Richmond, VA

Hello, friends! This past weekend I spent a few days in Richmond, Virginia visiting my cousin, Liesel. I didn't take too many photos, but wanted to be sure to document my favorite discoveries. Here a few snapshots and then some recommendations if you find yourself in the area! Enjoy. 

Letters Are Lovely | Richmond, VA
Letters Are Lovely | Richmond, VA
Letters Are Lovely | Richmond, VA
Letters Are Lovely | Richmond, VA
Letters Are Lovely | Richmond, VA
Letters Are Lovely | Richmond, VA

Quirk Hotel

We spent my last evening in town at the Quirk Hotel Rooftop bar! It was one of my favorite parts of the trip. The hotel is beautiful and the view of Richmond is spectacular. (If you are lucky enough to get a beautiful sunset like we did it's the cherry on top!) Take a peek at Coco Kelley's post for even more information and photos. The pink accents, quirky artwork and general attention to detail make the space. 

Letters Are Lovely | Richmond recommendations
Letters Are Lovely | Richmond recommendations
Letters Are Lovely | Richmond recommendations

VMFA: Yves Saint Laurent Exhibit

I love visiting art museums when I travel, and I highly recommend the Virginia Museum of Fine Art. If you find yourself in the area before September the Yves Saint Laurent exhibit is stunning. I loved learning about how influential his career was, and seeing his designs, moldboards, and costume jewelry in person was very inspiring. They also have a lovely cafe and outdoor space to work and relax. Friday evening happy hour was also very popular! 


Food and Drinks

Richmond had so many wonderful places to eat and go out, I think that would be one of the most fun parts of actually living in the city. Below are a few my favorite restaurants and bars I tried, as well as the winery we went to outside the city on Saturday afternoon. 

Letters Are Lovely | Richmond recommendations

April Around The Web

Happy Friday, friends. This month had lots of highlights including a weekend in KC with Dale's siblings, a weekend in Hermann in my college girlfriends, and a cake decorating workshop for one of #My5Days! (And I can't forget my first Easter at home in a few years, complete with the 30 and under egg hunt.) On the web, I loved seeing a few of the paper flowers I created make an appearance in Hallmark's Mother's Day Brunch inspiration for 100 Layer Cake-let! They shared so many lovely ideas for your celebration, take a look! Here are some of my other favorite finds this month: 

Letters Are Lovely | April Around The Web

Enjoy the Spring blooms, friends!


New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation

Our last day in New Orleans we took a mini road-trip to Oak Alley Plantation. The weather was perfect so most of our time was spent wandering around the property enjoying the huge oak trees.  During our tour we learned that nobody knows who planted the trees, and they are thought to be around 300 years old! It was crazy to realize that these trees are older than America. 

Letters Are Lovely | New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation
Letters Are Lovely | New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation
Letters Are Lovely | New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation
Letters Are Lovely | New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation
Letters Are Lovely | New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation
Letters Are Lovely | New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation

After our tour of the house we ate lunch at the restaurant just off the property, and afterwards went on a self-guided tour of the rest of the property. If you have a car when visiting New Orleans I would definitely recommend Oak Alley, if not for the history just to see the trees. We spent our last evening back on Magazine St. eating at the Israeli restaurant  Shaya. It was amazing. I hope you enjoyed following along our quick trip!

Letters Are Lovely | New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation
Letters Are Lovely | New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation
Letters Are Lovely | New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation
Letters Are Lovely | New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation
Letters Are Lovely | New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation
Letters Are Lovely | New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation