LakeCities Ballet Theatre’s original Le Ballet de Dracula has fans flock like people do for The Rocky Horror Picture Show during Halloween. It’s an occasion that calls for something borrowed and something black! The time period, costumes, romance and the good old-fashioned Halloween fright make this ballet a must see every October. This is not a candy-coated …
Caneel Bay: Rockefeller’s Paradise
My husband, Derek, and I traveled to St John Island to stay at Rockefeller’s paradise, Caneel Bay. St. John is small and remote…barely twenty square miles. We flew into St. Thomas and took a fairy to St. John. When Derek and I took the fairy from Charlotte Amelie to Caneel Bay, we soon realized that we were …
The Pearl at Rosemary Beach
This was our family’s tenth year to return to Rosemary Beach and our first year to stay at the glamorous Pearl Hotel at Rosemary Beach. As soon as we arrived the concierge greeted us with a glass of champagne. We were nervous that The Pearl might not be as kid friendly but this was far …
Get Lost with your family in Lost Pines (part deux)
Everything’s bigger in Texas…especially your vacation! Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa has a way of making families feel at home. This year, we brought our puppy with us and he fit right in with the alpaca. Traveling in your own state is less stressful…it’s more like living part of your life somewhere else. It feels …
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Vail: Rites of Spring
Sunshine, google tans, spring back to winter snow, cold après-ski cocktails on or off the mountain…the only thing not to love about spring skiing is the inevitable end of the season. The clock bells chimed four times, that meant the lifts were closing. My husband said, “Hurry, we can still get on for one more run.” We …
Ski Colorfully: Packing List
Skiing is too much fun not to dress bright and happy. Maybe you just came back from the slopes and wish you were still there or your planning for an upcoming spring ski and checking things off your list. Either way, it’s fun to channel the skier the way Dutch artist, Sabastiaan Bremer does. Whether you’re …
Five things you might not know about the Rockettes
Tourists have been flocking to Manhatten to see one of the New York City’s oldest traditions…The Rockettes. The Rockettes are the world’s most beloved precision dance company…legendary for their high kicks. Their style of dance, called precision dance, is a combination of ballet, jazz, tap and modern dance. Since their start more than eighty-five years ago, the Rockettes have been …
It’s not New Year’s Day without Black-Eyed Peas and Cabbage
It’s time to eat that famous southern dish to assist in your New Year’s good fortune. All the best superstitions are gastronomic. Most American’s know that black-eyed peas and cabbage are a must for good luck and good fortune for the New Year. I don’t think that I’ve ever had a New Year’s Day without them. For …
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TRÈS ASHLEY GIFT GUIDE 2015
It’s not too late to find the perfect gift! Here are some of the most exciting gift options around…each and every item is something mothers, fathers, husbands, kids, best friends, brothers and sisters would love to receive. I really hope you like it. Happy Shopping! xx GIFTS FOR THE KIDS Stacking Monster Blocks $54. Stack …
Rosemary Beach Celebrates Twenty Years!!
Rosemary Beach is twenty-years-old this year. It’s easy to see why it’s the best family beach community in the United States. Time spent at Rosemary Beach is all about sunshine days full of love, laughter and leisure. Cool coastal colors can’t help but put vacationers in a laid-back frame of mind…the whole reason (no matter …
Vail: Like Nothing on Earth
Vail, Colorado looks like a quaint European village. It has jaw-dropping postcard views of sunny blue skies and spectacular powdery snow conditions. Vail is plentiful in great restaurants, spas, and fun. Vail’s slogan is “Like nothing on Earth.” It’s true… Vail is a dream vacation. Growing up, my family spent many spring breaks in Beaver Creek and we’d visit …
Love, Love Me Do (trois)
Valentine’s Day is very near and it’s time to shower the ones you love with cards, chocolates and Cabernet! I remember when my Mom and I went to see the Texas Ballet Theatre’s performance of Romeo and Juliet. It was especially romantic because right before the curtain went up, the dancers who were playing Romeo and …