Happy Friday, friends! I hope you had a great week! Can you believe that February is already here? January was a fun month full of self-care, travel, and getting back into the swing of a new semester. Tomorrow, David and I are heading off for a little staycation, but don’t have a ton of plans…
2019
The Ultimate Blogger FAQ pt.3
I am back with the last segment of my three part series on The Ultimate Blogger FAQ. I shared Part 1 and Part 2 throughout the second half of the year last year. I hope these posts help provide insight into the world of blogging and provide a bit of support to those of you…
Raleigh Favorite: Driftwood Southern Kitchen
One of my friends introduced me to Driftwood Southern Kitchen a few years ago. The restaurant is about a 45 minute drive from our first house in Holly Springs, so we picked a day we didn’t have a lot going on to drive up to Lafayette Village for supper. We had such a delightful dining experience…
Celebrating Surry County with the Top North Carolina Wineries
In recent years, I have taken to exploring more of western North Carolina, and my beach-loving heart has been captivated by the beautiful foothills and mountains in our west. For my birthday this year, I decided to celebrate in Surry County with the top North Carolina wineries. North Carolina wine is more than the muscadine…
A Quick Dessert Idea that Will Satisfy your Cravings
This post is sponsored by Oikos Whole Milk Greek Yogurt but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. One of my intentions each year is to set aside time to relax and regroup before moving on to my next task or obligation. Working full time, being a full time graduate student, and curating…





