
A Gem in the Hill Country: Our Staycation at Camp Lucy
A lesson in staying in the moment.A few weeks ago, we were at dinner with friends, and the conversation turned to must-see places and experiences in Austin. My friends regaled me of an outstanding restaurant outside of town called Tillie‘s. I open the website to find...

Hotel Crescent Court: My luxury stay in Dallas’ premier hotel.
Old world luxury in a present-day hotel. Have you ever been to a place where you felt that the entire world was all around you? From fantastic 19th century art to modern day amenities. Old world hospitality and international cuisine are waiting for you as you...

Where to Sleep, Shop and Eat in Downtown Dallas
Stay: The Joule On a recent trip to Dallas, we stayed at The Joule Hotel in the downtown Arts District. I can’t express our gratitude to all the people we came in contact with while we were there. From bellmen to housekeeping from restaurant staff to...

Fall in Glacier National Park: The Crown of the Continent
We are fortunate enough to live in Flathead County, Montana home of Glacier National Park. Or what we refer to as "the Crown of the Continent". Sitting on top of "The Backbone of the World" the park encompasses 1million acres including two mountain ranges,...

24 Hours in Madrid: A Visual Tour Through the Eyes of an Almost Local
I am fortunate to be able to come to a Madrid several times a year. The hotel we usually stay in is closed for a year-long remodel but we found this little one nearby. During my extended stays in Madrid, I have made great friends, found wonderful...

My Galápagos Islands Eco Adventure
The Galapagos Islands, A UNESCO world Heritage Site; brings Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution to life. This has always been on my bucket list. I have been fascinated by Darwin's work on evolution and have looked forward to walking amongst dramatic landscapes,...

Family Friendly Travel: Dallas Rockwall Hilton
We spend a lot of time in Dallas. Between visiting the kids (and now our granddaughter) or escaping the Montana Winters, we like to find hotels that we can call home. We've stayed at ALL of the posh places in Dallas but the newly remodeled Hilton Dallas Rockwall...

Travel: Puerto Vallarta
Puerta Vallarta and all it it's hidden treasures! For us, taking an all girls family trip does not take much planning since it’s just the three of us. My sister, daughter and I. This time we chose a close destination for all of us, Puerto Vallarta and two of our...

Travel: Cayman Islands
What a wonderful girls trip! Serena and I had a blast in the Cayman Islands with a group of new and old girlfriends. Playing around with women of different ages has always been a joy to me! I learn from each generation and each decade. Sharing our ideas and...

Lotta Love
We had such a blast in the Cayman’s earlier this month to celebrate our dear friend, Lori’s birthday. Packing for the trip had to include all of my favorite Lotta Stensson silk kaftans. I love their ease of use, they go from beach to street and day to night...
My Most Recent Blog Posts
Hotel Emma a Gem in San Antonio – Something for Everyone
Early morning at the hotel Emma Packing light for any trip is always fun and challenging for me. How to be comfortable, chic, and ready for any occasion is a trick for most of us. I like a small footprint that packs a big bang! That's always what I’m after. Here this...
Spring Travel Edit with Alice and Olivia.
Spring is in the air and I thought now would be the perfect time to share my spring travel edit with Alice and Olivia. You know very well how I love to put together travel-ready capsule wardrobes. So today I'm going to show you how to pack a transitional spring travel...
Veronica Beard Capsule Wardrobe for Spring
With Spring quickly approaching but winter hanging on, it’s important to have items in your closet that will work with each other under any circumstances. You know I like to put together travel-ready capsule wardrobes and this is one from Veronica Beard. It’s windy...