fat kid.

I've resolved to eat a bit healthier than usual this week, so of course I'm craving really sweet, sugary treats.

 

These homemade pop tarts on a stick from Babble look bangin'. 

Olivia Rae is killing me with her homemade oreos. 

 

Salted caramel ice cream with candied bacon? Jeroxie is a genius.  

 

And for something slightly lighter, cream filled strawberries from Cafe Johnsonia. 

happy weekend.

The weekend is upon us. What do you have planned? As suggested by these pictures, I'm anticipating a lazy one. Poor Todd: When he's home, I insist on making the most of every second with a full schedule of events. When he's gone, I generally allow myself to decompress.

So for this last weekend of February, I plan to eat cereal in bed, catch up on my favorite shows, cook something(s) yummy, and have a fun night out with girlfriends at some neighborhood bars. I'll clean up the house, and maybe even my car, and reward myself with a creative cocktail (recipe suggestions welcome). I'll take the dog on long walks and leave the screen door open all day, because the weather's going to be beautiful. I hope you have a good weekend, too.

p.s. I saved these images before I had the sense to save sources as well. If you know where they're from, please let me know.

beach bunnies.

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It's still February, but spring is definitely here in Charleston (knock on wood). Most years we'll even get a few beach days out of March, and I'm already thinking about bathing suits. I usually buy whatever's cheapest, but this year I'm thinking of investing in some better pieces, especially considering how often I wear them. Here are a few of my favorites.

 j. crew

marysia (local designer)

 topshop (my favorite ... and only $55)

winter winds.

I've been obsessed with Mumford & Sons since the Grammys. This song makes me feel all starry-eyed.



Temper Trap has been on repeat lately as well, and this song is currently my number two favorite. I find it funny that both videos feature running, singing dudes.

pretty lights.

I'm all about industrial/vintage/DIY lighting these days. I wish I owned a house so I could actually install some. Hopefully I won't be over the trend before that happens.

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hour of happiness: granville's

When we lived in Wagener Terrace, we were about a block from Granville's Cafe, so we were thrilled when they reopened after a long hiatus. Now it takes a bit longer to get there, but it's worth the (five-minute) drive. The breezy porch was perfect for happy hour on our first truly warm day of the year.

I lusted after a friend's gin and tonic (they make their own tonic) while I sipped a strong whiskey drink — I think it's time to switch to gin now that the warmer weather's on its way. Different ones at our table took advantage of the $5 plates, sampling the lobster and crab dip, cauliflower gratin, and French fries with parmesan and grain mustard aioli.

icon.

It doesn't get much more timeless than Grace Kelly.