How I Kept My Sanity During IVF

My tips for keeping your sanity while undergoing IVF. Katherine sips tea in her living room.

7 strategies to deal with the stress of IVF: here’s what worked for me! Staying sane during IVF is difficult at best! There are so many worries, so many stressful situations, so many uncomfortable medications and procedures. Not to mention all the mountains of information and scary statistics. In the previous post, I shared our…

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Our IVF Journey

Our IVF Journey: a wreath of flowers, syringes, and blue bunny toy surrounding our precious baby pictured on ultrasound

*Trigger warning: this post may be traumatic for those experiencing infertility and miscarriage. I’m sharing my experience with IVF honestly and in some detail. I hope it helps those facing a similar journey. Just about 7 months ago S. and I started our first IVF (in vitro fertilization) cycle. An ultrasound on January 6th kicked…

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Best Dressed Guest

Teri Jon black off the shoulder gown hung on screen - wedding guest dress

My summer dress picks for all the weddings on your social calendar! I am so thrilled to attend my dear friend’s wedding at the end of July. She has found her match, and I couldn’t be happier to see her tie the knot. Of course after receiving the invite I immediately started hunting something to…

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Phones Off – Glamping in East TN

campfire at Glamping Stay Minty

Enjoy camping, but wish you had a few modern amenities? You must go glamping! Disconnect to reconnect! We’re going on a camping trip We’re going to turn off our phones! Down a winding road we go, Through mountains, and streams, and dales. We’re going on a camping trip We’re going to turn off our phones!…

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Reading Lately – Spring 2023

3 Books I've read lately and loved, including Kate Schelter's Classic Style.

What I’m reading lately…the 3 books to order right now! Curl up with a cozy throw, brew up a cup of tea, and while the spring rains of April shower down dive into a delicious read! Classic Style: Hand It Down, Dress It Up, Wear It Out by Kate Schelter “A classic is timeless and…

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The Best of 2022

flat lay collage of my favorite finds from 2022

The best of the best from 2022 aka my favorite reads, finds, memories, travels, and products from the past year. This post may be a little late here at the end of January, but I’ve enjoyed resting this month and taking the time to reflect on the past year and all of the wonderful memories…

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Grandmillennial Gift Guide – Vintage Decor Edition

Shop the Grandmillennial Gift Guide - vintage decor edition- on Curio Collected from Pender and Peony for unique granny chic gifts!

Delight the Grandmillennial loving gal on your list with any of this unique vintage decor! All of the ideas on this Grandmillennial Gift Guide are available to shop in Curio Collected here on P&P! You know this traditional style loving gal: She is constantly hunting thrifts, estate sales, and antique stores for that one of…

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Charleston Weekend Itinerary

The Bennett Hotel lobby

Head down South to the marshlands where candy-colored architecture meets cobblestone paths and alluring history, delectable food, and refined shopping abound! That’s right let’s go to Charleston, S.C.! My girlfriend and I had a little reunion rendezvous a few weekends ago in this most delicious of towns. We shopped, explored, ate, and cheers-ed to our…

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Hot Fun in the Summer

collage of summer finds from Amazon

Y’all I have officially kicked into summer mode with July 4th and a week of R&R time at my parent’s farm! It feels gooooood! We’ve eaten lots of tomato sandwiches, rocked endless hours on the front porch reading delightful novels, been berry picking, and enjoyed a few or more summer inspired cocktails. So please excuse…

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Talking Art: Understanding & Evaluating Art with Confidence

Painting of Texas bluebells hung on wall with Staffordshire style spaniel and pink tulipere arranged underneath

A fundamental overview of terms and concepts to help you look at, understand, evaluate, and speak about art with confidence. Art feels daunting to many of us. I frequently hear from my decorating clients that they just don’t know where to begin with buying and hanging art. If you’ve ever felt intimidated walking into an…

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