Weddings this year are looking drastically different than they typically do, that's for sure! COVID and the global/nationwide pandemic are impacting weddings and celebrations more than any of us ever thought or expected, and carefully laid wedding plans are being completely turned upside down this year. I have a lot of thoughts about all of … Continue reading White Dresses for Intimate Weddings and Elopements

The 4th of July rivals Christmas in terms of excitement and anticipation for me, and it's one of my two favorite holidays! There's so much nostalgia and memorable traditions in this festive day, and I look forward to it each and every year. For me, the 4th of July typically means an annual trek to … Continue reading 4th of July Inspiration

Summer is unofficially here, though it's felt like summer for weeks now in North Carolina! Summer typically signals the arrival of endless pool time, jaunts to the beach, cookouts and grilling with friends, nostalgia for childhood summers, ice cream date nights, hanging our American flag and celebrating the 4th of July, catching fireflies, lots of … Continue reading Summer 2020 To-Do List

Over the weekend, we had our first cooking challenge! We decided to infuse a little novelty and fun into our Memorial Day weekend at home (especially since our annual family beach vacation was postponed), and it gave us something to look forward to and plan all week long. And y'all, it was so much fun! … Continue reading Strawberry Cooking Challenge