Hi, friends! Happy Friday! It has been a WEEK over here, and I couldn’t be happier to be packed up and headed for a long weekend away with family and friends. Maddie is finally on the upswing, and we are ready for a good old fashion New England getaway.
This past April we stayed at the most charming Quonset Hut in Tiverton, RI, run by the Moore family. And we fell instantly in love. They do such an incredible job restoring and renovating properties in coastal Rhode Island, and providing everything a guest could need for an inviting and charming stay. This time around we will be staying a little longer, and will be enjoying a seasonal wreath making class at the property. And if all goes as planned, we’ll get a few holiday picture options while we’re there.
The weather forecast calls for sunshine, but some lower temps. So I packed lots of my favorite layering pieces- this cardigan, my favorite fleece, and a buffalo plaid coat for good measure. I’m bringing along my current go-to jeans, and a few plaid shirts like this and this. For the wreath making class and some holiday photographs, I plan on wearing a maxi dress similar to this one and this one here. And I’ll be bringing only a few pair of shoes- these mules for venturing out for dinner, and these booties that pair well with both jeans and dresses alike.
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By popular demand, I finally sat down and compiled a list of my local favorite restaurants down here in Charleston. I’m confident this will forever be a work in progress- the options here are endless and I have struggled to find a bad meal in our city.
Yesterday my mama forwarded an article with links to a few virtual tours of some well-loved rides at the Happiest Place on Earth. Like so many people, we had to cancel a trip to Mickey’s House this season; leaving our girls longing for that Disney magic. Being that we’re self-proclaimed Disney Geeks- you can find more in my guides here and here- I thought I’d share some links to our favorite rides and shows.
A few weeks ago, we packed up the family, headed west, and spent Memorial Day Weekend in beautiful Santa Barbara.
My parents moved back to California when I was a junior in college- so I spent holidays, summers and a few random weekends there before I graduated. But it wasn’t until I lived there post-college that I fell in love with the American Riviera.
There really is something so special about Santa Barbara- its beautiful and elegant, while staying charming and beachy. The food can’t be beat, the shopping is downright dangerous, and the lifestyle is enviable- farmers markets every day, dining al fresco year round, dog friendly beaches. I could go on and on.
Last weekend we packed up the truck and headed to Rhode Island- to the sweet little Quonset Hut run by the Moore family.
Happy Monday, kids.
I fully intended to have a fresh post up for you this morning, but our weekend away got the best of me. If you follow along on Instagram, you likely saw some snaps of our two nights in Tiverton, Rhode Island. Its just about three hours away from home in Connecticut- making it a pretty doable trip with the family- including Georgia. And we had the most beautiful couple days a few some close friends and our little family.
This past weekend we packed up the truck and went straight from MM’s first ever soccer practice to Newport for a quick mini vacation. We were there only 24 hours- but it was the perfect respite away as a family.
The town brought all the fall feelings- from the crisp sea air to the season’s first burnt leaves on the ground.
This week I spent more time in nearby NYC than I have in quite a while.
It felt so refreshing to get out and feel the energy of the city again- even if it was in the brutal August heat and humidity. Tuesday I travelled in with my girl, but the next day I took a train solo into Manhattan to attend a few events and catch up with my sisters.
This post has been a long time coming!
If you follow along on Instagram, you may have noticed we spent a week as a family in Nevis, located in the heart of the Caribbean. We fell instantly in love- the people, the vistas, the food and the energy all made for one of the most amazing family vacations. It was the perfect combination of action and tranquility- perfect for traveling with the littles. Sure, it can take a trek to get there- plane, and car and boat, oh my- but once you're there, it is so worth it.
The second installment of my Charleston Black Book series is coming atcha from my newly upgraded office.