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
“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
“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
“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
“There is no city on Earth quite like Charleston…Wandering through its streets can be dreamlike and otherworldly, its alleyways and shortcuts both fragrant and mysterious, yet as haunted as time turned in on itself.” -Pat Conroy Heading home after a fun visit to the Holy City. This was the first time we’ve taken the girls… Read More
“When I wake up in the morning And the ‘larm gives out a warning I don’t think I’ll ever make it on time By the time I grab my books And I give myself a look I’m at the corner just in time to see the bus fly by It’s alright ’cause I’m saved by… Read More
“One two three four, tell me that you love me more” ~Feist Four is the magic number these days with both girls reaching new age milestones – four years and four months respectively. Just as each stage of child development is different so is each stage of parenting. For the first few newborn months, survival… Read More
“Oh it’s a jolly holiday with Mary Mary makes your ‘eart so light! When the day is gray and ordianry Mary makes the sun shine bright! Oh, ‘appiness is bloomin’ all around ‘er The daffodils are smilin’ at the dove When Mary ‘olds your ‘and You feel so grand Your ‘eart starts beatin’ like A… Read More