[remedy]

Last week, I set out to do some discovering in Knoxville. One of these discoveries was an easy one, since my friend works there. I had heard about Remedy Coffee from her and from some research I'd done online, so of course I figured I'd give it a try. I was also looking for a quiet place to get some work done outside of my house, and good coffee is always a plus!

Remedy Coffee is a local coffee shop in the Old City, near Downtown Knoxville. It's a non-profit shop and proceeds go to different charities / causes each month, and it's run by a local church. [Let me be clear that I do not push religion on anyone, and I've never been to that church - it's not even my religion.] That being said, any small town shop whose proceeds go to worthy causes is 100% ok in my book.

So here are a few pictures of Remedy, the place I grew to enjoy spending time in. I'll definitely be back next time i'm in Knoxville.

They don't make food in house but local bakers/bakeries do bring things in to sell, so it's a toss up each day! And the baristas are cool about making custom coffees and trying new things. (I had a teddy graham latte one day!)

There's a private room above the actual work area for those who may want more quiet.

And a room in the back with added seating!

Here's to my morning cup o' joe in Miami and a good week for us all!

"when words are both true and kind they can change the world."

- buddha

[drunken monkey coffee]

Anyone who knows me knows I love coffee. My friends and I literally joke that I just need an IV and I'll be good to go. So when I was in Orlando, I decided to look for a local spot rather than go to Starbucks or Einstein's. What I found? Drunken Monkey Coffee. Yes, the weird name did make it more appealing to me. The place itself is very simple, with mismatched furniture and dish ware. They had a small area for a DJ to spin, and couches reminiscent of college house parties. It was a charming place with a small, simple menu of coffee and some sandwiches and snacks. If the food wasn't made in-house, it was made locally and most of it was organic or gluten free or something like that. Unfortunately, I couldn't get pictures of the place itself, but I was able to photograph my food. I had an american coffee with a baby breakfast burrito.

If you're ever looking for a low key, local coffee joint, you should definitely stop by Drunken Monkey Coffee. You won't regret it!

Happy Monday! Have a great week!

"all happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast."

- john gunther

[friday favorites]

I really only came up with two favorites for the week, but they're both things I'd love to include in my daily routine. 

The first: Bolthouse Farms' Protein Plus Coffee. I wake up for work between 5 and 5:30 a.m. every day, and I have breakfast first thing. Of course, by the time I'm at work, really getting into my work, I get hungry / thirsty again. This is usually around 9 a.m. So this coffee drink (I say coffee drink because it's part coffee, part smoothie, part nectar from the Gods) really helps me pull through, giving me energy and actually filling me. 

The second: HGTV's show Property Brothers. I should probably start by saying my mom is obsessed with HGTV. Whenever we're at the house and she's cooking or cleaning she has to have the TV turned on to HGTV - no matter the show. That, plus my family's love of DIY and renovating in general, basically means now, when I have to have the TV on (and CMT / GAC aren't playing music videos anymore), I turn on HGTV. And this week, Property Brothers was on a lot. 

Pretty random favorites for the week, I know. But that's me I guess. Anywho, have a great weekend all!

"so much of life, it seems to me, is determined by pure randomness."

- sydney poitier