A few weeks ago I had the immense pleasure of collaborating with Garden & Gun Magazine to attend their second annual Jubilee Weekend in Charleston, South Carolina.  Being my first time, but definitely not my last, to Charleston I knew I wanted to capture every moment I could so along with the Mr. one of my other partners in crime, my photographer, Kathryn McCrary came along for the ride.

Charleston itself was everything I had dreamed it would be.  Picturesque, full of history, and overflowing with charm, but this isn’t a story about Charleston, that story is coming next week.  Today we’re talking all about the Jubilee…well today and Friday because I couldn’t possibly squeeze everything Jubilee into just one day.  Not when there was so much to see, do and talk about.  

We started our weekend eating the most amazing local food, sipping wine, and stalking Harry Connick Jr. under twinkle lights at the Jubilee Oyster Roast, (tickets go fast for the evening, but I highly, highly, suggest attending the Roast next year).  Day one then began bright and early by noshing on homemade biscuits and candied grapefruit libations at the Editors Breakfast all why shopping the Southern Made Market Place.  I snagged numerous homemade treats, vintage cocktail napkins, the new Leontine Linens; For Every Room book, and a few handmade belts for the Mr.  We walked for miles under the canopy of Charleston’s gorgeous mossy trees, chatted with old friend and new, and rounded out our day with a quick trip to the Hobnob Entertaining Candy Shop before heading back for dinner at Husk.  

So with Jubilee Part I officially one for the books I can’t wait to share Part II with you!  Lastly I’d be amiss if I didn’t specifically send big thanks and love to Garden & Gun Magazine, Ms. Colleen Call, and the Belmond Charleston Place for making our stay nothing short of magical.  Happy Monday Loves!  Truly, MKR 

…AS PICTURED….Sweater, DKNY via Shopbop c/o (sold out similar HERE)  ||  Striped Shirt, J.Crew (on sale now, I have it in every color)  ||  Jeans, Paige Denim c/o  ||  Boots, Tory Burch (ON SALE!)  ||  Hat, Sole Society c/o (on sale NOW!)  ||  Watch, Daniel Wellington  ||  Ring, Kendra Scott c/o  ||  Acanthus Ring, Julie Vos  

*Photography, Kathryn McCrary  ||  This story was in collaboration with Garden & Gun Magazine, a magazine I love, adore and ready every single month.  Opinions are 100% my own.

On December 5th, I’ll be loading up the car (Addison included), and heading five hours East.  The destination: Charleston for Garden & Gun’s Second Annual Jubilee.  Jubilee is a “Made in the South” weekend full of sporting, shopping, food, music, and art, as well as special dinners and live entertainment on the grounds of the historic state park Charles Towne Landing.   Attracting from all over the country, the three-day festival is a continuation of Garden & Gun’s commitment to celebrating the best of Southern culture.  It’s G&G’s largest signature event  and I couldn’t be more excited to be attending for my very first time.

I’ll be starting my Jubilee experience Thursday night with the Oyster Roast and spending all day Friday and Saturday perusing the Jubilee marketplace, pantry, tents and grounds.  While I’m looking forward to meeting and spending time with all of the talent I must say there’s a few specific people I’ll be making a beeline for….

–Mark Sage, co-owner of Bobo Intriguing Objects.  Bobo is always a stop for me during Atlanta Market and quite a few pieces found in my Shop and home have come from Bobo.  Mark is an interior design guru and will be bringing a vast array of his original antiques and curios  for all to peruse. Sage will set the stage in a 4,000 square foot tent filled to the brim and styled to inspire.  4,000 square feet!?  I might need to bring a U-Haul with me on this little adventure.

–Three Brothers Boards.  2013 Made in the South Award runners-up Three Brothers will introduce a limited edition Jubille paddleboard along with their other designs.  I’ve been wanting to get a paddleboard for over a year now so this may be the weekend I make it happen!  The brothers, R.J. and Justin Murray will also share their tools, sketches, and stories inspiring their throwback designs.

–Hobnob Entertaining and Leontine Linens.  Hobnob is a one-stop shop curating all things entertaining while founder Jane Scott Hodges of Leontine Linens will be showcasing all of her to-die-for linens.  of New Orleans offers a couture service and product based on the belief that one’s linens should be a reflection and extension of the person’s personal taste and lifestyle. Founder Jane Scott Hodges will be showcasing her fine linens at JUBILEE as part of the Meet the Makers Trunk Shows, giving consultations and taking custom order.

–The Commons.  Longtime friends, Erin Connelly and Kerry Clark Speake work together to curate a collection of American made goods for the home. Selecting hand made goods that are beautifully designed and thoughtfully made, bringing a soulful approach to home decorating and will be showcasing their collection in the Jubilee Pantry.

Also did I mention this will be my first ever trip to Charleston?!  I’m taking my friend-ographer Kathryn McCrary to document our entire crazy journey and we’ll be staying at The Belmond Charleston Place in the heart of historic Charleston.  If you’ve got any must see, must do, must eat Charleston suggestions bring em’ on.  And please let me know if you’re planning on attending Jubilee so we can meet up for a toast.  TGIF Loves!  Truly, MKR

*This story is a collaboration with Garden & Gun Magazine, a magazine I adore and read every month.  Thank you for supporting stories that allow WOM to keep chuggin’ along.  Photos courtesy of Garden & Gun.