I don't think I've mentioned it here, but in case it hasn't been
apparent from all my beachy instagrams, we're spending the summer in Los
Angeles! Jordan is working as a summer associate at a law firm in Orange
County, so we're staying with my parents for the summer in LA. Since we needed
to have our car out here, we thought it would be fun to road trip across the
country and see some sights we'd both never visited before.
Our
first stop was Asheville, North Carolina, home of the fabulous Biltmore
mansion. Before touring the mansion, we toodled around the town a bit. Talk
about a hidden gem! Asheville has the most amazing Art Deco architecture (all
of which I somehow failed to photograph) in its historic downtown area, and
it's a totally artsy, funky little town. Delicious food, too--we gorged on the
beignets below for breakfast before heading to Biltmore.
Now a museum, Biltmore was once the home of the Vanderbilt family. It's
been wonderfully preserved and restored, so for a historic home and decorative
arts junkie like me, it was a dream to wander the halls. Inside photography
wasn't allowed, unfortch, but the exterior views and grounds alone were
mahhvelous. Definitely a must see if you're in the vicinity!
Next stop, Tennessee!