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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[...]

HOME DECOR, JOYFUL LIVING

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October 17, 2022

Mood lighting: chic options to cast a glow

Autumn's shorter days and chilly nights have us wanting to make our homes especially cozy this time of year. It may seem strange, but one of my little joys is walking through the house each evening to switch on the lamps or light a few candles to offset the earlier sunsets. Soft lamplight (as opposed to harsh overhead lighting) makes such a difference in the way a home feels. It's an easy trick to create ambiance, along with flickering candlelight of course. For an instant dose of warmth, consider adding a pretty lamp to a console or counter top. Or, perhaps in[...]

HOME DECOR, JOYFUL LIVING

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October 11, 2022

Create academy + the joyful interiors of amanda lindroth

From learning how to sew custom curtains and reupholster furniture to gaining knowledge about wine tasting and how to grow your own organic food--Create Academy literally brings all this and more to your fingertips! I recently discovered the trove of curated, expert-led, online courses and fell in love with their concept of "joyful learning." Create Academy aims to help people build their creative confidence across a variety of categories, including interiors, gardens, food and decorative arts. Sign me up! Last weekend, I spent a delightful Sunday[...]

The Roost Finds

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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[...]

BOOKSHELF, HOME DECOR, In The Kitchen / Entertaining, JOYFUL LIVING

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September 16, 2022

A gorgeous book to inspire your next celebration

As a longtime admirer of James T. Farmer's aesthetic, I happily added his newest book to my collection. Celebrating Home A Time For Every Season has got to be one of the prettiest entertaining books I've seen in a long time. Arranged by seasonal gatherings, each chapter begins with a lovely watercolor invitation and often a sentimental poem to mark the occasion. I found myself slowly turning the pages to take in the gorgeous photography. (The images below were photographed by Emily Followill, and taken from my copy of Farmer's book.)[...]

The Roost Finds

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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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July 18, 2022

summer love: five little things that are bringing me joy

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[...]

JOYFUL LIVING, OPEN BOOK CONVERSATIONS

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July 10, 2022

cultivating gratitude with farin doran

It happens every May. The summer illusion sets in, and I foolishly believe I'll be able to slow down and savor the season while using the longer days to catch up on every facet of my life. Big surprise--it ain't happening! Travel, house guests, kids out of school and the Charleston humidity have all made sticking to a writing and posting schedule more challenging than imagined. What can I say? We're working on our consistency at The Roost. Plus, I've got a new post today that I hope you'll agree was worth the wait! I'm excited to bring you another Open Book co[...]