Charleston Eats

A local Charleston favorite, Hominy Grill, hit the big times recently when it's infamous shrimp and grits was awarded one of "America's 10 Best Regional Classics" by the Food Network! I'm a huge fan of Hominy's breakfast and it never disappoints. Check out the article and be sure to tune in on September 20-23 at 9pm. Eat beforehand.

School Days

It's that time of year when all the little ones are lacing up their keds and heading back to school. This was always my favorite part of the year because of..you guess it..school supplies! My very most favorite item in elementary school was my hello kitty pencil case. I actually had "spottie dottie" everything (flashback anyone?). It was so much fun to push the buttons and watch the compartments pop out with your eraser, scissors, pencils, crayons, etc. Mine always housed my personalized pencils that had my name etched in gold. And of course, I had the same navy Jansport backpack..for way too many years. My mom firmly believed in the quality and would not accept me to have anything else, because Jansport "has a lifetime warranty". Unfortunately, pink wasn't an option back then. Looking back, that ol' backpack held up nicely and was a class act. Less is more, right? What were your school day essentials?

Weekend Flood

This weekend was filled with amazing home cooked meals, my favorite flowers, Eat.Pray.Love, catching up with good friends, and lazy Sundays in the rain. And the rains definately came down on Charleston...

{flood warning anyone?}

Freaky Friday

friggatriskaidekaphobia. Say what? Translated it means fear of Friday the 13th. Fewer accidents have been reported on Friday the 13th because on average people are more cautious or avoid mishaps at any cost by just staying home*. Are you feeling superstitious today?

*You won't find me watching any horror flicks in the dark tonight (or ever..)

I Love Lamp

These colorful ceramics could definately light up my life...
Totally loving the rounded curvature and bright colors displayed in each...but I'm partial to that turquoise beauty.

I Love Lamp by las1020 on Polyvore.com

Fontaine Feen

I've been seeing Fontaine Maury goodies everywhere lately. I am equally obsessed with every single one of their adorably preppy products. You all know how I'm a huge office assessories feen, so naturally I would l-o-v-e to have the mousepad and clipboard, along with the cooler tote for packing my lunch! Do you have a fontaine fave?

Bookworm

Two great books that I read over the summer were Sullivan's Island and Return to Sullivan's Island by Dorthea Benton Frank. Both stories were equally compelling and I love reading books that have a sequel. The setting for this series is a family that has lived on Sullivans for many generations in an old house called the "Island Gamble". The story takes you through their lives, struggles, and adventures on Sullivans. What I loved most was being able to recognize all the "local spots" mentioned throughout the books (i.e. Station 22, Atlanticville). If you're a bookworm looking for a lowcountry inspired read, I highly recommend both of these...

Football Countdown

Let the countdown begin! T-minus 30 days until Clemson kicks off their first game of the season. I have anxiously been awaiting football season for months and it's finally so close I can taste it. This season I will be attending 7 Clemson games, 3 Alabama games, and 1 North Carolina game. Whew! I have lots of gameday outfits to plan and I'm on the hunt for houndstooth. For those that do not know, boyfriend attended the University of Alabama for undergrad, so we always plan a couple of trips each year to see the Crimson Tide play! To start the 30 day countdown I've picked out a few of my tailgating favorites essentials...

Tervis Tumblers.Alabama Shaker.Gameday Buttons.Beverage Tub.

RayBans.Corn Hole.Car Flags.Alabama Dreamland BBQ.

Tandem Tendencies

I reallllllly want a tandem. What's that you ask? A tandem is a two-seater bike and my new must have. I picture myself taking late afternoon bike rides through downtown by the Battery on a sunshine-yellow tandem with boyfriend. Add on a basket and it's the perfect mode of transportation for a picnic! briiiing briiiing!

Polka Dot Bicycle Bell; Bicycle Basket; Schwinn Bicycle