Where Fashion Meets Life

Planning a trip to Boston? This guide covers the best hotels, restaurants, and things to do based on several of our trips to the city. From Bruins hockey at TD Garden to historic landmarks, cozy cafés, seafood towers, and winter walks through Boston Common, these are the places we return to again and again. Whether you’re planning a romantic destination date or a quick weekend getaway, this Boston itinerary will help you make the most of your visit.

A last-minute idea turned into the perfect quick escape — a destination date to New Orleans to see Wicked with friends. From smash burgers in Ponchatoula to a boutique stay on Canal Street, a delicious dinner, and a magical night at the Saenger Theatre, this overnight trip proved you don’t need a long vacation to make meaningful memories. Good food, great company, Broadway magic, and just enough adventure to make us want to plan the next getaway.

Fifteen years after honeymooning in Hawaii, we returned for Christmas to celebrate our anniversary with our kids and my parents. Over ten days, we explored Oahu and the Big Island, from Pearl Harbor and Diamond Head to manta ray snorkeling, Volcanoes National Park, and black sand beaches. Watching our kids experience the islands made this our most meaningful trip yet—full of joy, adventure, and unforgettable family memories.

Experience the culture and delicious of New Orleans. From beignets at Café Du Monde to jazz at Snug Harbor, let the good times roll.

What's it like to take a cooking class at The Viking Cooking School? Here's my first hand account.

An in depth look at my first trip to London.

Family is the heart behind Where Fashion Meets Life. From Mississippi roots and a whirlwind love story to homeschooling three kids, running Willowbrook Farm, and building a life centered on travel, horses, and everyday adventures — this post shares the journey that shaped our family. Through challenges, big moves, and dreams realized, we’ve learned that the best memories are made together, whether at home on the farm or exploring somewhere new side by side.