Visitors to San Antonio, Texas, can hear the music of Dia de los Muertos before they see the celebration. The upbeat strums of Mexican folk songs waft through the streets of the historic La Villita neighborhood. Last year I had the pleasure of spending a few days in San Antonio during the celebration and the…Read More
Travel
Inn at Diamond Cove
Just a 30-minute ferry ride from Portland, Maine sits Diamond Cove, a historical and military artifact stuck in time and dusted with luxury for the summer vacation crowd. The island was a military base during the Spanish-American war. More than a century later, it’s now a semi-private retreat for homeowners and vacationers alike. The first…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Took a trip to the Cape with my friend Savannah. 2) We stayed at Ocean Edge in Brewster. 3) And toasted to the last beach days of the summer. 4) Loved this local artwork sale at a coffee shop in Brewster. 5) Bought myself some flowers. 6) Books original to the historic home at Ocean Edge.
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Heading off on a new adventure. 2) Celina Senior’s latest painting (I’m so proud!). 3) Been indulging in many an oyster lately. 4) Visited this beautiful Connecticut hotel last week. 5) A stunning mango passion fruit tart. 6) Held an outdoor concert for my senior friends recently!
Portland Food Getaway
Last week I fled the election chaos with a few friends to visit Portland, Maine for a food-centric getaway. Portland provides a perfect balance between peaceful respite and energetic city. There’s a lot to do (and eat) but it’s not so chaotic that you go home exhausted. Where to Stay We were hosted by the…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) My first museum visit in four months. I may have cried. 2) Preview of my trip to the Finger Lakes. 3) Another beautiful museum installation. 4) Sunrise strolls. 5) A historic castle in 1000 Islands. 6) Reading the local news.