LIFESTYLE Archives | The Open Suitcase

Nov 18

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Room with a view...
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@HawksCayResort lanai rooms overlook serene water features like the (heated!) pool and lagoon.
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Best of all, they have large decks with loungers. One’s calling my name.
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The resort’s looking good after a $50 million post-Irma renovation. Same friendly service I enjoyed on two prior visits. You can go home again.
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#HawksCayRises #hosted #thepreferredlife #tmom #luxuryfamilytravel #floridakeys #visitflorida #conchlife #marathonflorida ...

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Nov 5

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It’s all relative....
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I’ll never complain about my weight again. I’d be nearly 2 TRILLION pounds if home was a neutron star.
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So many fun facts learned at the American Museum of Natural History today. Did you know that the lyrics are true? We really are stardust...created out of a nebula cloud. Thank you, @jonimitchell_official .
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What I didn’t learn? What’s a neutron star? Calling @neildegrassetyson #sciencerocks #dayatthemuseum #citypass #nyc #inthecity #dayoff #naturalhistory ...

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Oct 27

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Mirror fence
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That’s the name of this sculpture, one of more than 100 that dot the 500 acres at Storm King Art Center.
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Fall’s the perfect time to visit, but go early. They expect 6,000 guests on beautiful autumn days, like today. Did you get outside? #hudsonvalley #hudsonriver #nylovesfall #autumncolors #fallcolors #fallfoliage #outdoorart #naturesbeauty #greatoutdoors #artscene ...

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Oct 22

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So very serene.
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I was a nervous wreck during the hours leading up to my daughter’s wedding. But watching her glide through the getting ready, put me at ease. .
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Big thank you to @beautybycherise for helping the bridal party put on the pretty. First time for me wearing false eyelashes - such fun!
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#effortlesschic #bridalhair #romantic #bridalmakeup #theknot #hairinspo #weddinghair #weddingday #hairfashion #weddingphoto ...

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Oct 16

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Programs?! Programs?!
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3 days before the wedding, the details of the ceremony were finalized. So, I headed off to our local craft store and picked up medium weight card stock, a small single hole punch, ribbon and stickers. Oh. And a paper crease to help make crisp folds.
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Employing 3rd grade crafting skills, I knocked these out in no time. What? Me worry? .
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#michaelsstores #weddingcrafts #papercrafts #weddingday #weddingessentials #goingtothechapel #motherofthebride #stickers #stationery ...

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Oct 15

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Do you know the way to San Jose?
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The city’s changed so much since I started visiting back in 2007. Hotel prices have soared thanks to Silicon Valley tech money. Finding an affordable, yet elegant, place to stay to begin our week-long wedding adventure was a challenge.
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Fortunately, my daughter found the @hayesmansion, an historic hotel that, until recently, was owned by the City of San Jose. It’s scheduled for a $15 million upgrade by new owners. Can’t wait to see it after the reno!
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Built in 1905, it’s a magnificent estate property tucked away in a suburban neighborhood. I stole some precious quiet time in the mornings (#calmbeforethestorm), with my coffee on a secluded terrace surrounded by lush tropical foliage. Thank you to the friendly and efficient group reservations team, especially Frances and Rona, who facilitated our stay. .
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#HistoricHotels #sanjose #siliconvalley #luxuryhotels #visitsanjose #comestayawhile #weddingvenues #norcalweddings #gardenparty #luxehotels #livelikearoyal #wanderlust #hayesmansion ...

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Aug 16

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Feeling groovy? Celebrating #Woodstock weekend with some funky sugar cookies. Break out the tie dye and rock on! •
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#flashbackfriday #1969 #peace #love #hippie #vintagesounds #rockandroll #musicfestival ...

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Aug 3

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Ripe and ready! It’s #TOMATO time! Kick off the season with a #GIVEAWAY for the New York Botanical Garden Totally Tomatoes Weekend, August 10-11, 2019. Two lucky winners will each receive a 4-pack of tickets for Saturday OR Sunday!
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Culinary demos! Maker station! Garden tours and yummy family fun!
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Want to win? If you’re going to be in #NYC next weekend, follow @theopensuitcase and @nybg, like this post and comment about your favorite way to enjoy tomatoes. Enter until Wednesday, August 7 at 10 p.m. EST. Winners will be chosen at random and announced Thursday morning!
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#plantlove #garden #gardenlife #gardenlove #gardensofinstagram #vegetablegarden #gardenideas #backyard #homegrown #growyourfood #veggiegarden #lovemygarden
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Entrants must be 18+ years of age. This contest is not sponsored, administered or associated with Instagram and entrants agree to comply with Instagram’s terms of service. ...

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Jul 22