All photos are by the amazing Leigh Anne Brader Photography Time is a weird thing. It can feel slow and fast at the same time. Time has been both for us with our sweet Nolan. It feels like we cannot remember life without him in our family, on the other hand I feel like I have blinked and he is approaching a year old. If you follow me on instagram (@lacegraceblog) I have shared Nolan’s last 10 months and all the fun things we have done together as a family of four; however I had yet had time to share him here on the blog.  Here is our precious Nolan Carter. How did we choose his first ..read more

Welcome back for Part 2 of The Ultimate Virginia’s Blue Ridge Itinerary. You have two more fun filled days here in the VBR Mountains. Before we dive into the second half of your adventure, make sure you read Part 1 to this itinerary – here. Once again, your next few days will be full of great food, craft adult beverages and some outdoor exploring.  Enjoy! Day 3: Mill Mountain Park | Brewery Hop | Dinner on the Town Breakfast at RND Coffee (9am-10am) RND Coffee stands for “Roasters Next Door” and it definitely has that local feeling when you walk in the door. You immediately feel wel ..read more

A few years ago I traveled to Virginia’s Blue Ridge for a short getaway with the Hubs. During that trip we visited my Alma Mater, Virginia Tech; attended a Chris Stapleton concert, explored Mill Mountain Park, shopped around at Roanoke City Market and ate at some delicious spots along the way. You can check out our 48 hours in Virginia’s Blue Ridge –here.  When planning my most recent visit to VBR I knew I wanted to focus on trying out new breweries, foodie spots and getting moving outside. To help you plans your next VBR trip, I present to you the ultimate Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountain ..read more

I love skincare and learning about “new” treatments to kept my skin healthy and youthful looking. So when Plastic Surgery Services asked if I wanted to try a Hydrafacial with Dermaplaning I jumped at the opportunity.  Many of you have said I do not show my face enough on here. Well today my friends you are going to see A LOT of my face. You may even be sick of it by the end, but I hope not :-). I will also be sharing a promo code AND an upcoming sale event announcement at the end of this blog post. You won’t want to miss it! Plastic Surgery Services is lead by Board Certified Plastic Sur ..read more

*** All photos are taken by the amazing Leigh Anne Brader Photography LLC you can follower her on Instagram- here *** From the moment I found out that I was having my first boy (Luke), I imagined a moody, retro but sophisticated nursery. It was important for me to create a nursery that my sweet boy would grow into and not want to completely revamp once he entered kindergarten.  Back in spring 2019 when our wonderful photographer, Leigh Anne Brader Photography LLC, came to take newborn photos of Luke, his Nursery was not fully decorated. Fast forward a year and a half later and it is ..read more

Tulum, Mexico isn’t known as a vacation hot spot for nothing; from the pristine beaches, unique boutique hotels, Mayan Ruins and magical cenotes, it is easy to see why Tulum is so popular. But one thing I kept seeing again and again in my Tulum research was how good the restaurants were. Tulum is not a destination where you stay and eat at your resort the whole time, no way. In Tulum it is the “thing” to hop around from beach club to beach club and to try different restaurants for your meals. One would expect to eat Mexican food for a week straight (not that that is a bad thing, this girl can ..read more

Hello there internet world, I hope everyone is hanging in there. 2020 has sure been rough hasn’t it? It has felt like the longest year ever but has been going by in a flash for me at the same time. I know I have been MIA for a ridiculous amount of time on the blog for awhile now, I am sorry. I do not usually post these kinds of posts, but felt I should give you guys a life update. In early January I started a new position for my day job and tried to take some time to put all my focus on learning the ropes all while juggling an almost one year old (at the time), which proved to be pretty challe ..read more

When my husband and I chose Tulum, Mexico along the Yucatán Peninsula it was not just because of its beautiful beaches and turquoise waters. Yes, we were in dire need of a relaxing vacation but knew we would get bored siting on the beach for an entire week. Tulum is home to many attractions including the only Mayan Ruins located on coastline cliffs. The Mayan Ruins of Tulum are an easy taxi drive from both Tulum Town and the Tulum resort beach area making it the perfect quick trip on your vacation. Parts of the ruins are said to have been built starting in 564 AD and was inhabited until the en ..read more

Nestled in the Catoctin Mountains you can find the charming Ole Mink Farm Recreation Resort. Ole Mink Farm has been around for over fifty years and is family owned operated by the Irons family. At Ole Mink Farm you can find seasonal campsites, camping cabins and luxury cabins for rent.  During the warmer months you can find families splashing around in the outdoor pool, kiddos running around the playground area and families roasting s’mores outside of their campsites. During the colder months it is “Freezin’ Season” (phrase stolen from the cute snowman plate I found in out Ole Mink Farm c ..read more

One of my favorite things to do when visiting a new place is to check out their craft beverage scene.  Exploring a town’s wineries, breweries and distilleries allows you to meet amazing local owners and the chance to taste different craft beverage recipes that have been made with love and more than likely local ingredients.  Gettysburg Pennsylvania is not only home to some pretty big historical events, it has a craft wine, beer, cider and spirits trail called the Adams County Pour Tour. Get in on the fun with your very own Adams County Pour Tour passport and trail map (both free of c ..read more