College move-in week can feel like a whirlwind… boxes, beds, and a hundred little decisions… but it’s also a chance to soak in the start of a new chapter. I learned last year, by chance, how nice it is to take time to do it my way. This year, I had the joy of helping… Read More
With John’s bedroom all settled and styled, it’s time to wrap up the tour with the rest of his Auburn apartment. From a bathroom that just may have stolen the show, to closet organization and a peek at the shared spaces, he truly has the happiest home on The Plains. The Bathroom: The Real Showstopper… Read More
First things first: just like last year, I very carefully and thoughtfully packed for the move. A few items were instrumental in keeping move-in day smooth and stress-free: And, let’s not underestimate the importance of muscle power! These two cuties are high school friends, teammates and now pledges in his fraternity that showed up to… Read More
Sometimes the best projects happen by accident. A few months back, I stumbled on an old Tiger Chew canister in a little junk shop. I didn’t know what I’d do with it, but it felt perfectly “Auburn,” so I tucked it into John’s Easter basket. You can barely spot it peeking out in the photo… Read More
With Whit off to start his junior year, it was time to pivot from Wildcats to Tigers as John heads back for his sophomore year at Auburn! I had so much fun decking out the kitchen in all things Auburn. Orange and blue flowers filled my rose bowl, flanked by team shakers, a couple of… Read More
Two years ago, I shared how important it is to have certain legal documents in place once your child turns eighteen. Now here we are again… John is nineteen, which in Alabama means he’s officially reached the age of majority. This milestone is a perfect reminder: if your child is about to cross this threshold,… 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