Every summer, my family travels to the Rhode Island coast, where my grandmother built a home in a small pastoral beach town. This is the place that taught me the value of slowing down, living simply, and spending time in nature. Summers here are quiet and calm – I wake up to the songs of…
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Thoughts on My Summer Beach Reads
I just got back from my yearly summer vacation yesterday; it always goes far too fast! Before I left, I shared the books that I was bringing with me. I ended up including another read, Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the book with which I started my trip and shared about on Instagram. Here are…
My Simple Makeup Routine
My daily makeup routine takes 5 minutes at the most – and for events, just a few minutes longer. I prefer a fairly simple and natural look for most any occasion, and I like to keep things easy and efficient. I am sharing the products I use, for everything from a day of teaching to…
Decorating Our New Home for Spring
It’s the last week of February, the snow is gone, and the temperatures have risen. Spring fever struck me this week, and I simply couldn’t wait to put the winter and Valentine’s decor away in favor of all things spring. Spring just might be my favorite season (though I love them all!). Spring colors certainly…
Finding Joy and Magic in a Week of Snow
This past week in Nashville, we had snow (and ice) all week long. It started on Sunday, which was Valentine’s Day, when it was so cold and the roads were getting icy. We woke up on Monday to a layer of straight ice on the ground, and the freezing rain continued to fall that day….
A Laid-Back Thanksgiving Day
This year, I foresee many of us having more intimate, casual Thanksgivings. We plan to celebrate just with our immediate family. I think it’ll make the holiday feel a lot more laid-back and relaxed. Although the day might look a little different, there’s no reason it still can’t be joyful. I’m sharing some things for…
