For more than 86 years Clay Rice and his family have shared their passion for silhouette art. His grandfather, Carew, was known worldwide as “America’s Modern Master of Silhouette Art,” and Clay carries forth the tradition creating keepsakes for new generations. Today Little Lovely and I traveled to Camden, SC, to have her silhouette made. The charming Books… Read More
Father’s Day is a week away, and Little Lovely and I are excited to celebrate our special dad on his first Father’s Day. Did you know that Father’s Day was first celebrated in 1910 when Washington State acknowledged it as an official holiday? Most dads don’t like a big fuss on their big day. I… Read More
“Take me out to the ballgame; take me out to the crowd!” Little Lovely and I practiced this song all day in preparation for her first time attending a Columbia Fireflies game. It was my first time going to one as well, and we were joining Dad for the Richland County Bar Association’s family night with the Fireflies. Our… Read More
Little Lovely and I are always looking for fun activities, and on a rainy Monday morning, the library was the perfect spot. I’ve written before about our love of Richland Library and how Eloise and I participate weekly in Hello Baby at the Wheatley Branch. Well, today was our first visit to the Main library downtown.… Read More
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
“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
It’s hard to believe, but Mother’s Day is only a few weeks away. Whether you are gift searching for your own mother or trying to give your husband a few ideas, here is a collection of items that any mom would love to receive. Tassel Earrings by Lisi Lerch available locally at Just The Thing to throw… Read More