Hotel Paisano, I

The best little arts town in west Texas is home to Hotel Paisano.

Stagecoach Inn, II

The Stagecoach Inn has one of the choice restaurants in Salado, Texas.

Midway between Waco and Austin is the best sleeper town in Texas.

Salado is the ideal weekend sojourn for the urban denizen.

Dinner at Hemingway’s Cuba next door and breakfast at Isa’s Bistro.

Pro tip: make a reservation with the hotel ahead of time!

My husband and I spent this past long weekend in Baltimore.

Hawley Silk Mill Cocoon Coffeehouse for the win.

My husband and I dined at Glass Wine. Bar. Kitchen.

We visited all three of the Settlers Hospitality properties.

My husband and I took a midweek trip to Ledges Hotel in the Poconos.

Wearing two plaids works because the patterns are different intensities.

If Eric Daman taught me anything, it was to not be intimidated by pattern mixing.