Savannah, GA: The Olde Pink House

There's something really magical about an all-pink-everything institution like The Olde Pink House. When I say all pink, I mean it. Pink walls, inside and out. Pink menus. It's like they knew 'millennial pink' was going to be a thing before it ever was! 

But, really... this place is quintessential old-school charm Savannah. It can be tight to get a reservation, but I'm certain it would be worth it. We did have a reservation, and we (perhaps foolishly) gave it up at the last minute. We just wanted to hang out at the bar and enjoy some appetizers in lieu of full entrees. While I'm sure on another evening a full dinner here would have been very special, we really just wanted some shrimp n' grits and a couple of drinks.

Of course I had to enjoy some rosé! The weather outside was hot, and, let's be real... when you're in a pink house, you enjoy a pink drink!

The shrimp and grits were absolutely delicious, super creamy and cheesy. AKA: everything I look for and more when I'm on vacation in the south.

It was the perfect, laid back evening. The bartender was friendly and conversational, the atmosphere was very comfortable and a bit whimsical.

If/when we return to Savannah, we'll be sure to stop by again! Maybe even for a full dinner...?

Museums Are Super Perfect Date Spots

...and no one can tell me otherwise. Mind you, I've never been in the "dating scene" before, really. Regardless, my partner and I love going to museums together (and he isn't really the artsy-type dude, either).

Museums are one of the best places to get to know each other; from prompting compelling discussion, to the quiet and sometimes cozy atmosphere. 

Does your partner prefer the modern art exhibits, or would they rather see some old-school Flemish paintings? Maybe they're more into sculpture, or maybe you can show them why you love sculpture so much.

It's the perfect place for hand-holding and getting close. There's lots of walking and wandering, pauses to put an arm around one another; there are whole empty sections and rooms filled with nothing but artwork, even in the most popular of museums.

Some have the added benefit of a nearby slice of gold to snag a cocktail or a bite to eat. For example, the Met has their Roof Garden Bar, or the museums in DC have the bonkers lineup of food trucks at the Washington Mall.

There's a museum for everyone: into dinosaurs? Visit the American Museum of Natural History. Love music? Maybe check out the EMP Museum in Seattle. If you're fascinated by serial killers or true crime, there's a Museum of Death in New Orleans and Hollywood. The Field Museum in Chicago is one of the largest museums of natural history in the wold!

Many art schools have student exhibits, sometimes they're even free! Some museums are surrounded by beautiful gardens to take a stroll through.

Museums are everywhere, large and small. Begging for people to come through and see all they have to offer.

Museums can evoke feelings within all of us... we all interpret displays differently. That kind of makes it especially beautiful though, right? Discussing different perspectives really makes the world go 'round! It's a beautiful thing.