Hole in the Rock

We’re onto some posts from… the desert! If you didn’t know, Eric and I took a long weekend trip with my family to Arizona. It was my first time visiting the area (except for a small work trip once), so I was really excited! It was a fun weekend, with a good mix of relaxing and heading out to explore. Eric and I were able to meet up with my good friend, Chelsea of Chelsea Bird, and her husband, Scott, and they showed us around Phoenix for a little bit! I was so happy to get the chance to hang out with them, and to explore the desert! It was my first time seeing cactus (growing out of the ground 😂) and that was one of my favorite things! I loved the vibes and landscape of Arizona. So much different than Michigan — nature and weather-wise — and I loved the opportunity to experience something totally new!

Outfit details:

Madewell Patch-Pocket Jean Skirt (similar)
Madewell Central Shirt in Gabriel Stripe (similar)
Madewell Indio Sunglasses
Madewell The Transport Tote
Madewell Boardwalk Sandals (similar)

outfits, travelTieka KnightSeptember 19, 2018summer, arizonaComment

Mother Stewart's Brewing

Onto my last post from Springfield, Ohio! Excuse the wrinkles, but this was at the very tail end of our trip after two action-packed days. (I also forgot our steamer.) But! I just had to blog these photos, because the brewery was so cool... and Eric's outfit was cooler than mine! But on our last night in town, we headed over to Mother Stewart's Brewing. It was awesome! I loved it. The vibe was really cool, they had a great selection of beers (and lots of options for non-beer drinkers!). I went for a rosé sangria on ice that was delicious. We enjoyed drinks outside in the outdoor beer garden and enjoyed watching all of the fireflies. So many fireflies on this trip!

Outfit details:

Forever21 Striped Shirt Dress
Madewell The Transport Tote
Target Sandals (similar)

outfits, travelTieka KnightJune 26, 2018spring, ohioComment

Yellow Springs, Ohio

On the itinerary for our trip to Springfield, Ohio... was an afternoon in Yellow Springs! I was excited to explore this little town. It's known as a funky, artsy town with eclectic boutiques and shops, just 10 minutes outside Springfield. Plus, we heard of a great walk at Glen Helen Nature Preserve, full of springs and waterfalls, which I knew we had to do! It was the perfect afternoon for it too. I loved exploring, grabbing a bite to eat and taking in the sights of this quaint town! Have you ever been to Yellow Springs before? (This is also apparently where Dave Chappelle and his family live... so we were keeping an eye out, but didn't spot him!)

Outfit details:

Old Navy Basic Tee (similar)
Agolde Quinn Hi Rise Mini Skirt
Madewell The Transport Tote
Madewell Indio Sunglasses
Urban Outfitters Hat (similar)
Madewell Boardwalk Sandals (similar)

outfits, travelTieka KnightJune 24, 2018spring, ohioComment

Exploring Springfield, Ohio

On our first full day in Springfield, Ohio... we spent the morning exploring their downtown! Thankfully the weather was beautiful and sunny, and we were able to walk almost everywhere! I loved how walkable this area was. It's always a great way to take in a new city and get a little fresh air! Plus, it's fun to find different things that weren't necessarily on your itinerary. Do you guys make itineraries when you travel? When we're heading to new places, I love making itineraries. Planning for a trip is almost as fun as taking it sometimes! Other times, it's nice to just relax and let the day take you where it may. We stopped to all of the places we wanted to visit, but we also found a few surprises along the way!

Outfit details:

H&M Wide Leg Jeans (similar)
Madewell Denim Wrap Top
Madewell The Transport Tote
Madewell Indio Sunglasses
Madewell The Boardwalk Sandals (similar)

outfits, travelTieka KnightJune 19, 2018ohio, springComment

Hartman Rock Garden

We're back from a fun and exciting trip to... Springfield, Ohio! I love small-town adventures, quirky tourist traps and exploring new places, so this trip was right up my alley. It's a relatively easy drive from Michigan (about 5 hours), and there are lots of unique things to do to spend a weekend there! I'll be blogging about our trip all week... and first up, we have the Hartman Rock Garden. It's one of the nation's most revered works of in situ folk art, an outsider art phenomena where self-taught artists construct worlds out of concrete, metal, stone, and whatever else they can find. It was interesting to explore and see how much detail went into this garden!

Outfit details:

H&M Denim Culottes High Waist
H&M Jersey Top
Circle Woven Tote via Etsy (similar)
Target Sandals (similar)

outfits, travelTieka KnightJune 18, 2018ohioComment

Amelia's Flower Truck

During our time in Nashville, I really wanted to make sure we hunted down Amelia's Flower Truck! I've seen it on Instagram a million times, and it's just as cute in person as it is in photos. We saw it was going to be in the 12 South neighborhood, so we headed over there, snapped some photos, bought a pretty autumnal bouquet, and walked around for a bit enjoying the sunshine. We also stopped for tacos at Taqueria del Sol. So good! I really love that neighborhood. Be sure to keep reading for outfit details... because Madewell is having a big 25% off sale right now!