Vacation Snapshots

I'm back from a wonderful vacation in Fort Lauderdale. I haven't had a chance to upload many photos yet, but you can get a sneak peek at vacation snapshots over at Bedknobs & Baubles.

Bon Voyage

This afternoon, we head to Chicago in anticipation of tomorrow’s flight to Fort Lauderdale. I’m looking forward to oceanside mornings and afternoons exploring … and absolutely no computer. Although, I’m sure I’ll be on Instagram.

See you next week!

On Bedknobs & Baubles: photos of my new Kate Spade purse, the swimsuit I can't wait to wear, and snapshots from last weekend.

{ bon voyage } washington d.c.

After five days, six museums, hundreds of photo opps and countless memorials, D.C. left me both exhausted and incredibly satisfied. Our itinerary was overflowing with must-see activities and while we made it to many of the items that topped our list, we barely scratched the surface of what D.C. has to offer. Here are just a few snapshots from our vacation.

{some photos courtesy of Dave}

{ bon voyage } Washington D.C.

After a year of planning, my business expo went off without a hitch! Now, I'm off for a much-needed vacation at our nation's capital. See you on Tuesday!

{ bon voyage } Duluth, Minn.

We thought Saturday morning would be the perfect time to drive to Pattison State Park to see Wisconsin's tallest waterfall and enjoy the warm, sunny weather. But road construction thwarted our plans. When we were two miles from the park, we came to a detour - a detour that took us on a forty minute drive away. By that time, we could see Duluth, Minn. on the horizon and continued our drive to the neighboring state. We only had about 45 minutes to spend in Duluth before we had to drive back to Ashland for "Class Reunion Part Two," but we made the most of it. We purchased Minnesota beer, saw the famous Lift Bridge (appropriately named because it rises to accommodate passing shipping boats) and walked along Lake Superior's shore.

{ roadside america } Fred Smith's Concrete Park

While my 10-year class reunion wasn't that much fun, numerous roadside attractions and daytime adventures made the trip to Ashland worthwhile. First stop: Fred Smith's Concrete Park in Phillips, Wis. In 1950, Fred Smith, lumberjack and local tavern owner, began construction of concrete statutes embellished with shards of broken glass. The self-taught American folk artist created over 200 sculptures for passersby to enjoy.

Outfit Notes: Tee Shirt - Old Navy; Shorts - J.Crew; Sunglasses - Ralph by Ralph Lauren; Bracelet - House of Harlow; Bag - Foley + Corinna; Sandals - Sam Edelman

Road Trippin'

As if Fort Lauderdale wasn't enough of a vacation, we're setting off again. This time we're northbound to central Wisconsin for a few days at D's parents' cabin. Time away with my sweetheart? Ice cream cocktails at supper clubs? Plenty of s'mores? Yes. Yes. Yes!

Fort Lauderdale Recap, Part Four

Just a few more Fort Lauderdale memories until I'm officially back to reality - just in time for a short staycation later this week. You can never have too much time off to unwind, right?

Fort Lauderdale Recap, Part Three

Topping my itinerary was an airboat tour on the Everglades - mostly because I was intent on coming face-to-face with an alligator. We were the last visitors of the day at Everglades Holiday Park and unexpectedly enjoyed a private tour on the wetlands. The best part? We were attacked by an alligator. Seriously. One of the gators we spotted in the distance submerged himself to swim closer, coming up to the surface periodically before ramming his body against the boat. As it turns out, alligators are normally passive, but it was mating season and there must have been a desirable female nearby.