At Cheekwood | Photo by Warner Tidwell Photography Today is the first day of my fall break (#firstgradeteacher), and hallelujah – the weather has finally cooled off in Nashville! Whether or not you have a fall break, too (maybe take a Friday off this fall and make your own?), I have compiled a list of…
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The Perfect Fall Day at Cheekwood Harvest
Sleeveless Swing Dress / Similar Jean Jacket / Allbirds Sneakers This past weekend, I headed to the opening day of Cheekwood Harvest with my cousin Warner of Warner Tidwell Photography to celebrate the first day of fall. As a Nashville native, I have been going to Cheekwood since I was little (see The Nashville of…
End of Summer Thoughts
Today is the unofficial last day of summer. At least in the South, Memorial Day always marks the beginning of summer, and Labor Day stamps the end of it. After Labor Day, pools close, and some say you can no longer wear white (do you follow that rule?). For me, it has always been a…
The Beauty of Impermanence
The current state of my balcony Each season, we seek and purchase the impermanent: tulips in spring, hydrangeas in summer, mums in fall, pansies in winter. We relish blooming trees, falling leaves, pumpkins on porches, holly draping windows. We know these things will vanish, that we will have to toss them aside. But we want them…
6 Ways to Celebrate Fall in Nashville
Fall is the best time in Nashville. The air feels cool but not cold. The leaves turn to vibrant shades of yellow and red. The humidity of the summer disappears. The sun shines abundantly. Everything seems essentially perfect once October makes its way into town. These are 6 of my favorite ways to celebrate this glorious season…