I don’t know if it’s because I live in the south, but I adore porches. I sit outside on mine every chance I get and gauge the attractiveness of houses I drive past largely by the design and “livability” of their porch space. Is this a common feeling? I already know I will be that 90-year-old woman (good Lord willing) who rocks in her rocker and knows all the neighborhood gossip because she’s on her stoop all day. And to…
Palm Wonderful: Palm Leaf Prints That Say Summer is Here
My recent trip to Honolulu rekindled my passion for palm prints. After being on Oahu a couple days I started to embrace, “The louder a man’s Hawaiian shirt, the better.” I went out and bought Geoff a really loud tropical print to wear to dinner on Waikiki and he was all in. The right amount of island foliage signals summer has arrived. Here are some options that offer a pop of palm leaves to your outfit and home. Palm Wonderful:…
What to Pack for Your Beach VRBO Adventure (With Toddlers) by Corey Mitchell
So recently Geoff, Camden and I joined my cousin, Corey (who is like my sister) and her family for a few days of fun and sun on Folly Beach in Charleston, South Carolina. I was blown away by how prepared she was for this beach trip. The only thing I contributed was the vitally important wine-opener. Anyway I asked her to share her list, tips and lessons learned so you can better plan if you are heading to a beach…
Healthy And Thoughtful Gifts For Mom Under $50.
I’m looking forward to Mother’s Day this year. Last year I was treated to an adorable breakfast in bed from Camden (5) and Brody (20 months), and my husband did a great job of watching the boys so I could have the day to relax. It’s a day to practice self care, so I thought about some healthy and thoughtful gifts for mom under $50 if you want to give her something to brighten her day and inspire wellness. Self-care is…
Easy Keto Recipes Using Trader Joe’s Everything Bagel Seasoning
For the last 2 1/2 months my husband Geoff has religiously been following the Keto diet. I’m proud of his discipline and progress. The extent of his cheating has been having a single bite of risotto when we hosted a work dinner at one of the best Italian restaurants in Charlotte. He’s dropped a lot of weight and his attitude toward low carb/low sugar eating has gone from “a TORTUOUS DIET I’m forced to endure” to a positive, long term LIFSTYLE…
The Chic Casual Pants I’m Living In Lately
I love yoga pants as much as the next girl, but sometimes I get sick of them. Don’t get me wrong. I am thankful for the social acceptance to wear them throughout the day instead of having to don constricting denim or skirts that require a heel. But spring calls for change (with the stipulation that change must be as comfortable as active wear). Last month I was at my son’s 5th birthday when I saw this women wearing adorable,…
