Happy June! I love this month; summer’s beginning always feels so fun. I was needing a little refresh in the kitchen for the new season and found a few items to share: Neutral placemats I had been looking for some pretty neutral placemats for our kitchen table and was delighted to find these textured stripe…
My Simple Makeup Routine
My daily makeup routine takes 5 minutes at the most – and for events, just a few minutes longer. I prefer a fairly simple and natural look for most any occasion, and I like to keep things easy and efficient. I am sharing the products I use, for everything from a day of teaching to…
White Dresses for Summer
On this Memorial Day weekend, I put on a white dress for the first time this season. I actually love wearing white year-round, but summer is the perfect time for white dresses. A white dress might serve as a poolside cover-up, comfy beach look, or timeless outfit for most any event, and they can often…
Celebrating the Start of Summer
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…
