I have hoped and prayed for months now that this we would be able to pull this off, all the while trying temper that with knowing things would be okay if we couldn’t…. but we made it home for Christmas 2020! We are staying at Sister’s beach house for most of our visit, but are… Read More
2020 marked our fifteenth year of heading down to Phipps Plaza to see the quintessential Atlanta Santa! We always head down over Thanksgiving break and that was no different this year. It’s the official kickoff to Christmas for our family! This is one of those things (one of very, very few things) that I make… Read More
Finals week fun? Is there really such a thing? Well, I did my best to make it one in this unusual year! Both the boys were back to virtual for the last week of the semester and, as challenging as that was, I made use of the time to keep things light, bright and Christmassy.… Read More
At the request of a few readers, Honey and I did the hard work of making and tasting cocktails to revive the Happy Hour posts of yore! :-) I received a lot of good feedback that you particularly loved the Empress Gin series because you could buy one nice bottle and make a good variety… Read More
At long last, I am wrapping up my 2020 Classic Christmas Home Tour today out back! We have enjoyed the most glorious weather this season, which has been a blessing since we are at home so much more than ever. These two spaces are almost always in use. Screened Porch Classic Christmas Decor Since adding… Read More
I fell head over heels for these elf babies back in September. You know, now that I don’t have an elf of my own to be responsible for, alllll the elf things suddenly seem cuter than ever. :-) I tucked them away to send to CeeCee once her elf, Bow, arrived for the season. I… Read More
If you’ve been following along with my Instagram stories, you will know that I’ve been on a mission to keep the magic and fun in the Christmas season for my family. Tonight after our Sunday Supper we snuggled up in the den with blankets and pillows and showed the boys Christmas Vacation for the first… Read More