“When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder’s in the shock, And you hear the kyouck and gobble of the struttin’ turkey-cock, And the clackin’ of the guineys, and the cluckin’ of the hens, And the rooster’s hallylooyer as he tiptoes on the fence; O, it’s then’s the times a feller is a-feelin’… Read More
During their first, royal family tour abroad to Canada, Princess Kate and petite Princess Charlotte set fall fashion trends with their tailored and ladylike looks. Princess Charlotte looked especially sweet in her cardigans (some of which are Prince George’s hand-me-downs, who knew?) worn over floral dresses. Since cooler weather is finally in our forecast I’m getting… Read More
A highlight of our recent San Fran trip was a day in wine country. Having spent time in both Napa and Sonoma, which are each unique and beautiful, this jaunt was simply a taste of what the area offers. We were picked up downtown early in the morning by our guide Glenn, who was a… Read More
“The loveliness of Paris seems somehow sadly gray. The glory that was Rome is of another day. I’ve been terribly alone and forgotten in Manhattan. I’m going home to my city by the Bay…” -Tony Bennett It’s easy to understand Tony Bennett’s love affair with San Francisco. Such a unique place brimming with natural beauty,… Read More
A weekend away is good for the soul and especially when it’s spent in lovely Amelia Island, Florida. For the past few years, I’ve been a lucky spouse tagging along with Jody to a legal conference held there at the Ritz-Carlton.One of the most southern of the sea islands, Amelia boasts wide powdery beaches, moss dripping oak trees… Read More
Although there is some debate of where the fabric originated gingham made its way to Europe in the 17th century from Dutch colonizing Malaysia. In fact, the word is derived from the Mayla “genngang” meaning striped. The lightweight yet durable fabric was first produced in stripe and later adapted to the check pattern we know… Read More
“Smell the sea and feel the sky, let your soul and spirit fly.” -Van Morrison For a week my little family and I did just this, relishing our first beach vacation together. My childhood summers were always spent at Litchfield Beach near Pawleys Island on the South Carolina coast, so it was special bringing Little Lovely to… Read More
Little Lovely and I are always on the search for fun, new activities, so today we set out for City Roots, a 2.75 acre urban farm located near downtown. Started in 2009 with a mission of providing sustainable and fresh produce for Columbia residents the farm now boasts a variety of more than 125 different fruits… Read More
I’m a little afraid there isn’t going to be room for us to actually get in the car after we load up for our first family beach trip over the fourth. This is also our first time taking Little Lovely out of town for an extended amount of time, so I have been making my… Read More
“Pink is my favorite color.” – Aerosmith Just like Steven Tyler my favorite color is pink, so I was quite dismayed to realize that I forgot to observe #Nationalpinkday yesterday. In my opinion, a girl can never wear too much pink. From the palest ballet slipper to vivid fuchsia and every shade in between- I… Read More