There is no better feeling than walking into a restaurant or store and feeling a sense of relief. Being able to sit in an open area with friends or family and debrief about your hectic week, makes all the worries in the world disappear. If you are in desperate need of a place to let all your stress go, I highly suggest checking out these five spots, and trust me, you'll be aesthetically pleased.
1. French Truck Coffee
The bright yellow house with a royal blue door and white rocking chairs just screams come inside. You can enjoy a delicious coffee or tea with a pastry and sit inside under the lit and wooden interior or outside under the gazebo. The open windows on the side make the restaurant light and breezy. I would definitely recommend a warm cappuccino with almond milk and a blueberry muffin. Take a walk down Dryades Street, it's a hard place to miss.
2. Raw Republic
Upon entering, you would have no idea what the place can hold. There's a staircase in the back that connects you to a whole new world. The mix of the one blue wall, marble, wood, and greenery brings a calming essence to the acai bowl experience. The all white chairs and cushions brings you to peace and serenity.
3. Perch
People don't associate a furniture store s a place where you can find peace, but thats exactly what Perch furniture shop does. The space is made up of a few different rooms filled with random collectables. Normally, you wouldn't think in a million years to pair skulls with butterflies or rhinoceros with candles, but when all these different items come together, it creates an extremely calming atmosphere. You have to keep circling back around the store, just in case you don't miss something.
4. Drip Affogato
The all white and wood color scheme makes you feel refreshed. Just like the ice cream, this place is almost too perfect to touch. If you're not in the mood for ice cream, but still want something sweet, I highly recommend their ice coffee. Next time you are near Lee Circle, you have to go, because it is definitely not a spot you want to miss.
5. Gallery B Fos.
You may be tempted to walk past this when exploring Magazine Street, but you'll regret it. This art gallery features some of the most incredible artwork I have ever seen. The whole entire gallery is filled with colorful, abstract paintings. The contrast between the colors and the all white walls makes you want to sit and stare at her paintings for hours. The picture above is one of my favorite paintings, but even a painting can't describe how magical this place is.
