Farrah Follmann – Page 2

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November 9, 2022

5 favorite things – travel edition

Charleston, SC

On my recent trip to New York, I was thinking about how I travel and what items people deem "worthy" to make their trip better or more comfortable. I've pulled together my list of items that over the years I've realized really make a difference, plus a cool new find I spotted in NYC and couldn't wait for Harry to try. Airplanes are just plain uncomfortable! As a kid, I used to have butterflies of excitement for weeks before my flight. These days, I'm strategizing how I can get through it with the least amount of discomfort and distract myself for as lon[...]

JOYFUL LIVING

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October 27, 2022

an escape to new york city

New York, New York

After a long hiatus, Harry and I planned a short getaway to the city that never sleeps. We planned the trip around a concert Harry had been eagerly awaiting since before Covid. The performance was rescheduled for September 2022 and we thought it would be a great excuse to spend some time together in one of our favorite cities. We returned to a hotel we discovered in 2019. The Marlton Hotel features 100 rooms and is located close to one of our favorite boroughs, the West Village. Think Carrie Brads[...]

BOOKSHELF, IN THE KITCHEN, JOYFUL LIVING, ROOST STYLE

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September 20, 2022

Five things bringing me joy this fall

Charleston, South Carolina

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[...]

JOYFUL LIVING

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August 25, 2022

Outward bound – a trip to yellowstone

Big Sky, Montana

Traveling this summer my family journeyed to Yellowstone for one week. As you might expect, there were numerous activities at our fingertips. Hiking, visiting landmarks, swimming, fishing, rafting, or just relaxing and enjoying the phenomenal view. Montana is not short on beautiful scenery - in fact you can’t escape it. But the one aspect that really had me thinking about national parks was how unique it is to visit in 2022 a place that is preserved and protected. You’re visiting an area that in large part is untouched by humanity compared to the rest of th[...]

JOYFUL LIVING, ROOST STYLE

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February 14, 2022

Tea for Two and Two for Tea

Charleston, SC

Despite being married to a tea-drinking Englishman, I haven't visited many tea rooms in my life with the exception of a few times in Europe. After an afternoon at the museum, taking in a film, or shopping, nothing seemed more appealing than tea with friends on a cold winter's day. Last November on a family trip to Italy, I rediscovered the charm of sitting down to a proper tea and knew that I'd like to try to recreate that special experience at home. On that day in Italy, I recall that we'd been so[...]

JOYFUL LIVING

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February 8, 2022

A Season to bloom: takeaways from the southern C Summit

Sea Island, GA

If you've been following along on Instagram, you may have seen that Lori and I ventured off for a little field trip to Sea Island, Georgia last week. We were thrilled to attend the Southern Coterie's annual Summit conference at The Cloister, and can’t remember the last time we learned so much in three days! For more than a decade, the "Southern C" has provided a network for female creatives and entrepreneurs in the South and beyond. Founders Cheri Leavy and Whitney Long have done an amazing job bringing together a supportive community of women that value conn[...]

JOYFUL LIVING

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January 28, 2022

Joy in January

Charleston, SC

Being joyful in January might seem like an exaggeration or an impossible feat for some - I definitely catch myself falling into that category. Between the round up of illnesses coming through our house, the gloomy skies and cold temperatures, I have to make a conscious decision each day to stay positive and look for the little perks to keep my outlook upbeat. Here are the six things I've done to try and make January memorable instead of mopey. Meditation I'm using the Simply Being App for 5 minutes, 3 times a day. Some days I’ve managed three times a d[...]

JOYFUL LIVING

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January 20, 2022

California Dreaming

San Diego, California

Planning a family trip can be tricky these days. Like many people, we've had a few getaways derailed because of Covid. With our girls at different schools, they have different Spring Breaks. What's more, my work as a realtor makes it difficult to be away during March and April when the real estate market tends to heat up. For these reasons, my husband and I recently decided to take advantage of time off over the holidays and take the family to California. We arrived the day after Christmas and enjoyed our time in the Golden State through New Years Day. [...]