Farrah – The Roost View

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June 12, 2023

Summer beach bag essentials

Charleston, SC

My absolute favorite time of year is summer. Through the years my life during summer has drastically changed. From the carefree days of childhood, to the years of motherhood and chasing around toddlers covered in sunscreen and sand; it’s come full circle and I’m forever and always a summer girl.What do I love about summer? The refreshing jolt you feel as you catapult yourself into the water for a swim, running around everywhere with bare feet, wearing light cover-ups to stay cool, letting my hair air dry in the sun, and always curling up with a good book to wa[...]

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JOYFUL LIVING

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April 1, 2023

Spring travel ideas

Charleston, SC

As many of you may be gearing up for Spring Break or starting to think about a summer vacation, I thought I would brighten your inbox with some travel ideas. Living in Charleston, the easiest way to enjoy the warmer spring months is to visit our beautiful parks and plantations, walk on the beach or wander the cobblestone streets downtown. Visitors and residents alike can't seem to get enough of Charleston's epic charm. White Point Gardens, Charleston, SC The Dewberry Hotel, Charleston[...]

JOYFUL LIVING

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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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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

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April 30, 2022

cheers to all the mamas

As mothers to two daughters each (including two in middle school), Farrah and I confess that we often feel like we're in the thick of it. Motherhood is a joyful blessing that seems to simultaneously reveal our strengths, as well as our weaknesses and shortcomings. We're reminded of a favorite passage below from Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. Thank you to our own mothers, Janice and Marilyn, who have shown so much love and encouragement over the years. You have provided the very best examples for your girls to copy, and we hope to be half as good as you! "...I[...]

BOOKSHELF

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January 13, 2022

Author Spotlight: Amor Towles + A Review Of The Lincoln Highway

Charleston, SC

"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers." Charles W. Eliot Reading has always brought me the purest form of joy. As a kid, I spent endless hours binge-reading whatever series I was into that year. My nightstand remains a constant witness to my love affair with reading. It is permanently weighed down by books and magazines (yes, I still subscribe to a few!) I really enjoy being part of a book club and appreciate reading the variety of books other book c[...]

JOYFUL LIVING

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January 4, 2022

our new year’s Intentions

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year." -Ralph Waldo Emerson Happy New Year, friends! With covid rearing its ugly head, it may not feel like we've turned a page to embrace a bright, clean slate. We've been reminding ourselves that, despite external circumstances, we still have the ability to choose our mindsets. Our thoughts and perceptions determine how well we live our lives and whether or not we make the changes that enhance the quality of our days. They also lead us to choose joy over anxiety and defeat. While we've never lov[...]

HOME DECOR, IN THE KITCHEN, JOYFUL LIVING

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December 23, 2021

Happy christmas + Two Easy recipes for your holiday charcuterie boards

Farrah and I want to wish you a very happy Christmas filled with love and JOY! Between wrapping presents, countless trips to the grocery store and holiday baking, it's been a busy few days and we're looking forward to slowing down to enjoy the season with family and friends. This will be our last post before the New Year, and we hope you know how much we appreciate our readers like you! We've got some exciting content planned for 2022, including a new "Library Chats" series featuring women we admire and who inspire us to live our best, most joyful lives.&nb[...]