, making it the perfect combination for a Summer Sangria! Typically, I would rather just have a good white… Continue reading Classic Red Wine Sangria Recipe
Online Boutiques that I’m Loving
Spring Fashion Inspiration Spring Fashion is always so exciting, because you know warmer weather is on the way! Here are some of the best online boutiques that I am loving right now: XO Mandy Sue (Save 35% with code KATIE35) - I recently purchased a ton of dressed and rompers from here! They are totally… Continue reading Online Boutiques that I’m Loving
List of 2018 Wine Festivals in VA and NC
2018 Wine Festivals in VA & NC: One of the things that I love about where I live is the amount of Wine Festivals that we have in our general vicinity! Here is a comprehensive list (well - the one's that I have my eye on anyway) of all of the 2018 Wine Festivals in VA… Continue reading List of 2018 Wine Festivals in VA and NC
How to Choose an All-Inclusive Resort | 7 Things to Look For
All-Inclusive Resorts: They Are Not All Created Equally When most people decide that they want to take a Caribbean Trip, many people immediately think about an all-inclusive resort - with good reason. All-inclusive Resorts are definitely the best way to experience the Caribbean on a budget. However, not all all-inclusive resorts are created equally. I have been to… Continue reading How to Choose an All-Inclusive Resort | 7 Things to Look For