Over the Labor Day holiday, we decided to escape the heat and head up to the Highlands. Highlands, North Carolina that is. This trip makes the second time I’ve been to the little mountain city, on our first visit we…
Inside the Chic World of Fashion Illustrator Megan Hess
While Megan Hess started off her career in graphic design, she has since become an international fashion artist who has worked with fashion houses and luxury brands such as Dior, Fendi, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Montblanc, Givenchy, Valentino, Balmain, Jimmy Choo,…
On the List
We’re finally on a much needed getaway to the mountains. After last weekends festivities, we needed to get out of the city for awhile and up to the mountains for cooler weather, hopefully sunnier skies, and a bit of rest…
The Ballantyne turns Afternoon Tea into a Wonderland
During your stay at The Ballantyne Hotel, making tea reservations is an absolute must. We’ve gone to multiple teas over the years, but the Mad Hatter Tea is our absolute favorite of the specialty teas. For those of you not…
A Girls Night at The Ballantyne
During all the years that we’ve been visiting the Ballantyne (which include countless brunches and afternoon teas) we decided to book our first ever staycation. This past weekend we hosted my sister’s baby shower at the hotels Gallery Restaurant, so…
Hosting a Baby Shower
Planning your first baby shower? Well, you’re in good company. We’ve been planning the baby shower I’m hosting for my sister, Ashley pretty much since we found out she was pregnant back in April. While many showers are held closer…