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5 Outdoor Storage Solutions That Aren’t Eyesores
It’s no secret I love staying organized. I have to have things go back where they belong, or it d...
the notesbooks on my desk
I take a hybrid approach when it comes to running my life and organizing my thoughts. I like paper, pencils,...
Get the Look: Our Backyard from Day to Night
I joke that it’s like “turning off the big light.” The sun sets, and suddenly the backyard is all...
four things | seventy six
It’s been a full, exciting week. I’ve been walking each morning, caring for the garden beds, working on comm...
Why We Hired an Interior Designer for Merrimore House
If you’ve followed along for any length of time, you probably had the same reaction a lot of you ...
Antiquing Jaunt | Miss Mustard Seed
When my in-laws were visiting for Calvin’s graduation, I decided it would be a good opportunity to hit a few ...
How We Hosted a Low Country Boil for Father’s Day
A couple of years ago, for Father’s Day, we hosted a massive Low Country Boil (also known as a se...
May Garden Notes | Part II
We had a gorgeous weekend, so Jeff and I both worked outside to get some more yard and garden projects done. ...
Our Outdoor Kitchen Features Ranked from Best to Worst
When we designed our outdoor kitchen, we packed in every feature we thought we’d use—grills, smok...
It’s Officially the Season of Jute
Somewhere in the last year, I became obsessed with the idea of a “summer slipcover.” Not literall...