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…
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….
How I Organized Our Small Pantry Space
We love our new kitchen. It has plenty of storage space, but it doesn’t have an actual pantry. We keep our pantry items in two of the cabinets, and recently I was wanting the space to be better organized. After doing lots of research and thinking about a variety of possibilities (glass canisters, white canisters,…
Self-Care for Feeling Good on Cold Winter Days
February can be a dreary time of year. Often, many of us start to tire of short, cold winter days and dream of spring. However, I’m in favor of making the most of every time of year. There’s value in slowing down and being content where we are. Here are some ideas for finding enjoyment…