“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
While yesterday marked the first official day of summer Little Lovely and I have been in summertime mode for awhile enjoying lots of pool time and seeking refuge from the brutal South Carolina temperatures in the afternoons. One way to beat the heat is to cool off with a delicious fruity treat. A few weeks… Read More
Oh Target…how I love you! You never disappoint with your offerings of fun and affordable items of which I probably don’t need yet can’t resist. Little Lovely and I venture to Target every few weeks for an outing. I can accomplish some household shopping while she is amused by the sights and sounds. On a… Read More
June 1 and it’s officially summertime! In preparation for a new season, I recently spent some time cleaning out my closet and getting organized. This included working with Faith Pope and her new online consignment venture, Top Drawer. The curated site features beautiful, previously loved items from select designers and brands. The website went live today… Read More
To celebrate the unofficial start of summer we packed up Little Lovely and set out for Hilton Head Island to visit family and to introduce baby to the beach. Other than a brief weekend jaunt to Litchfield when she was only two months old, this would be Eloise’s first time at the coast. I couldn’t… Read More
“Being happy never goes out of style.” -Lilly Pulitzer All southern girls are acquainted with Lilly Pulitzer and her cheerful prints, which can be worn year-round in our warm environment. The story goes that Lilly and her husband opened a juice stand in Palm Beach, Florida, in the 1960’s, and Lilly needed a simple and cool… Read More
“Elegance is the only beauty that never fades.” I’m a day late, but yesterday was the birthday of the loveliest of them all, Audrey Hepburn. The definition of timeless style, simplistic elegance and coquettish charm, Audrey is an icon for the ages. I’ve always admired her films and impeccable fashion sense, and I was excited… Read More