Our living room this spring is so bright and sunny, a happy space to be and relax. I placed the lighter weight blankets on the couch again as well as our spring/summer pillows from Rifle Paper Co. They are just beautiful and bring me joy. We are still loving lounging on the gorgeous and comfy couch we bought for our new home. The sun seeping in through the windows is so lovely every weekend morning when I can sip my tea leisurely and enjoy it. The scallop rattan tray is one of my favorite details on our coffee table. One of the greatest joys this spring has been the view of our white dogwo ..read more

Over Easter weekend, H and I began planting in our garden beds. Then last weekend, I planted flowers in our front porch pots, and yesterday, I did the back patio pots. Planting flowers and tending to gardens is one of my favorite things about spring; I loved doing so on a smaller scale in our townhouse, and now that we have a house and yard, having the opportunity to do more feels wonderful. It will be a learning experience as this is our first time with our own yard, but that makes it more exciting. Front Porch Pots We have a locally grown farm stand near our house, which is just a dream, s ..read more

The past week has been a lovely celebration of Easter, my birthday on the 4th, and spring. There’s been flowers, treats, and so much beauty. I’m sharing these with you in hopes of inspiring your own spring enjoyment in the little things. Easter Goodies On Good Friday, I went to Trader Joe’s looking for flowers. I found these lovely purple tulips and delicate daisies, and they made the perfect whimsical bouquet for the weekend. That afternoon, I received a delivery from Homemade by Holly of her gluten-friendly sourdough boule! I sliced it up, and it was so light and delicious. The First Gard ..read more

Ever since we did some updates to our master this winter, I have been enjoying playing with the little details of this space. I love decorating and organizing, and I’m at a place with our bedroom and bathroom (and of course, the closet!) in which I feel very content. I know I will continue to add pieces here and there, but for now, the space feels right. I love our bedding. Since our wedding, we have used mostly Serena & Lily, including this coverlet with matching Euro shams, king shams, and duvet cover, as well as these Boll & Branch sheets, thanks to generous gifts from family. We ..read more

I am writing this on a Wednesday at 5:40 pm. I am sitting outside on our screen porch, and the sun is shining through, the birds singing merrily. It is exactly 70 degrees without a cloud in the sky. This is my perfect day. After the dreariness of winter – a season that I do appreciate for its slowness, coziness, and occasional southern snow – spring feels miraculous. I love all seasons, but spring, to me, is the loveliest. As the daffodils rise from the ground and cherry blossoms bloom, the first light green appears on the trees, and the days grow longer, the world feels hopeful and ethereal ..read more

This past week was my spring break – always a much-anticipated time as we bid winter adieu and welcome the warmer, longer days. Last year, H and I traveled to Anguilla for our honeymoon! This year’s break was more low-key, but still wonderful. I stayed home in Nashville for most of it and enjoyed a little mid-week mother-daughter road trip to Greenville to visit family as well. Nashville highlights Nashville SCRoze PonyScreen porchCheekwood Attending my first Nashville Soccer Club game against Miami and seeing Messi play with H Treating myself to a matcha latte at Roze Pony (and more of thes ..read more

It’s my spring break! On Friday, I enjoyed the first day with a park walk, a little shopping, and a matcha latte. I also realized that Easter is early this year, at the end of the month, and in the late cloudy afternoon decided to get out my Easter decorations. I recently sold my last camera in favor of something more compact – this tiny and incredible point-and-shoot, recommended by a photographer friend. I wanted something that would be easy to bring with me anywhere and take beautiful, effortless photos, and this camera accomplishes that goal. I started playing with it yesterday, and all o ..read more

A few weeks ago, I was stunned to see that a little bunch of daffodils had suddenly bloomed in our front yard. It seemed that one moment they weren’t there, and the next they were. It felt so early for daffodils, but with the warmer weather we’d been having, I supposed it made sense. Should they have bloomed so early? Probably not, but I couldn’t help feeling absolutely delighted at their presence. It was the first sign – aside from the warmer days – that spring was on its way. I felt inspired to write a poem: I love and appreciate all seasons, and each time a new one arrives I feel that ..read more

In Nashville, February brings the first beautiful warmer sunshine-filled afternoons, longer days, and daffodils beginning to bloom, all hinting at spring’s coming. By the middle of the month, I have the winter decor stored away and have gotten out all my green for spring. It has been a joy welcoming spring for the first time into our new home. I love seeing how everything comes together here. Our eucalyptus wreath makes the perfect entrance. I love swapping out plants, candles, and seasonal reads on this bookshelf. Now, there are books here that remind me of warmer weather, like Tom Lake, o ..read more

Since moving into our home last August, and renovating the master closet in December, I’ve been on the lookout for little ways to update our decor and my wardrobe. Recently, I’ve found some great home and style pieces, perfect for late winter and spring’s beginning. home candle warmer vinyl kitchen mat sage green pillow sage green pillow absorbent kitchen towels Candle warmer – No need to light the wick. Simply place your candle beneath the lamp; it melts the wax evenly and emits scent beautifully. Vintage-inspired vinyl kitchen mat – Easily wipe up spills with this mat that comes in vin ..read more