Saying Farewell To Great Oaks Manor...

I didn’t really know what to expect going into this project.  I was scared.  I was terrified.  And what I found was a place I now call home.  And dear friends who have helped me to see my true potential.  It’s only been one month – and I’m already starting to find myself. On my last day at Great Oaks Manor – Carey Gravelle the innkeeper said to me: “You know, if you end up with any...

Where Should I Sleep Next at Great Oaks Manor?...

I still can’t believe that I get to wake up every morning in a room that takes my breath away.  Every morning feels like Christmas morning here at The Manor. If you would have told me a year ago – that I would be spending all of 2010 staying at some of the most beautiful homes in the country, and sleeping in the most comfortable beds imaginable – I would have told you you were nuts.  But here I am.  I...

If You Look For Interesting People – YouR...

The Moore House The city of Richmond, Texas lies just outside of the larger more metropolitan Sugar Land (to the North) and Rosenberg (to the South).  If you ask someone who’s lived their whole life in Richmond what the population is (as I have now on at least a half a dozen occasions) – you’ll get a variety of answers.  Some will say that there are about 5000 residents, others will say it’s closer...

A Return to Simple: Just What I Needed...

I feel like I’ve gone back to a simpler time.  Today I started the day writing on the veranda while drinking a cup of tea.  Around 11 my friend Sarah and I headed to the Farmer’s Market in Richmond, Texas.  This was my first trip into Richmond and it’s much bigger than I expected.  Then we headed to downtown Rosenberg for lunch at Another Time Soda Fountain, followed by a trip to the Rosenberg Railroad Museum. I...

Let The Adventure Begin...

Tonight I’m sleeping in an unfamiliar bed – and I’ve never felt more at home.  This room which is aptly named “Under The Tuscan Sun”, makes me dream of long walks in the Italian Countryside.  I’ve turned on the gas fireplace and am lying in what could possibly be the most comfortable bed in the world.  It must be a Tempur-Pedic because the mattress foam seems to meld right to my body.  I’m tempted to go...

Twilight & Tea – A History...

Photo by pareeerica More than anything – I just wanted to get away.  Run away is more like it.  My personal life was a mess – and getting messier every second. My goal was to find a way to combine my love of travel and social media into a project that would give me the flexibility to be creative while at the same time providing me with the opportunity to explore the world and continue to grow my business. I was...

Haven’t You Ever Wished You Could Leave It A...

Have you ever woken up one morning and wished you could pack your bags and move to a deserted island somewhere to start all over?  Or maybe you dream of traveling all over Europe with No Set Plans1?  Taking an African Safari or a Month Long Cruise around the world? The truth is a lot of people dream of leaving the safety of the life they know for the adventure of the unknown, but not many people actually do it.  For many,...