Corgis & Croissants

A foodie love affair

Finding hidden gems in florida

Fort Lauderdale can be a wee bit too intense for me in certain areas, but the historical sections are pure magic. Especially when explored with your dog and besties.

Let’s bite into something amazing…

I went to see my favorite humans on the east coast.

You know when you meet someone through a mutual friend and they make a comment that sparks this unbreakable bond between the two of you? Well, that’s what happened when Matt quoted The Lord of the Rings and we “nerded” out during a photoshoot completely ignoring everything else. Since then, he and his husband have become family and I am so grateful for that unexpected meeting a few years ago.

This passed weekend, Ro and I were adventuring around our wonderful state of Florida, aka Alligator Paradise, and stayed with Matt and Alex at their home in Wilton Manors. Now, this area is definitely a vibe, but it won’t be the focus of this article. This story is centered around something I find myself dreaming of almost daily…

The pistachio croissants from La Ville Rose.

I can’t even express the pure joy I have walking into this Zen space surrounded by two historical buildings that have been transformed into a restaurant called The House on the River. It feels like a French Riviera and the bakery, which looks like a botanical greenhouse inside, serves authentic croissants that are quite literally huge.

The croissants themselves come in many varieties. My favorites so far are the lemon curd and pistachio cream. The best part is that not only is the filling on the top, but it’s also on the inside. Truly, I freaking love pastries.