When we first moved in this house this room was used as a dining room, and it was burgundy, so it made the room feel very small and segregated. It is located right next to the front door, and since our home is a more open layout, I knew we could use it as an extension of the family room. We painted it the same white hue (White Modern by Behr) which made it feel instantly bigger, and have used it as a lounge area since!
(When I was expecting Azelie last summer, wearing Rey Swimwear, GigiPip Hat)
Okay ladies. I have come to accept that I will never enjoy swimsuit shopping in stores. Surely someone will soon invent dressing room light that doesn’t make you feel like you are on the set of Stranger Things. This is why I buy them online, try them at home, return 90% of them, but still manage to find a few that will do the job;)
This year however, I have found several that are actually stellar. I think these companies finally got the memo that the female form is not a one size fits all. In fact, I think they are figuring out how to flatter our femininity instead of doing it an injustice in the form of a wrestling unitard or something that resembles a small crochet potholder. Okay I’ll stop…. it’s time to talk swimsuits!
Family came into town this weekend, and so did the warmer temps! I used this as an excuse to bring our dead patio back to life for some weekend celebrating. We are taking a gamble that the weather is here to stay here in Georgia, so let’s see how long we can keep these plants in good condition! I think we were out on our backyard patio hangout for eight hours yesterday enjoying company and a restful Sunday…..from brunch to dinner. It was such a good way to start the week that I think we will bring back Sunday Suppers starting now!
Here are a few things I added into our backyard patio to freshen it up for Spring…
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When many areas of your life are feeling stress or being challenged, how is a marriage supposed to function well? How can you love the other, when you yourself feel drained, tired, or void of emotional energy?
Currently Gabe and I are experiencing stress in many aspects of our life. Sometimes life feels just heavy. Yet somehow, we are ok. Our marriage is still fueling us and keeping us going. It had me thinking how this is possible when as human beings, our tendency is to shut down, lash out, or turn off when we experience pain or difficulty? Personally, my default when things get difficult is to bottle up and become numb. So today I wanted to write out a few things that have sustained us when grounds around us feel shaky.
This list is a combination of spots we tried and loved over the last few visits to Charleston, as well as some spots that some of you readers recommended! A few family friendly spots we highlighted were in our last post about our most recent trip. I hope this can be a helpful guide if you are planning a trip to the area. Of course I am sure you can find more thorough city guides to this city, so keep in mind there are much more sites to see! It really is one of our favorite cities because of the historical elements, architectural charm, peaceful atmosphere, divine food, and undeniable charm.
I usually pack for a trip based on what activities we will be doing, weather, and versatility (if a piece can be worn two ways). Since our last trip was a family trip and I was packing for 5, packing light was the only option! I gravitate towards comfortable pieces, so for our Charleston trip I packed only two pairs of super comfortable shoes, a few outfits, and one sweater that went with everything. (Beach wear was another bag.) Here are 3 easy spring travel looks that mix and matched and worked for a long weekend trip…
As I shared last week, I started the book: Better than Before: Mastering the Habits of our Everyday Lives. It really had me thinking through the habits in my own life, both the good and bad, and the lack thereof. I wanted to share with you 8 small habits I am going to be practicing to avoid stress, increase peace, and maintain a healthy life. Please join me if you like and we can encourage each other along the way. Sound good?
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