Posts by Katherine
Autumn Charm At The Front Door
Elevate your curb appeal by adding autumn charm at the front door with punches of purple, heirloom pumpkins, terra cotta pots, fall plants, and festive ferns. Happy Fall Y’all!!! It’s that time of year again…the time for pumpkins, autumn leaves, crisp, cool air, bonfires, family gatherings, cider, and plaid everything!!! Can you tell how excited…
Read MoreOur Adventure to Grandfather Mountain
Experience the wonder and adventure of Grandfather Mountain with breath-taking vistas, alpine hiking trails, and rugged mountain scenery. If you haven’t been to Grandfather Mountain, then you need to go. Go! Go now! Not only is it a unique natural landmark of North Carolina, but its mile high bridge, mountain scenery, and thrilling hiking make…
Read MoreSummer Red Sangria Recipe
As the Southern heat lingers celebrate the dog days of summer with this refreshing red sangria! Sangria is one of my favorite drinks to make, and it is perfect for these last hot days of summer. Sangria is a party favorite, but I also like to make a pitcher for just S. and I to…
Read More3 Rules to Hosting a Summer Dinner Party
Follow these 3 rules to host a noteworthy summer dinner party filled with good conversation, delicious food, and plentiful libations + 2 recipes perfect for your menu! Summer and al fresco dining are just two little delicious peas in a pod. They go together hand in hand like PB&J, salt & pepper, and I don’t…
Read More5 Laundry Hacks You Need to Know
Learn how I take proper care of the fabrics in my life from clothing and sheets to handbags and shoes with these 5 laundry hacks. Alright, let’s be honest…no one enjoys doing laundry. It is just one of those essential life tasks that we all have to suffer through at least until we become rich…
Read MorePrancing Parrots – My Favorite Summer Romper
This summer romper may be Lilly Pulitzer’s best design yet: the look of a shift dress with the comfort and freedom of a romper! Have I told you lovely peonies how much I love a well designed romper – one that provides just the right amount of coverage, but is still flirty and fun? Well…
Read MoreLife is Better at the Lake
Did you know that you can rent a cabin in a lot of state parks? This is a totally new discovery for me, but two weekends ago S. and I did just that to celebrate our four year wedding anniversary. We rented a little cabin on the lake at Big Ridge State Park, and it…
Read MoreThe Perfect Summer Picnic for Two
Throw the perfect summer picnic for two this July 4th with the right picnic food, portable baskets, gingham accessories, and sunflowers! S. and I love to go on picnics. Sometimes it is as simple as grabbing a Bo-box (yes, one of our guilty pleasures is Bojangles fried chicken) and heading up to the parkway, and…
Read MoreStyling Your Home with Sentimental Decor
Display your keepsakes, layer your travel mementos, and give family heirlooms pride of place: learn how to style your home with sentimental decor. As Southerners we are undeniably partial to sentimental decor whether it’s childhood keepsakes, travel mementos, or antique heirlooms passed down for generations. These treasures tell our stories. They make up the fabric…
Read MoreMorimoto Restaurant Maui
Eat @ Morimoto This was probably the most romantic, luxurious dining experience I have ever had. Surrounded by 180 degree ocean, beach views and seated under the stars, S. and I relaxed back and let the chef’s 8 course tasting menu lead us through the evening. Morimoto restaurant is the namesake of Chef Masaharu Morimoto (yes of…
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