We actually didn’t make it there today since Little Lovely had a late morning nap, but typically on Wednesday mornings, you can find us at the Richland Library Wheatly Branch for Hello Baby! story-time. It’s a delightful half hour of stories and songs led by one of the talented and patient librarians. I started taking Eloise when she… Read More
Little Lovely and I have been spending lots of time outdoors luxuriating in the gorgeous spring weather. Lately we’ve even set out a quilt in the yard for playtime and a picnic.All of this fresh air has also spurred a little wanderlust in me and has made me reminisce about some of my favorite outdoor… Read More
Do you prefer a swirly, interlocking motif or the more straightforward block letters for your monogram? In the south, we have an affinity for our initials and take pride in embroidering, embossing and stamping them on our belongings. Historically, monograms entered the scene with the Greeks and Romans using the symbols on coins. While… Read More
“A Sunday well-spent brings a week of content.” -Proverb Weekends are coveted family time, and Sundays are particularly nice since they are less scheduled and more available for leisurely strolls and outings. A recent Forbes article examines how those who strive for rejuvenating weekends are more successful. The article offers some tips for changing gears during… Read More
Going out for a ladies’ lunch is such a treat and even more so now with Little Lovely in tow. I have wonderful memories of special lunches with my mom after preschool during which we would discuss the day’s events and plan out our afternoons. At that time, Hooligan’s was our go-to. If you grew… Read More
With all of the beautiful weather we’ve been enjoying lately, Little Lovely and I like to get outside and visit different parks around town. At this stage, we stick to the baby swing, but she seems to love seeing new places. This week we ventured across the river to Cayce to check out the Granby Gardens… Read More
Spring and warmer weather are here, and with the milestone of Easter behind us, it’s officially time to usher lighter colors into our closets. I get excited to break out the white denim, but honestly in the south, we can get away with wearing white year-round. The “fashion rules” of stowing away white clothing after… Read More
The dreary weather didn’t put a damper on Little Lovely’s first Easter. Peter Cottontail was able to make his way to Cambridge Lane and brought a basket full of toys, bunnies and even a few monogrammed goodies for Eloise. He might have brought a few extra items since she is also celebrating turning seven months old!After… Read More
It’s Friday and the start of a holiday weekend, so it’s a great time to treat ourselves to a little laugh. If you know me, then you know that my sense of humor borders on the cheesy side. I inherited an appreciation of puns and corny jokes from my dad, the consummate salesman. So when… Read More
From time to time I would like to share some of my favorite lovely little spots. During the early days of spring, I relish driving down Trenholm Road and seeing the colorful crop of tulips standing at attention in front of Trenholm Road United Methodist Church. Like me, you might have wondered who is responsible for… Read More