Yesterday we attended the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament! The weather was gorgeous, the lemonade was delicious and we got 6+ miles of exercise! Originally the date was planned for just the two of us, but at the very last minute we decided to pick Thomas up from daycare and bring him with us. …
Spring
To celebrate the first day of Spring last weekend we planted an herb garden with Caroline. Well, technically Matt planted the garden and I ran around taking photos of Caroline contributing a 65 scoops of dirt and 72 buckets of water. But I’d say our herbs are off to a healthy start… Every year …
Earlier this week I shared some fantastic news on Instagram. For all of you who have been praying alongside of us, I just want to let you know that the Lord has heard our prayers and answered in the form of a miracle! On Tuesday Dad went in for his third round of chemo and …
Grow a lemon tree! I’m not sure what’s gotten into me lately but I have become obsessed with the idea of growing a lemon tree in my house. After weeks of researching a variety of citrus trees, I decided I needed a Dwarf Meyer Lemon Tree. It is one of the hardiest and most productive …
Even as an amateur cook I have to admit, freshly picked herbs are more delicious than anything you’ll find on a spice rack. Herbs like basil, parsley and oregano growing on your porch will not only spice up your cooking and baking but will save you oodles of cash. Gone are the days when you …
If you’ve walked into a Lowes or Home Depot within the last month you’ve probably noticed their huge selection of plants, flowers and herbs they’ve stocked for spring. As soon as spied the racks of succulents I immediately did a happy dance and piled them into my basket, completely forgetting my original purpose for …
As promised, I decorated the house over the weekend for Easter. I am proud to say, I only made two trips to Michael’s Arts & Crafts for all my projects – that is a success my friends! Usually I make a list, check it all off and forget one small thing and have to go …
Notice something different? I got a blog makeover!! With the first day of spring being less than a month away {March 20}, my spring fever has been out of control – planting flowers, decorating for Easter, busting out the brighter colors and more! So I started to think, you know what else could use a …
From April through October, my Saturdays usually include a trip to the Kings Drive Farmers Market. Packed with fresh produce from local farms, the market is a less expensive alternative to store-bought produce. When the husband is not in tow, I can usually wander the market for hours, stocking up on fruits and veggies, picking …
355 days ago, I wrote my first blog post under “Carolina Charm.” For the next few months I kept my blog a secret for two reasons. One, I feared no one would be interested in following the ramblings of a “wanna-be southern belle,” writing about my adventures in cooking, crafting, and wedding planning. The second …
Hope you all had a happy Easter! Matt and I spent the weekend with his family in Winston-Salem, NC and it was absolutely wonderful. Since I am feeling particularly lazy, here is a recap in {mostly} photos! Before we left for Winston, I homemade my first carrot cake! It was a TON of work, but …
You are never too old for an Easter basket, ever. In fact, my mom and mother-in-law still make Matt and I {our own} Easter baskets each year. Part of me is really, really, scared that once Matt and I have little ones of our own, our parents will stop making us baskets! This Easter, I …