October 16, 2012

Squiggy’s Apple Photos

This. Cuteness. lives at my house. And he let me take his picture for a change. I got to take exactly fifteen shots, each carefully posed by His Little Self, and then it was, “All done now, Mommy,” and it was over. I expect he’s probably the best teacher I’m gonna find for taking the [...]

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September 1, 2012

Beautiful Weekend: A Recipe

Notice the little things, the way the light falls down at home, how love sounds, what causes the eyes of your favorite people to light. Let your heart sing – just a little, or a lot, if it feels right. Make something with your hands. Light a candle. Be real and invite someone else to [...]

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August 17, 2012

In Which I Spy [On] Pip and Squiggy

Sometimes I eavesdrop on my kids. And sometimes I sneak up on them with my camera. And sometimes, I catch them doing the most endearing things. So in this case, I’m going to hold that subterfuge is acceptable. I really have no idea what this was… They’re so into the review screen thing, it’s not [...]

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July 13, 2012

Friday Favorites | Scenes from My Charleston Summer

If there is one thing Charleston does well, one thing I can’t help but like her for in spite of its affect on me – it is summer. She explodes into it, all that pent-up wildness poured out in semi-tropical heat, blazing sunsets, and a riot of color against clear blue skies. Virginia feels tame, [...]

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