You could say tea is my love language. I have been a tea drinker, as inspired by my mom and grandmother, since around high school. Each morning, I start with a cup of black tea (typically Earl Grey), enjoy green tea after lunch, and end the day with a comforting cup of peppermint tea. One…
4 Places to Have Afternoon Tea in Nashville
Spring Break in New Orleans
My husband and I took a spring break trip to New Orleans from Sunday-Wednesday of this past week and had such a lovely time exploring in the dry, sunny, warm weather. While H had been before, it was my first time in New Orleans, and I loved it. We really enjoyed every experience! We arrived…
A Sweet Spring Bouquet in Pinks and Yellows
My mom and I took a floral arranging class this past week, hosted by Reed Smythe & Company, a beautiful home and garden shop in Nashville with artisan-made goods. After shopping and mingling, we gathered around our glass-blown vases to arrange flowers from Import Flowers, led by Keith Smythe Meacham. We sipped, munched on snacks,…
Spring Decorations in Pretty Pastels
Once we are past Valentine’s Day, I begin to anticipate spring’s arrival. I recently picked out spring home items from MacKenzie-Childs for another photo/video collaboration, and I mixed and matched these with other decorations of mine to create a beautiful pastel kitchen and dining space for spring. In the dining room, I set the tulip…
Valentine’s Day Recap
Valentine’s Day this year was a school holiday for the long Presidents’ Day weekend. It is such a treat to have a four-day weekend in the middle of February, which is a particularly busy month of teaching due to report cards, conferences, and the all-school musical with which I am involved. For Valentine’s Day, relaxation…
4 Wintertime Books to Embrace the Season
Since the end of December, I have enjoyed reading books that take place in and celebrate winter – from the solstice to holidays to snowy mountains. These four reads all take place during wintertime and are best read cozied up with a blanket and a cup of tea. Time of the Child by Niall Williams…
