We spent day 2 of our Spring Road trip in Davenport, Iowa. We started with an early breakfast at The Brewed Book where we enjoyed Banana Bars and a delicious menu of Italian Soda Energy Drinks with book-themed flavors created by our Barista. I also left with a wonderful assortment of … Read more
We just returned from a lovely vacation circling through the Midwest. We started in Galena, Illinois where we had an amazing stay at the Jail Hill Inn. I highly recommend the accommodations if you are ever in the area. They have blocked-off a large portion of the downtown main street from traffic, so the restaurants … Read more
It feels like forever since I shared a travel post. We just returned from Time in Missouri for a visit with my family. The trip began with a Sister Day in Springfield, Missouri. We started with breakfast at Van Gogh's Eatery. I had a beautifully crafted Coconut Milk Chai to start my meal … admire … Read more
Have you ever read the book Quiet: the Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking? In it, there is an introvert quiz. My husband got a perfect score (all Introvert), and I am closer to the middle with stronger Introvert tendencies. My Saturdays are usually spent alone in mostly total silence, recharging … Read more
I had the opportunity to get away to Chicago for a few days. We had absolutely amazing weather to explore the City. We started by walking the Wabash Arts Corridor. The first thing we saw were fun paper mâché creatures hanging from the light poles … they were challenging to photograph but fun to see … Read more
I'm spending a few days in San Jose, California with my brother and his family. I started with a flight delayed by 4 hours due to fog, but thankfully I was able to get my connecting flight rebooked and arrive in California in time to get some supper at a wonderful Cambodian Restaurant Chez Sovan. … Read more
Dad came to visit for a long weekend … which means lots of good eats, art hanging, and home repairs. We had supper last night at my new favorite local restaurant – NaRa Thai Cuisine … I have seriously been eating my way through the menu. Last night I had the sweet & sour chicken … Read more
It all started with a Jason Mraz concert this summer. Brett Dennen was the opening act … he has been a long-time favorite of mine, so we went to the show. I loved seeing him sing live, but only hearing a few songs made me want to hear more. Then I saw he was doing … Read more
The theme at Shopping Our Stash this week is the Witching Hour … since it's too late to get any Halloween cards in the mail, I chose a Witchy Stamp from The Project Bin's Haunt It! Set that would endure beyond Halloween … because you know this girl loves her shoes. I did incorporate some … Read more
We just returned from a little summer getaway to Des Moines and Decorah, Iowa. I love driving through Iowa this time of year when the sky is blue and the corn is tall … unfortunately, the sky was gray and rainy for most of our trip, but we enjoyed it anyway. We started our adventures … Read more