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London in February

woman walking london street with heart topiary in window

Caleb and I love to visit London. It’s probably our favorite city in the world, so whenever we get a chance, we love to go! London in February can be cold and rainy, but we definitely lucked out with some blue sky days too. Here’s what we did while we were there:

woman walking down a london mews
london flower mraket
woman holding flower bouquet
red chinese hanging lanterns
woman drinking champagne
balcony view of london garden
couple dressed up for dinner in london
gymkhana menu and black purse
woman walking down stairs dressed for dinner out
couple standing in front of the goring hotel london
flower display at a london flower market
latte art
red heart topiary outside london resturant
couple toasting with martinis at dukes london
woman in colorful outfit outside london restaurant
london street view
woman in a colorful outfit holding red clutch
outside the farm shop london
pink chanel flats
london architecture
london shopping mews
oxford street london
woman having coffee at ralph's patio london
louis vuitton store oxford street london
man walking a london mews in the rain
london antiques store
group having lunch chinatown london
big ben at night across the thames
couple attending fulham football game london
sitting area in the goring hotel london
fulham football club stadium
fireplace goring hotel london
flower display london
holding a bouquet red tulips

Where We Stayed:

We stayed at The Goring in Belgravia this trip. The location was great and we were able to walk most places. The hotel is beautiful and decorated in a very classic English decor. Our room had an amazing patio overlooking their private gardens.

What We Did:

Where We Ate:

  • The Buttery: A beautiful spot in Belgravia with delicious breakfast
  • Ralph’s: We stopped here for coffee one day and sat outside overlooking Bond Street
  • Dumpling’s Legend: It was Chinese New Year, so we stopped by Chinatown for some of the festivities and lunch. This spot was so fun – served family style.
  • The Oak Room: We stumbled upon this restaurant our first day in London and it was such a great find! It’s above a pub – super cozy and elevated casual for lunch.
  • Coppa Club: We ate here before the Fulham game and it was beautiful and food was great, too.
  • The Dove: We walked here after the Fulham game and had a great pub dinner. Caleb said it was the best fish & chips he’s had.
  • The Goring: A beautiful bar to have a drink or have afternoon tea
  • Gymkhana: Hands down one of our favorite meals we’ve ever had. It was just awarded two michelin stars and the food was truly amazing. The ambiance, drinks and food were outstanding!
  • Duke’s Bar: A martini bar experience – highly recommend!
  • Circolo Populare: A buzzing Italian restaurant

What to Wear:

Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

Birthday Staycation at Omni PGA Frisco Resort

mom and son standing by a golf hole omni pga resort the swing

William turned 8 (!!!) earlier this month! I love that he likes to celebrate his birthdays with experiences. We started it last year when he got to pick out any Lego set he wanted (he chose the Titanic) and we spent the night at a hotel working away on it!

This year, he decided on a staycation at the recently opened Omni PGA Frisco Resort. He loves golf and this resort has everything for the golf lover. With a January birthday, the weather can be a little tricky, but the resort has a great variety of outdoor and indoor activities.

It was a quick 25 minute drive to the resort and as soon as we arrived we got started on our fun staycation. An arctic freeze blew through while we were there with snow and icy temperatures, but it made the stay that much more memorable! With that being said, this is a comprehensive list of what we did in the winter. Now we will have to go back and see all that the resort has to offer in the warmer months!

a sign for the swing par 3 course omni pga resort
dad and son playing golf at the swing omni pga resort birthday staycation
birthday staycation amenities omni pga resort
bathroom view omni pga resort
mom and son standing by rolex clock omni pga resort birthday staycation
lobby view omni pga resort
little boy with golf clubs and a large balloon for his birthday staycation omni pga resort
balcony view of pool omni pga resort birthday staycation
birthday staycation indoor simulators omni pga resort
litle boy playng golf at top golf omni pga resort birthday staycation
little boy playing golf indoor simulator birthday staycation omni pga resort
mom dad and young son playing the swing birthday staycation omni pga resort

Stay:

The Omni PGA Frisco Resort just opened in May of 2023. It’s a beautiful resort and everything you need is right there! We had a one bedroom suite and it was beautiful! It had a spacious living area with a pull-out sofa, the most amazing views of the golf course, a huge bathroom with a stand-alone tub and a large balcony with rocking chairs. We were there during the arctic temps/freeze, when everything in Dallas seemed to shut-down, and the service at the resort remained top notch. The staff made sure we had everything we needed and more!

Eat:

  • Lounge by Topgolf: While the boys were playing on the simulators, we ordered an assortment of appetizers for lunch and were very impressed with the food! It was delicious and had something for everyone in our family.
  • Ice house: We had dinner here – it’s very casual, BBQ style dining. William loved it and it has a great outdoor space right in the middle of the golf area!
  • Toast and Tee: This is the coffee shop in the hotel and we grabbed breakfast here the next morning.
  • The Apron: This is more casual dining. We stopped in for some homemade ice cream.
  • Margaret’s Cones and Cups: William had ice cream here after we played The Swing and he said “it was the best ice cream ever”.
  • Other restaurants: Trick Rider is the steakhouse at the resort, but it’s closed on Sundays (the night we stayed). We are planning to go back and try it!

