“Mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take” Mother’s Day is next week and so is my mother’s (and my) birthday, so I’m always on the lookout for gifts this time of year. Here are a few suggestions for the lovely mommy in your… Read More
Did you know that blue was originally the color associated with St. Patrick’s Day? Blue was assigned to the Order of St. Patrick in the 18th century, but over time, the Roman Catholic feast day has evolved to become a more secular holiday observed all over the world. And revelers now don green when celebrating… Read More
“So lovely was the loneliness of a wild lake” -Edgar Allen Poe The lovely Lake Oconee was our weekend destination and provided the most peaceful and relaxing setting. It was our first visit to the Ritz Reynolds Plantation, and we quickly embraced its elegant and rustic charm. A luxe lodge nestled on the water about an… Read More
“Lights, camera, action!” The countdown is on to my favorite Sunday night of the year…the Oscars! Even as a little girl, I appreciated the glamour and drama. In fact, for a class assignment in second grade, I wrote that my dream was to attend the Academy Awards in a limousine☺. Well, that dream has yet… Read More
I still cannot believe that Thanksgiving is next week – where has this year gone? Very soon it will be time to deck the halls and get dressed up in holiday style for party season. In fact, we are looking forward to attending the Palmetto Health Foundation’s annual Festival of Trees event on Friday night and The… Read More
“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
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
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
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