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The Southern Coterie Summit

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To say the WOM team is looking forward to spring and summer is a major understatement. With warmer temps also comes a few wonderful events on our calendar, in particular  The Southern C Summit. Held by The Southern Coterie in downtown Charleston, this three-day event encourages attendees to connect, collaborate and create in a niche environment with like-minded creatives. Along with engaging educational sessions and panel discussions with branding, marketing and social media leaders, the summit offers evening events and informal gatherings to truly encourage meaningful conversations in a fun and intimate setting. 

This year I couldn’t be more thrilled and honored to be among a killer lineup of presenters. I’ll be sharing my insights on social media, and joining some major heavy hitters such as Robert Lelux from Domino Magazine, Eddie Ross from Better Homes and Gardens, and Tori Mellott from Traditional Home, just to name a few.  

If you’re a passionate business owner, maker or doer, we’d love to see you there! Truly, MKR

Photography, Kathryn McCrary

AS SHOWN…Shirt, J.Crew (on major SALE)  |  Vest, Piperlime (sold out, similar HERE)  |  Hat, Sole Society c/o  |  Necklaces, Empire State Finery c/o  |  “Emails To Send” Notebook, WOM (on SALE!)  |  Lipstick, YSL (a new favorite of mine)  |  Glasses, Warby Parker  |  Ring, Kendra Scott c/o  |  Bracelet, Hermes (less expensive version HERE)

How To: Laundry Room Organization

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The final organizational challenge to tackle was the laundry room.  My laundry room is tiny.  Truly, you can’t even turn around in it tiny.  So keeping it organized and clutter free while maximizing what little space I have was of the utmost importance.

First, I traded out my two old hampers for Pottery Barn’s Perry Divided hamper.  It fit perfectly in the space and allows me to presort darks and colors.  Plus the canvas liner can be removed and thrown in with the wash for easy cleaning.

Second, baskets came to the rescue again.  I placed the larger wire Benchwright baskets above my cabinets to hold my Costco-sized amount of paper towels and blankets that are out of season.  While the Newport basket housed detergents, iron, steamer, dryer balls and all other necessities.

Lastly, I hung my vacuum on the wall (best vacumn ever by the way), added a few extra door hooks and a retractable clothes line to hang any pieces of clothing I many not want to dry.  In the end the laundry room became clutter free and a functional small space.  Truly, MKR

P.S.  Make sure to check out how I organized the linen closet and gave the master bath a mini makeover.

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*This story is in collaboration with Pottery Barn, a brand I love and adore.  Opinions are 100% my own.  |  Photography, Rustic White

Charming Charleston

Capturing the Details of Charleston at the Holidays
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A few weeks ago the Mr. and I had the pleasure of spending a few days in Charleston with Garden & Gun Magazine.  I had heard plenty about Charleston’s picturesque streets chalked full of history, it’s great food scene, and overall Southern charm, but my imagination couldn’t even come close to actualizing just how charming Charleston would be.

We had the pleasure of calling the Belmond, Charleston Place home for a few days.   Situated in the center of Charleston’s historic district, prime shopping, open air markets and amazing restaurants Charleston Place is the epitome of convenience.  I was able to take a moment and relax in their spa and each night we found ourselves in the Thoroughbred Club sipping wine and listening to live music.  Plus the hotel is undergoing a complete renovation and the rooms are decorated to perfection, (opt for a room with a balcony, you won’t be sorry).  And during the Holiday you’ll find the lobby packed to the brim with adults and children alike to watch model the train display chug along.  

We walked the streets, gawked at colorful house after house, watched sunset from the roof of the Vendue, had the best oysters I’ve ever had at Fig from a gentelman I believe to be called “Clamer Dave,” and dined for hours with friends at Husk.  All in all the trip was way too short, but the perfect way to end what turned out to be my year of travel.  Charleston you have my heart!  Truly, MKR

*Photography, Kathryn McCrary

 

Photography, Kathryn McCrary

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