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
Happy 77th to our one and only Daddy-O! For nearly eight decades he’s been the steady hand, the quick wit, and the foundation of our family. He’s rescued me more times than I can count, cheered me on through every milestone, and loved me fiercely through it all. From fixing printers and pulling cars off… 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
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
In sharing photos of our refreshed dining room here and over on Instagram, I’ve had so many questions over the last eighteen months about where the boys’ portraits went! Rest assured – they are among my most prized possessions, and they didn’t go far at all. When we updated the dining room, I knew I… Read More
Sometimes you come across words at just the right moment in your life, the kind that linger long after you’ve read them. I recently stumbled on a poem by Mario Raul de Morais Andrade called My Soul Has a Hat, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. I read it right in… Read More
Way back in 2020, I fell head over heels in love with Simply Jessica Marie’s exquisite watercolor crests. For our 18th anniversary that May, I asked Honey if I could have one made just for our family – a timeless piece that would capture all the little details that make us, well, us. He agreed… Read More