I think I’ve finally figured out the secret for the perfect Instagram flat lay: just go to a restaurant that’s already done all the work for you. Case in point: the beautiful setup above at Sweet Nectar in Ft. Lauderdale, a cute open air restaurant serving up tapas on Las […]
Author: Stephanie Patterson
Exploring Orlando Like a Tourist
As an Orlando local, the abundance of tourism in the area can sometimes be exhausting. No matter where you go, you can expect it to be packed. I-4 is a perpetual hot mess. And if I had a dollar for every time I spotted a mini van with 5 too […]
Photo of the Week 03: Orchids Galore and the Art of Patience
I’ve been talking a lot lately about my grandparents – they spent the winter in Florida this year and I am so thankful for all the time we got to spend together. My grandma, being grandma, found an orchid show in town in no time flat. I’ve definitely inherited her […]
A Foodie Guide to Anna Maria Island
Article last updated June 30, 2018 Nothing gets me excited about visiting a new place like the food. I love to eat and have a passion for trying new cuisines and sampling different variations of old favorites. This makes for a combination that excites my palate but also requires me […]
Photo of the Week 02: Anna Maria City Pier
Walking out on a pier is one of those completely mindless activities I do every time I’m at the beach. In a way, it’s almost automatic. (So is getting ice cream, while unfortunately not as healthy.) Oh look! A pier – I’m going to go walk to the end, turn […]
Exploring the North End of Anna Maria Island
I have sung the praises of Anna Maria Island ever since a friend recommended it to me a few years ago. It’s got buttery white sand beaches, clear turquoise water, small beach town charm, great restaurants, ice cream, and some of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve seen. Colorful beach cottages […]