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:…
What to Do When Anticipating Spring
It was raining and sleeting yesterday. Today it feels bitterly cold. I’m all about embracing the season at hand, but once it’s March, I crave warm weather. Spring break and beach vacations are suddenly so near. Here’s a few ways I’ve been surviving this (hopefully) last blast of super cold weather: A hydrating facial This…
Everyday Spring Looks in Rose Tones
My favorite colors have always been light blue and white (which, I know, is not really a color), but recently, I’ve become enamored with pink. This feminine color feels perfect for transitioning to spring, and brings to mind new buds and blooms. Wearing pink reminds me that winter is ending, and soon the earth will…