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…
A Mediterranean-Inspired Packed Lunch
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…
