• a road trip + bit and pieces + winter nails

    a road trip: mr. monaco and i are off to explore raleigh today we plan to walk around the city and enjoy some time together and also with friends later this afternoon, we have a gender reveal party for a great couple via +  here are some bits & pieces i am loving this week:  via why i’ll never ask when you plan to have a baby  {this dawned on…

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  • best of vintage project

    -sometimes i truly think i was born in the wrong era- 1940’s please. it has to be the most feminine, romantic, and flattering years ever. if you have a favorite vintage find please e-mail a photo to me with a description and your blog url…

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  • a grateful heart

    this week my grateful heart is thankful for: – finishing up my new workplace in willow  – falling in love with mint and cinnamon teas – loving the entire decorating process- taking it all slowly.  – delicious smoothies this week – daily family group text…

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  • a sunday poppy: earl’s grocery

    charlotte, north carolina   yesterday i met a girlfriend at earl’s grocery – nestled in the heart of elizabeth- charlotte {our old hood} and i fell in love. charlotte friends- think dean & deluca meets common market  or dean & deluca with a little more soul. …

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  • bits and pieces

    good morning!  currently enjoying a strawberry smoothie and getting ready for a lunch date with one of my most favorite friends, kate. here are some links and articles i am loving this week and wanted to share with you. hope you enjoy.  the most adorable…

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  • a coffee date

    hi! hope your week went well… it’s a rainy day in charlotte – which got me thinking… ‘always try to play in the puddles.’ when things aren’t going well and you are down- keep playing. i have learned that the people who surround you during…

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