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TRAVEL // It was great to get back to Asheville, one of our favorite NC destinations. We spent some time in the River Arts District, one of the hardest hit spots in #Asheville and it was devastating to see some of our favorite local businesses comple
A magic moment in Montreat. #montreatnc #wnc #lakesusan #visitnc #raleighroadtrip
Raleigh city views from @thedillonraleigh @laterrazzaraleigh #raleighwarehousedistrict
DESSERT // This gorgeous Almond Passionfruit Sponge Cake from @thecarolinainn @crossroadschapelhill by Pastry Chef Id’Misha Grimsley was like a work of art + delicious too! 🍰 #TheCarolinaInn #CrossroadsBarrroom #CrossroadsChapelHill #919Eats
DINE // this week I have been fortunate to enjoy some amazing food around the Triangle including Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Chapel Hill! Wednesday night I spent the evening with a small group of foodies, getting to sample the new Spring menu @crossr
DINE // Raleigh is lucky to have Figulīna, such a wonderful dining option downtown. The food, the service, the space…everything comes together to create a warm and inviting place to spend an evening. We had a wonderful meal and while they are
DINE // Exciting new spot in Durham to check out, @aaktunnc is a cozy coffee shop by day and a gorgeous hidden gem restaurant by night. Tulum vibes are strong here with a beautiful dining room + bar, and fun tiki style drinks. The food was delicious
TRAVEL // one of my favorite moments in France was walking around the historic town of #Bayeux and coming around a corner and seeing this stunning 948 year old ancient Cathedral unexpectedly. The cathedral is one of the most important churches in #No
ART // It was a very cool surprise to find this sculpture by Ursula von Rydingsvard at Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire on our recent trip to France. The @ncartmuseum also features a permanent installation in the NCMA Park by her that I’ve s
ART // We only had two days in Paris but we booked our hotel in the heart of #Montmartre, a part of #Paris I really wanted to explore, inspired by artist and photographers I have followed for years from this area. In this short stay, I wanted to play
Pretty Spring weather has finally hit Paris! We loved exploring Sacré Coeur and the surrounding area of Montmartre in Paris. It’s free to go inside, and it’s breathtaking. #sacrecœur #montmartre #parisinspring
PARIS // Late afternoon in Montmartre. A great spot to wonder around and take it all in. Artists from around the world would come to the #Montmartre neighborhood in #Paris for the delicious food and the spectacular views of the city the area provides
Spending a couple days in the Loire Valley touring some pretty fantastic Châteaux. Château de Chambord was built in 1519–1547 taking 28 years to build and is one of the most recognisable châteaux in the world because of its ve