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The Gratitude Tree – November Tradition & Craft
Sharing our new November tradition with this gratitude tree perfect for Thanksgiving decorations and celebrating our blessings! Do you have a meaningful gratitude tradition for November? Well, we didn’t and with our very special blessing this year I decided it was time to start one. Introducing… The Gratitude Tree Collected branches from the yard; Gorgeous…
Read MoreA Fall Adventure to a Cabin by the Lake
Tucked away in a little Tennessee state park is a rustic cabin by the lake where we love to hike and enjoy the glorious autumn leaves! From a rocker on a screened in porch watching this peaceful morning view coffee never tasted so good. A delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, and chocolate croissants set…
Read MoreHow I Kept My Sanity During IVF
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…
Read MoreOur IVF Journey
*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…
Read MoreBest Dressed Guest
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…
Read MorePhones Off – Glamping in East TN
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!…
Read MoreReading Lately – Spring 2023
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…
Read MoreThe Best of 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…
Read MoreGrandmillennial Gift Guide – Vintage Decor Edition
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…
Read MoreCharleston Weekend Itinerary
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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