The day before Taylor Swift wrapped up her Eras Tour, I saw Fearless (a Taylor Swift tribute band) perform at The Cabin by Bantr. The concert was a fun opportunity to sing and dance along to some Taylor Swift hits! Sure, it was a smaller-scale production than the official tour, but it still had plenty of glitter, lights, and energy for any Swiftie to enjoy.

I went to the show with my mom, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law. We made a weekend trip of it and spent Saturday through Sunday in Wausau. Here’s a recap of our adventure:

Exploring Downtown Wausau

We arrived in the Wausau area early afternoon, so we had some time to spend downtown before checking into our hotel and getting ready for the show.

Our first stop was The Pinery for coffee and lunch. I ordered the Douglas latte (it tasted like pecan pie – yum!) and The Forager sandwich (can’t go wrong with turkey and pesto).

Right next door to The Pinery was The Chocolate Cafe. They had so many gorgeous treats and truffles. Next time I visit, I may need to try The Chocolate Cafe’s signature cacao-latte!

While downtown, we spotted a Santa walking around. And, upon further exploration, we even got to see The Grinch (do you spot him in the image above?)! The Grinch served as the greeter at Magnolia Soap and Bath Co, so of course we had to go into the shop. They had lots of beautiful smelling items. If you’re a fan of bath bombs, this is the place for you.

Thrifting in Rib Mountain

When we were done shopping around downtown, we drove to the closest Goodwill. It wouldn’t be a true shopping day for me if I didn’t end up thrifting a bit.

I found a pair of Lucky Brand jeans that were just my size. This is a brand of denim that I’m always on the lookout for!

I also scored a cute new skirt and a fun graphic T-shirt. Thank you to whoever donated their Simple Life tee – you’ve added a new staple to my wardrobe!

Overall, it was a perfect little haul for less than $30.

Back at Bantr

We shopped till we nearly dropped, and then made our way to Bantr. If you’ve been a reader, you know that Bantr is one of my go-to weekend getaway spots. It’s a cozy hotel with a cabin aesthetic, and concerts/events frequently happen on-site.

The Swiftie show was getting set up in the lobby when we arrived. We checked in, settled in, and walked over to The Bar for dinner. It’s nice that there are a few options for food close by. Going to The Bar almost felt like we were right at home (we have locations in Green Bay, too)!

Post-dinner, we spent some time in the hotel room chatting and getting ready.

Time for Taylor

A quick walk away from our hotel room, the party was getting started. We struck poses at the disco wall, grabbed drinks at the Bantr bar, and then found our spot in the crowd.

As you already know from my intro to this blog post, the show was great! I loved the energy, and it was fun to see unique Taylor Swift-inspired outfits from fellow attendees. We all danced the night away.

Good Morning from The Cabin

In the morning, I headed straight to the lobby for coffee. Bantr has some lovely lounge spaces that add to the cozy cabin vibes.

Who wouldn’t want to sip coffee and chat in this space?!

Sunday Brunch

Before hitting the road home, we wanted to grab breakfast (and more coffee, of course). Era has become one of my favorite spots during my Wausau weekend trips, so I was excited to share it with the girls.

I always get the caramel macchiato to drink at Era. For my meal, I ordered the avocado toast. It was a delicious finale to our weekend getaway.

Did you go to the Eras Tour, or have you been to a tribute show? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or on Instagram. Let’s chat!

Last Friday night, I went out with my family and husband for my birthday. It was the perfect little party complete with dinner, drinks, and entertainment.

Here’s how the night went and the local spots we stopped at along the way!

Outfit of the Night

First, I needed to dress for the occasion. I put together a simple black and white outfit with a few of my favorite statement pieces.

• I got the fringe jacket while in my “bridal era” from Windsor. It paired nicely with my black wedding dress, and I knew I’d find opportunities to wear it again.
• I found the black and white purse from one of my favorite resale shops in the area, Sunrise on Main Boutique.
• The leather belt was from a booth at Wonderland Vintage. The quality was too incredible to pass up. If you look closely, you’ll see some fun details in the leather.
• And, last, but certainly not least is my charm bracelet from Lulu’s Petals. Part of it is actually a repurposed vintage watch band.

Once ready, we went to our first stop!

Dinner at Al’s Hamburger

Al’s is a classic burger and milkshake shop (a must-visit if you’re in the area). The burgers are just so good, and you can catch some old-school tunes while you eat. I enjoyed a cheeseburger, plus some of my husband’s fries (everyone loves to share, right?).

Bonus points for Al’s: the iconic neon “EAT” sign makes for a unique photo opportunity.

Drinks & Dessert at Amphora

After we finished our meal at Al’s, we drove over to Amphora Wine Bar. This place has a stunning aesthetic and artfully crafted drinks and eats. A French 75 is my drink of choice here.

For dessert, we ordered these delicious apple rolls that came with ice cream, whip, and caramel drizzle. If you enjoy apple pie, you’ll love this sweet treat.

Free Sips at Anduzzi’s

Post drinks and dessert, we went somewhere else for just one more drink. At Anduzzi’s you drink free on your birthday!

I felt like we had to stop by for the glowing button, the cup, and the experience. It was worth it, and we even got to catch some of the band’s performance.

Showtime at Marcus Cinema

Our last stop of the night: the movies! We saw the new Joker…

I know what you’re thinking, most of the reviews of Joker: Folie à Deux have been horrible. And, I’m not here to deny those rumors.

