Every summer since (before) I was born, my family and I have traveled to a tiny oasis in Rhode Island. Quick family history: My mom is originally from Providence, and when her family decided to move to Nashville, they built a new house in a Rhode Island beach town so that they could return to…
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The Beginning of Our 2024 Christmas Decorations
Autumn through the holiday season is my favorite time of year; I love the decorations, coziness, and traditions. Over the past week, I have slowly been going upstairs to store away the autumnal and bring down Christmas. It can feel a little overwhelming to do everything at once, and I have enjoyed my more leisurely…
First Day of Fall Decorations
Happy first day of fall! It felt like fall two weeks ago when I felt inspired to begin decorating for autumn and enjoying seasonal treats. This actual beginning of the new season is, in fact, hot, but I just had to get out my other decorations in hopes that the weather cools soon. These pieces…
The First Fall Decorations and Treats
This weekend has brought the first sweater weather, fallen leaves, pumpkins at our neighborhood farm stand, and feelings of autumn. On Saturday afternoon, I couldn’t help but embrace an early fall. My friend Ashley and I first enjoyed a dreamy walk in the park, and then went on an afternoon shopping excursion. We shopped AshBlue‘s…
September Transition: Thoughts, Photos, & Poem
It’s September 1st. Yesterday, I awoke to a bright, beautiful morning and welcome long weekend after the always busy, exhausting first few weeks of the school year. I snapped these photos of our home that, washed in sunlight, seemed a little like magic. I felt a sense of relief and accomplishment, and a need to…
Book Thoughts: My 10 Summer Vacation Reads of 2024
Summer reading is my absolute favorite. With leisurely days spent outdoors or on the beach, I read more than any other time of year, and it’s just the best. I love escaping into the world of a dreamy novel, especially in the warm summer sunshine. Here are 10 books I’ve read over my summer vacation…
