The Land of Fairy Tales, Cuckoo Clocks, and Black Forest Cake
There are many myths about the origins of the Black Forest cuckoo clock. However, the early forerunners of the cuckoo clock can be traced to the mid-17th century.
Strasbourg, France and the Alsace Region - A Day Full of Surprises
When we arrived on our bus for the walking tour of Strasbourg, our guide, Marteen, was very well-versed in the area’s history and how to maneuver in and about the city.
Cologne, Germany - A Time to Remember
An exciting and eclectic mix of old and new, Cologne sustains its Roman heritage with its city’s layout and ancient ruins scattered throughout the town. Cologne’s modern plazas and Hohe Strasse, a pedestrian-only shopping area, offer shops, restaurants, and famous cologne boutiques.
The Windmills of My Mind - Kinderdijk, The Netherlands
Kinderdijk, a village in the province of South Holland, was granted a UNESCO world heritage site status in 1997. At one time, there were 150 windmills in the surrounding areas. Today, the total is just 28, 19 of which are in Kinderdijk.
Cancun - The Magic of Xcaret and Lagunamar
I can’t believe it took us so many years to visit Cancun finally, but I am glad we did! A lot of cities these days seem to have some drama going on, and Cancun gets its fair share of press regarding this situation. Fortunately, we had nothing but excellent service, caring staff, friendly local encounters, and a fabulous time!
The Magnificence of Maui
Maui is our home away from home … at least for a couple of weeks each year. One side of Maui reminds me of our own home in the desert as you drive down the highway and look to one side and see nothing but red rocks and dry landscaping and then look to the other side of the road and see that gorgeous emerald, blue ocean welcoming us back to the island.
Memories of Japan
If a trip to Japan is not yet on your travel bucket list, we cannot encourage you enough to add it to the list and then do it. It will provide you with new and once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you will be able to re-live over and over again.
Memories of Paris
Paris was the trip I had dreamt of since I was a young designer. For almost two decades, I had listened to the who’s who of interior design discuss their experiences of wandering Les Puces (the fleas) and the textiles discovered during the exclusive launch at Deco Off. The time had come - 2020 was my year!
Waynesville, North Carolina
Sometimes it’s hard to think about or really get into places where we grew up. I grew up in this awesome small town, Waynesville, North Carolina, and lived there until I was about 18 years old.