Do:

  • The Swing: This was a highlight for all three of us! It’s the ten hole, par 3 course and it was such a blast. I’m not a “golfer” but I played all ten holes and we had a lot of friendly competitions. Halfway through the course there is an old truck that has been refurbished as “The Swing Bar”. They have margaritas and beer on tap, plus snacks.
  • Simulators: For some indoor fun we rented a couple of simulators at the Lounge by Topgolf. I loved having this option given the weather and it was fun for all ages! We had golf on one simulator, but then you could also choose from Zombie dodgeball (a hit with my boys), soccer, baseball, etc and we switched up the games on the other simulator. I can imagine it’s a busy place in the heat of the summer, too!
  • Topgolf bays: This is located in the Ice House. They are indoor bays, but you use the Topgolf software to play games and hit into the driving range. It started snowing while we were there, which was magical! We moved inside when it got too cold and had a delicious dinner.
  • Warmer weather activities: If you take a look at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort website, you can see all the activities available! With the pool, spa, golf, outdoor movies, a St. Bernard (one of my favorite Dallas stores) pop-up and even more shopping – you will need to book another night!

Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

Family Ski Trip in Jackson Hole

group standing in the snow on a family ski trip four seasons jackson hole

Our second time visiting Jackson Hole for a family ski trip was every bit as magical as the first! We were so excited to be there. There is something about landing in Jackson Hole, surrounded by the beautiful Tetons that just gets the trip started off right!

outdoor christmas tree at four seasons jackson hole
familygroup stading under the antler arch jackson hole
floral arrangement four seasons jackson hole
outdoor fire pit slopeside four seasons jackson hole
mom and little boy in the snow on a family ski trip
woman helping little boy decorate christmas cookies four seasons jackson hole
view from balcony to the tetons four seasons jackson hole
woman drinking wine on the patio slope side four seasons jackson hole
family gathered outside slope side for lunch
breakfast spread four seasons jackson hole
group standing at the base of Teton Village ski run
three brothers standing in a row white skis on
little boy holding his skis on the snow
sitting by an outdoor firepit slope side four seasons jackson hole
two little boys eating handlebar mustache pretzels handle bar foudrseasons jackson hole
snowfall on the patio westbank grill four seasons jackson hole
mom and young son in bathrobes heading to outdoor hot tub four seasons jackson hole
view of sunrise over snowy fields jackson hole
family in ski gear standing in the snow
snow fall four seasons jackson hole
linch at handle bar four seasons jackson hole
two little boys sking down the mountain jackson hole
christmas cookkie decorating at four seasons jackson hole
cute coffee shop jackson hole
mom and two little boys skiing four seasons jackson hole

Stay

Four Seasons Jackson Hole is in the perfect spot at the base of the Teton Mountains, where there is everything you need for skiing! There is an on-site ski concierge where we got set up with everything we needed, ski school is a short walk away and with the resort located slope side, we could watch Caleb and the boys skiing down when we were taking a break. With its easy ski in/ski out access Four Seasons Jackson Hole is the best place for a family ski trip. It’s beautiful, the service is wonderful and you could be perfectly happy not leaving the whole time you are there! My family of five had a one bedroom valley view suite and it was the perfect set-up for us. The kids loved the kid-sized tent and the fun treats in the evenings. My parents had a mountain view room with the most beautiful views of the Tetons.

Eat

  • Hatch: As soon as we landed, we ate lunch here in town and it was delicious! Highly recommend for brunch/lunch
  • Calico: We ate here last year and loved it just as much this year. It’s closer to Teton Village and they make the best Italian dishes.
  • Handle Bar: This is the restaurant at the base of the lifts and our favorite lunch spot. Think pub food and you can not miss the frickles or mustache pretzel! It’s the perfect spot to watch the skiers coming down the mountain.
  • Il Villaggio Osteria: A great place to order to-go pizzas and have a movie night in the room!
  • Westbank Grill: This upscale steak house has the best views and best food. This was our second time dining here and it did not disappoint! It’s a must-do.
  • Ascent: We ate here our last night and highly recommend this Pan-Asian restaurant.

Do

  • Million Dollar Cowboy: You must grab a drink at this famous bar
  • Ski: World class skiing and everything is so convenient – ski-in/ski-out and rentals available at the hotel
  • Spa: My mom and I skipped one day of skiing and instead opted for the spa – such a good decision! We both said it was one of the best treatments we’ve ever had.
  • Hot tub: This was a fun highlight. After skiing all day we would head to the hot tub with the boys and relax there in the warm water with snow falling around us. Magical!
  • Other excursions: There are so many winter/summer excursions that you can book through the hotel. We go mainly to ski, but there is a wide variety of activities if skiing is not your thing!

What to Pack

Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine