Happy Memorial Day weekend – it’s the unofficial start of summer! My last day of school was Thursday, and after this wild school year (I teach third grade; we’ve been in person all year with some remote students) I feel more ready for summer than ever. I am looking forward to warm days spent in…
The New Addition to Our Patio
It has been such a joy to work on our patio and garden. After first getting potted plants for the space, then this wicker bistro set, followed by the outdoor rug, I felt that the space was really coming together. Just this past week, I ordered and received these pillows, which really make the area…
Warm Weather Moments in Nashville
The weather has been finally warming up here in Nashville after a fairly cool and cloudy spring. I am loving the arrival of warmer, sunnier days. It’s making me so excited for summer, especially with just two weeks left in the school year. I thought I’d share some recent lovely moments I’ve had here in…
Some Things I’m Loving This Spring
This spring, H and I have been getting more settled into our home, and we are truly loving it. We moved in this past winter, and I’ve found joy in slowly decorating and adding new pieces as I discover them over time – with a special emphasis on our outdoor space as of late. Similarly,…
A 48-Hour Wedding Weekend in Dallas, TX
This past weekend, H and I traveled on our first real trip since pre-pandemic times. In the past year, we drove to the beach twice – last summer and this past spring break – but this was our first time flying, being in public spaces, and socializing with others, made possible by the fact that…
Spring Patio and Garden Living
As the weather has warmed, the highlight of our new home for me has been our small but sweet patio and garden. A few weekends ago, I cleaned the space, and we started to fill it with flowers and plants. I loved seeing our first real outdoor area come to life. I also ordered a…
