It feels like we were just unpacking backpacks and lighting sparklers, and now we’re organizing school supplies and making dorm runs. This summer was a sweet one – full of adventures, friends, family time, and those everyday moments that mean the most. John completed both Physics II and Calculus III, while Whit logged over 50… Read More
When John pledged a fraternity last summer, I knew right away I wanted to cross-stitch his Greek crest. It’s a tradition rooted in my own story. Daddy-O surprised me with a ZTA crest after my initiation way back in 1995. Over the last thirty years, that stitched piece has followed me from the sorority house… Read More
A couple of years ago, I reimagined our formal living room with the goal of turning this rarely used space into a place where we can truly live. A room for entertaining friends, relaxing with a book, playing a game, having a drink, or watching a good movie. It’s now one of our favorite spots… Read More
I can still picture my Granda P carrying this little purse… her Caro Nan. These purses were a bit of a phenomenon starting back in 1965. Hand painted in Mississippi by a mother-daughter team, they were sturdy basket purses with hinged lids, a penny on top, and the most charming details — town scenes, names,… Read More
We have loved our stays at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge so much that we’ve chosen it as our home away from home countless times over the years! Nestled on the shores of Bay Lake, this resort offers a serene escape that feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the parks – and yet, it’s… Read More
Tomato pie is a savory dish that’s a true Southern staple in late summer. I’ve eaten this my entire life and absolutely love it! Made with fresh, ripe tomatoes and basil from the garden, it’s the kind of recipe that tastes like home and embodies Summer in the South. Tomato pie can be served as… Read More
If you’ve been around this blog a while, you’ll know how much I LOVE Happy Everything! Over the years, I’ve amassed quite the collection of bases and attachments. I adore this line over any other because I truly love to celebrate everything. Their pieces are cute, well made, and take up a fraction of the… Read More