At this point it should be of no shock when anything is cancelled in 2020. And yet, when I received the call from my mom that my grandma didn’t think we should “all do Thanksgiving this year” my heart broke. Sure, I know why we shouldn’t all meet up, and if I’m being completely rational, it really is the safest option. But that didn’t take the sting of having to cancel Thanksgiving with my family away at all.

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Rather you’re headed out of town, or keeping things low key at home, I hope you find an excuse to celebrate the end of summer this Labor Day weekend. It’s hard to believe the entire season has flown by, but what’s even harder to believe is that all these months later and we’re STILL under Covid’s wrath. UGH!

Usually we’d be preparing for a weekend away with dozens of friends and I’d be searching for enough clothes to get me through all the social events on our schedule.

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If you’re anything like me, then one of the things you really hate most about “the new normal” is not being able to host your friends. I miss finding excuses to gather people and celebrate life. 

It’s been soo long since I’ve seen most of my friends, and let’s be honest…who knows when that will change.  So when my former pageant sister stopped through Columbia on a work trip, I jumped at having her over for wine on my terrace. 

As the sun set, we sipped rosè, ate wayyy too much Brie + caught up on the changes the last 6 months have brought our way!

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This past weekend Todd + I had the opportunity to meet Emeline, a unique boutique hotel experience in the heart of Charleston’s French Quarter district.

After checking in with the kindest service (Kevin at the front desk makes you feel like you’re the most important guest) + a welcome drink (y’all know I’m a fan of places that greets me with a libation), I took a little tour with Shannon, the marketing director, and she gave me the complete rundown of Ms.

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We landed in Martha’s Vineyard this past weekend and have been making ourself at home ever since.

We first visited the Vineyard three summers ago, but only stayed for the weekend. Since then we’ve been dreaming of renting a house for a week at the end of summer. Because there aren’t a ton of houses, and most homes have been occupied by the same renters for generations, it’s kinda hard to lock in a rental.

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