Historic Columbia’s Groundbreaking Podcast Will Make You Rethink The Purpose of Historic Monuments
Over the last year, America has really begun to dive deeper into its harsh reality of African American history. We’ve explored how decisions made hundreds of years ago still effect Black communities today. From redlining neighborhoods to marginalizing education, we’ve seen how decisions made by our fore-fathers affect where our nation stands today. Last summer, […]
An Ode to Guesthouse Charleston
My wedding was honestly a dream, but the one thing that didn’t feel right was not having the opportunity to share that moment with all the people we love– thanks to the fear of Covid. There were only 20 guests in attendance, which meant I got 10 invites.. as did Todd. In addition to several […]
Palladium Society’s Newest Board Member // Historic Columbia
*Pictured on the porch of the Mann-Simons home during the re-opening in 2017* One thing that I’m really looking forward to this year is becoming even more active with Historic Columbia through their young professional group, Palladium Society. Last summer, as the social justice + civil rights protests erupted, I made a promise to myself […]
Picnicking Around Cola // Hotel Trundle Experience
Even as COVID cases continue to rise, more and more people are beginning to feel COVID fatigue and are growing tired of the restrictions that have been put on us. While it’s important we find ways to make life feel normal, it’s still incredibly important to social distance + wear a mask! One of the […]
A Trip to The Bluff // Montage Palmetto Bluff Recap
Last week Todd + I had the absolute pleasure of finally experiencing the Montage Palmetto Bluff. If, like me, you can’t get enough of marsh view or Spanish moss-covered oaks, then this place should be at the top of your travel bucket list. (Be sure to read to the bottom for a special booking code) […]
Safari Fall Festival // Eudora Farms
This morning we noticed that a mini pumpkin had grown on our pumpkin vine in the backyard. Though is was adorable, it wasn’t going to do much for decorating the house, so we took advantage of the gorgeous, chilly fall weather and decided to go in search of a few pumpkins for the season. After […]
Networking in Charleston // Fall 2020
If I’ve learned anything in the past few years its that you are only as successful as the relationships you build. My brand would be nothing if it weren’t for my network, so I’m always looking for opportunities to nurture those relationships, while also creating new ones. Thanks to Covid– it had been a while […]
Dining Outdoors // Post House Collection
“And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.”- Oscar Wilde Is it just me, or does it feel like one night the weather just decided to make a leap into a completely different season? We woke up one morning last week and were so confused to find that summer had disappeared. Like how on Earth are […]
South Carolina Artists (+ Galleries) You Should Know // July 10 Things
*artwork pictured above by @adam.eddy, a piece for the Gibbes’ 2019 Society 1858 Winter Party* Y’all know how passionate I am about the arts! I love it all: performing arts, theater arts, literature, decorative arts..and of course, visual arts. There’s something about witnessing the expression of a feeling you couldn’t put into words that, to […]
What makes a Southern Woman “A Lady”? // May 10 things
Not too long ago I decided to try something new on Instagram! I sat down, with a glass of wine, and used the “questions” feature on stories. It was open ended: “Ask me anything!” To my surprise, questions came flooding in…and the mirco-community I’ve built on the platform was curious about things I hadn’t thought […]