My beautiful cousin Laura was married to Gabriel this summer on the 4th of July, their original wedding date! The ongoing pandemic caused them to postpone their larger wedding celebration til next summer, and Laura and Gabriel decided to move forward with a small family ceremony and luncheon on their original wedding date. This year … Continue reading My Cousin’s Wedding and Grandmother’s Wedding Dress
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Five Years in Raleigh
Five years ago, I moved back home to North Carolina, but this time, to a new city: Raleigh! I grew up mostly in Charlotte, North Carolina, lived in Chapel Hill for four years during college at UNC Chapel Hill (go Heels!), and then left North Carolina to live in Washington, DC for six years after … Continue reading Five Years in Raleigh
Finding the good in 2020
2020. What a year, right? However, despite everything that's occurred this year, I am still determined to find the good in this year. I have been reframing my perspective, placing my hope in something far greater, clinging to faith and belief, and finding joy in the littlest victories. Life - this beautiful, wild, wonderful, unpredictable … Continue reading Finding the good in 2020
Milestone birthday book
We're celebrating Rob's birthday this weekend, which is always one of my favorite things to celebrate!! Growing up (and still to this day), my family made birthdays so special, and you all know I'm a lifelong lover of meaningful, fun celebrations. Last year, when Rob turned 30, I really wanted to celebrate this milestone birthday … Continue reading Milestone birthday book
Brewery Bhavana | Raleigh Restaurant
Brewery Bhavana has been all the rage in downtown Raleigh over the last several months, and for such good reason! Not only is it a brewery, flower shop, book store, and dim sum restaurant in one, but it's also received critical acclaim and awards since it opened. Bon Appetit named Brewery Bhavana in its top … Continue reading Brewery Bhavana | Raleigh Restaurant
