Can’t lie; we just don’t really love grocery shopping around here. But if there’s one grocery store that we don’t mind spending time in.. it’s Trader Joe’s.

Between their ever-changing seasonal items, the sample stations scattered across the store, or the prettiest blooms that no one can resist– it’s no wonder it’s one of the fastest growing grocery chains in the nation.

Whether we’re stocking up for the week or planning another next get-together, a trip to Trader Joe’s is practically a ritual at this point.

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Once a quarter my girlfriends in Columbia and I plan a dinner party for our group to gather, catch up and enjoy each other’s company. When Summer Supper Club hosted our latest event at the end of June, I got a lot of questions about how/why we do this and I realized it deserved an explanation because it truly has evolved over the years.

Still living in your college town comes with its own set of challenges, one of which being that most of your college friends move away.

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Now that we’re entering the early summer months where the afternoons are warm, but the evenings are too humid, we can’t help but look for excuses to gather, enjoy the outdoors, and hopefully find something to celebrate. If you’re hoping to do that around a table here are 6 tips for setting a beautiful tablescape!

By this point, y’all know how much I love to set a beautiful table! I truly believe the point of one is to make guests feel comfortable + relaxed enough to engage in good conversation.

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After showcasing cocktails that required vodka + tequila, we thought it was finally time to use the spirit that feels like an instant vacation: rum!!

A mojito is the classic Cuban favorite that pairs well with sticky heat and long afternoons. The ingredients were what you’d expect: limes, simple syrup, and some fresh mint from my garden. But this recipe put a little twist on the classic by adding fresh strawberries to the flavor!

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We recently took Teagan on his first plane ride and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have concerns before we boarded. What if he cried the entire time? Could I trust the air on a plane during a pandemic? And how difficult would it be to travel with all of the items he needed?

Happy to report that it was a success! Not only did we survive, I think he actually enjoyed it.

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If you’ve volunteered (or have been assigned) to host Thanksgiving dinner this year then you may be freaking out a bit. With only days until the big event you may be wondering how you can feel more prepared.

Hosting your first one is a special milestone, and it doesn’t need to be perfect to be memorable! So, in hopes of getting my own things organized, I’ve put together a short list of tips to help you make sure everything runs smoothly and your guests get the most out of this holiday too.

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After the past year and a half we’ve had I think we can all agree how important it is to spend time with family + friends. Those in-person connections provide a certain amount of happiness the just can’t be fulfilled in any other way.

One of my favorite ways to spend quality time with my family + friends is by hosting a dinner party. There’s just something special about breaking bread with people amongst a beautifully set table that just makes my soul feel full.

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Last year I created a blog post about basics you’d need for Fall and soo many of you told me how helpful it was while building your wardrobe for the season. I decided to create a similar post, this time for summer!

I know what you’re thinking… summer is halfway over. While that is true so are two other things: 1) these basics will get you through next summer and the summer after that bc these are seasonal staples, and 2) in South Carolina temperatures feel like summertime well into October..

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Nothing stressed me out more before my first ski trip than packing. I had no idea what I would need and no one I was going with was any help…at all. They’d just say things like “warm clothes” and “things to eat dinner in”. It sounded simple enough, but I grew up in The South where I saw snow fall twice. Dressing warmly enough to roll around in the snow was not a concept I could easily grasp.

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I’ve been rethinking the definition of a bride lately. If I’m being honest, I’ve had to rethink a “wedding day” entirely! These times have caused disruption + uncertainty everywhere; nothing has been spared… not even one of the most important days of my life. But if I’m being completely honest, having to refocus and shift that purpose has been a bit refreshing. And, as always, I’m try to make the most of the circumstances I’ve been given.

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