Can I tell you how incredibly happy I am that school has started? Jr. is so excited to be in preschool (to the point that he is extremely disappointed on weekend mornings when he realizes that he doesn’t get to go) and I feel like I have my life in order again.  By noon the [...]

It’s amazing what you can learn about people.  I logged onto Facebook today and a friend of mine had posted her husband’s website of woodturned bowls.  Woodturning is an art that dates back to 1300 BC, when the Egyptians would use a two-person method– one turning a piece of wood with a rope while the [...]

I had a post planned for today, but I scrapped it, despite the fact that I should be getting ready to take Jr. to his preschool orientation shortly.  We’re both excited.  My baby is going to preschool!  But I digress. It’s been a while since I have posted any foodie musings.  After a couple of [...]

Have you ever looked at an extremely creative individual and wondered how they keep themselves ticking?  It can’t be as simple as sitting down at a computer or with a sketch pad and just spitting something out… creativity is as much inherent as it is environmental. Recently, I had the chance to chat with Oday [...]

Over the past year, I have heard so many women say that they just don’t feel right buying a pair of $200 jeans when so many people’s expendable income has taken a nosedive.  Well, if there is ever a reason to spend that amount on a pair of jeans I have found it.  Michele Genevieve, [...]

Every time I think back to Wednesday night I am blown away by the incredibly smart, beautiful, fabulous group of people who came out to help raise money for The Nurturing Center!  I was texting with a friend last night after attending another event, telling him that all fundraising or awareness events need to have [...]

This side table from Bunny Williams’ furniture line, BeeLine Home, is so intriguing.  It’s hourglass and octagonal shape and it’s curves and lines juxtapose luxuriously.  The warmth of the gold and chill of the Indonesian marble top spark in your eyes.  You can build a room around this piece! Bunny Williams was selected as one [...]

We had a wonderful time last night at A Summer Daze Cocktail Party.  A beautiful group gathered at Terra to raise funds for The Nurturing Center and enjoy some very lively conversations, delicious food, and win some really beautiful things!  I was able to meet some of my readers, and was blown away by the [...]

Tonight is the big night!  A Summer Daze Cocktail Party kicks off at 6pm at Terra in West Columbia, benefitting The Nurturing Center.  I would like to extend special thanks to the following: Cupcake (opening soon in the Vista!) Caroline Quillen Sara Sewell …and of course, my dear Mr. M!

I started thinking about today’s post when I was looking through the latest issue of Martha Stewart Living the other day during a playdate with Jr.’s cousin.  That’s the great thing about playdates at this age, they are much less labor-intensive.  Just show the boys to the train table and keep your ear out for [...]