Monday Musings | May 2022

A refreshing feed interrupting my Twitter scroll.

Also seen on Twitter. Worth a watch.

Remember the blankets we swaddled our babies in. I found this for us.

Lady Di's bag (in which we had never noticed) is the most practical and comfortable of spring.

My walks around the neighborhood in the spring are purposeful as I walk past the same house just to get a whiff of this beautiful shrub.

Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls, bookmarked.

Stripes, always. More on my Pinterest.

Do you have a college kid coming home and needing to store all their stuff? These bags are awesome!

Mother’s Day…oh this little spa in DC looks lovely.

My favorite white t-shirt.

Monday Musings | April 2022

Community college enrollment is down, but skilled-trades programs are booming.

A few Southern hotels, inns, and resorts.

The women of Ukraine have been showing profound bravery in the face of adversity. Award-winning photojournalist Erin Trieb was in Kyiv to document their stories.

Climbing roses, hydrangeas and green grass are what my garden dreams are made of. Lots of inspiration saved on my Pinterest.

Love this account and this gift idea for graduates.

“Swimming in Very Cold Water Keeps Me Sane”. This activity seems to be gaining popularity. Anyone want to dip into the Severn and give it a go?

Do you use self tanners? I love this mitt to apply this natural glow mousse. I exfoliate first with this. I also love a spritz of this to my face to give a little bit of sunshine.

The best carrot cake you will ever have…secret ingredient…baby food!! Yup! Plan on adding this to your Easter menu, I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Are you spring cleaning? Systems by Susie works magic when it comes to organizing and purging.

My favorite joggers.

USNA Senior Portraiture | Ryan Teuschl | Class of 2022

Ryan Teuschl | Class of 2022 | Annapolis, Maryland

United States Naval Academy

Monday Musings | March 2022

I started a post a little over two years ago, but never finished it. It mentioned the shut down and the long two weeks that were ahead….and then, well, you know the rest. My hope is to begin again, to try to bring important issues that give my gut a punch as well as things that make my heart happy here to this little space. So here we go.

I opened a Art Store for a few clients who requested prints of my coastal work.

How to Make Tough Decisions Easier

I love artichokes and am excited to give this a try.

Attempting to cure my nervous energy and giving needlepoint a go and starting simple.

One of our local restaurants have these and I had to ask where they got them. Thinking they will be nice for al fresco dining for those warmer nights at the beach.

Working on a capsule wardrobe and am striving for more comfort, less fuss. Here are few images from my Pinterest that are inspiring.

This $8 tank top is a new wardrobe staple.

Read the Books That Schools Want to Ban

And speaking of books, Antiracist Baby is now a best seller, thanks to Ted Cruz.

My favorite kitchen tool for chopping veggies and nuts.

The most beautifully curated children’s toy shop.

You know I love Shellbee’s Kitchen Co. (you may remember she helped us all through the pandemic with her virtual cooking classes!). Well, she is launching a new product, bee.mix. Be sure to get on her mailing list to hear more about it!

A special exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art

Maternity Portraiture | The Stanfords

USNA Senior Portraiture | Tyler Fahning | Class of 2022

Tyler Fahning | Class of 2022 | Annapolis, Maryland

United States Naval Academy