It's the most...wonderful time...of the year!!!! I LOVE this month, and I know I'm not alone. Since this blog celebrates the little luxuries of life, let's discuss. Aside from all the pumpkin spice everything, here are ten things I am so excited about! 1. Football season. It's the south. Duh. Gimme all the high school, college, and pro football you can throw at me. 2. Fall clothes. Aside from the fact that they just look better on almost everyone, fall clothes are so stinking

With all the natural disasters happening, our feathered and furry friends can be forgotten. However, one organization that has recently caught my eye combines animal care/rescue and recycling. At Wands for Wildlife, old mascara wands are used to remove yucky items from wild animals. In addition to old wands, they will accept donations for food, supplies, and funds. Isn't that such a great use of an old item? Do you have any groups you love and support? Share with me in the co

I am LOVING this cold snap. It almost feels like fall here, which is such a welcome change. Last year, we stayed near 80 until almost November, so I am so happy to have an actual season! Woo-hoo! One of my favorite parts of this chill is the permission to curl up with a good book. If you're of the same mindset, let me give you a few recommendations. Disclaimer-NONE of these would be appropriate for your church book club. First up is The Alice Network: A Novel by Kate Quinn. T

I'm fascinated with all things British, and their traditional lunches are no exception. Stemming from the farmers taking a sack lunch out into the fields, the plowman's lunch is the ultimate in clean eating. Usually consisting of a protein (a ham slice or egg), a loaf of crusty homemade bread, butter, cheese, pickle, and apple, the lunch is hearty for someone doing physical labor while also providing a nice mix of food groups. Add in a spicy mustard...heaven! Most pubs in Eng

Since we have a holiday approaching, I thought I'd share my favorite BBQ sauce with you. This is a white sauce, made for chicken, turkey, or pork. It was invented in my hometown, and has won the national championship six times! If you've never had a white sauce, I urge you to try it! My favorite memory of it is actually on smoked turkey at Thanksgiving, but since most people grill outside in the summer, I thought I'd share now. You can use it as a marinade and/or a dipping sa

Have you tried chalk paint? I have wanted to for years, but I've been too afraid. However, after reading a ton about it, I bit the bullet, and I couldn't be happier! The advantage to chalk paint is that you don't have to sand or prime a piece before painting. You just go to it. I had a dining table that I had picked up for free, so that seemed like a great place to start. It had a thick, shiny finish, but good bones. I'll give you a series of posts next on the painting proce

I love the idea of monthly "want to" lists. I feel like it makes me more intentional about enjoying the best each season has to bring. As such, I've been thinking about what represents summer to me, and what activities should not be missed. Here are some of my ideas about the season. I hope they help you dream, and inspire you to create your own list! Grow tomatoes and basil Go to a parade Watch fireworks Listen to a summer thunderstorm Explore a new place Read in excess Eat

I make some sacrifices for you, I'll tell ya! I recently made a two day trek up and down a stretch of the Florida coast to see the emerald water and eat some amazing food. Since 30A has become an even hotter tourist attraction in the past few years, I'm sharing some of my favorite spots. I crave sushi once I cross the line into Florida. If you are staying in the Pensacola Beach area, this loveliness can be found at H20 in the Pensacola Beach Hilton. On the left is the ATL rol

I love getting lost in a good story. There is something so restful for my soul when I lose myself completely in the details of a different world, or when I find inspiration for the next project. Today I have three recommendations in three formats for you. I hope you find as much joy in them as I have! If you haven't picked up this summer's edition of The Magnolia Journal, you should. I find Chip and Jo delightful all the time, but this edition really nailed the theme of confi

I'm excited to share some new finds with you today! These products are all major multi-taskers! First up is this eyelash primer from Lancôme. Not only does it maximize your regular mascara, but it is also enriched with vitamin E, so it makes your lashes better over time. I've been using it for about three months, and I'm shocked at how much my lashes have grown. For $25.50, it's a darn good product, especially if you don't want to use a lash product that might change your eye