“The bright summer had passed away and gorgeous autumn was flinging its rainbow-tints of beauty on hill and dale” -Cornelia L. Tuthill We are welcoming fall with open arms – the cooler weather, the back to school routines and the chance to make some new family memories. This year more than before, we’re choosing our… Read More
When summer heat is at its worst, escaping to a higher elevation is a nice relief. We did exactly that this weekend and enjoyed a little time away in Highlands, NC, where the town slogan is “the height of happiness.” It delivers on that promise- from the charming downtown to the majestic mountain setting. We… Read More
Lavender is known to bring grace and good luck… Our family had a unique experience over the weekend visiting Twin Creek Lavender Farms in Williamston, SC. This family farm has been operating for 100 years and added lavender to its repertoire a few years ago offering the following varieties: Grosso, Grosso Bleu, Royal Velvet, Violet… Read More
“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea” -Henry James Today a dream came true…taking my Little Lovely to her first afternoon tea. As part of our special mommy and Eloise day in Charleston, we had reservations for tea at Camellia’s at our hotel,… Read More
“Will you come travel with me? Shall we stick together for as long as we live?” – Walt Whitman Getting away as a couple is a luxury with little ones at home, so it was a treat to sneak out of town with my Valentine for a night away at the chic Hotel Domestique, which… Read More
“The true way to live is to enjoy every moment as it passes, and surely it is in the everyday things where the beauty lies-” Laura Ingalls Wilder One of my New Year’s resolutions is to live in the moment more, which is a tall order for the planner in me but so important in… Read More
“On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me: A Seagull Perched in a Palm Tree” – Minta Pavliscsak The holidays are starting early everywhere it seems even in the Lowcountry. This weekend we made a quick trip to our happy place at Litchfield Beach to soak up some warmer weather and… Read More
“Walk the cliff Smell the sea Share the view Forever with me” -Anonymous Earlier this month, Jody and I were in Newport, Rhode Island, and got to experience fall in New England – changing leaves, crisp weather and picturesque scenery. This was our first trip to Newport and our first trip without the children since… Read More
“There is no city on Earth quite like Charleston…Wandering through its streets can be dreamlike and otherworldly, its alleyways and shortcuts both fragrant and mysterious, yet as haunted as time turned in on itself.” -Pat Conroy Heading home after a fun visit to the Holy City. This was the first time we’ve taken the girls… Read More
When summer gathers up her robes of glory, And, like a dream, glides away. – Sarah Helen Whitman With school starting for our big girl this week it feels as though summer is drifting away (although the oppressive heat would indicate otherwise). There were a few items on her “summer bucket list” still to be checked… Read More