In addition to having a literary themed wedding, my husband and I sought out ways to highlight our southern roots and celebrate our local love. We both grew up Central Georgia, an area rich in music history, architectural brilliance, and teeming with modern talent. Though most of our choices were a bit unconventional, we loved every site and sound we chose for our wedding journey.
Read MoreOutside of networking groups, there are not half as many in person forums as what was available to us as kids. As I encourage myself to get back out there to reestablish faded friendships and create new ones, I found myself at a loss of how to go about it. I have felt more awkward than ever, often at a loss of what to say or forgetting my thoughts mid-sentence.
Read MoreFilmmaking the literal definition meaning the making of motion pictures. The making of motion, forward motion which in my opinion is what film is supposed to do. Move us forward, as an individual, as a community, and as human beings. These three female filmmakers are pushing us forward in the most beautiful way possible.
Read MoreFrom book banning to Confederate monuments, preserving history, what it means and looks like, is under debate nationally. In the southern town of Macon, Georgia, the home of the first woman in the world to obtain a legitimized college degree in 1840 from Wesleyan College is about to be demolished. Does the home of Catherine Brewer Benson have a place in our present?
Read MoreJane Austen’s final completed novel, Persuasion, is often ranked by fans near the top of their list. But on my most recent re-read to prepare for the upcoming Netflix adaptation (July 15), I realized upon completing it that my dissatisfaction could not be shaken. My recent read left me with three reasons Persuasion no longer ranks at the top of my Austen list.
Read MoreThe wedding dress expresses her personality, works for her body type, compliments the aesthetic of her other wedding choices, is stylish but not too trendy, unique but not ostentatious, perhaps sensuous while maintaining a level of classiness, maybe flirty and foxy without crossing into provocative, bridal but not matronly, practical but as extravagant as she wishes because it is, after all, her wedding day. All this and more goes into choosing this once-in-a-lifetime gown.
Read MoreI happen to vibe with my grandma fairly easily, but I can see how the generational gap may create some disconnect when trying to find shared interests. So, in honor of my grandmother’s birthday, I am sharing five activities my grandmother and I do together along with some gift versions of each activity. She and I both hope that one of these will click for you and yours!
Read MoreMost books are ones we read in solitude and select with little regard to others’ opinions. The coffee table book, however, is of quite a different nature. These selections are inviting, intending to be perused (or at least skimmed) by guests and residents alike. Perhaps they are chosen as a way to say something about yourself. Or maybe their presence can help you discern something about others. Either way, the coffee table read is a statement.
This week, we will take a peek inside the homes of some amazing southern women who share their selections with us.
Read MoreDespite spending a year or so combing through each factor contributing to a wedding, when a bride is planning it herself, odds are some choices will be a hit and some will be a miss. It can be difficult to predict how one will feel on the wedding day, what others may do (or not do), or which direction storms may come from. To help you navigate the unpredictable waters, several recent brides share the top choices they regret and those they recommend.
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