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Learning about Honey Harvesting Part one
Have you ever wondered how the honey gets on your breakfast table or in your tea? I had the privilege of visiting my running buddy, Susie at her home and learned about how her and her husband Phillip harvest the honey out of the hives and frames. Phillip is a 3rd generation bee keeper. All I knew about the process is that bees go in a beehive and make honey and we eat it, so I was excited to join her for an hour or so and learn as much as I could. I love to eat honey and have bought honey from her the past year or so and…
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Trying Out a Future Travel Outfit: Linen Overalls
I haven’t been perfect with my no clothes shopping this summer and this pair of grey linen overalls was a purchase from Amazon when they went on sale. I had been tempted to buy a pair for probably 6 months and seeing them on sale had me itching to try them. When I put them on, I instantly knew that my idea to get them as a future plane travel outfit was a winner. They are fun to wear, comfortable while still being stylish (at least in my book). I wore them with a black tank and sandals (one of my two outfit ideas for the plane) to create a…
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White Dress and Bensimon Sneakers at the Lavender Farm
I love how a white dress is a classic piece that you can style for different occasions. I have a shorter halter style one and this midi gauze one: I wear them both and have had them for several years. I thought this midi one would be perfect for a hot summer morning at the lavender farm. I was actually searching for a local blueberry or peach farm, and came across a lavender farm about 25 minutes from the house. I love lavender and it reminds me of summers in France. I did not live in Provence but a couple of hours away so I do remember trips where the…
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Booth Western Museum
The boys and I wanted an indoor activity on a hot summer day, so we headed out to the Booth Museum. We have visited it several times and even had a membership for a year, but it is always interesting to visit because they have some visiting exhibits several times a year. The current exhibits were the Many Metals, Many Fires: Strauss, Ivy, Rogers with contemporary sculptures using metals, and an exhibit where the artist Heide Presse studied the journals written by Keturah Penton Belknap between 1839 -1848 and created an exhibition about the families Westward journey. Sculptures I think we enjoyed both exhibits equally but this one was definitely really…
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Brindle Boutique Floral Blouse for a Hike
I packed this blouse from Brindle Boutique on our North Carolina trip early June not knowing exactly when I would wear it. It is flowy and could have worked well with the shorts I brought (I also brought a pair of wide leg jeans which I did not wear), but I eventually decided to pair it with my olive skort and orange tennis shoes. On this particular day, we were going to be outdoors (as everyday), but our activities would not included water. I knew we would visit Hamilton Gardens in the morning, but we were unsure about our afternoon plans. The gardens were mostly shaded but we missed the…
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One and Done with the Ageless Link Up
Joanne suggested the theme one and done for July: this could be a dress, a jumpsuit or a romper. Since I had not shared this cute little thrifted mini dress yet, I thought this month’s link-up would be the perfect opportunity. I found this dress on a thrifting trip with my friend in Chattanooga. They actually had it in her size too, but she chose not to buy it. Since the length is really short, I added a pair of thin white biker shorts to make it more modest. The advantage to a one and done piece of clothing is that you do not have to worry about adding a…
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Lavender Farm on a Summer Day
Lavender! Sunflowers! Those are two of my favorites and this year as I searched for a local blueberry farm, I came across a local lavender farm! I was excited and told the boys, we would have a little field trip one morning. Thankfully the weather was agreeable and we planned to arrive to beat the crowds and the heat. I was very impressed with the property: the lavender was plentiful, the area picturesque and the owners very friendly. The family bought the property this winter, and this was their first year hosting an event. The lavender was part of the property when they bought it so this was their first…
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Clara SunWoo Ankle Petal Pants and Wrap Top
I am so excited to collaborate with Clara SunWoo again this summer and share an outfit with so many endless possibilies! Clara Sun Woo is a mother and daughter design team based out of New York. Their clothing collection is very comfortable and made of a soft stretch knit fabric that is easy to wear everyday and is exceptional for traveling (here is a timeline of their story). Today, I am sharing two separates that I put together even though they are not part of a set, but they work perfectly together. Stay tuned in August for 8 more outfits combining the ankle pants and wrap top with pieces from…
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June Favorite Outfits Shopped from my Closet
The key for me to shopping my closet successfully is to use favorites and combine them with something I haven’t thought of before. Of course, there are several outfits that I do repeat, but having a nice variety of clothes sure allows me to exercise some creativity. Since I am attempting a no shopping summer, creating new outfits from what I have curbs the desire for new things because I am technically wearing something new by combining old pieces. Here are my 7 favorite outfits from June. Tank and Maxi Skirt I’ve worn this skirt several times since I bought it last fall and it was featured on the blog…
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Lake Chatuge, Hiawassee, GA
One of our favorite vacation days was the day we rented a pontoon and spent half a day on Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee. We packed some snacks, wore our bathing suits and made sure we had our sunscreen on. It had been quite a few years since we had been on a lake and probably 17 years or more since we actually rented a pontoon ourselves (we typically visit my husband’s uncle who has a lake house in Alabama). At first the boys were not sure their dad could drive a boat, but they soon realized they were safe. We also rented a tube and my oldest had a blast…