To celebrate the unofficial start of summer we packed up Little Lovely and set out for Hilton Head Island to visit family and to introduce baby to the beach. Other than a brief weekend jaunt to Litchfield when she was only two months old, this would be Eloise’s first time at the coast. I couldn’t… Read More
Today my mother and I took Little Lovely to her first tea. As a little girl, going to tea was a special occasion. Dainty sandwiches and sweets, delicate cups and saucers holding the tea of your choosing- it all seemed so ceremonious and glamorous. I remember the summer before I started second grade, my mother… Read More
“Being happy never goes out of style.” -Lilly Pulitzer All southern girls are acquainted with Lilly Pulitzer and her cheerful prints, which can be worn year-round in our warm environment. The story goes that Lilly and her husband opened a juice stand in Palm Beach, Florida, in the 1960’s, and Lilly needed a simple and cool… Read More
This has been a busy week of celebrations- Mother’s Day followed by my birthday, and yesterday was my mother’s birthday. Little Lovely and I wanted to make something special for her, so we headed to the Mad Platter. The pottery studio offers a huge selection of items ready to be painted- from platters to garden gnomes.… Read More
“The years teach much which the days never know.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson A birthday provides an opportunity for celebration and reflection. This is the first one I have experienced with Little Lovely, and spending the day with her is what I have wished for while blowing out candles for many years. Eloise and I spent… Read More
“Motherhood: all love begins and ends there.” -Robert Browning Sleeping past 7 a.m. and waking up to a smiling baby girl is probably the best gift any new mother could receive. I was further spoiled by my little family today with beautiful flowers, cards and special gifts. After a leisurely walk, we joined our mothers for… Read More
“Elegance is the only beauty that never fades.” I’m a day late, but yesterday was the birthday of the loveliest of them all, Audrey Hepburn. The definition of timeless style, simplistic elegance and coquettish charm, Audrey is an icon for the ages. I’ve always admired her films and impeccable fashion sense, and I was excited… Read More
Mother’s Day is approaching on Sunday, and the airwaves are filling with touching commercials that tug at the heartstrings, especially those of this first time mommy. I appreciate a well-crafted campaign, so I wanted to share a few ads that made an impact and had me reaching for the tissues! Hallmark #NoOrdinaryMom Celebrate Every MOMent… Read More
“Roll out those lazy, hazy crazy days of summer…” My mother used to sing this happy tune from her childhood by Nat King Cole to me and my brothers at the start of summer each year. Yesterday felt like the true beginning of summer with 90 degree weather, so I took Little Lovely for her… Read More
While attending a Palmetto Health Foundation board meeting today I heard a lovely little poem called “The Little Things.” It was a reminder that we should not take for granted the little things in life that can make a big difference. Such a timely message as the community gears up for the third Midlands Gives event next Tuesday,… Read More