Beaufort

My friend Hillary and I met up in Beaufort late Friday night. After settling in and cuddling with the cat, we woke up for the beach Saturday. I enjoyed grapefruit and coffee on the porch before Hillary got up. The house we stayed in has a lovely front porch, perfect for morning Bible study and breakfast. 

We stopped by the Beaufort farmers' and craft market then headed to the beach at Fort Macon. I am not usually an ocean swimmer, but the water there was pleasant and calm. 

I finished reading The Robber Bridegroom by Eudora Welty and started on Go Down, Moses by Faulkner. When I go to the library, I often look for what I feel like I missed in my southern literature class in college (either because it wasn't assigned or I just didn't read it). 

Hillary dusted off her ballet skills on the beach. 

We strolled the Beaufort waterfront and I fell in love with this house, still decked out patriotically. 

We waited a little too late for outfit photos, but Hillary did her best and impressed me with her photography. 

I saw this Just Madras dress at High Line last summer, then I saw Mackenzie wearing it on the Tuckernuck blog this spring. I had to have it, and I was thrilled when I went by High Line this summer and found exactly what I wanted. Now I want it in every color! My earrings are Moon and Lola, belt is hand me down from Mom, and sandals are Jack Rogers. 

Our romantic stroll coincided with the super moon. 

Seriously, who owns this house, and will they let me rent a room?!

On Sunday morning, we went kayaking on Taylor's Creek. After our workout, I had to go in the recently opened SOUTHERN fROCK store, where I found the best fitting wrap dress I have ever put on! We spent a little more time on the beach, then I stopped by Dee Gee's before heading home. What a charming place to get away! 

linen, navy, and green

My dad took these photos and came up with some creative ideas . . . I was getting ready to host a bonfire with family, friends, and neighbors, so I pulled out the fire pit. 

And let my begging dog in the back of the truck.

Moon and Lola earrings // HMD sweater from Granny // HMD scarf, top, and belt from Mom

welcome white season

I am enjoying a day off today and taking a moment to thank God for servicemen and women and their families. 

We've been wearing white in the south since Easter, but now it's officially the season for everyone to wear white. 

Friday was an important day because Dan became mine! I had been fostering him for over a month, and the time finally came for me to adopt him. My mom's good friend's daughter runs a fabulous rescue organization called Saving Grace. I had been checking their website for months by the time "Jackson" showed up. I'm so glad I adopted with them! Since Dan is a rescue dog, I don't know much about his history. He is definitely a hand me down, though ;) His name is also HMD because my mom's family had a dog named Dan when she was growing up. You can find Dan at #handmedownDan on Instagram. 

Moon and Lola Gidleigh earrings // HMD belt from Granny // Moon and Lola Preston charm bracelet // Jack Rogers Napa Valley Navajo

on Dan: Over Under Huntsman Collar

spring things

Our yard is in full bloom. It's looking like spring!

I've always been a pearl girl, but I thought I was set with my classic short and long single strands, single strand bracelet, and simple, small studs. Now that I've played with some Waccamaw Pearls, I want even more, fun pearls. 

This triple strand, mixed texture necklace is the perfect combination of classic, fun, and affordable.

I found this floral square in a box with one of my grandmother's clutches and felt it would go perfectly with our blooming yard. I think pocket squares are a nice touch on men, and I've had fun folding them to go in a man's pocket. The pocket on my blazer is much smaller than on a man's blazer, though!

Moon and Lola Hartford block monogram earrings // Triple Threat necklace on loan from Waccamaw Pearls // HMD pocket square from Granny // J. Crew schoolboy blazer // Loren Hope small Sarra cuff // H&M dress (old) // Stuart Weitzman shoes (old)

sweater gold

Is it time for some more Pirate football yet? My ECU pals may remember this sweater from that time I insisted that the game was a "gold out," yet I was the only one wearing gold. 

Ray Ban aviators // Mary Kay True Dimensions lipstick in Firecracker // Moon and Lola Compton earrings // HMD Ralph Lauren sweater from Granny // Lacoste dress // Michael Kors small Layton watch // Moon and Lola Preston charm bracelet // Frye pull on Billy boot

prep basics

Ralph Lauren oxford // HMD Ralph Lauren sweater from Granny // Premier necklace // Michael Kors small Layton watch // Moon and Lola Preston charm bracelet // HMD belt from Mom // J. Crew oxford pant // Tory Burch Tumbled Reva ballet flat

fire on a smile

Ray Ban Wayfarer Square // HMD sweater from Granny // Moon and Lola medium metal script monogram necklace // Moon and Lola Preston charm bracelet // Joe's Jeans // Hunter Original Tall rain boots

black as coal

Moon and Lola medium metal script monogram necklace // HMD scarf from Mom // Michael Stars shirt // HMD sweater from Granny // Moon and Lola Preston charm bracelet // Michael Kors small Layton watch // HMD belt from Mom // Joe's Jeans // Sam Edelman Alvin flat

distracting

Moon & Lola Compton earrings // HMD Ralph Lauren sweater from Granny // HMD belt from Mom // Moon & Lola Preston charm bracelet // Anthropologie tights (gift from Lindsay) // Stuart Weitzman shoes

all black and gold

Moon & Lola Stockholm earrings // Moon & Lola medium metal script monogram necklace // HMD Ralph Lauren sweater from Granny // Moon & Lola medium Preston charm bracelet // HMD bangle from Mom // Michael Kors skirt // Christian Louboutin pumps (similar)