“Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer!” -Nat King Cole Summer is in full swing, and our family is gearing up for our first trip to the beach with baby sister in tow. To prepare, I’ve added some vacation items from Amazon to our suitcase for everyone in the family. You can shop… Read More
“I still believe in Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and true love. Don’t tell me any different.” – Dolly Parton Peter Cottontail is heading our way now that spring has officially begun, and I’ve been on the hunt for some special Easter basket treats for Little Lovely. Here are some gift ideas that… Read More
“If you will be my Valentine, All my secrets shall be thine. I’ll share my pennies all with you, Give you half my ice cream too, Give all the world if it were mine, If you would be my Valentine.” ~Anonymous It’s less than a month until one of my favorite holidays, Valentines, full of… Read More
“What is important in a dress is the woman who is wearing it.” -Yves Saint Laurent This fashion motto makes me think of my dynamic friend, AnnaBelle LaRoque, who has been designing beautiful, flattering and feminine dresses and tops for more than a decade at her eponymous boutique on Columbia’s fashion corridor, Devine Street. This… Read More
“Don’t you love … the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly-sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.” -Nora Ephron, You’ve Got Mail It’s not quite fall, but the start of August heralds in the back to school season, and I wanted to… Read More
I’m always on the lookout for summer ensembles that help to beat the extreme, southern heat. A favorite go-to lately are shorts sets, especially those with tailored and ladylike details. Sets are perfect for packing as you can wear the coordinates together or separately. As an added bonus, the two looks featured below are on… Read More
This past weekend was a special treat to have time with my mother relaxing and reconnecting. Just an hour drive from Columbia, historic Aiken is the perfect weekend getaway. Founded in 1835 and named for William Aiken, the founder of the SC Railroad, Aiken became a winter haven for the elite and an equine capital… Read More
“The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.” -Richard Bach While the first official day of summer was yesterday we’ve been in summer mode for the entire month of June. The famously hot days mean lots of pool time and seeking out other ways to cool off like grabbing a… Read More
“How beautiful is the rain! After the dust and heat In the broad and fiery street, In the narrow lane, How beautiful is the rain!” A Rain in Summer by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The weather might not have been ideal to kick off summer, but it wasn’t a complete washout, and our family still had… Read More
“The loveliest masterpiece is the heart of a mother” -St. Therese of Lisieux May has always been a busy time for our family with birthdays and Mother’s Day celebrations which means lots of gift buying opportunities. Here is a sampling of pretty presents for your mom (or maybe you). {Gift card to the new The… Read More