FRIDAY FAVORITES…ON THE ROAD AGAIN

How wonderful to be able to travel again. We still haven’t flown anywhere, nor do we have anything on the books, but you can bet you are all in for road trips! My mom and I did the recent overnight and then we’ll be on the road soon for an annual family vacation. Love love love road trip shenanigans and new adventures! Let's do this... LOTS of the fun Favs!!

 
1. Trip with Mom

My mom and I had the best time on our trip to southern Indiana so I’m breaking it down with day one and day two as it was such a Favorite, LOL! The only thing that wasn’t a favorite and I really should’ve got pictures with how much it was tore up was the road construction, we had to detour four times and the signage was not good, thank goodness for GPS and a nice man at a gas station in a fluorescent vest, LOL!

 

My parents are both from the southern part of the state and it is so much prettier down there than the northern, LOL. We started off with lunch at my Dad’s out in the country. 


Then it was off to the resort. I have been there once before, but I forget how amazing the West Baden springs resort dome is. Such a great story behind it that you can read HERE. We had a room on the highest level of the resort with a beautiful balcony overlooking the dome interior Just gorgeous. I feel like a princess when you’re standing up there.


We walked the beautiful grounds...





....had a cocktail in the atrium.



Then we went back and got ready for dinner at a steakhouse called 1875. Yes, I don’t have a picture of a super yummy filet mignon, sautéed mushrooms and brussels sprouts with bacon! And just look how beautiful mom looked for dinner.



Of course, we had to go into the atrium at night and see the lights, normally they change colors but unfortunately, they were working on it so we only had two colors, LOL

2. More Trip with Mom

This day, it was up and early, they had a Starbucks in the resort so of course I got that, and they had amazing homemade truffles that were so darn cute so that along with a banana with my breakfast, ha ha! Mom even spied me taking a selfie from the six-floor balcony which was so hilarious as I was the only one in the huge atrium.


 

Went back up and grabbed mom for an hour walk to the sister resort where we would spend the rest of the day after we checked out. Food some animals along the way, lol


Then, it was time to check out and get our wristbands to head to the sister resort which is truly beautiful as well. But first we stopped in town and had lunch at Larry Bird's restaurant, Brick 33; such a yummy tenderloin sandwich, onion rings and orange cream cocktail

We walked those grounds, shopped at the promenade shops and a most beautiful discovery was the fountains of Pluto water. Pluto water is known to have wonderful digestive and healing properties! So of course, I stuck my foot in it. Look how cute mom is in her sweet boutique hat. Then we went in the casino, fortunately only lost under $30 but we were disappointed. Why all the high finagled machines, just give us some great quarter slots!

Next up is what we’ve been waiting to do all day and that was ice cream on the sprawling front porch of the resort! The white rockers and American flags are just glorious. Mom had dulce de leche, and I had the butter pecan and it was delightful to get a sweet little rock in before our trip home. Love these precious getaways with my mama and so fortunate to get to do them!




3. Week’s Attire
Sweater HERE // Shorts HERE // Sandals HERE // Leopard Cuff  HERE

Dress // Necklace HERE // Sandals HERE // Leopard Cuff HERE

Top HERE // Shorts HERE // Sandals HERE // Earrings HERE

4. Stein Mart Wrap Top
Have you ever been to a Stein Mart? We have one about an hour and 15 minutes away and I always enjoy going up there. I have never thought to shop them online but I’m so glad I did. I got four pieces from them, and this floral Wrap Blouse is one of them! Just check out how cute the back is! They have such a variety of cuteness on their website!

Sandals HERE

5. Misc. Fun
POST OF THE WEEK

NATURE

Before all the storms came in last week, I snapped one of my pots that contains three varieties of Verbena. They were getting so pretty, hopefully they’ll come out of it, darn summer storms!


But sometimes the rain and storms do bring beautiful rainbows. Mr. Nine and I caught this one on our way home from a little day date last Saturday.


STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES
Made Strawberry Shortcake‘s for Father’s Day. The cream in the middle of strawberry shortcake biscuits is from my Strawberry Crunch Parfait Recipe. Just use Bisquick to make the biscuits and added fresh farm stand strawberries and a tiny bit of ready whip on top.


MEMES






Have the sweetest Summer Weekend Friends!!


