Last Thursday was my 28th birthday, and I decided to take a personal day from work, having not taken one yet this school year. I celebrated all day around Nashville – and this weekend, too! I loved everything I did, and so am sharing with you the places where I spent my 28th. Whether you…
8 Reflections on Turning 28
Today is my 28th birthday. So wild! I can’t believe it’s been a year since I turned 27 and wrote about 27 things I’ve learned in 27 years. That was a pretty exhaustive list, so please do check it out, if you’d like, as it still rings true for me today. I’m keeping it a…
Simple Pleasures in April
Happy April 1st! I absolutely love this month. Flowers in bloom, warmer days, feelings of spring fever – what’s not to love? For me, too, my birthday is this month (the 4th) along with my mom’s and several friends’. April is just a happy month, full of new life and opportunities to spend time outdoors…
A Week on the Coast of South Carolina
This past week was my spring break, which, as a teacher, is glorious and precious time. Needing to both get away and relax, I headed to the coast of South Carolina with H. After a sunny 9-hour drive from Nashville, we arrived in Pawleys Island, where his family has been vacationing for years. I am…
Spring Details in Our New Home
H and I moved this past weekend to a new home that we absolutely love. I cannot let boxes sit for long, so I unpacked quickly and somewhat obsessively. I wanted to feel settled as soon as possible so that I could focus on details and decor! Currently, our master bathroom is being renovated, and…
Tips for a Smooth Move
I am to be moving this weekend from my one-bedroom apartment to a new two-bedroom condo with H. Moving can be rather stressful and emotional (see my post on coping with house nostalgia), and I have found that taking a methodical, step-by-step approach works best. Here’s what I’ve done that may help you as well:…
