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Christmas at Biltmore: A Visitor’s Guide
Nowhere does Christmas quite like Biltmore. This 1890s chateau-inspired mansion goes all out for the holidays, bedecking every inch of its 175,000 square feet in garlands, lights, and Christmas trees. If you’re looking for the best time to visit this historic estate, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better time of year than at Christmas. Here is my visitor’s guide to Christmas at Biltmore! About The Estate The Biltmore Estate is located right outside of Asheville, North Carolina in the Appalachian Mountains. Built in the 1890s by George Vanderbilt, this sprawling home overlooks 8,000 acres of forest and farmland. Architect Richard Morris Hunt designed the home in the French Renaissance style and…
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My June Bucket List
June Bucket List: 10 Summer Activities to Do This Month Summer always feels like a season full of possibilities and opportunities. In the beginning, it feels like you have so much time to accomplish the things you want, but summer also has a way of slipping away from us. I started making a monthly bucket list of activities in my bullet journal or planner to help me really live in each season. Here is my June Bucket List of 10 summer activities to do this month to make the most of June! 1 – Make homemade lemonade from fresh lemons Nothing says “summer” like fresh-squeezed lemonade. There are so many different recipes, from…
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4 Days in Las Vegas
“Viva Las Vegas, with your neon flashin’…” Elvis Presley In May 2019, two of my best friends got married and chose to have a destination wedding in America’s party capital: Las Vegas, Nevada! We spent 4 days in Las Vegas and had a blast in this playground of a city. Everyone who attended had a great time. It was a long weekend of reuniting with friends, going out on The Strip, and exploring what Vegas has to offer. Before this trip, I’d only spent one night in Vegas when I was in high school on a family vacation. Being only 16 at the time, I have to admit that I didn’t really get…
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5 Mistakes New Graphic Designers Make
If you’re just starting out in the world of graphic design, you may be overwhelmed by all there is to learn. Complicated software, the principles of design, color theory, setting up files for print… It all can be a little much. I was there myself not too long ago, and while I’m still early in my career and would still be considered a “junior designer” by most, I have learned a thing or two. Here are 5 mistakes that new graphic designers make (and that I myself have made). 1. Not remembering your target audience While they share many of the same principles, art and design are not the same thing. The main…
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A Day at Valley of Fire State Park
Established in 1935, Valley of Fire State Park is 40,000 acres of bright red sandstone and gray limestone left behind by an ancient Jurassic sea. This park is only an hour north of Las Vegas and makes a fantastic day trip for those who want to escape the bustle and neon of the city. Read on for everything you need to know to enjoy an awesome day in Valley of Fire! Directions To get here from Las Vegas, we headed north on I-15 for about 30 miles before taking exit 75 and merging onto Valley of Fire Highway for about 15 miles. This two-lane highway stretches across the desert before winding uphill and…
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5 Things to Do on Your First Visit to Seattle
If you’re planning an upcoming trip to the Emerald City, you may be wondering about the must-dos and sees. Below, I’ve listed 5 things to do on your first visit to Seattle! In November of 2018, I began my move to Seattle, WA from Greenville, SC. I’d only visited the city once before. In high school, I spent 3 days in the city, and then 7 years passed between my visit and move. After that amount of time, it felt like a brand new place for me, so I wanted to play tourist again and get to know the city I was about to call home. Since moving here, I’ve had a few…
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How to Spend 3 Days in San Diego
Are you planning a trip to sunny San Diego soon? This was my itinerary for a 3-day getaway to this SoCal city. These were the must-dos for us on the trip, with a focus on seeing the sights and enjoying San Diego’s best attractions. Read on to find out how to spend 3 days in San Diego! This October I took my second trip to San Diego, California. The last time I’d been here was in high school with my family, and I was looking forward to experiencing this beautiful city again. Now after two trips here, I can safely say I’ve fallen in love! The perfect weather, beautiful plants, scenic coast, and charming…
