Holidays

Throwing An Elegant But Simple Derby Day Party

Is there anything more Southern than a Derby Day party? Big hats, pretty dresses, bow ties, fancy snacks and beautiful horses come together to make the first weekend in May an event definitely worth celebrating. On my blog (and IRL) I'm all about making every day special. Derby Day gives us an opportunity to do… Continue reading Throwing An Elegant But Simple Derby Day Party

Enjoying The Journey

Kate Middleton And Having It All Together

My reaction to Kate Middleton's stunning appearance 10 hours after giving birth is a little different than most. While my social media feeds rolled with comments in absolute disdain of the idea that someone would look so lovely in her condition, I found motivation from the photos. I read blog posts that assured women it's okay… Continue reading Kate Middleton And Having It All Together

Recipes

Aldi Grocery Haul + {Not Lazy} Menu Monday

I make myself shop at Aldi about once a month. I'd much rather stroll the calm and aesthetically pleasing aisles of my favorite grocery store (Ingles), but I find Aldi's low prices on produce and canned goods too good to resist. My grocery budget is set at $75/week - watch the video below to see what… Continue reading Aldi Grocery Haul + {Not Lazy} Menu Monday

Friday Favorites

High Five For Weekends {and North Carolina}

Hi Friends! Today's H54F post is all about last weekend. I have enough to say from those days that I won't even share the obligatory kitty picture today. (Of course you can find those on my Instagram) Friday night Paul helped me make supper (he's a pretty good sous chef!) and then we settled in… Continue reading High Five For Weekends {and North Carolina}

Recipes

BBQ Turkey Cups – Simple Weeknight Deliciousness!

I love good food - cooking it and eating it. But on weeknights, I want something that's quick, budget friendly and uncomplicated. I love recipes that meet those criteria while still tasting delicious! My recipe for BBQ Turkey Cups is a great weeknight recipe that I grew up eating and still love today. This recipe… Continue reading BBQ Turkey Cups – Simple Weeknight Deliciousness!

Organization

My Top 3 Organization Tips For Bloggers

Today I'm sharing my top three tips for staying organized as a blogger! Most everything I do in my life has a system and blogging is no exception. Because I work away from home 4-5 days a week, I typically write three posts on the weekend for the following week (my sister writes a style… Continue reading My Top 3 Organization Tips For Bloggers

Decor

How To Style Your Coffee Table

Have you noticed that home decor magazines have the most beautiful coffee table displays?  It seems their stylists have such a knack for creating company-ready looks! While flipping through the pages of a recent Southern Living magazine, I came across an article titled “How To Style Your Coffee Table.” The five step instructions make it a… Continue reading How To Style Your Coffee Table