Bleubird.

 

This is one of the cutest little families ever. Makes me want to start poppin' out babies, even though I just said I'm nowhere near ready. The Bleubird Vintage blog covers food, family, and vintage fashion. It's one of my new favorites.

mac daddy.

I think I've decided to make for my dinner party. Fancy mac 'n' cheese with bacon, spinach, and fontina. Via Good Life Eats.

oh atlanta.

We're going to Atlanta this weekend. What should we do while we're there?

front row.

via sartorialist.

Charleston Fashion Week is coming up in a few weeks. I can usually be found in the front row every night, scribbling, juggling cameras, tweeting, and looking worn out and unstylish. It's hard to look put-together when I've got 15 minutes to dress between work and the shows, and when my feet are still sore from the night before.

I never was one for picking out outfits beforehand, but I think with a little pre-planning I might feel better about my outfits. What are your go-to, get-dressed-quick outfits? Who wants to go shopping with me and tell me what to wear?

house of love.

I think I might make one of these for Todd for Valentine's Day. He hosts trivia until 9 p.m. on Mondays, so it would be the perfect little romantic surprise when he got home. Pillows, finger foods, Kalimotxos ... Design*Sponge is full of the cutest V-day ideas.

Happy Groundhog's Day.

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Granted, Groundhog's Day is kind of a stupid holiday, but I love it because it's all about hope. For flowers, warmer weather, longer days, and a generally improved quality of life.

Things that I really miss: open windows, bare legs, dresses, sunburn, farmers market dinners, bike rides, picnics, beach walking, and nights on the porch. And the incredible smell of Charleston in the springtime, a lovely salty/floral mix.

dinner bells.

 

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I've been inspired by Miss Olivia Rae's last post to plan a little dinner party for my girlfriends. Or rather, not overplan a little dinner party. The planning ahead, and the stress involved, is what always gets me. A tasty pasta recipe, a few bottles of wine, and something chocolatey are all we really need. Please let me know if you have any not-too-difficult recipe suggestions.