My trip to Miami was short and consumed by work but I managed to find a little pocket of time to enjoy the gorgeous weather, beautiful sunshine, and no humidity while exploring a small piece of the Miami Design District. The Design District, a mere 2.8 miles from Downtown Miami, has become the destination for the arts, design, and fashion. Mostly made of old low-rise warehouses that have been converted into art galleries, restaurants, cafes, and high-end retail, this area – at a quick glance – reminded me of Rodeo Drive (or the makings of) albeit without the palm…
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I was traveling for work in Los Angeles and took a few photos along the way. Some fun facts about the City of Angels: it is the second largest city after New York City LAX is the second busiest airport in the country has a Mediterranean climate ethnically diverse there are more cars than there are people major center of the entertainment industry the famous Hollywood sign was originally named “Hollywoodland” which was an advertisement for a real estate development company Beverly Hills started as a lima bean ranch
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It has been damp and chilly here in Philly which got me thinking of my most recent trip to San Francisco. I packed warm clothes expecting it to be cooler but the city was unseasonably warm on the week that I was there. I stayed at a Marriott Hotel on Union Square which turned out to be the perfect spot especially for those who love to shop. I did spend some time beyond Union Square. Here are some photos taken from that trip. City by the Bay Golden Gate Bridge Twin Peaks
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We were fortunate to catch the cherry blossom at peak bloom this weekend. It coincided with spring break so we decided to spend a day in Washington, DC. Not surprisingly, everyone had the same idea. The lines were long at the popular Smithsonian museums but walking around National Mall and the Tidal Basin was in itself a treat. Without a doubt, the city is at its prettiest this time of the year when the famed cherry blossoms and flowering trees are in full bloom.
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As I was waiting for my connecting flight from Atlanta to Savannah on my most recent trip, I glanced down and realized that lately, I have been quite attached to my Ugg Jasper. Its weather resistant leather upper has comfortably brought me from the chilly weather of the Northeast Coast to the milder temperature of South Carolina and Georgia and back. Taking them off and on when going through security is fast and easy. It also transitions well from super casual to a bit more dressy because it pairs so well with leggings, jeans, and dresses. For me, it…
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Bonaventure means good fortune and this cemetery is one of the most visited places in Savannah. Located on what was originally a plantation, it ranks among the most beautiful cemeteries in the country. Old growth oak trees covered in Spanish moss, Victorian grave markers, and gothic sculptures all contribute to its haunting beauty. This place was made famous by the 1994 novel Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt and in the movie directed by Clint Eastwood based on the book. The Bird Girl statue which appears on the cover photograph of the book was…
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“There are vaster and wealthier cities, but for architectural simplicity, for an indescribable charm about its streets and buildings, its parks and squares, there is but one Savannah.” – Timothy Harley, a minister who visited Savannah late in the nineteenth century. It seems that I have been forever fascinated by the Low Country since my first sight of big oak trees splendidly draped in gray-green Spanish moss in hot and sultry Jekyll Island many summers ago. This fascination led me to Charleston and now, Savannah. I am enamored! This place is beautiful, romantic, genteel, laid-back, and mysterious all at once.…
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The stars aligned and I finally found my way to Charleston, SC. This city has been on the top spot of my must visit places for a couple of years now and when it finally happened, it did not disappoint. Arriving late in the day, I was glad to have chosen The Grand Bohemian Hotel. Colorful, laid back, whimsical, stylish and unexpected, the aesthetics of this place appealed to me in a big way. The hotel was a short block away from historic King Street where you can shop at familiar top brands or unique boutiques. Charleston…
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