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
“And none will hear the postman’s knock without a quickening of the heart.” -W.H. Auden Whose heart doesn’t skip a beat with the arrival of a lovely little note in the mail? In a world of emails, texts and emojis, it has become increasingly rare to open a handwritten letter. Just this morning I came… Read More
I adore bunnies so Easter has always been a favorite holiday. It’s even more special this year celebrating for the first time with our Little Lovely. Since she isn’t quite ready for chocolate, jelly beans or Peeps, I got creative finding baby appropriate treats for her basket. At almost seven months, she is focusing more… Read More
This afternoon our neighborhood, Forest Hills, held its annual Easter egg hunt, and Eloise was excited to participate for the first time. Eloise’s outfit: Le Za Me Bunny Toile Bishop and Bunnies By the Bay Cuddle Coat The tradition of the Easter egg hunt spread across Europe during the Victorian period. Since eggs were a common item given… Read More
The start of spring ushers in sandal season in the south and showing off our lovely toes. Perhaps you are like me and find yourself standing in front of the wall of polish at the nail salon trying to make a decision about which punny nail shade to select. Don’t you love the clever OPI… Read More
Hidden under the “southern snow” of yellow pollen lovely pastel blooms are beginning to unfurl in South Carolina – transforming our neighborhood into a fairy wonderland. Spring is my favorite season, and I especially enjoy the diverse variety of flowers in our yard, which we were lucky to inherit from the previous owners. … Read More
The 80 degree “spring” weather we’ve been enjoying lately has encouraged me and my Little Lovely to spend lots of time outdoors. This week Eloise and I ventured to the pool for our first visit. We dipped our toes in but didn’t stay long. Although she was a little hesitant about the whole idea it… Read More
Erin go Bragh and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Did you know that shamrock means little clover? This happy little plant was said to be used by St. Patrick to represent the holy trinity and has become a symbol of Ireland. I was lucky to receive a free shamrock from the The Shops at Cricket Newman today… Read More
With Easter just a week away my Little Lovely and I are reading our favorite bunny themed books (although we love bunnies all year long). Here are some of the sweet little reads – new and classics- to add to your library: Guess How Much I Love You // Marshmallow- available at Cottage and Vine // The Magic… Read More
Lovely : having beauty that appeals to the mind or heart Throughout my life, I have tried to seek out the lovely details that make people and things unique and special. I grew up learning the importance of cultivating an interesting life made up of education, travel, experience and personality. A native of Columbia, South… Read More