Rhapsody in Rooms

Move over Katy Perry, Megan Rapp went to Vegas. But this is an altogether different Vegas story – one that I am willing to share all over the intra-webs. For this girl what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas. I’m bringing it all out here. I’m bringing it to you because it is beautiful, inspiring, and just fun!

Let’s back up a little. A couple of months ago Eric’s work asked him to go to Vegas to do work at their company headquarters for a few days. I heard that and saw a great opportunity for me to tag along ! As non-gamblers and non-drinkers, Vegas was never on the top of our travel list, but we always thought it would be fun to visit. The stars aligned and we were able to combine a little business and pleasure trip (except there was no business for me – except for the business of having fun!).

So what did these non-gamblers do in Vegas? We walked a lot and looked at everything. It was a strip of eye candy in the biggest and most outlandish way. I loved taking it all in. Add in the Christmas décor and it was heavenly.

Walking around outside was literally night and day. Vegas has a very different look during the day compared to its fluorescent nights (my preference) but both were stunning in their own ways.

Here was the strip on a gloriously warm and clear December day.

Now here it was at night with its lights shining at their best.

As a grand finale on our last night we treated ourselves to the famous Bellagio light show that was made even better with it being choreographed to a Christmas song!

Although Vegas is renowned for its grandiose exteriors, the interiors of these hotels definitely held their own – especially with the added Christmas decorations. I don’t think I could tolerate Vegas except at Christmas now that I have been at this time. It seemed to just add extra glitz, glam, and sparkle everywhere – and you know that this girl ohhhed and ahhed over that like crazy.

Looking past the seasonal decorations, I couldn’t help but admire the incredible architecture and design of the buildings. Oh the ceilings (that looked like the sky) and their adornments. The ceilings!

This ceiling was by far my favorite. It was made of glass sculptures, and I could have stared at it for hours!

Plus the themes of the hotel were over-the-top and just so much fun to experience!

That was our whirlwind trip to Vegas full of walking (and walking and walking – in my fashionable boots no less ’cause  apparently I’m that girl and it’s a fashion parade on those sidewalks) and craning my neck to take it all in! How about you – ever been to Vegas and care to tell me about it?

This past Thanksgiving weekend I was lucky enough to be able to sneak away for a couple of days to spend time with two of my closest friends from college. Since we are living all around the country, we picked a place that was accessible to all of us but was also fun, different….and close to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater home. So for three blissful (although sometimes unexpected and eventful) days we called this little cabin in the woods our home.

My style is by no means country but I could have moved into this place in a heartbeat. It oozed charm, comfort, and coziness – all which create such an inviting home.

The entry was had a beautiful snow wall and other natural touches.

The bathroom was updated but still artful.

This was my bedroom. Who knew I could love quilts and bear lamp shades? But I did in this room.

The open living space was spectacular. I drooled over that stone fireplace all weekend. Plus  we got to make glorious fires and roast marshmellows over it.

I also love how updated and modern the kitchen was with some country touches.

The little nooks and crannies and window seats really won me over.

The second bedroom was in an open air loft. Have I ever told you I am such a sucker for lofts? I LOVE them. I always wanted one in a house. I remember house hunting with my parents as a kid and if a house ever had a loft I loftily informed them that this was the house we were going to buy.

This charming loft even had a window seat. Sold.

We loved spending every second we could in the cabin but also took some time in the Acme, PA / Ohiopyle State Park area – namely Fallingwater.

[Insert a three hour delay for my lovely Cube getting stuck on an icy road in the back roads of Pennsylvania. Told you – unexpected and eventful. Met a lot of the neighbors – both nice and interesting!]

Fallingwater was inspiring, breathtaking, minimalist, and ahead of its time. Unfortunately I will just have to relegate you to Google Images or the multiple TV specials about it since only outdoor photography is allowed. However, I will blast your brain with a montage of outdoor pictures.

Now here is my favorite thing I learned: Frank Lloyd Wright invented carports! Yup! The owner wanted a garage but Frank (since we’re on first name terms apparently) wouldn’t build it. He said that they just invited clutter, and he wouldn’t have it in his minimalist design and mindset (oh to be like him in that way!). Instead he created a carport. Isn’t that so cool?

That basically sums up my little whirlwind trip since you probably don’t want a summary of the hours upon hours of girl chat that happened. Hope you enjoyed checking out this little cabin in the woods! If you would like to rent it out – you can! It is an Airbnb cabin that I highly recommend.

Rent the cabin here.

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