The holiday season is upon us, and in our home, it’s already begun. This year, I felt inspired to decorate earlier than I ever have, the second weekend of November. Maybe it’s because my friend Ellen and I went to the Giftery’s Holiday Open House last Friday night (although I do so every year). Or…
10.22.22: The Story of Our Dreamy October Wedding Weekend
Harrison and I got married on October 22, 2022, and it was truly the most perfect day (and weekend) that we could have dreamed. Soon after the wedding, I wrote an 11-page story detailing all the events, moments, and feelings of the weekend. I never want to forget a thing! In this post, I’m sharing…
Life Lately: Painting Watercolors, Pretty Fall Moments, & Our Upcoming Wedding
Life has been quite busy lately- next weekend, Harrison and I are getting married (10.22.22)! Between packing the welcome boxes, deciding on table assignments, writing thank you notes, and figuring out the myriad of other details that go into a wedding, in addition to teaching, there hasn’t been much time to simply relax. That isn’t…
Simple Spooky Season Decorations Around the House
Happy spooky season! I decorated for fall inside and out a few weeks ago, and now that we are in the swing of October, I wanted to put out my Halloween decorations. I have a few that I’ve collected over the years, from my Trick or Treat Yourself pillow cover to the black-and-white pumpkin and…
Autumn Activities to Make the Most of the Season
I love leaning into the coziness of autumn and making the most of the season with decorations and festive activities. I have created a list with some inspiration for how to make the most of this fall. There is no pressure or need to try and check off everything; instead, use it as a guide…
Picking Out Pumpkins and Mums for the Front Porch
Yesterday afternoon, I headed to Flying Ghost Pumpkin Patch with a few friends. It has been my favorite spot to buy pumpkins and mums for the past few years – I love the wide variety of colors, all shades of green, white, orange, and cream, and shapes, from flat to round or tall. Plus, everything…
