Just a reminder that Orlando can look like this. Not a theme park in sight. Ritz Carlton Orlando Resort Guide Honey and I slipped away for a long weekend at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes, and after years of visiting Orlando for work, family vacations and, of course, Disney and Universal, I was reminded all… Read More
Ina Garten’s Penne Alla Vodka was one of the first recipes of hers I made years and years ago, and after all this time, it still stands as a family favorite. I cook most nights, which means we go through a LOT of recipes in the course of a month. I love trying new things… Read More
It’s Daddy-O’s birthday today, and one of my very favorite people is 78! I could write the same things year after year about how much I love and appreciate this man. He has spent my entire life showing up for me, cheering me on, coming to my rescue and loving our whole family fiercely. At… Read More
Well, I usually share my spring pots in, you know, the spring. I planted everything back in April with every intention of getting pictures up here, and somehow here we are nearing the end of August. Since I’ve been documenting my spring planting on this blog for years, I figured better late than never. I… Read More
Well, this is a funny Book Club post because I didn’t actually make it to Book Club and I didn’t technically read the book. The night our group met to discuss The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett, I was unexpectedly in Auburn helping John move out of his apartment and into the fraternity house. I… Read More
I first visited Montage Palmetto Bluff with my family several years ago, and I left that trip completely smitten with this beautiful slice of the Lowcountry. After recently returning for a girls’ weekend, I can confidently say I love it every bit as much today. Perhaps even more. The two trips could not have been… Read More
It finally made it out of the group text! Three of my travel besties. One weekend away. A house full of muumuus, mahjong and bubbles, with one of my favorite Lowcountry destinations as our backdrop. I had been looking forward to returning to Montage Palmetto Bluff for ages. We first visited with our family, staying… Read More