I wouldn’t say summer is the ideal time to visit Charleston. I particularly love the city in the spring. But I also never pass on an excuse to visit one of my favorite cities. It just so happened that Emily was presenting at a blogging conference held in Charleston and…
One of my favorite pastimes in Charleston is strolling (another city I love to stroll is Paris). With my cappuccino from Black Tap in hand, I love to wander and admire the historic architecture, floral window boxes, and charming pastel homes. Sarah and I had a delicious and terribly…
What’s my secret for looking chic and put together but still being comfortable and practical when traveling in the summer? The short-sleeve dress in a natural fabric that hits at or just above the knee. This formula has never failed me. You can layer on a sweater or jacket for…
Remember last week when I railed against Middleton Place Plantation for the boring and white-washed history they presented? Well, today I wanted to share the McLeod plantation (on James Island), which is the opposite of Middleton Place in so many ways. McLeod does not boast sprawling…
This post features two trends I am currently loving for spring — colorful accordion skirts and hair bows. It is easy to see why accordion skirts are going to be on trend for a while. They are easy to wear, have great movement, and can be styled in a ton…
To get a full feel and appreciation for the history of Charleston, Emily and I ventured out of the city to explore two gorgeous plantations. The first was Middleton Place. Middleton Place was a stunning eighteenth century plantation whose original design was inspired by…
Borrowing from the boys, the shirtdress interprets the crisp fabric, button details, cuffs, and collar of a man’s dress shirt in a feminine dress silhouette. It is a classic piece that has been fashionable since the 1950’s. Today’s versions, however, come in all sorts of styles,…
