Super Bowl Sunday means snacking, so I took the chance to put together a cute Valentine’s themed candy board! Not only was it a fun activity with my big girl, but it can be grazed on and served as dessert. Here are a few easy steps to create your own. All you need is a… Read More
“I love you. What more can I say? You are my whole life, each and every day. You are my Valentine today and forever more. You are the one I will always adore.” The month of love is here, and I’ve enjoyed finding some sweet surcees for my little lovelies. I usually give books, pajamas… 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
“The true way to live is to enjoy every moment as it passes, and surely it is in the everyday things where the beauty lies-” Laura Ingalls Wilder One of my New Year’s resolutions is to live in the moment more, which is a tall order for the planner in me but so important in… 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
“On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me: A Seagull Perched in a Palm Tree” – Minta Pavliscsak The holidays are starting early everywhere it seems even in the Lowcountry. This weekend we made a quick trip to our happy place at Litchfield Beach to soak up some warmer weather and… 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
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
“Our baby girl is a gift beyond measure, a wonder to hold and a lifetime to treasure.” Yesterday was a very special day for Baby Eleanor Barrett as she was baptized at our family church, St. Martin’s in the Fields. Surrounded by family and friends, Miss Barrett smiled throughout the service giving her biggest grin… Read More
Trick or Treat…Ghouls just want to have fun! It’s Halloween week, and my ghouls are very excited for scary good treats, a few tricks and lots of costumes! With so many events leading up to the holiday we are having a chance to wear a number of looks. For instance, this afternoon, Eloise and I… Read More