“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
“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 most beautiful people wear their hearts on their sleeves and their souls in their smiles.” -Mark Anthony The Christmas decorations are packed away, and I just threw out our final Poinsettia. This early part of the new year can put me in a bit of a post-holiday slump, so I’ve found that the best… 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
“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
“Rocking around the Christmas tree, let the Christmas spirit ring” –Johnny Marks One holiday dress that you can rock with three different looks, that’s the gift the keeps on giving! If you follow the blog, you know I am loving the midi length trend, so I was excited to find this gorgeous green lace midi… 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