New Orleans: Stoops and Fences

There are many things that pull at my heartstrings, but for some reason these stoops, fences, doors and dusty, colorful facades do just that. The homes in New Orleans are quaint and spunky; charming all around.

If you follow me on Twitter, you may have seen a couple pictures of me and doors before I was told to stop stopping to take pictures of cute doors and bikes, another thing I can't resist. I just love them so much.

Roadtrip Trailer

As a follow up to yesterday's post, here is a short video of the roadtrip side. We were too enthralled by Savannah when we got there that we completely disregarded video. Everything else will just remain a memory.

Savannah Photo Story

Selected photos from Savannah in addition to the airbnb apartment we stayed at.

I need hedges. and a charming southern home.

The Savannah

My trip to Savannah last weekend was charming. Even the apartment we stayed at was charming. It was my first time using Airbnb, and our host was very generous and renovated the home beautifully. There were four bedrooms available at the house, the room I stayed in (the Magnolia) was connected to a sun room. Everything about it was beautiful and lovely. 

Road Trip Day 6

It's a bit unfortunate that I didn't take many pictures in St. Augustine. The architecture of the buildings, homes and town was so pretty. I was just too busy fanning myself and trying not to faint while we were walking downtown and through the Castillo de San Marcos. It was so hot and humid...  

This fort was build before the 1700s when the Spanish first came to America. So much history there and in the city. It boggles my mind how long ago that was. Then I think about the ancient civilizations that lived way before America was even discovered. So much has changed since then.



We did a lot of touristy things here including a ghost pub tour. When you're exploring the oldest city in the nation, you've got to hear some stories of the ghosts that haunt where you party. It was really interesting and we even got a picture of a ghost in the bathroom! Or so we think.

Road Trip Day 3-5

In Charleston, we visited the Boone Hall Plantation, walked around downtown, visited the seaside and got down with some Carolina barbecue.

While walking around the quaint neighborhoods, the doors creaked, the floorboards were slanted, the windows were broken and I just fell in love. The houses are old, but I love that they had so much charm.

 

Before hitting the road down to St. Augustine, we just had to stop for delicious cupcakes and baked goodies from the Sugar Bakeshop. Still thanking Olivia for the suggestion!

Road Trip Day 1-3

As we got closer to the road trip, we planned and created an itinerary for ourselves. Where to eat, where to visit, what to do... that kind of stuff. A lot of it... we didn't do. But that was a good thing because we got to be spontaneous and just went with the flow. Felt good to live without restrictions for just a little. 

 Our first major stop in Tennessee was to the Jack Daniels Distillery. 

It was a free tour with lots of history and reeked of alcohol. Best marketing ploy ever, because that night we bought ourselves a couple bottles.

Free taste of 140 proof whiskey. The smell of it carried in the air and would singe your nostrils... I was too chicken. 

And we've got "Jack on the Rocks" (ha ha) 

Shopped the local stores (including the Jack Daniels gift shop)

We had ourselves a country breakfast. 

And got back on the road to go to Charleston.

Pit stop in Knoxville for lunch at the Plaid Apron.