Linking up with  Friday Favorites // Metamorphosis Monday

xoxo




33 comments:

  1. Sounds like a fun trip with your mom! I enjoyed seeing these pics from your trip! Have a great weekend!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  2. Bisquick made biscuits are my very favorite way to enjoy strawberry shortcake! Haven't had it in years but oh how I love them. So happy to see you and your mom out and about and she looks amazing. Y'all look like sisters for sure. What a wonderful getaway. I hope you have the best weekend and I know you must be busy getting ready for your annual family vacay! Love ya!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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  3. What a wonderful trip with your mom! That resort looks amazing. You and your mom look so chic in all your looks during your time together. Your Stein Mart top is so pretty!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  4. What a fun trip you and your mom had!!

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  5. What an amazing getaway with your gorgeous mom! How do you look so cute first thing in the morning???!!

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  6. You and your mom are the absolute cutest. That resort looks amazing and I love how you two have such adventures. Enjoy your weekend!

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  7. How wonderful that you and your mom got away for a little bit! My mom and I are going to take a little trip together next month because my sister and dad are taking a trip together haha!! I am excited! Have a wonderful weekend!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  8. Your mom is so pretty! So glad you had a wonderful trip. That resort looks amazing! Love all of these memes you picked today!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  9. What a special trip with your mom and the hotel looks amazing!! Loving all the 4th of July inspired outfits - you always knock it out of the park! xo, Biana BlovedBoston

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  10. Your trip sounds perfect! We don't live too far from there and have never visited. I'm adding it to my list of places to go!

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  11. Sounds like a great trip with your mom! I love spotting rainbows, that's a great one!

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  12. You and your mom are just too cute! Sounds like you had a wonderful visit. I remember Stein Mart! Gosh, I don't think I have been since college maybe? We used to have a lot of them, but there are fewer and fewer around here. I don't even know if any are still open in the Bham area. Hope you have a great weekend!

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  13. Hi Andrea, What a special trip with your mom! Loved the kids' play house image. Katie from Preppy Empty Nest sent me the craziest listing (in Colorado Springs) I am sharing on the Weekend Edit. Crazy! Happy Weekend. We are headed to mountains (Breckenridge) for the 4th! laura in Colordo

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  14. Glad you are enjoying time traveling with your Mom!

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  15. How wonderful to see your day and have that mini get away with your mom. You two look so cute together having fun and love the pretty outfits. I love strawberry shortcake and yours looks delish. I hope you have a fun weekend Andrea.

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  16. I love that you and your sweet momma travel together! Isn't it just wonderful that we can finally travel again?! That atrium is gorgeous, too!

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  17. Giggled at the memes 😜 Lookin' good girl, as usual 👍🏻 So is your family 😉 And seems like the trip was awesome 👌🏻

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  18. LOVE that wrap top, and I thought that Stein Mart was just a grocery store haha. I also love seeing you and your mom together. She is such a gorgeous lady and so are you friend! XOXO Caroline

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  19. looks like you had a marvelous time! I'm dying to visit that southern part of the US- looks so amazing, fun and welcoming. Have a great weekend beautiful Andrea xx

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  20. The trip with your mom looks like it was so much fun!

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  21. What a wonderful time with your mom Andrea. You both shine and are perfect examples of ageless style and grace!! AND you are making me hungry, LOL
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  22. I bet it's so nice to be able to travel again with family!! We don't have any plane trips either for this year, but still looking forward to our road trip to Tahoe with the fam in August. And seeing your Lake Mode tank reminds me that I still need to grab it before I leave! Message me about sizing! xo

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  23. Your trip with your mom looks like so much fun! And you both are so cute and fashionable! That strawberry shortcake looks delicious. I need to make some soon!

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  24. What a lovely days you had with your mother! It is fantastic that we can travel again!

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  25. Adorable Andrea, you and your mum look super cute. Thanks for sharing today. Jacqui x

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  26. I absolutely love that you got to do this with your mom! That resort looks so incredible!

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  27. Looks like a fun Mother / daughter trip. You two look so cute out having a good time.

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  28. Such an amazing location. Those pictures are really beautiful.

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  29. How wonderful that you can do little getaways with your momma! I love it when I can do them with my mom too! Were you celebrating anything special?
    @ms.meranda

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  30. What a fun trip with your mom

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  31. I need the lake mode shirt. So cute. What a great time with your mom. Very beautiful! And that strawberry shortcake looks amazing!

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  32. Loved following along your trip with your sweet momma! And that resort looked incredible - gorgeous <3

    Green Fashionista

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  33. Hi Andrea,
    Your trip with your momma looked so fun! You both look fabulous. I can see where you get your beautiful looks. :-) Have a great summer!

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