“In every job that must be done there is an element of fun” -Mary Poppins After a long week of parenting, we look forward to a coveted date night and some adult conversation. The first step is always securing a sitter for the girls, and this week, we had our first experience using the Wyndy… Read More
“We have our own style down here in the South. Yes, even for our babies…for special occasions (all holidays, Sunday mornings at church, SEC games, picture day at school, or anytime grandma is visiting), southerners step it up a notch with a Southern style that is truly unique.” – Jenny Bradley for Southern Living, May 2017 I… Read More
“But the one little duck with the feather on her back, she lead the others with a quack quack quack…” All of the ducks from Duck Duck Goose are waddling down Devine Street this week to their new location of 2800 for the grand reopening this Friday, January 17! The new, expanded space will allow… Read More
“The best gift for me is to save your money!” -my dad and every man 🙂 While this is a common phrase among men, our guys definitely deserve and secretly want thoughtful presents. My latest gift guide includes ideas for the dads, husbands, boyfriends, uncles, brothers and friends on your list- all from local, small… Read More
“The heat of the autumn is different from the heat of summer. One ripens apples while the other turns them to cider.” -Jane Hershfield After a week of rainy weather, our crew was overjoyed to see sunshine and blue skies yesterday and ready to get out of the house. We considered our options for an… Read More
“First comes the stocking of little Nell, Oh, dear Santa fill it well Give her a dolly that laughs and cries One that will open and shut it’s eyes Next comes the stocking of little Will Oh, just see what a glorious fill Here is a hammer and lots of tracks Also a ball and… Read More
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas; Everywhere you go. Take a look in the five and ten glistening once again With candy canes and silver lanes aglow” -Meredith Wilson Well, it’s almost beginning to… Read More
Youth! youth! how buoyant are thy hopes! they turn, like marigolds, toward the sunny side. – Jean Ingelow Have you popped into Marigold Modern Kids on Devine Street? If not, you are in for a treat. Owner Louisa Vann opened the shop in 2018 after becoming a mother to her daughter, Winslow, and discovering new… Read More
Non(e)such: A person or thing regarded as perfect or excellence This definition fully captures the lovely Non(e)such fine gifts store in Columbia, SC, owned by the elegant mother/daughter duo, Jean Bruton and Margaret Mood, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. To help honor this milestone, Non(e)such is hosting a special event with Herend Porcelain Manufactory… Read More
Why should you give a hoot? I recently sat down with Laura Bocock, founder of the local, online boutique, Give a Hoot, which curates unique accessories, jewelry and clothing items and gives back part of the proceeds to support the Young Lives organization helping young women as they navigate pregnancy and motherhood. We discussed her… Read More