“However many years she lived, Mary always felt that ‘she should never forget that first morning when her garden began to grow’.” ― Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden When exploring the gardens at Winghaven, wearing a flowy dress and…
Late Summer Style Edit
“There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart.” — Celia Thaxter This year I’ve found myself holding onto the summer season, especially those few extra hours of sunlight in the evenings. So even though menus have started to switch…
Effortless Summer Style
In the heat of summer, reaching for a breezy summer dress, a pair of sandals, and a hat is my constant go-to whether I’m staying in town or heading out for a few days away. Floral dresses are some of…
Out to Brunch // Summer Eyelet Dress
One of the things we love about the area where we live is that we are so close to some of the places we love to visit most. Baxter Village which is less than ten minutes drive from where we…
Styling for Summer with Margaux
Gauze Stripe Maxi Dress (Banana Republic Factory, similar) // Ballet Mules (Margaux) // Sunnies (similar) // The Kiki Earring (The Tiny Tassel) // Gypset Delicate Bracelet (Gorjana) // Pearl Bracelet (Spartina 449, similar) Gauzy dresses are a must during a…
Lady in Blue
Floral Button Up Maxi Dress (Amazon) similar here and here // Rays of Hope (Bryan Anthonys, similar here) // Ballet Mule (Margaux) Earlier this season, I found this gorgeous white a blue floral maxi dress from Amazon. I’ve been really…
A Casual Chic Look that’s on Pointe
While I do tend to wear dresses most of the time, I do like to reach for my favorite pair of jeans when I’m running out for errands on the weekends or giving myself a casual day at the office….
White & Pink // Tres Chic
Love is like a beautiful flower which I may not touch, but whose fragrance makes the garden a place of delight just the same. – Helen Keller A few weekends ago we had the opportunity to rediscover the gardens at…
Summoning Summer with the Perfect Flirty Yellow Dress
This Tiered Short Sleeve Dress was made for southern humidity. The gauzy fabric keeps you cool, and the puff sleeves and tiered skirt are the perfect combinations of feminine and flirty. It’s my first ever dress from ASTR The Label…
The Floral Dress and Sandals that will put a SPRING in your step
When planning a trip to the Carolina coast, it’s important to pack plenty of dresses made of flowy, breathable fabrics, and of course a comfortable pair of shoes or two. When I saw this gorgeous blue and white floral dress…
Yellow Floral Meets The City Sandal
‘You can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes. Too many women think that they are unimportant, but the real proof of an elegant woman is what is on her feet.’ – Christian Dior You’ve no doubt…
Grey & Black
I had quite different plans when I was envisioning the photoshoot for this look… most of them included views of Uptown Charlotte in the background, but the weather had different plans, so I made the building that houses one of…
