My history loving heart set fire the moment I walked in the door of Château Louise de La Vallière. This castle was once the home to the favorites of King Louis XIV and is now a magical hotel that will transport you back to 1667 for an evening. Located in the Loire Valley, it is dripping in history, romance, and champagne, and discovering it felt like coming upon a rare, precious jewel. There are only twenty bedrooms, each uniquely decorated with original period furniture and exquisite details. I

Home for Christmas, and my hometown goes all out… 🎄🎅🏼 This family does their light display each year to keep the memory of their late father alive, and to collect donations for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 📍2345 Amberwood Circle in Massillon, Ohio | Anna Kloots