Collins Birth Story
On March 11, 2020, our lives were forever changed when Collins Elisabeth Drake came into the world. A day that for so long felt so far out of reach, yet one that will live in our memory as the most special day of our lives. It’s the day we welcomed our daughter into the world and began our new journey as mom and dad! The emotions and experiences of that day are hard to put into words and why it has taken me nearly six months to share our story! There is truly nothing that parallels to giving birth and bringing another life into this world; an indescribable moment that I had to go through...
All-Time Favorite Nail Polish Colors
Maintaining well-manicured nails is part of my self-care routine. It's a simple way to look put together with little to no effort at all. Usually you'll find me wearing the same tried and true, classic hues that I rotate depending on the season and occasion. In fact, 90% of the time I am wearing one of the following colors in the gel formula. So, read on for my must-have nail colors and nail brands. Bubble Bath by OPI SHOP NOW ➔ Bubble Bath was the brands number one best selling nail color in 2018. This is OPI's answer to Essie's, Ballet Slippers. It's a pale, sweet pink that masters the...
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Cool Wave’s Pansy Potting Party at Rountree Plantation
Outfit Details: PANTS | TOP | SHOES | BRACELET You probably all know by now that I have taken up gardening as a hobby over the past few years. One of my favorite things to do is create beautiful planters for our front porch and back patio. It can be quite a jungle out there, but it's so much fun planting things and watching them grow and bloom. This summer I planted my first-ever vegetable garden! Having a self-sustained edible garden brought me so much joy and satisfaction. I couldn't believe how many tomatoes, squash, cucumbers and peppers that it produced, and honestly, my salads had...
Sugar Cookie Recipe
Outfit Details TOP (love this one here and here) | DENIM | EARRINGS | Measuring Cups | Measuring Spoons | Mixer | Hand Towels | Cooling Rack | Icing Knife Set Isn’t it amazing how a simple taste of a treat can spark so many memories?! A few weeks ago we whipped up a this sugar cookie recipe that I enjoyed so much as a kid. It instantly took me back to my childhood with the first bite. I have fond memories of baking and decorating cookies around the holidays. Heck, I spent most of my childhood in the kitchen eating my body weight in pastries and desserts. My dad, who is an executive chef,...
A Guide To Celebrating Fall in the Carolina’s
From mountain towns to big cities to quiet coastal getaways, the Carolina's have so much to offer during the fall season. There are a heaping helping of things to experience. It's one of my favorite seasons for this very reason. Since there is so much to see and do, I thought I'd share a list of activities that make fall in the Carolina's so special. I rounded up the most festive, fun events of the season to get you in the holiday spirit. Enjoy this guide to celebrating fall in the Carolina's. I hope you give one - or a few - of these festivals a go! The list is loosely organized by date,...
Fall Porch Decorating Ideas
Product Details: Rug | Mat | Pillows | Basket | Wreath | Mums | Pumpkins | Planter (purchased at Blackhawk Hardware) | Decorative Gauze | Gardening Broom | Pants | Top (similar here, here, here and here) | Sunglasses (less expensive here, $65) Every year growing up my mom would pull out all the stops when it came to decorating our front porch for the holidays! Come fall, our doorsteps were choke-full of mums and pumpkin varieties with a little nod to Halloween. I'm thrilled to now have my own porch to decorate and hope that today's post sparks some fall porch decorating ideas for you this...
