Category Archives: Travel

Charleston Girls Trip

January 22, 2019

I can’t believe it’s been almost 3 weeks since our girls trip to Charleston!!  I’m pretty sure we crammed a little bit of everything into this short, weekend trip!  We had such a blast and stayed up way too late chitchatting about the most random things– and it was worth every bit of sleep deprivation the next day!

 

We stayed at Zero George and it ended up being absolutely perfect.  Zero George was voted one of the Best 10 Hotels in Charleston in Travel + Leisure’s 2018 World’s Best Awards, so I was really looking forward to getting my own experience!  I fell in love the second we arrived… It’s boutique, charming and the perfect combo of classic meets contemporary.  It’s located centrally to pretty much everything you want to see when you’re visiting Charleston.  We stayed in our own private building and had our own private garden courtyard below us.  Each morning we were spoiled with a continental breakfast and during the evenings we were offered wine + cheese plates.  Did I mention the 24 hour espresso service they offer?  What more can a girl ask for?!  I think my favorite part of the trip were our crazy bike excursions– which is complimentary when you stay at here.  It was such a privilege to stay at this little Charleston gem… thank you Zero George for hosting the perfect girls trip for us mommies!  We will definitely be back!!

 

 

the trendiest jumpsuit

January 11, 2019

 

Happy Friday friends!!  I can’t believe its already been a week since my girls trip to Charleston.  We had way too much fun and came back pretty sleep deprived… ironically the one thing I thought I’d get on this trip was sleep since it was the first time for me to be away from my babies!!  I guess when you stick four girls into one hotel room, no one sleeps!  We stayed up all night chit-chatting and learned so many things about each other that we promised to never share- HA!

 

 

I’m so excited to share this denim Paige jumpsuit with you guys.  I wore this look the first day out in Charleston and got so many compliments on it.  The crop leg makes you feel instantly up-to-date with today’s trends and the straps allow you to adjust to your preference.  I paired it with my latest love– this Free People crop top that I now own in all 4 colors.  You can’t beat the price and it’s so versatile.  I’m still loving the white bootie trend and with Spring creeping around the corner, it isn’t going anywhere.  You can find several reasonably priced ones here.

 

I hope everyone has a great weekend!  I’m looking forward to a relaxing weekend before hubby heads out of town on Sunday.

 

x

Jess

   

 

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telluride on my mind

September 5, 2015

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Telluride has quickly become one of my favorite getaway trips in the states.  What wouldn’t you love about what feels like a private little town in the midst of beautiful mountains?  A point not to be anything remotely mainstream, Telluride is a magical town full of carefree spirits and creative wanderers.  A favorite way to spend the day in this one of a kind town is to wake up, throw on some workout clothes and start with an on-the-go cup of coffee at The Coffee Cowboy and breakfast at The Butcher & Baker.  Once food has settled, take a mid-morning hike on Bear Creek Trail and take in the gorgeous nature all around you.  Don’t forget to breathe in all the crisp mountain air!  This hike to the top and back is an estimated 2 hours, so plan on bringing water and a snack just in case you work up an appetite.  After the hike, head to Brown Bag for the best sandwich + wrap you’ll ever taste.  (I’m obsessed with the Ahi Tuna wrap… I literally crave it when I’m back in Texas).  There’s always something festive going on around town, whether it be the Blue Grass Festival, Jazz Festival, local art showing, or Farmers’ Market (this weekend the Farmers’ Market happened to be going on), so plan on taking a stroll and supporting the locals after lunch!  When the sun goes down, head to Siam for some amazing fusion Thai food- you seriously will not regret it!  And last but not least, you HAVE to complete the night with a couple of cocktails at There (as of late, a reservation ahead is best).  This place is officially my favorite bar in the states, hands down.  These guys are amazing and can create the most delicious + sophisticated cocktails, and pride themselves on doing so (so don’t order a basic vodka + soda)!  Telluride officially has my heart… I hope you guys are able to explore what this majestic little town has to offer.