What happens when sassy Cinco de Mayo and the ever-classy Kentucky Derby fall on the same Saturday?Why, Derby de Mayo, of course.Choosing to not choose, well be celebrating both festive occasions on ...
Ive been up since 5:30 a.m. this morning (Ok, it was supposed to be 5:30 a.m., but lets be honest—it was more like 5:55) to promote the new issue—that you can read here—of VIE on a local ra...
Today is May the 2nd. And today is also a very important day.Thats right ladies (and gents?). VIEs All-American Summer issue (May/June) has hit the streets. I love this issue so. very. much. For thos...
MAY—ramblings shall ensue. I was ecstatic when I remembered today was the first of May. Given, it was after Id walked my dog and had my first cup of coffee, but at least I know now—right? I...
Just... Monday.Heres to a fresh start.
Its the weekend girls.Thats how I feel.On the agenda? Date night with the girlfriends. A wine festival sponsored by Coastal Living. And a Sunday champagne brunch welcoming a new-comer to our little s...
Ive written about Sheridan French before because I. am. obsessed. with this line.This girl has seriously got it going on. A proud mama, fashion designer, and lifestyle blogger, her effortless style e...
Guess what we did last night?We sent the May/June issue of VIE off to the printer, thats what.Theres something to be said about accomplishing a huge task. Satisfaction. Pride. Contentement. Ah, sweet...
Im a sucker for a punch of sass to convey just a pinch of at-ti-tude, and these images found on my morning Pinterest perusing say just enough of that for themselves.Low back in low light. Quirky...
Ah Monday.Not many words for today. Just these, for you to mill over and consider. They are good for my soul.Be good to yourself.Happy Monday!xxx
Sending a huge, sparkly, covered-in-love Happy Birthday shout out to the best little sis in town on her 23rd today!Ann-Hayden was my PIC growing up. People often confused us for twins (even though I ...
"To be born a Southern woman is to be made aware of your distinctiveness. And with it, the rules. The expectations. These vary some, but all follow the same basic template, which is, fundamentall...
I just sat down to write about how life isnt black or white, and sometimes you have to embrace a little gray in order to stay happy and content.But then, I thought, sometimes life is black and white....
Its that time again—Ive exhausted my bookshelf and Amazon keeps showing me so many options for what needs to be inhabiting my purse/beach bag/hand when a free moment declares itself. The old grad stu...
Back today from a lovely weekend, albeit exhausting, which is why Im so looking forward to this big cup of coffee in my hands, a little Ray LaMontagne on Pandora, getting back on track for the week a...
Im not a superstitious person. Or, I tell myself Im not a superstitious person. When a black cat passes my car, I wont deny that I flinch a little. I only walk under ladders if I absolutely must. And...
I thought we could all use a little color this Thursday, to boost the mood and get the spirits high.How about some yellow?Thats better. Doesnt a great sunny yellow just instantly brighten the mood?I ...
This weekend, little sis and I thought perhaps we were a bit young to dye Easter eggs.So, instead, we lugged some materials out to the patio to try our hand at a dip-dye tote. Sorry, Easter bunny.Mat...
Sunday I got back from a fabulous yet short weekend at home with the family. There isnt a much better feeling than walking in the door from an eight hour drive to my big family gathered around drinki...
Growing up a smart Southern girl, there were certain guidelines to dressing that others didnt always quite understand: my mother, however, was a pro at them. By the time I was 10, I knew the whats an...
Im all over this neon trend right now. I picked up my first serious piece of neon (by serious, I mean not worn to an 80s theme party) two years ago when J Crew started featuring the colors amidst the...
Its going to be a nutty day in the office as we prepare for a our May/June cover shoot for VIE. Just dashing in with a quick hello, and to show you a few of the lazy days of summer images we used on ...
Embarrassing confession: Im a dreamer. A big one.As a little girl, I would get so caught up in daydreams that Id miss things happening around me. My mom would somehow manage to get my head out of the...
Ive always been a fan of ombre. The way the colors lightly fade into the next seems so easy and natural, two characteristics I always appreciate. I toyed with the ombre hair trend that swept the Holl...
Hola, back from Mexico! Mexico was a dream and the five-star resort that welcomed us was nicer than any I could have imagined. There was plenty of adventure, siestas, and fiestas. Breakfast...
Dashing in today to say happy first day of spring, yall.You should throw on something like this.And you should drink one of these.You should do this.Perhaps while reading this.Thats a recipe for a fa...
Mondays here again, and the start of this week is exceptionally anticipated as luggage is pulled out and packing lists are made for a work getaway to Mexico. It will be a busy one, as Ill be missing ...
Friday is here!Duh, Ains. Ok, you all noticed? Perfect, moving on.Have I mentioned this time next week, Ill be in Mexico?Fact of the matter is, I will. Ill be headed to Ixtapa on behalf of VIE o...
Im getting personal again today.My first year as an official post-graduate school grad is quickly coming to a close, and I realized in contemplation yesterday just how much Ive learned this year.Mone...
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