It wasn’t a great movie, but I felt like I had to see it. I’ve been a fan of the Joker and Harley Quinn characters in comics and movies, and I’ve been an even bigger fan of Lady Gaga.

So, with that said, I thought it was cool to see Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn! I also didn’t hate the musical numbers. Dare I say, I did enjoy some of the songs and choreography.

Cheers to Another Year

It was an excellent night to turn 26 and celebrate with loved ones! I’m grateful they always go along with my adventures (and occasionally unique movie choices).

Do you have a favorite birthday celebration or tradition? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or on Instagram. Let’s chat!

A couple of weekends ago, my husband and I enjoyed a Door County day trip. It’s one of our favorite times to visit the area, and it has turned into an annual tradition to visit for apple picking. The drive from Green Bay to Door County is especially beautiful during the fall since you can see the colors change on all of the trees that line the highway.

During our weekend adventure, we stopped at one of our favorite places, and we checked out a couple of new to us locations. Here’s where we explored and where you should visit in Door County!

Lautenbach’s Winery & Market

We love it here. It’s rare that we go to Door County without stopping by Lautenbach’s for a wine flight. Attached to the winery is a market – it’s fun to shop and has lots of local goods to enjoy.

Lautenbach’s is also our apple-picking spot! We go for the Honeycrisp apples to make pie with.

Cupola House Cafe & Shops

During other Door County day trips, I’ve seen the Cupola house, but we always just drove by. After apple picking and wine tasting, I searched for a coffee shop in my maps app and came across the Cupola Cafe. So, we finally visited the pretty white house!

We shared an iced americano and looked around the shops inside of the Cupola. There were so many pretty and unique items for sale!

I was tempted by the bouquets of dried flowers and the sardine can candles…maybe next time.

Burton’s On The Bay

We chose to eat here purely based on the name (we are The Burton’s after all). It ended up being the perfect choice for lunch! You couldn’t beat the views from the dining room.

And, the food was delicious! We started with the bruschetta. I highly recommend this appetizer if you visit. As you may be able to tell, my phone didn’t eat first when our entrees arrived at the table. We dug right in!

Walking out of Burton’s provided us with an even more picturesque view. We may have to return during the summer to enjoy drinks and a meal on the patio.

Once we got home, we turned our apples into dessert! This apple pie was as good as it looks, and it was a sweet way to finish our fall day.

Where do you want to visit in Door County? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or on Instagram. Let’s chat!

On the ‘gram, you’ve likely seen aesthetic and candid photos with the texture and grain you can only get from film. So, how do influencers get those trendy film photos to translate digitally?

If you’ve ever tried to take a picture of a picture on paper, you know that it rarely turns out okay. Usually, there’s an awkward glare from lighting or the angle isn’t quite right.

But, have you ever tried scanning photos? Similar to how you’d scan a signed document on your iPhone, you can scan pictures! I recently did this with a few music festival photos I took on Fujifilm Instax cameras.

At Summerfest, Fujifilm had this awesome activation that you could walk through and test a variety of Instax cameras. I had a blast snapping pictures and checking out the different models. I’ve had an Instax Mini for a while, so it was cool to see what’s new.

I wanted a way to save the pictures I took digitally and share them with others. So, that’s how I stumbled upon this photo-scanning hack!

If you have an iPhone, you can follow these simple steps:

1. Open your notes app.
2. Open a new note.
3. Click on the camera icon.
4. Select “scan documents.”
5. Position your camera straight down at the photo you want to scan.
6. Click the circle to snap the scan.
7. Adjust the box to your photo borders if needed.
8. Select “keep scan” and select “save.”
9. Take a screenshot of the document and crop it as needed.

That’s all you need to do to digitize your film pics!

Of course, higher-quality scanners are out there if you’d like a better digital copy of your film photos. But, if you’re looking for a quick and easy method to post a picture you like, try an iPhone scan!

Are you an instant photo fan? Do you love the film photo aesthetic? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or on Instagram. Let’s chat!

Thursday night, the girls and I went to Hamlet Creek for the BOLD Fashion Show. It’s not every day that there’s a fashion show in Green Bay. So, as soon as I saw that this event was happening, I marked my calendar and planned an outfit accordingly.

When we arrived, we were greeted with lights, music, and charcuterie cocktails. We grabbed drinks and snapped some pics before the runway show began. There was a fun and upbeat energy all around. I loved seeing everyone’s outfits and getting inspired by how they styled their looks.

On the runway, everyone looked amazing, of course. We saw pieces from Amanda Miceli, Gents, Chaps, and Blokes, and The Wild Goose Exchange. I loved to see the goose make his runway debut (or maybe this wasn’t the first catwalk of the goose…who knows?!).

Post-show, we enjoyed treats and cigars (shoutout to Prohibition) and snapped more pics on the patio. It was a beautiful night, so it felt good to be outside under the glowing lights.

Since this is a fashion-focused blog post, I feel like it’s only right to conclude with my outfit details. This event gave me the perfect excuse to look through my closet and put something unique together.

The dress and shoes are Target finds from a couple of seasons ago. I feel like you can never go wrong with a long black dress and black heels. I love having basics in my wardrobe that I can enhance with accessories. For jewelry, I wore thick silver hoops and a ball chain necklace. My favorite piece of the look is my custom Edie Parker Bodega Bag. The bag was a gift which just makes it even more special.

Cheers to a gorgeous night!

Have you ever been to a fashion show? What was your experience? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or on Instagram. Let’s chat!