I work as a third grade teacher, and lately I’ve found myself in a lunch rut, packing the same sandwiches week after week. This weekend when grocery shopping, I decided to mix things up. I felt inspired by time I spent by the Mediterranean a few summers ago, where everything was incredibly fresh and often…
A Happy Weekend Spent Tidying and Reviving Our Spring Patio
For the first time, I have my very own outdoor space, as H and I moved into a new home this past winter. I absolutely love spending time outdoors and have been anticipating days spent gardening, cups of tea while lounging under our shady tree, and summer night dinners spent among string lights. With spring’s…
Why I Am Excited to Turn 30
Today is my 30th birthday, and I am so excited! I honestly do not understand why people dread leaving their 20s behind; I am happy to do so. In my humble opinion, life gets better the older you get. Of course, I do appreciate my 20s. They were a time for figuring things out in…
Easy and Lovely Spring Dresses
After a year of living in the same sweatshirts and leggings, I am looking forward to incorporating dresses – like the one above (similar) – back into my daily outfits. Spring is my favorite time of year to wear a dress; there’s something about the floral patterns, whites and creams, and soft colors that make…
Embracing a Simple, Leisurely Spring Break Week
Today is our last day at the beach. H and I have spent this past week in South Carolina, where we also safely traveled last summer and spring break 2019. Last year’s spring break felt like it never really happened with the start of the pandemic and lots of unknowns. We canceled our flights to…
Spring Style Favorites in Light Blue
My absolute favorite color is a light pastel blue. It was the color of my pre-teen bedroom and my prom dress, and it is still the color I am most drawn to, particularly when it comes to what I wear in the spring and summer. There’s just something about light blue; it reminds me of…
