Marietta Visitors Bureau • 2nd February 2023

Love is Brewing on the Square: A Valentine’s Day Interview with Tuesday Coffee + Shoppe and Two Birds Taphouse

Love is Brewing on the Square: A Valentine’s Day Interview with Tuesday Coffee + Shoppe and Two Birds Taphouse One of the most romantic days of the year is Valentine’s Day and it’s just around the corner. It is a holiday to celebrate love with our partners, friends or families. Happy Valentine’s Day from Visit Marietta! To celebrate, we interviewed the owners of Tuesday Coffee + Shoppe and Two Birds Taphouse here on the Marietta Square, Andrew and Morgan Beatton and Jeff and Rachel Byrd. We as

Marietta Visitors Bureau • 1st December 2022

Holiday Shopping with Marietta Artisans

One of the most joyful parts of the holiday season is picking the perfect gift for your family and friends. An artisan market is a shopper’s paradise. Choosing that special present can’t be done online- part of the joy is wandering your local artisan market in search of unique gifts for your loved ones. Marietta’s Artisan Market has over 40 specialty merchants. It’s a prime holiday shopping experience. You’ll find jewelry, clothing, decor, pet items, art, and more. Check off your list at this

My Rooftop Stories • 13th July 2021

Magnolia Network Telling Stories

Creators, Course Changers, Dreamers, and Risk Takers that’s what Chip and Joanna Gaines are calling the storytellers on their new Magnolia Network. These entrepreneurs are sharing life stories and fulfilling dreams. They are inspirational regular people pouring their hearts and souls into others. It’s a network with a lot of TLC and it's launching in a few days. The Gaines premiered some of their shows on discovery+ several months ago. As an avid Fixer Upper fan, I couldn't wait to watch them.

My Rooftop Stories • 3rd March 2021

Grace and Frankie: Stories Can Change Us

On February 28th, the legendary actress and activist, Jane Fonda, received the honorary Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 78th Golden Globes Ceremony. Her esteemed acting career has spanned over 50 years, with Fonda receiving many nominations, winning two Oscars, an Emmy, eight Golden Globes, and several other awards. She has devoted her life to activism fighting for environmental reform, world peace, and civil rights. Fonda dedicated her powerful acceptance speech at the Golden Globes to diversity,

My Rooftop Stories • 3rd January 2021

Choosing My Word of the Year

Do you choose a word to guide your goals for the year? On January 1st, instead of making a bunch of new year’s resolutions, I pick a word of the year. I have had this tradition since 2017. A word to focus and reflect on and to keep me grounded. Over the years I have chosen Inspiration. Bold. Intentional. Manifest. 2020 was supposed to be my year of manifesting. I started the year recording manifestations in my journal, most of them centered around travel. In 2019, I had traveled to three conti

My Rooftop Stories • 22nd August 2020

Get Hygge With It: Comfort TV

The Danish word, hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) translates in English as coziness, but it means so much more. It is an attitude towards life that emphasizes finding joy in everyday moments. Have you ever sat by your window watching the orange glow of the sunrise while drinking a hot cup of coffee? Enjoyed a backyard dinner with your closest friends, laughing and making memories? If so, you’ve experienced hygge. It’s happiness absent of turmoil and stress. I mean, who wouldn’t want to get hygge.

Study Abroad Gifts • 2nd April 2020

11 Gift Ideas for Overseas Friends

The allure of living in another country is the opportunity to learn a new language, experience a different culture, and the chance to see the world. It’s no wonder your friend packed up their bags and hit the road—whether for that fanciful job or to study abroad. You’re a tad jealous, but you’re mostly excited for them—that’s why you’ve been seeking gift ideas for overseas friends. You don’t want them to miss the comforts of home (or you) tooooo much, right? Just enough to want to come back to

My Rooftop Stories • 21st January 2020

I Followed My Favorite YouTubers to Morocco

A Worldtowner is someone who takes up temporary residency in another country for more than three months to experience life as a local. I was fascinated with their story and loved following along with them on their journey. Jessica and Will’s rapport and the way they raised their children on the road is inspiring. I was enthralled by stories of their time spent in Morocco as it was on my bucket list. So, when they embarked on a new venture to host a group tour of Morocco, I jumped at the opportunity to join them.

My Rooftop Stories • 15th January 2020

Taste of Morocco

Moroccan food awakens your palate and is one of the world's best cuisines to try. It is filled with the savory flavors of cumin, lemon, coriander, cinnamon, and saffron. Influenced by other cultures, Moroccan food is a mixture of Berber, Arab, Spanish, French and Mediterranean cuisines. It is impossible to travel to Morocco and not eat a meal slow-cooked in a tagine, a handmade clay cooking pot with a conical lid. They serve tagines in every restaurant throughout the country. Tagines can be fil

Visit Natural Detox Resort • 6th January 2020

Weight Loss Approach

“If you are tired of starting over, stop giving up.” There are numerous ways to achieve weight loss, and many of us have been on a cycle of trying it all—the latest fad diet, joining the newest exercise craze and purchasing products from infomercials that claim to make us lose weight fast. When the promised quick results don’t happen, we give up. And then, we start the cycle over again with the latest diet plan and workout. There has been a real concern over the last decade about weight manage

