Monday sure came quick! How are you doing with the time change? It’s safe to say I was not exactly an early riser this morning. It may take a minute to adjust. We are in heaven with a full house over here. There is nothing better as a parent than having everyone under one roof. Here is a recap of life lately with the Monday Morning Wrap Up.
The sunset the other night was so magical. I am over the moon that spring is here. It’s my favorite time of year in Tennessee. I love being outdoors and enjoying the fresh air. We always seem to have more visitors in the spring, too, so it’s something to look forward to.
A FUN NIGHT OUT
I have heard from a few of you that you will be coming to town soon and exploring the area. I always recommend dinner/drinks at the Supper Club (the upstairs area of The Twelve Thirty Club). It’s a great vibe with live music and an a cute outdoor patio, too. Plus you can walk over to Bridgestone or The Ryman to catch a show. You can’t beat the location and there is parking adjacent to it.
BOYS II MEN
The Listening Room Cafe celebrated 20 years with an incredible concert at The Ryman. It included so many great surprise guests, including Boys II Men who performed with Brett Young. It was next level. The Ryman was a church at one time and now brings in fantastic artists. The small venue makes for a really great experience.
LOCUST
Our son is a HUGE foodie and loves to cook himself. He has been following Locust, a restaurant in 12 South, for quite some time. They were just awarded a Michelin star so reservations are hard to come by. We finally nabbed one and enjoyed every second of the experience. This is a shaved ice dessert! Raspberry tea flavored on top with crème brûlée on the bottom. It was so unique and delicious.
MY GIRL IS HOME
So happy to have our girl home for a few days!!!! She gave up sweets for lent so I thought homemade biscuits were a better choice for when she walked in the door. The poor girl made the 6.5 hour drive in the pouring rain so she is ready for a little rest and relaxation. This recipe is great.
MOVING MUST HAVE (COLLEGE KIDS)
Don’t drop the ball on these bags. If you will be moving a college kid into their dorm or apartment in the fall, these are fantastic. A set of 4 is on sale for $24. We bought two sets and they have been gold. Riley even brought her laundry/bedding home in this one over break. They are just so easy.
Pro tip: When moving into a small dorm room, label them in which order you want to open them. When you see what a Jenga game the dorm move in really is, you will thank me.
She also always brings this bag home! It’s my favorite as well. In fact I just used it to visit her at Notre Dame last weekend. It’s my number one suggestion for a grad gift. If your child will be flying, this size is ideal as a carry on and holds so much.
*Full list of what we used for college move in can be found here.
CLOSET ADDITION | SMALL CHANGE
I always love sharing the little things that make a difference. I bought these gold hooks for my closet. I have some wall space and am using them to hang up some of my larger totes/beach bags.
These hooks made such a difference. This wall was just wasted space. Now these bags won’t lose their shape and are easy to grab. These adhesive hooks would be great anywhere. Especially in guest rooms/bathrooms. Guests love hooks to keep things off of the floor and bed. The more hooks, the better! Anywhere you have extra wall space in a closet or room, these can be great.
RUGBY ON REPEAT
Can’t say enough great things about this rugby shirt. Yesterday I wore it with white cropped jeans and it was so cute. It’s incredibly soft and great quality. I always get compliments on it.
All so good. You can see all the details of this collage here. The blue and white dress looks so high end. Would be a great choice for vacation or graduation parties.
WHILE YOU WERE OUT
Saturday shopping was a fun one!!! So many spring dresses, fun shoes, sales, and outdoor finds.
SERENA & LILY SALE
I’ve only purchased things from Serena & Lily when they have been on sale and now is the time. Everything is 20% off but if you spend $2500 you receive 25% off + free shipping. We adore the bistro chairs. In fact, they are now in our beach rental and have held up beautifully. One of my favorite purchases ever.
Off to spend time with my girl and work on a couple of care packages I am sending off to friends/family. I hope your week is a great one. And if you are traveling for spring break, enjoy and be safe. Speaking of, our calendar at the beach rental is beginning to fill up so if you are wanting to book a little getaway, you can do so here.
