2022 Valentine’s Day Shop
New Year Reorganizing with Walmart+
Oh my goodness, am I ready to get to organizing! It always feels great to clean up, organize, and donate. I’ve been taking full advantage of our Walmart+ membership to have everything from plastic bins, to organizers, to our snacks delivered. The best part? You may be able to receive delivery as soon as same […]
Home Renovation goals for the new year
Home trends for 2022, and goals for a new year
Three spots we had wallpapered in 2021
The home projects that make me happier than they probably should; is having three areas wallpapered. It made such a difference in the bathrooms, and in our laundry room. They feel so happy! Our house is a colonial from 1924, and I try to keep it in that style. And breathe in our own modern […]
2021 Tablescapes
{photography by Alisia Thompson} A whole year of #tablescapetuesday for Molly and I! I wanted to share a few of my favorite #youcansetwithus tables, as I didn’t keep up with blogging like I had hoped this year. But they are so pretty, I had to have them live on the blog! Below the pictures please […]
Gracious Hostessing tips!
Addison ross lacquer scalloped placemats I wanted to share a few of my favorite tablescapes Molly and I have been up to this Holiday season! Each one is so fun and festive. Over the last two years almost Molly and I have been enjoying this project of ours. I’m excited to see where it […]
Ritz Carlton Lake Oconee Family Travel
I couldn’t imagine a better way to start the Holiday season than a trip to The Ritz Carlton Lake Oconee. JB and I had stopped there on our way to Highlands in the fall. We both knew the boys would love it when we briefly visited, and totally got the hype right away. We knew […]
How to Throw a New Years Eve Party
There’s just something magical about a fresh start and you know I love any excuse to throw a party. New Year’s Eve is the perfect occasion to have friends over, pop some bottles, and celebrate the start of 2022! Planning ANOTHER party after the holidays can seem like an overwhelming task, but the thing I […]
Gift Guide for a Prosecco Lover
Looking for a great gift for a Prosecco lover? I’ve got you covered. This one is perfect for a best friend, mom, sister, mother in law, colleague or client. Start with a bottle of La Marca Prosecco. I used their Rose Prosecco, as this one is my friend’s favorite La Marca varietal. I put it […]
The Best Black Friday/ Cyber Week Sales
Happy post-Thanksgiving shopping, hopefully in your PJs or in your stretchiest pants- Black Friday! This is when I try to finish it all up! It’s also when I’m pretty firm on what our holiday party plans are, so I always buy our hostess gifts now. I am going to keep an eye […]
Last minute stocking stuffers with Walmart+
I am trying to breathe in all the joy of the season, and none of the stress that can creep in during this busy time! One way I’m doing just that this season is by utilizing my Walmart+ membership. Walmart+ saves you time and money, two things I need all the help with, especially […]
Gift Guide for Him / Luxury / stocking stuffer ideas
JB showed me this “whoop” device that looks pretty cool if they are into working out/wellness. I love the idea of the bauble stockings and putting an experience in there. Concert tickets, a trip planned out, etc. This golf one is cuuuute! Stitch now has a cart bag! Everything they make is cleverly designed, timeless, […]
Mother / Mother in Law Holiday Gift Guide
I’ve been cranking out gift guides for over a decade now, and somehow it’s become a part of my online and real life identity. (: My DM’s are lots of gift questions always but my text messages are filled with the same. I truly love giving a great thoughtful gift that makes the person feel […]
The best gifts for Boys and Girls 6-9 years old 2021
I figured I’d start with the stage I’m currently in. That 6-9 age group. They are reading, honing their interests, and the games you can play as a family get really fun. Which makes buying gifts pretty fun too! Some standouts: This year we are looking into this outdoor glamping tent to replace their “seen […]
Gift Guide for her 2021
First gift guide of the season, and I wanted to focus on universally nice gifts for women. That could be your best friend, your mother in law, sister, co worker or mom. I am going to do more specific gift ideas later this month, but as I was compiling this list and thinking – what […]
Half Mile Farm
{thank you Half Mile Farm for hosting us! } Earlier in September JB and I drove up to Highlands, NC for a little getaway. Last time we were there was in July of 2020 with the kids at Old Edwards Inn. Both times were so so lovely! The weather was a delightful change, and Half […]
My favorite classic neutral paint colors
I love talking classic paint colors! And it’s one of the most asked questions. Below is what we currently have. This is an old post of what we used when we first moved in, back in 2014. Some have stayed, and some I’ve itched for a change. Now they make it easier to test paints […]
how to wear smocked dresses year round
I wanted to show you a few ways to style your smocked dresses from Maxwell & Geraldine as we head into fall! If you aren’t familiar with the brand they make super comfortable, versatile, ethically made, high quality, stylish smocked dresses that are perfect for everything from hanging around the house to dressing up for […]
two fall looks
Something about both of these looks reminds me of Princess Diana! That causal wax coat, and the sweater with the big collar. Though she’d probably pair the sweater with some bike shorts. Love these three looks I’ve created from J.Crew, Loft, and Rothy’s.
How to Make Your DIY Prosecco Bar Sparkle!
Citrus Tablescape
This has got to be one of my favorite Tablescapes Molly and I have done to date! Plus it’s filled with so many women designers that I adore. -the Edith Hour sets we are wearing – I adore these sets that can be worn separate or together. Out or in! -the paper placemats from Lucy […]
Sweet Corner of John’s room
A sweet little corner of John’s room ….I love these adorable new baseball prints from Brooke & Lou! He was so tickled when he came home and they were up!
Freshly Set
{wearing both Mestiza NY which is 25% off today only!} Have you heard of Freshly Set yet? It’s genius! Like rent the runway, but for your tabletop. We used it for this table, and when we hosted a somewhat impromptu book club dinner, I went ahead and ordered it again. It was so fun to […]
Edith Hour Made in Houston bespoke
Eleven years ago I had just started my blog, and it had been up for about 6 months when I traveled to Italy with JB and friends. We were walking through the market in Florence when I heard “Sarah Tucker!”. It was Emily, who had been reading my blog. And I had been reading […]
