For most of my teaching career, my morning and evening routines have been fairly similar, with slight changes here and there. As of this new year, I have found a few ways to enrich these routines, which has been making my time at home – particularly before and after work – lovelier and more meaningful….
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The First Week of the New Year, Full of Magic
This first week of the new year has felt like an extension of winter break. I started out the new year engaged – H proposed on December 30 at Cheekwood Holiday Lights, and my friend Haley was there to capture it! She sent me more photos this week, and it’s so special to have them….
Happy New Year: We Are Engaged + Thoughts for 2022
Happy 2022! It’s a brand new year, and today is my last day of winter vacation. I feel very grateful to have had a lovely two weeks off work. My family and I – all fully vaccinated and boosted – were able to safely gather for Christmas Eve and Day, which was much different from…
Life Lately: Christmas Cookies, A Cute Gift, Cozy Things, & More
Peppermint tea in holiday mugs, sugar cookies, comfy Christmas dresses – the past week has been filled with fun, cozy, and festive things. And there’s more to come now that it’s officially my winter break; I have two weeks of vacation. I am really looking forward to this bright and joyful time. Here’s a little…
White and Green Holiday Decorations with Whimsical Details
The holiday season is here, and I had so much fun decorating our new home! The past couple of years I’ve had a gold theme, but I knew for this one I wanted more classic whites and greens while keeping the whimsical details I love. After lots of experimenting, I achieved the vision I had…
Simple Home and Style Inspiration for Thanksgiving Week
I am really looking forward to Thanksgiving next week! I have a day and a half of work and then the rest of the week off to rest, eat my favorite food, and be with loved ones. My preferred Thanksgiving week is calm, relaxing, and simple. Today, I am sharing some home and style inspiration…
