Fall for me means cooler temps, warmer tones, pumpkin everything, and lots of layers. And a staple for layered clothing is the BOOTIE. It's short and sweet and the perfect statement in you fall outfits. In light of the fact that I'm 5'9", I tend to gravitate towards flat and shorter heels. So if you [...]
Savannah: The Hostess City of the South As a born and raised Southerner, I've acquired a certain fascination for Southern cities. Each has its own unique sophistication. Savannah is definitely one of those cities. Its dreamy Spanish moss-laden oak trees and quintessential city squares are what make it an extremely charming city. I've been there [...]
October 13th and 14th is Amazon Prime Day, aka some of the best online deals before Black Friday. So if you have something you've been eyeing for a Christmas gift, wedding gift, or birthday gift, now is the time to save some money and snag it early. Here are a few of my top finds [...]
Four key elements are all you need to decorate your front door for fall. You don't have to spend a fortune to create a welcoming entrance to your home or apartment either. Just a few simple elements can create a masterful entrance. Here are some of my top picks for each category, now get to [...]
And so begins the season of pumpkin EVERYTHING! This fall I'm going to make a point to try just about every pumpkin concoction I can dream up. Last fall, because we were in the process of moving and adjusting to life in Myrtle Beach, I didn't have as much time to recipe test, because I [...]
CONTENT: adj. in a state of peaceful happiness In our world today, the idea of being truly content seems like a myth. With Photoshop and Pinterest perfection, the bar of how we should live, look, and act has been set to an unattainable level. That may sound like a crazy assertion, but the internet has [...]
The general election for the next President of the United States is weeks away, y'all! On November 3rd, millions of Americans will gather to the polls to exercise their right to vote. It's truly hard to believe that we are so close to election day. And this will be the first general election where I'll [...]
The first time I visited Chicago was in March 2015 for spring break. A few of us from our freshman hall went up to visit one of our friends who moved there after graduation. I immediately fell in love with the city. It's walkable, beautiful, and vivacious. It's CHITOWN. I've been there now three times [...]
Is it just me or did September even happen? I feel like I just recapped August, and now here we are recapping September. Time is flying, y'all! This month I started working full-time as a Physician Assistant (aka ER resident no more). I visited my parents in Charleston for the first time since January. And [...]
When is a married person no longer a "newlywed"? Six months? One year? Well, Cary and I are nearing the 15-month benchmark of being married, and I'd still consider us newlyweds. But 15 months into marriage, you probably think we are well-seasoned pros at doing the whole marriage thing right?!? Not a chance! Everyday is [...]
