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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Just in time for the weekend, Lori and I have a beautiful and delicious cocktail to bring you an extra dose of Christmas cheer. A little jazz playing in the background, a cocktail (or mocktail) in hand, and good company is a great way to spread some holiday joy. This punch is simple to make and will create that little wow factor that we relish this time of year. FESTIVE POINSETTIA PUNCH Makes 8 servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange liqueur 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail Top off with sparkling wine (we use Balan Millesimato Brut Prosecco) Ga[...]
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, there's something special about experiencing the magic of the season through the eyes of little ones. Christmastime can evoke feelings of nostalgia with holiday traditions taking on renewed significance when you're the one responsible for passing them on to the next generation.Even though I'm in my forties, this time of year still reminds me of the matching party dresses that my sister and I would wear to our grandmother's house every Christmas Eve. After the festivities, we'd stay up well past our bedtime liste[...]
I've got a confession. I'm more than a little behind on Christmas prep and my house is an absolute wreck. For the last week or so, our half-decorated tree has stood in the family room corner looking forlorn, along with half a dozen storage bins filled with wreaths and garland waiting to be fluffed. December has gotten off to a busy start and there's been a number of work and social events, causing me to lose some of the steam I had when we first pulled everything down from the attic. Regardless, I'm determined to have our house decorated by the end of the day! The[...]
The lead up to Christmas can often become hectic and over-scheduled. We all know the epicenter of the holiday season is family and friends, but the amount of commitments can often lead us to feeling stressed and anxious. Lori and I both occasionally like to retreat and recharge with our nose stuck in a book. We’ve put together a list of book recommendations to spread some Christmas cheer (and give you some much needed escapism). Whether you love a classic, historical fiction or a rom-com, we’ve got a book for you. You might even discover a great gift for a fel[...]
"Thanksgiving is a joyous invitation to shower the world with love and gratitude." -Amy Leigh Mercree As I reflect over past Thanksgivings, many images come to mind. I recall countless meals spent with family and friends, watching the Macy's parade and football games, while sneaking into the kitchen for one more slice of pumpkin pie. Of course, those were times for wearing elastic-waist pants so I could circle back for seconds of all my favorite dishes. When I look back over all those years and think about what I strive to recre[...]
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