Sequined tiaras, wands, crowns, teapots, fairies and lots of sweet treats! Eloise’s enchanted tea party birthday celebration was a magical morning spent with family and friends. I enjoyed watching Eloise’s delight playing with friends, and I had fun planning the party details and decor featuring a custom balloon arch by One Stylish Party, flower “2”… Read More
"I wake to find your hand in mineWe must have fell asleep last night,just rightThe sunlights dancin'through the blindsThe day is waiting on the linejust outside Will you always bemy love? Will you always bemy love? Now cars are passing andbirds are laughing astrees are holding up the skyin the windowdo they feel it, have… Read More
“And on, I’m alive, I’m alive, I’m alive And on, I can fly, I can fly, I can fly And on, I’m alive, I’m alive, I’m alive And I’m loving every second Minute, hour, bigger, better, stronger, power” – That Power by Justin Bieber and Will.I.Am Any other toddler mommies find themselves counting down the minutes… Read More
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” -Henry James As the early afternoons of summer get underway, Little Lovely and I are settling into a new routine with a little less structure and a little more time for fun. At 21 months old, Eloise… Read More
School’s out for summer! Last week, Eloise finished the 1’s class at her nursery school, Kilbourne Park, marking the end of a wonderful year. While this might not count as true school, she gained many new skills this year – from music to arts and crafts, Gymboree, playing on the playground and of course making new… Read More
You are my sunshine, My only sunshine, You make me happy when skies are grey. You never know dear how much I love you. Please don’t take my sunshine away. -“You are my Sunshine“ by Jimmie Davis, 1939 We can all agree that winter in South Carolina has been very mild (thank goodness). Even so, it’s… Read More
“My funny valentine, Sweet comic valentine, You make me smile with my heart” –My Funny Valentine Hearts, pink, candy and romance…every girl loves Valentine’s Day! Saint Valentine’s Day first became associated with love in the 14th century and developed further in Europe during the 18th century when lovers began exchanging gifts with their valentine including… Read More
“You better watch out, You better not cry, You better not pout, I’m telling you why. Santa Claus is coming to town.” Little Lovely had the chance to visit with Santa twice this week. Last year, Eloise was so little and didn’t mind being placed on his knee for a few pictures, but a one… Read More
“Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting.” -Franklin D. Roosevelt Participating in the political process was a lesson I learned at a young age. Joining my parents to cast their ballots and later… Read More
“If you can’t cook, the one thing you can make are reservations!” – my mother I pride myself in knowing my limitations, and one skill that I don’t possess is cooking. I so admire those who can whip up a gourmet dish and actually enjoy the process, but other than simple meals, it’s out of… Read More