Polar Vortex

It is breath-takingly cold here in Michigan.

For the first time ever I am imagining a trip to Los Angeles. In fact, as I did a little research to ensure that "polar vortex" isn't a euphemism for end of days, I read this article in the LA Times. {Coincidentally, the Florida meteorologist from the article went to my high school. I think he graduated with my brother. Weird?!}

I spent yesterday indoors, wearing a sweatshirt from Marco Island, and thinking deeply about my happy place. Here are some photos to warm you up on the inside!

Anguilla via 100 Layer Cake

Read all about Jillian & Scott's honeymoon at this place including spa treatments... This is a two-part'er.

St. Lucia via Best Pro Photos

Sugar sand beaches. Palm trees. Sunshine. And interesting facts about the Caribbean island of St. Lucia.

The Breakers-Palm Beach

The Breakers is a luxury resort situated on 140 acres of oceanfront property in Palm Beach. Read all about it, and make reservations, at the link above.

via Expensive Life

Soothing baths in Pamukkale, Turkey. Learn more about the "cotton castles" here.

Tory Burch

A dress to wear if exposing any bit of skin wouldn't result in nearly instant frostbite.

And a book to read as you lay by the pool (or under a pile of blankets). 

How are you surviving the polar vortex?