Akwaaba Tea Salon and event Space in the Powelton Village section of Philly

Are you a tea enthusiast? Have you recently enjoyed afternoon tea? I recently indulged in this beloved tradition at the new Akwaaba Tea Salon in Philly. The new Akwaaba Tea Salon is in the Powelton section of Philadelphia, just down the street from another Akwaaba venue. The Tea Salon/Powleton Village received historical designation in 1985 […]

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Salamander Middleburg, A Premier Resort

Hubby and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary at Salamander Middleburg, a premier resort in Loudoun County, Virginia. I learned that Loudoun County is the wealthiest county in the United States, with its abundance of horse farms and wineries. It’s no wonder Sheila Crump Johnson chose this area to establish her real estate empire.

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A Weekend in Charm City Baltimore

Living in Central Pennsylvania has perks, including quick getaway trips. Recently, my husband and I decided to take advantage of this by going on a weekend trip to Charm City, Baltimore. I discovered that one of Baltimore’s nicknames is Charm City. I wasn’t familiar with Baltimore’s claim as a charming city. Nonetheless, we all heard […]

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A July Saturday Exploring New Hope and Peddler's Village

  Recently, my sister Tasha, daughter Channing, and I spent a July Saturday exploring New Hope and Peddler’s Village in Bucks County. Bucks County is one of those charming suburbs outside Philadelphia. Some rate New Hope overrated, but I have childhood memories of visiting this area with my mom. She looked for little ways to […]

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Gingham Remains A Fun Eye-Pleasing Print I Love To Rock Every Summer

I appreciate the sentiment behind summer prints and fabrics. I love sustainable natural fabrics’ classic and charming feel, especially gingham. Gingham is a fun and eye-pleasing print that I rock every summer. Fabrics are categorized based on their content, which may be natural, manufactured, or artificial. Natural fabrics like cotton and linen come from plants, […]

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Cabelo Rodrigo, historic village in Center of Portugal. Wearing Brochu walker maxi dress with Addidas

Do you want to experience slow-down travel hospitality? If so, visit the Center of Portugal. Since the COVID-19 health pandemic shut down, travelers, including myself, are reevaluating their travel experiences. I believe the correct term is transformational travel. This type of travel encourages one to disconnect from their busy lives to learn new skills and […]

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Elisamama Adunni Maxi Dress from Saks Fifth Avenue

Elisamana In October 2021, I committed to being more mindful of my fashion choices. I called this initiative my “sustainable spotlight” and featured recently discovered brands. One such brand is Elisamama, a farm-to-fashion brand known for its artisan-produced clothing from Nigeria. Elisamama History Fisayo Che, a Nigerian-born Californian, launched Elisamama in 2020. The brand came […]

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Last Evening Was Truly Unforgettable at the 2024 Club 21 annual Dinner dance

Last evening was truly unforgettable. It was an evening filled with dinner and dancing with wonderful friends at the annual  Club 21 Dinner Dance in Hershey, PA. Most people spend Memorial Day weekend getting together with families and friends or attending observances for fallen heroes; my hubby and I have a tradition of attending this […]

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