Orlando Boba Map

Check each boba spot off your list as your explore Orlando’s booming and delicious boba scene. Three more probably opened as I typed this.

Maps + Illustrated GuidesLindsey ThompsonApril 27, 2021boba tea, milk tea, boba map

Heather Lavine - Golden Hour Wine

A new female-owned natural wine shop has opened up in Baldwin Park.

Orlando MadeLindsey ThompsonApril 24, 2021wine, natural wine, wine shop, drinking

Sneak peek inside The Monroe

A new restaurant will be opening soon from the Good Salt Restaurant Group. The Monroe will focus on modern comfort food, mid-century modern designs, with a name rooted in an important legacy in Orlando history.

FoodieLindsey ThompsonApril 11, 2021restaurants, comfort food, downtown orlando, dining out

Heading to Bok Tower this Spring

Bok Tower Gardens is a contemplative garden, and bird sanctuary outside of Orlando that makes for a peaceful day trip outdoors.

Florida TravelLindsey ThompsonMarch 30, 2021bok tower, lake whales, things to do outside

Exploring Plant City

A trip to Plant City! Don’t scratch your heads. Between a park, hikes, strawberries, and creating your own outdoor walking tour, you can spend the day here and enjoy one of Florida’s small, charming towns.

Florida TravelLindsey ThompsonMarch 21, 2021plant city, florida travel, florida cities

Canaveral National Seashore

A colorful drive down A1A led me to Canaveral National Seashore. Trails, overlooks, and lagoons offer more than just the beach and popular launch watching site.

Florida TravelLindsey ThompsonFebruary 3, 2021beaches, florida parks, hiking trails, nature

Deli Desires - Hannah Jaffe

Deli Desires, an unkosher deli, in an interview with owner and Chef, Hannah Jaffe.

Orlando MadeLindsey ThompsonJanuary 28, 2021jewish deli, food, orlando restaurants, deli, women owned business

North of Orlando: Florida Parks to Explore

We headed almost two hours north of Orlando to explore some parks. This includes Silver Springs, Rainbow Springs, and Cedar Woods Lakes and Gardens.

36 hours in St. Pete this Winter

There are some new places to explore in St. Pete right now! Visit the St. Pete Pier, the new Van Gogh exhibit at the Dali Museum, and watch the sunset at Fort Desoto Park!

Florida TravelLindsey ThompsonDecember 6, 2020st. petersburg, dali museum, van gogh live, west coast florida

My Guide to Shopping Small in Orlando

My guide to shopping local in Orlando, and thinking twice before you order on Amazon.

Shop SmallLindsey ThompsonNovember 20, 2020local shops, shop small, shopping, boutiques, vintage, collectibles, support local

Myakka River State Park

Looking for a new Florida State Park to explore? Head down to Sarasota and explore the Myakka River State Park and take a walk on their popular Canopy Walkway.

Florida TravelLindsey ThompsonNovember 11, 2020state park, outdoors, hike trails

The House on Lang

A new multi-experience retail space has opened up in the Mills 50 District. The House on Lang offers retail, art, and community gathering.

Shop SmallLindsey ThompsonNovember 5, 2020boutique, retail, women owned business, mills 50, shopping, event rental

Ultimate Orlando Mural Guide

This is the most comprehensive guide for Orando murals, with locations, artists, and local businesses nearby to support. If you love local street art, this is a great guide to keep handy.

Lemon-torials, LifestyleLindsey ThompsonOctober 8, 2020murals, orlando photo spots, taking pictures

My favorite local coffee shops around Orlando

With more coffee shops than ever before, here is a list of my personal favorite independent coffee shops around Orlando.

Maps + Illustrated GuidesLindsey ThompsonSeptember 29, 2020coffee, coffee shops, local coffee, coffee house

Miscellaneous Market - Dede Cowart

Meet one-half of the sisters behind Miscellaneous Market.

Orlando MadeLindsey ThompsonSeptember 3, 2020gift shops, shopping, retail, ivanhoe village, places to shop

My favorite items at Trader Joes

Trader Joe’s has so many items it’s hard to know which to try and add to your regular shopping list. I created a list of my favorites that are always in my shopping cart each visit.

Lifestyle, Lemon-torialsLindsey ThompsonAugust 19, 2020trader joes, cooking at home, groceries

Warehaus Orlando

Warehaus has moved into College Park! Their shop has a rotating collection of unique statement pieces from boho to mid-century modern furniture and goods.

Shop SmallLindsey ThompsonAugust 14, 2020mid century modern, boho, furniture, shopping, vintage shops

Micro Weddings in Orlando

Micro weddings are here to stay for the foreseeable future. Find what event venues in Orlando are offering special packages to accommodate intimate and safe ceremonies.

Lifestyle, Lemon-torialsLindsey ThompsonAugust 12, 2020micro weddings, weddings, get married

Lotte Market

Have you visited Lotte Market in Orlando? This large Asian market is a popular spot not just to shop, but to enjoy their food court with locally-owned restaurants.

FoodieLindsey ThompsonAugust 5, 2020asian food, market, grocery, food court, korean, japanse

Light on the Sugar Bakery

Light on the Sugar Bakery in Winter Park offers unique pastries that you can’t find anywhere else in Orlando. Their cream puffs are always a big hit on the feeds of every foodie’s Instagram, and the couple behind the bakery are as sweet as their desserts.

FoodieLindsey ThompsonJuly 29, 2020bakery, orlando food, desserts