I don’t dance.

Photos by Shannon Kirsten  {hvar boat neck dress c/o mott50 // kimball eyeglasses via warby parker //  tassel earrings old from F21 – similar here // monogrammed tortoise cuff c/o personalization from me to you //  bag is old sole society – similar // target sandals // flowers by shannon} my brain is mush with all this moving/deciding […]

gettin’ silly in lilly

huge thanks to my Shannie of Shannon Kirsten photo  for using her amazing skills to capture these  {outfit 1:  foster shift c/o lilly pulitzer  // old f21 tassel earrings -similar styles here // panama hat via jcrew factory – on sale with code BIGSALE – comes out to $21 ! } {outfit 2:  elsa top in bazaar […]

we bought a house!

We bought a house!  The hopeful abode is ours!  There’s something humbling about owning an 89 year old house.  All that history … if only walls could speak.  It was the baptist parsonage for 70+ years and I can only imagine how many prayers have been lifted up there.  Makes my heart happy.  I can […]

an interview with Charleston based artist Teil Duncan

Have you heard of Charleston based artist Teil Duncan?  I discovered her on instagram via the new explore page and in an instant fell in love with her work.  I love getting emails from readers letting me know something hit home with them, so I figured I’d do the same with Teil and let her […]

a tea for every mood

JB let me know as we packed up the house this last weekend that I have three boxes of tea.  Not little boxes either.  I’m nuts.  I also have a lot of friends who know I love it and pretty much give it to me at every turn.  I’m a one cup of coffee kind […]

BEST THING EVER // Sovereign Silver

JB calls most of my weird crunchy ways either voodoo or witchcraft.  He’ll usually partake in whatever wackadoodle thing I swear by, but he lets his opinions be known.  I say usually because that might all be stopping after I recently forced some apple cider vinegar down him … I think all trust is out […]

father’s day gift guide

Here are some father’s day gift ideas – inspired by what’s been a hit with the fellas in my life.    big hugs to all the dads out there!   1.  J.crew’s monogram shop.  I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again – it’s a great gift.  My dad wears his polo all of the time! 2. […]

summer bucket list

You may not keep up with the bachelorette like I do (guilty pleasure- hides head in shame) and maybe it sounds cheesy but it’s true- I have been touched by one of this years contestants, Eric.  He passed away this year but left an incredible legacy behind him.  I found myself sobbing over all he […]

lighting for every budget

1. circa lighting – the hicks pendant!  My dream lighting for our little bistro area.  But at $750, it probably won’t happen for a while.  slash ever.   2.  I love this country industrial pendant at $555 – looks better in the room photo they show!   3. Another beautiful hicks pendant for $482.  this […]

Enrou // Brands that Give Back

I need to constantly be reminded to be a good steward of my money.  Enrou helps me to do that – it’s a great place to find beautiful hand crafted gifts from all over the world that come with an empowering story behind them.  The other week someone complimented me on my clutch and I […]

Boca Grande + 5 totally random thoughts

{that’s brown sugar all over his face.  we used this to get him in the high chair.  parents of the year award – you know where to send it!!!} {pop pop and tuck.  hi dad!  my most faithful reader!} {the best hugs.} {wearing: Hvar dress c/o Mott50 // hat // sunnies // coverup during the […]

KIND granola // four ways

I love KIND products; for all the amazing stuff they have inside (packed with omega  3’s and ingredients you can pronounce).  Also because it’s healthy and tasty!   A feat that can be tough to master but KIND has.  The bars are always never far from me on wedding days – whether one is for […]

Boca Grande Library + our top books at the moment

{tunic – 25% off with code : ONSAVENOW // bathing suit // old anthropology // sunnies old anthropologie but this seasons current version} I love libraries.  Practically lived at one during college and post grad.  They just redid this one on Boca Grande in the past year and I was a little worried that it wouldn’t be as cool […]

Gearing up for swimsuit season: packing for key largo

Turn on your JavaScript to view content Turn on your JavaScript to view content We are headed down to Key Largo in a couple of weeks to the Ocean Reef Club for JB’s summer regional and we all can’t wait!  For memorial day weekend we’re spending it on Boca Grande but doing a little shopping on […]

cleaning up my make up drawer

Read more about why you want to avoid these here.     So I basically kiss Tuck (and JB!) a thousand times a day.  Which means I’m rubbing whatever I’ve slathered and powdered on, all over their innocent little faces.  There are so many areas of my life I have no problem giving up to be […]

Memorial Day // Father’s day breakfast idea #cookingwithkohls

We love trifles around here.  JB made one for mother’s day brunch in my big trifle bowl along with the yummiest quiche I’ve ever tasted.  But I love these mini personal trifle bowls for when you don’t need to make but a couple servings.  If we’re using them as dessert, I make homemade whip cream […]

nothing you truly love ever goes out of style: bistro chairs

Follow my blog with Bloglovin {photo from my last trip to paris} when thinking about decorating my house I always go back to a card that came inside a furbish package years ago… “be faithful to your own taste because nothing you truly love ever goes out of style” – billy baldwin and so it is with […]

mamas birthday

{jon jon  c/o rikshaw design} Loved celebrating my mamas 63rd birthday last Friday. Also, is she real? pretty sure, no.  we get mistaken for sisters literally everywhere we go.   So grateful I get to see her every day.   my mama has so many habits that keep her young.   some are: chasing tuck […]

sun savvy

{rash guard body suit c/o cabana life // salt water sandals // loving  this inexpensive but safe sunscreen lately for my squirmy toddler } May marks skin cancer awareness month and boy do I always need the reminder.  I always apply sunscreen in the morning to myself and even Tuck now since we’re outside for at least some […]

throw on an go: dresses

{photos by morgan} {elliot silk dress c/o calypso st barth – on sale and then another 50% off! // tortoise clutch // shoes // old michael kore watch – similar } I love this dress because I can literally toss it on and instantly feel a million times more put together than I ever actually […]

Troubadour Clothing Studio

{wearing old tibi skirt -similar printed maxi skirts – here //  chambray shirt is old nordstrom but this is similar //  my eyeglasses are kimball from warbyparker} We popped into studio of Troubadour and immediately fell in love with the bright, simple but stylish space.  Kinda like the gorgeous line itself!  I’m always so inspired by seeing […]

charmed charleston

 It’s official Charleston is the prettiest city in the states! Morgan and I let our true momma roots shine by being in bed by 9pm every night.   {more girl talk, but while in our comfies} She has more of an excuse as she’s pregnant + has a toddler, but I actually had no excuse […]

#daretomix // Furbish Studio

I’m sure you’ve perused around Furbish Studio online but I got to go to one of their pop up shops and let me tell you – every bit of it is just as fun as you’d imagine.  Morgan and I were both like kids in a candy store.  As much as I love beige and […]

finished product : Mother’s Day

{brag book // mother’s day card // print – only available until Mother’s day!- all c/o} I thought I’d post this today as it’s the last day to order for guaranteed mother’s day delivery.  annnnd I’m jetting off to Charleston this afternoon.  Can’t wait to share pictures when I get back! xoxo

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