1. Madewell Stucco Songbird Dress . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Apolis Richmond Market Bag . . . . . . . . . . 3. Isabel Marant Merry Sandals.
It’s not raining today (knock on wood), but for the last week or so it’s been gloomy and dark and depressing here in Atlanta. Not all that cold—around 60 degrees, which isn’t bad for January, I know—-but so rainy that I don’t really want to even leave the house unless I have to. But the sun’s out today, and it’s making me excited about going on trips again once the weather gets nice. I really do want to try to go on more day trips and weekend trips this year, and I’ve already got some destinations on my list . . .
Richmond, Virginia: Have I mentioned this one before in a pretend travels post? Probably. I’ve been to Richmond once before, but I only passed on through and didn’t get to see any of the places I’d like to have seen. Which is pretty much anything Civil War-related: Arlington House, Hollywood Cemetery, Museum of the Confederacy . . . .
1. Steven Alan Roll Neck Sweater . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Girl by Band of Outsiders Gathered Skirt . . . . . . 3. Madewell Llama love Necklace . . . . . . . 4. Madewell Two Tone Flatstack Platforms.
Jonesborough, Tennessee: This is one my mom told me about. Jonesborough is supposedly the oldest town in Tennessee, with plenty of well-preserved buildings and a park that just might be haunted by the ghost of Andrew Jackson. It’s up in the mountains, not too far from Asheville, so it might be a good chance to take another weekend in the mountains. It will be warm there eventually, and I won’t get sick.
1. Shakuhachi Bustier Bikini . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Ship of Fools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. Jeffrey Campbell Azores Sandals.
Tybee Island, Georgia: I’m not really a beach person (I get bored), but right now the idea of being lazy with a book by the ocean sounds pretty good. I’ll bring along Ship of Fools by Katherine Anne Porter (who is my favorite writer at the moment), and if hours of beach-lazing gets boring I can wander into Savannah.
1. Whit Yoke Dress . . .. . . . . . 2. J. Crew Farmer’s Market Bag . . . . . . . . . 3. Madewell Suede Sidewalk Skimmers. . . . . Collages by Drew.
Washington D.C.: I’ve been there three times already, but I really need to give D.C. another try. The first time I went there I was around 13, and my family went there to go to Mount Vernon and a bunch of the Smithsonians, and I loved Mount Vernon but got bored of the museums and lazy about walking. I was too young/silly too appreciate it all, because when I went to the city again I was in my early 20s and really wanting to go to the historic spots, but didn’t get the chance. Now I think I could spend a week there, going to the museums again, and then seeking out all the historic houses I’ve read about in Sarah Vowell’s books. And then a Lincoln pilgrimage to Ford’s Theatre and the house across the street where he died . . .
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amazing looks!
That bikini is making me swoon… maybe summer should come a little sooner! Oh and the color of that madewell dress is just perfect!
I am totally wearing that Madewell dress again today. It’s my new favorite! And that bathing suit… ugh, so perfect. I’ve been drooling over that thing since December. You’re making me itch for a trip!
You should definitely go to Richmond in the spring! As you know, I had the best time there. The tour of Jeff Davis’ house at the Museum of the Confederacy was so great! If you do go, definitely get breakfast/brunch at The Black Sheep. Bottomless coffee and the best biscuits and gravy I have ever had!
I love your pretend travel outfits! Such a good idea and sometimes they remind me of pieces I’ve neglected. Like I have a great big basket like you would use in Washington D.C. that I always forget about. The bathing suit for Tybee Island is amazing, and I love the Madewell dress.
Okay, normally I’m not one to drool over items from big labels…but that Madewell dress. Oh my goodness. It’s heavenly. And that bikini – again, not a fan of bikinis, but that one is pitch perfect. And that darling bird dress…oh, so lovely! Wonderful choices, all!
The first Madewell dress and the Whit one are both perfect! Summmmmmer!
Have you ever read Confederates in the Attic? As someone who is interested in the Civil War and Southern culture, I think you would really enjoy it.
I am so happy you’re coming to my lovely, lovely city of Richmond, VA. I don’t know why I don’t own that bag.
I would like to recommend the Valentine Museum as well, which is full of historical items from good ol’ RVA and has an amazing photo and clothing archive. The yet-to-be-released Spielberg Lincoln bio was *just* filmed here so people are swelling with pride, especially about our history (even though RVA stood in for DC in the film, as it often does).
Yes, another River City resident! I am sure I speak for most Richmonders when I say that Hollywood Cemetery is pretty close to breathtaking, I am proud to live a few blocks away from it. And of course you would have to visit Need Supply Co. in Carytown…
I like katherine anne porter too :)
Is that a swim wear or underwear? I like to have them. hahaha…
i love your eye for things. so pretty!
Love that bikini!!
Arlington House is actually in Northern Virginia, right outside DC — another reason to come visit Washington, it’s a great, great place!!
I live in Chattanooga TN, and so I really love when you list places in the area that are fun to visit. My friend and I went to Bell Buckle shortly after your blog about it, and now I think I’ll have to drag her along to Jonesborough. Love those little historical towns. Thanks for listing them.
I just feel like commenting, I used to live on Tybee Island! For a handful of weeks in a beach house with a pool table in the basement, before moving into a house in Savannah. Such a contrast to the interior Canadian weather I’ve been living in for years now!
-Robyn