After my dogs attacked my prized Pottery Barn duvet cover in the dead center of it (rendering it completely useless as bed clothes), I cut the bottom lining off to use for other projects and saved the decorative top for…whatever may come up. Turns out I have super educated and talented friends who spotted the […]
Kansas City, You Shocked the Hell out of Me!
A guest blog post by Tracy A couple of years ago, my boyfriend, Steve, surprised me with a weekend in Kansas City. I was initially taken aback since this wasn’t a destination I’d ever really considered. As a bit of a foodie, Kansas City – to me – symbolized barbecue first and foremost. There’s no […]
Ghosts of Costumes Past: DragonCon 2016
Every year during Labor Day weekend, I attend DragonCon in Atlanta, one of the largest pop culture conventions in the United States. While it’s not the largest and the most widely known, it is my version of a costuming Super Bowl. So as DragonCon approaches and I take a teeny tiny break from the frantic […]
Oktoberfest at Texas Renaissance Festival: What We Wear
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A New Jersey Wine Trail from Atlantic City
During Memorial Day weekend, I took my mother and husband to New Jersey to meet family. Having never been to New Jersey and with several days to sight-see, I jumped on the opportunity to visit local vineyards and wineries. You know I can sniff out a winery within a 100 mile radius, right? We stayed […]
Costuming Jareth, The Goblin King (or Queen) from Labyrinth
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Aspen Food & Wine Classic (Is Winefesting a Verb?)
A guest blog post by Tracy Continued from Aspen Food & Wine Classic (Aspen: Not Just for Bears and Rich People) Now, let’s get to the important business of food and winefesting (if you will)! I must say I was incredibly impressed with the organization of the entire weekend, although perhaps I shouldn’t have […]
Aspen Food & Wine Classic (Aspen: Not Just for Bears and Rich People)
A guest blog post by Tracy NEWS FLASH…Aspen is Fabulous! Perhaps that’s not exactly breaking news. After all, you don’t earn a reputation for hosting the rich and famous without a damn good reason. And while I’ve never visited in winter when the snowbirds flock by the thousands to ski Aspen’s renowned slopes, I can […]
Staycation at The Westin in the Woodlands: A Review
How does this go-getter get any rest and relaxation with a never ending to-do list, dogs that wake up 30 minutes before the alarm goes off (daily), work stress, blog demands, and an active social life? Travel, right? Yeah, right. So maybe we can’t afford to travel every month (hey, wouldn’t that be nice?). The […]
Capturing Savannah: A Photo Tour Review
A guest blog post by Tracy Waking at 5:00 a.m. while on vacation is not generally my idea of a good time. As the alarm so rudely blared that Tuesday morning, I wondered what on Earth had possessed me to schedule a tour at such an ungodly hour. I was still questioning myself as I […]