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…
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…
