“The first blooms of spring always make my heart sing.” – S. Brown Spring is in bloom and so are events, holidays and gatherings. I’ve been doing some spring browsing and wanted to share some of my fresh picks. A destination for spring shopping is Modatrova, an online collection featuring new and emerging designers, all… Read More
The best way to shake off the winter blues is to start planning for brighter days ahead. Like so many of us, I’ve been trying to organize and edit my closet in the new year to make room for transitional and spring pieces. Here are a few of the styles and lines that have caught… Read More
“Off to school we go Off to school we go We’ll grab our lunch and ride the bus With everyone we know It’s off to school we go” Next week we will have an official first grader and 2’s toddler. Even seeing it in writing it’s hard to believe! The summer has flown by filled… Read More
“Spring: a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be” – Anonymous The first week of spring has ushered in warmer weather, blooming flowers and so much pollen (at least in South Carolina). It was also spring break, so our family headed to Sea Island, Georgia, for a stay at The Cloister. There was… Read More
It might be early January, but I’m already leaning in to hearts, pink and all things Valentines. In fact, our family’s word of the year is “love,” and it seems like the right choice during this time of pandemics, politics and the like. We are feeling the love already and made a fun sweetheart breakfast… Read More
Do you get excited over feminine embellishments, chintz, chinoiserie wallpaper, perhaps a floral maxi or a beautifully set table? If so, you might identify with the Grandmillennial trend that has gained popularity with 20 and 30 somethings embracing classic style with a large dose of nostalgia. I first read about the trend in a 2019… Read More
“There are few things so pleasant as eating a picnic in perfect comfort.” -Somerset Maugham We are all getting creative finding ways to safely entertain during this unique time. Thankfully, the fall weather is comfortable to move things outdoors, and this week I teamed up with local florist, Perfect Petals, to host a pizza picnic… Read More
When summer heat is at its worst, escaping to a higher elevation is a nice relief. We did exactly that this weekend and enjoyed a little time away in Highlands, NC, where the town slogan is “the height of happiness.” It delivers on that promise- from the charming downtown to the majestic mountain setting. We… Read More
What’s your workout of choice? I alternate between Peloton spins with Cody Rigsby bopping to 90’s pop, lift tone burn sessions at Barre 3 Columbia and getting my podcast fix while walking or strolling baby through the neighborhood (see below for some of my faves). Whatever the workout, getting motivated is easier for me with… Read More
Do you have a quarantine uniform? Mine typically involves some athleisure, but when I do get dressed, these are some closet staples that I’m pulling from lately to make myself feel more pulled together. Items are linked in my LIKEtoKNOW.it and many pieces are on sale. White tops: Nothing says summer like a crisp, white… Read More