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Hi!

Welcome! I’m Steph Marx, AKA the Adventurous Ann Taylor, always in search of travel, style and gorgeous meals. I love connections, aesthetics, experiences and spontaneous adventure.

Steph Marx
Movers, Shakers, Creators and Captivators
A Day Trip in Yosemite National Park
Jul 17

Jul 17 A Day Trip in Yosemite National Park

Steph Marx

Have you made a day trip to Yosemite this year? I’m diving into the best time of year to go and why a day trip is such a good idea for this legendary National Park.

Hog Island Oysters are the Northern California Dream on the North Coast
May 4

May 4 Hog Island Oysters are the Northern California Dream on the North Coast

Steph Marx

Have you ever been to Hog Island Oyster Company? Just off the North Coast in Nothern California, you’ll discover the gem of Hog Island Oysters. Available in Tomales Bay and Oxbow Public Market in Downtown Napa, California.

The New Rooftop in Downtown Naperville, Santo Cielo
Aug 28

Aug 28 The New Rooftop in Downtown Naperville, Santo Cielo

Steph Marx
Food, Restaurants

Santo Cielo is one of the newest rooftops to join the scene in Downtown Naperville. If you’re in the surrounding Chicago Southwest suburbs it’s worth the visit. You will be head over heels with the flavor in their dishes.

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