“When I was One, I had just begun. When I was Two, I was nearly new. When I was Three I was hardly me. When I was Four, I was not much more. When I was Five, I was just alive. But now I am Six, I’m as clever as clever, So I think I’ll… Read More
“Off to school we go Off to school we go We’ll grab our lunch and ride the bus With everyone we know It’s off to school we go” Next week we will have an official first grader and 2’s toddler. Even seeing it in writing it’s hard to believe! The summer has flown by filled… Read More
“May you never be too busy to stop and breathe under a palm tree.” – Unknown That is precisely what I did last week during our getaway to Palm Beach. This was our first visit to the beautiful Florida enclave, and we were thoroughly impressed with the entire area. Every inch is well maintained and… Read More
“Spring: a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be” – Anonymous The first week of spring has ushered in warmer weather, blooming flowers and so much pollen (at least in South Carolina). It was also spring break, so our family headed to Sea Island, Georgia, for a stay at The Cloister. There was… Read More
It might be early January, but I’m already leaning in to hearts, pink and all things Valentines. In fact, our family’s word of the year is “love,” and it seems like the right choice during this time of pandemics, politics and the like. We are feeling the love already and made a fun sweetheart breakfast… Read More
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Toys in every store But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be On your own front door” -Meredith Willson December is finally here, and we are ready for some holiday magic. While this year is a bit different for us all, we are… Read More
Do you get excited over feminine embellishments, chintz, chinoiserie wallpaper, perhaps a floral maxi or a beautifully set table? If so, you might identify with the Grandmillennial trend that has gained popularity with 20 and 30 somethings embracing classic style with a large dose of nostalgia. I first read about the trend in a 2019… Read More
“There are few things so pleasant as eating a picnic in perfect comfort.” -Somerset Maugham We are all getting creative finding ways to safely entertain during this unique time. Thankfully, the fall weather is comfortable to move things outdoors, and this week I teamed up with local florist, Perfect Petals, to host a pizza picnic… Read More
“The bright summer had passed away and gorgeous autumn was flinging its rainbow-tints of beauty on hill and dale” -Cornelia L. Tuthill We are welcoming fall with open arms – the cooler weather, the back to school routines and the chance to make some new family memories. This year more than before, we’re choosing our… Read More
I’ve been waiting for this day to arrive Everybody can come along for the ride Listen up, buckle up, keep your hands inside. Cause we’re gonna have a good time It’s time to brighten up the night It’s time to get electrified It’s time to go, come on, I can’t wait Yeah yeah- It’s time… Read More