“A dream is a wish your heart makes” -Cinderella It’s been a week since our family returned from a magical trip to Disney World, and we’re still covered in pixie dust. With only a few weeks left before baby sister arrives, it was the perfect time to make some memories as a family of three.… 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
This is a little girl ready for bed. On the pillow she lays her head. Wrap the covers around her tight, And that’s the way she spends the night. Morning comes. She opens her eyes and off, with a toss, the cover flies. This weekend, we transformed Eloise’s nursery into her big girl room. The… 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
Our summer began with a trip to Sea Island, Georgia, so it’s fitting that our final beach trip was to the most southern sea island in the chain, Amelia Island, Florida. Our destination was The Ritz Carlton Amelia Island. This beautiful resort is the perfect setting for a family vacation and caters to children with… Read More
“A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become and still allows you to grow.” -William Shakespeare Finding time to connect with friends is a rare treat during this busy stage of life, so last week was very special as I got to have… 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
According to The Pantone Color Institute, ultra violet is the color of the year for 2018; however, fashion experts are pointing to the lighter hue of lavender trending on runways and the red carpet. A flower so representative of springtime is a fitting, pastel shade for the season. From gowns to nail polish, here are… Read More