Christmas Home Tour 2017

It seems like with every passing year I get more and more excited to decorate for Christmas. I love all of the seasons, but starting with thanksgiving? what could be better?! Here’s a little peek inside our home, all decked out for Christmas. {all of these photos are from Shannon Kirsten} JavaScript is currently disabled […]
Nora Mattress Review

{This is a sponsored post with Wayfair though all opinions are my own} We bought our mattress about two years ago. The whole process was so overwhelming. So many choices and of course you felt like you better get it right, because it was such a big investment. And the other part because what we want […]
Gift Guide for Children

{affiliate links are used throughout this post} One thing we do that helps with squelching constant give me’s every time we’re out, is asking the boys to tell me what’s on their Christmas list while we’re shopping. This helps when we have to grab a birthday present quickly and we’re definitely not going to buy […]
Christmas Card Pictures 2017

{photography by Shannon Kirsten} {boys are in Busy Bees c/o — how cute is that jacket?! } JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Even though there’s a nose picker in this one, we’re all smiling, and all looking at the camera. So nose pick and all, I think […]
five great gifts for men

(This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx.com, but all opinions are my own) Guys are pretty tough to buy for. Or mine are anyway! These five gifts I could see going to different guys in my family … FUJIFILM’s instax SQUARE SQ10 would be a great gift for anyone who loves photography. It comes with an […]
gifts for the ladies on your list

{affiliate links are used in this post} {dress is RTR unlimited – Amanda Uprichard “Angela” – you can buy it in this red wine color on amazon} Here are some of my gift picks for the ladies in your life! What are you asking for the holidays? JavaScript is currently disabled in this […]
holiday hostess gift ideas

{affiliate links are used in this post} Around the holidays I stock up on some hostess gifts. I love hostess gifts because they are never expected but always appreciated. A little something goes a long way. Here are a few of my favorites, made prettier by Dixie Design’s gorgeous tags (c/0). With holiday parties […]
Small Business Saturday

{some affiliate links are used in this post} {Photo by Shannon Kirsten} My earrings from the photo above are my favorite and from St. Armands Designs , Christina is local too! Camilyn Beth is up to 30% off + a $50 gift card (that bow dress!!) Shannon Kirsten is 20% off with code BLACKFRIDAY ( love […]
handpicked black friday favorites

{affiliate links are used in this post. I’ll try to update as I go!} Baublebar: 30% off with code FRIDAY30 Bella Bliss: up to 40% off! Pottery Barn Kids – 20% off with code UNWRAP. Camilyn Beth: offering up to 30% off plus a $50 giftcard. Target: spend $50, get a 20% off coupon for later in the […]
Gift Guide with The Mall at The University Town Center

{This post and gift guide is brought to you in partnership with The Mall at The University Town Center, a place I love to go to shop!} JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.
two story family room: what would I do

{affiliate links are used in this post} A sweet reader wrote in asking what I would do with a two story family room. They totally transformed this space already, but she feels stumped on what to do next. I thought it would be a fun challenge! Especially since what I’m working with at our house is […]
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

(affiliate links in this post) Last night we were invited by Disney to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. I had never been, and didn’t know too much of what to expect. I know it’s early to get started in the spirit of things, but we could not pass up free tickets. Plus, I’m kinda on the […]
Gift Ideas for Teachers

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ten gifts for Grandparents

{affiliate links are used in this post} My parents and in-laws seem to just want my kids mugs on actual mugs. They are happy with sweet gifts that involve the kids, so that’s what I try to incorporate. Here are some gifts I’ve given, that I *think* have gone over well. And some other ones, […]
Gift guide for new moms and their brand new babies

(Affiliate links are used in this post) Today is a reader requested gift guide – Gifts for new moms and their brand new babes! Mom’s one line a day: easy to keep up with. And you’ll be so glad you did!! out of the spin cycle: the devotional I’ve read a few times now, and […]
Gifts for the jetsetters

{affiliate links are used in this post} 1. monogrammed seersucker garment bag c/o Marly Lilly – I love this garment bag, and JB even says he’s going to use it on trips. 2. A beautiful passport cover from Mark and Graham. 3. A mirrorless camera. They make beautiful photos without having to lug around a big DSLR. Perfect […]
rehearsal dinner in spartanburg

My parents hosted my brothers rehearsal dinner at the country club of spartanburg two weekends ago. Which was beautiful! We had cocktail hour overlooking the greens, and it was just one of those gorgeous crisp fall nights. We moved inside for dinner and some toasts. We are all thrilled to have Katie join our family, and wanted […]
desperately seeking the perfect coffee table

JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Our coffee table / ottoman is busted. It’s been a whole host of things – a boat, turned around and popped all of the barrier out, a choo choo train, part of an epic fort, a soft space to jump onto the […]
Project 62 favorites from a traditionalist

{affiliate links are in this post} Orrrrr at least I think I’m more of a traditionalist! I do love antiques … if that’s what you call things I buy at thrift stores, lol. My mother taught me that every room needs a touch of modern. And I agree – even with the harder lines it seems to lighten […]
our roadtrip to spartanburg

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The pants I can’t stop wearing

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goddaughter gift ideas

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tried and true beautycounter favorites

I first wrote about BeautyCounter back in 2013, and I have been loving their products ever since. Their mission hasn’t changed. They still want to get safe products into the hands of everyone. I love that their site is a trusted source for what we should be avoiding in our products. It’s helped me be […]
The beginning of Fall around our home

{boys in busy bees c/o – you can get 20% off with code LOVEBUSYBEES20 } cinnamon roll sundays Just a little fall around our home. I haven’t decided if I’ll do the pumpkin fireplace again, but there’s definitely no shortage of pumpkins here! I love this time of year, and even though the past month and […]