July is always a fun month with lots of reason to celebrate! We spent July 4th in downtown Greenville at the new(ish) Gather GVL food truck spot. It was unseasonably pleasant, in the low 80's, so we took advantage of that and tried a new hot dog place. My nephews spent the day with us… Continue reading July 2021 In Review
Category: Enjoying The Journey
Comfort Classics: State Fair {Movie Review}
What's better for this time of year than a musical about a state fair? I am excited to review one of my lifelong, top 5 favorite movies today - State Fair! This is a classic Rogers and Hammerstein musical that I can watch over and over. Rundown: Year: 1945Starring: Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Dick Haymes… Continue reading Comfort Classics: State Fair {Movie Review}
Comfort Classics: Bringing Up Baby {Movie Review}
I'm continuing my series on classic movies, where I review a classic film from my list of favorites. If you haven't figured it out yet, I'm a big fan of Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn who are the stars of today's featured film - Bringing Up Baby! This is a chaotic screwball comedy that I… Continue reading Comfort Classics: Bringing Up Baby {Movie Review}
Celebrating My Parents’ 40th Anniversary!
My sister and I love planning parties together, and we were so happy to plan one to celebrate our parents' 40th anniversary! We knew we wanted it to be much smaller and more intimate than their 35th anniversary (although that was a great event, too!). We decided to gift them a family photo session followed… Continue reading Celebrating My Parents’ 40th Anniversary!
Comfort Classics: An Affair To Remember {Movie Review}
I'm continuing my series on classic movies, where I review a classic film from my list of favorites. In re-watching this film as preparation for my post, I remembered why An Affair To Remember is one of my all time favorites. It is "A relentlessly heart-tugging tale of two soulmates whose love even great tragedy… Continue reading Comfort Classics: An Affair To Remember {Movie Review}
5 Pictures on Friday {4.23.21}
We are enjoying nearly perfect (in my opinion) weather right now. Everything is in bloom, but it's not humid or hot. I'm savoring these few, sweet days of spring in the Carolinas! Over the weekend we did a little bit of yard work - refreshed the mulch and replaced the bare spot in our landscaping… Continue reading 5 Pictures on Friday {4.23.21}
Comfort Classics: There’s No Business Like Show Business {Movie Review}
I'm continuing my series on classic movies, where I review a classic film from my list of favorites. In the spirit of Mother's Day, I'm featuring a movie that is as much about a mother's love for her family as it is about show business. We're talking about the first musical to be featured in… Continue reading Comfort Classics: There’s No Business Like Show Business {Movie Review}
Mother’s Day Gift Guide {2021}
There are three weeks left until Mother's Day! Have you started thinking about what you'll gift to the moms in your life? I have a little roundup of ideas, all under $25! These are a collection of some of my favorite things or items that I think make meaningful Mother's Day gifts. Difficult Mother's Day… Continue reading Mother’s Day Gift Guide {2021}
My Best Party Planning Tip: Develop A Theme!
This post is sponsored by Hostess With The Mostess A well executed theme makes a party feel extra special. A theme can be a color scheme, a phrase, a collection of things the honoree loves or anything else that drives the decisions for most of the party elements. The theme can be reflected in the… Continue reading My Best Party Planning Tip: Develop A Theme!
Comfort Classics: McLintock! {Movie Review}
I'm continuing my series on classic movies, where I review a classic film from my list of favorites. I can't talk about classic movies without mentioning John Wayne! President Ronald Reagan said, "John Wayne was more than an actor. He was a force around which films were made." There are quite a few John Wayne… Continue reading Comfort Classics: McLintock! {Movie Review}
