Sweet May – this busy but exciting and beautiful month. This spring, I have been savoring the sights of all the peonies in bloom; they are a favorite flower of mine. Our peony bush (above) was here before we moved into the house, and H and I have spoken about how lovely it would be…
Lovely Spring Things of Late
Book Thoughts: Three Days in June, The Jackal’s Mistress, The Women, and Like Mother, Like Mother
Three Days in June by Anne Tyler Three Days in June was an absolutely lovely read. The novel begins with Gail Baines losing her job at the start of her daughter Debbie’s wedding weekend. The story takes place over three days — the day before the wedding, the day of, and the day after. The day before, Gail’s ex-husband, Max, shows up to her house with a cat,…
My New Potted Flowers This Spring
Brightening up the patio with spring flowers is one of the joys of April. Over Easter weekend, my mom and I went to Green Door Gourmet as soon as they had their plants in. Although last year I visited our new local farm stand to acquire flowers, I wanted to return to Green Door (where…
A Spring/Easter Bouquet with Trader Joe’s Flowers and Pretty Pastel Finds
Although H usually does the grocery shopping, I love popping in Trader Joe’s to look at their flowers and seasonal offerings. Yesterday, a beautiful spring day (as is today), we got brunch with some friends at True Food, which is across the street from Trader Joe’s. It presented a perfect opportunity to go shop after….
Life Lately: Spring Blooms, My Birthday, & Sweet Gingham Details
The past couple of weeks have brought warmer weather, the first light green buds and grass, wildflowers, cherry blossoms, longer days, and more time spent on the patio and porch. We also have had some stormy weather in Nashville over the last few days, but for now, I am focused on the sunshine. The Yoshino…
4 Places to Have Afternoon Tea in Nashville
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…
