Realizing that life can be painful and uncertain at times, our purpose at The Roost is to celebrate living joyfully.
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As I rounded the corner into September, it took me a little while to find my way into a new routine. I almost felt like it was January and I had the "post-Christmas blues." I was definitely missing summer. But after thinking about it, I realized I actually felt overloaded by my children's new school year routine. In years past, I didn't feel that overwhelmed by the amount of scheduled time. But this year was another level. And it was an abrupt change to my rhythm. So with a little thought I tried to jump-start myself into a positive place. I could do my best to ma[...]
I'm back with another "five little things" post to share some of the small stuff that's been making me smile lately. Inspiration for this summery post struck at our recent book club meeting. In addition to selecting a book to read and discuss, we've taken to occasionally swapping our favorite things centered around a theme. It's so much fun to discover the unexpected items that your friends are passionate about! I walked away from our little "summer favorites" exchange with the absolute best strapless bra to wear with my sundresses (thanks, Kaina!), and I'm incl[...]
After stepping away for a bit, we're getting back to it at The Roost. Truth be told, Farrah and I have been wrestling with how to share content that may appear frivolous in light of these heavy times. In the span of a couple weeks, it seems the world has transitioned out of a global pandemic into a full-blown international conflict. It's heartbreaking to see so many innocent people, especially children, caught in the cross hairs of war. We're praying for peace and better days ahead.We're also reminding ourselves that it's precisely times like these that we need[...]
Charleston is not Scandinavia. However neither is it immune to some winter dark and cold. Contrary to my desire to hibernate, the best remedy for me is to get outside. Our family’s love of Charleston began with its nature – the sea, the beaches, the wetlands, the trees, the birds, the fish, the Spanish moss – and it never looks or feels better than on crisp winter days. Every year I struggle with Seasonal Affective disorder (SAD) but I have learned ways to combat it. Beach walks on a seasonally quiet Sullivan’s Island[...]
"When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed." -Maya Angelou Of the five love languages, gifts might be my favorite. I certainly enjoyed compiling this wish list of Valentine's-inspired finds (and made sure to share it with my husband). I hope that it gives you some lovely ideas for yourself, your mom, sister or best friend. From beauty items to home goods, I've rounded up more than a few dozen gems at various price points to strike your fancy. While true joy will never be found in things, it's always nice to treat yourself or a[...]
