Late summer means sweet corn is at its absolute best, so when I stumbled across Ina Garten’s Cheddar Corn Chowder, it immediately went onto our menu. Y’all… we absolutely loved it. The chowder is rich and creamy without feeling too heavy, and the fresh corn really shines. The potatoes make it hearty enough for supper,… Read More
Before meeting a few friends at Palmetto Bluff for a weekend of relaxation, bubbles, Lowcountry charm, mahjong and muumuus, I slipped down to Savannah a day early to spend a little one-on-one time with Marme and Daddy-O. These little visits have become some of my favorites. They’re never very long. Between Honey, Whit, the puppies… Read More
It’s August, and you know what that means here in Georgia: Back to school! Around here, that also means it’s time to kick off senior year, and I couldn’t let the occasion pass without giving our front door a little celebration of its own. A few weeks ago, I pulled out this graduation cap door… Read More
Some news is simply too exciting not to share. Our precious CeeCee auditioned for The Nutcracker this weekend and she’s done it… she’s landed her dream role as Clara! I honestly don’t know that any role could be more fitting for her. Clara is curious, joyful, kind and full of wonder, all qualities that describe… Read More
Last week, I asked Whit what he’d like for one of his last suppers before summer officially comes to an end. His answer was immediate. “Pizzas on the Big Green Egg.” We’ve been making homemade pizzas this way for years, and they never disappoint. I know I’ve shared them here many times before, but they’re… Read More
I’m a little behind on my On My Bedside posts, so before I gush about the book that has completely stolen my heart in 2026, let’s talk about Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister. A woman answers the door one morning expecting her husband to head to work, only to learn he’s at the center… Read More
Last spring, we wrapped up our college visits with a stop at Georgia Tech, Honey’s and my alma mater. We’ve been on campus countless times over the past thirty years, but if I’m being honest, most of those visits revolved around the baseball field, football games or the fraternity house. It was fun to finally… Read More