Happy Memorial Day weekend! School is out, and summer has arrived – one of my favorite times of year. I love the long, dreamy, carefree days so much, and always look forward to our annual Rhode Island vacation. This year, too, I’m excited for a June trip to Europe with H. Here are some things…
Book Thoughts: My 7 Reads of Winter & Spring 2024
The Love Story of Missy Carmichael by Beth Morrey This was a lovely, sweet and moving winter read. Seventy-nine-year-old Missy Carmichael lives alone and feels consumed by loneliness as well as her past haunting her, until she meets two women in a park and a dog, who all introduce her to a new kind of…
The Jennifer Aniston Salad Recipe to Make & Enjoy This Summer
A few weeks ago, I discovered the salad recipe that Jennifer Aniston described as her “perfect salad.” After making it and eating it two weeks in a row, it’s become my perfect salad as well. It’s both fresh and refreshing, stores very well in the fridge for up to five days, and is an easy…
A Mother-Daughter Day in Nashville’s Germantown
With Mother’s Day coming up, I am sharing the recent day that my mom and I spent in Germantown. We had so much fun! If you’re in the area, Germantown is well worth exploring for a girls day. Here is what we did, and I would recommend it all. If you find yourself in Germantown…
What I’m Packing for Europe This Summer
The last time I was planning and packing for Europe was the spring of 2018 when I traveled through the south of France and Spain. At that time, I was 27 and had recently started dating my now-husband Harrison. This time, we are flying over together for several weeks spent in London, Versailles, Paris, the…
Floral & Beautiful Details in Our Living Room This Spring
Our living room this spring is so bright and sunny, a happy space to be and relax. I placed the lighter weight blankets on the couch again as well as our spring/summer pillows from Rifle Paper Co. They are just beautiful and bring me joy. We are still loving lounging on the gorgeous and comfy…