After using such darling Tiny Prints invitations for our Fireside Hot Chocolate Soiree and Southern New Year’s Feast, I was thrilled to see that they are offering pint sized, personalized Valentine’s perfect for the littles!! I just finished up Whit’s treats for his pre-K class and just couldn’t be happier with the result. (Yes, I… Read More
Once the Christmas decorations come down and are boxed away for the next year, I kind of relish a clean and simple home for a while. Yes, it can seem empty, but I like it. For the month of January, I simply moved my Southern Homes & Gardens boxwood wreath from the foyer to the… Read More
We had the great pleasure of spending the long weekend at a fun and adventure filled getaway at Wilderness at the Smokies in Sevierville TN!! If you’ll remember, this was the littles’ “something to do” gift from Santa, so we’ve been counting down the days since Christmas morning! The resort is an easy four hour… Read More
Y’all have seriously blown me away with your orders for preppy notebooks over the last week!!! Oh my, I’ve been working like a dog. THANK YOU for your support. And while I’m at it, today is the last day to place orders and have them ship this month. Orders placed after today will mail mid-February.… Read More
Let’s talk pillows, shall we? Specifically, I’d love your input on pillows for my new sofa. I definitely want to add a little blue to go with the rest of the room. I don’t really want a print or a check because I already have those in the space. Option A: This is where I’ve… Read More
I took the littles to their annual well visits last week. Why on earth I scheduled these things in the height of flu, vomiting and step season, I really can’t say. At any rate, I wanted to take a few minutes to dazzle you with some of the gems coming out of our excursion. Just… Read More
Oh my stars. I have no words for the deliciousness that is Ina’s Penna Alla Vecchia Bettola. This sort of put-on-your-elastic-waist-band-pants-so-you-can-fit-in-another-helping type of dish doesn’t regularly grace my table. I’m a little obsessed with my first Ina cookbook *gasp* that Mother and Daddy-O gave me for Christmas. I mean, I’ve always loved her, but now my DVR… Read More