Glenlith Interiors • 23rd December 2019

Kitchen Design Trends for 2020 | Bespoke Kitchens Glasgow

With 2020 just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about New Year's resolutions and maybe a new bespoke kitchen! Let us inspire you by showing you the kitchen design trends for the year ahead. The kitchen is the heart of the home. No longer just a place to prepare and eat a meal, it's also the place where family and friends gather for chats, and, on occasions, where the homework is done. It's the social centre of the house. The trend for the coming decade sees kitchen designers

THE LIFESTYLE COLLECTIVE • 18th December 2019

Our 8 Fave Apps For Reading Books On The Go

Our favourite books captivate us with stories of characters that resonate with us. These books inspire us to travel, dream, and take action. They spin magical tales of a school for wizardry, transport us to long-forgotten periods in history and faraway lands. They’re our favourites because they pulled us in from the glorious opening sentence and kept us intrigued until the end. Losing yourself in a story is one of the most satisfying feelings. If you love to read, you’ve undoubtedly become tir

My Rooftop Stories • 16th December 2019

5 Best Female-Driven Movies That Inspire Travel

Solo travel can be daunting, especially when you’re a female. But with the proper inspiration and planning, it is fun and even transformational. Solo female traveling is trending, and the industry is taking notice. It raises the question, why do women venture out on their own to travel? Is it for soul-searching reflection, adventure, or to experience unknown places and cultures? If you’re trying to decide where to go on your next solo trip, an excellent way to experience an unknown destination

THE LIFESTYLE COLLECTIVE • 15th November 2019

Marvel’s Massive Phase IV TV And Film Plan Is Everything We Hoped For

“I used to have nothing. And then I got this. This job. This family. And I was better because of it. And even though they’re gone… I’m still trying to be better.” ―Natasha Romanoff in Avengers Endgame The words of Natasha Romanoff reflect how I feel about living through the Infinity Saga, Phases I-III of Marvel’s film and television universe. As a child I lived in my comic books. Only in my wildest dreams did I imagine seeing my favourite Marvel characters jump off the page and onto the screen

THE LIFESTYLE COLLECTIVE • 9th November 2019

A First-Timer’s Guide To Shopping In New York City

New York City is one of the most popular cities to visit. It boasts the most recognisable skylines with towering skyscrapers and impressive museums. First-timers are drawn to the city’s endless energy, must-see landmarks, and electrifying nightlife. The fashion capital of the world, it is also the best place to shop. Macy’s, and Tiffany’s are city landmarks, but for a first-timer on a shopping spree, navigating the city’s options can feel like a daunting task. As a native New Yorker who has wi

THE LIFESTYLE COLLECTIVE • 2nd November 2019

Travel to Iceland: The Land of Ice and Fire

Iceland—a popular bucket-list destination—is a magical place in the North Atlantic Ocean. If you crave adventure and seek to explore stunning landscapes, Iceland is the destination for you. Known as the “Land of Fire and Ice” because of its active volcanoes, thermal springs, and spouting geysers, it is home to Europe’s largest glaciers, thunderous waterfalls, and black sand beaches. Depending upon the time of year you visit, you can enjoy natural phenomena like the midnight sun or the Northern

THE LIFESTYLE COLLECTIVE • 7th October 2019

6 Steps to Living With Less

Your closet is overflowing with clothes, yet you can never find anything to wear. You keep saying yes and adding to your schedule when you want to scream no. You are stressed, unhappy, and never have time for yourself. If this sounds like you, then it may be time to make some changes in your life and adapt to a minimalist lifestyle. Minimalist living is simple; it’s living with less. Having the freedom to decide what you need and what you can live without is the best part. It’s not a small chan

THE LIFESTYLE COLLECTIVE • 23rd September 2019

The Beginner’s Guide To Detox Your Life In A Week

Every year I choose a word to reflect upon that will lead my actions and help define my goals. My word for this year is “Intentional”. The plan is to be more purposeful with my actions and actively engage in choices that help me to live a more meaningful life. Part of that intention is to destress, detox, and declutter myself and my surroundings. Life can be full of stress. You can feel overworked, over-scheduled, your inbox has over 50,000 messages, and you are simply exhausted by your lifesty

THE LIFESTYLE COLLECTIVE • 13th September 2019

56 New Netflix Original Movies & Shows To Watch: Here Are Our Favourites

My favorite activity this summer was watching movies and binge-worthy television on Netflix. I did it while sunbathing at the pool, on a family road trip to Cincinnati, and during long hours of travel to Thailand. It was the summer Netflix released a new season of Stranger Things–eight episodes to be exact–and you couldn’t drag me away from my screen. It was EPIC! I obviously wasn’t the only one who couldn’t get enough of those 80s kids and their fight against the supernatural as Stranger Thing

THE LIFESTYLE COLLECTIVE • 30th August 2019

Knives Out, Spies In Disguise And Netflix’s Another Life: Trailers That We Are Loving Right Now

Let’s face it, life is crazy: filled with stress, monotony, worry, and, yes, boredom. And that’s why we love picture shows. People crave a good story and a great escape. And, after all, that’s what the movies are all about. We love the sets, the drama, the surprises, the stunts, and we love it when the underdog rises from sure defeat to save the damsel–or the world–at the last second. A whodunnit murder mystery, international espionage with a twist, and an alien invasion to save the world–Netfl