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How to Add Special Touches to Your Gift Giving

Make Valentine's Day More Meaningful with Papyrus

This Post is in Partnership with Papyrus. To be honest, I usually don't put much thought into Valentine's Day but this year is different. Earlier this week on the blog, I mentioned how I'm trying to be more thoughtful and compassionate through gift giving. As a result, I've been spending more time in my home office writing notes and wrapping thoughtful gifts for Valentine's Day. Throughout the year, I have kept a list of my sweet friends and neighbors' favorite things and I'm bringing them to life with Papyrus for Valentine's Day. Favorite wine, sweet treats and coffee table books were just a few of the items that made the list. For a special touch, I turned to Papyrus for a wide array of Valentine’s Day products such as cards, gift card holders, gift bags…

Custom Frames and Architectural Illustrations Create the Perfect Gift

Unique and Personal Gift Ideas

I've been really trying to step up my gift giving game this year to help convey my gratefulness and love to friends and family. With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I've teamed up with Architectural Illustrator, Lydia Marie Elizabeth and one of my favorite local family-owned businesses, Face to Face Designs to create a very personalized V-Day gift for Casey. I knew that I wanted his gift to be incredibly thoughtful and last for years to come. Fortunately, I've been following Lydia Marie Elizabeth on Instagram for years and I absolutely adore her work. She does a beautiful job of bringing places and spaces to life with her illustrations. As a result, I asked her to illustrate three very meaningful places to Casey and me. I choose the Charleston Grill and St. Philips Church…

Makeover Reveal: A Bright and Playful Sunroom

My Sunroom Makeover with Designer Kerry Spears

Earlier this year I shared that I was working with Designer Kerry Spears to give my sunroom a bright and colorful refresh! I'm so excited to share the final reveal with you today! The 'Before' Pictures Prior to the makeover, our sunroom was very beige with little pops of navy through a few pillows and garden stools. I didn't have a lot of art on the walls and as a result the room was clearly lacking personality. When I look back at the 'before' pictures I realize how bare and boring the room really was which makes me love the new look even more! I absolutely adore the transformation; Kerry nailed my style and vision! Take a look at the sunroom before the makeover! Inspiration This light-filled space is where I spend the most…

My Favorite Warm Essentials for Winter

Warm Up Your Winters Days with J.McLaughlin and Boozy Hot Toddy Cocktails

On January 10th, I experienced my first ice storm in Southern Georgia and as I'm writing this post from a local coffee shop, it's 28 degrees outside! To say that 2018 has been colder than usual is an understatement. As a result, Casey and I have been spending more evenings at home by the fire. We're welcoming the colder temperatures and using it as an excuse to test healthier dinner recipes (thanks to the @thecookfeed) and catch up on a good book (currently reading The Book of Joy). It's been a nice and much-needed slow start to the year. When the temperatures drop, I warm up with my favorite boozy Hot Toddy recipe along with my cozy essentials from J.McLaughlin. Since my wardrobe is mostly resort wear, thanks to island living, it lacks heavy sweaters…

DIY Scented Candles

Your Next Girls Night Activity with Oyster Bay Wines

Every year that I get older, it feels as though time is moving at a supersonic speed! I blink and a month has already passed! With time moving at a rapid pace (or so it seems) I’m on a journey to find a better work life balance. In other words, I’ll be spending less time working late and more quality time with friends and family. Sound familiar? Even if you aren’t seeking a better work life balance, we can all agree that an evening with friends is one of the best ways to recharge & reconnect. As a result, I teamed up with Oyster Bay Wines to offer an alternative to the classic girls' night. I'm sharing my recipe for scented candles that are easy to make at home. Head on over to the…