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…felt inspired to have a good ol’ American beach day.
…added boatloads of summery new arrivals to the Shop and launched our Fourth of July sale; 15% off all SUMMER items with code AMERICA.
…shopped the Tory Burchsummer sale and oxfords I’ve been lusting after finally found their way into my cart. #tomboyatheart
…agreed with T&C on some entertaining musts.
…started to count down till Ico-host the Brand Market Workshop with Anna in a city where Martha came to be, Chicago! Only 20 seats loves, so snag your ticket now!
…embraced the rollercoasterlike Kate and headed words of wisdom from 21 other amazing women.
…discovered a fabulous artist thanks to Gaby.
…sent big hugs to all those in NC this weekend…be safe!
…urged my Atlanta Creatives to sign up for this amazing workshop.
…drooled over this take on a summer salad.
…craved everything over at A Sunny Afternoon, but I especially have my eye on one of THESE.
…prepared to celebrate America’s independence with family, friends and a whole lotta’ pie!
…received my first mean comment on Instagram. And not constructive mean (though I’m not sure thats a thing), like just mean. I won’t delve too much into it as mean comments are nothing new to Bloggers or to anyone who puts themselves out there creatively, but I will say you get back what you give in this life so I suggest we all try to be just a tad kinder to others. And if you can’t be kind don’t follow me, just stay out of my realm all together because I did not create it, I did not invite it, and I sure as heck don’t associate with it.truly, MKR
You may have seen this fun little POST a few weeks ago where I highlighted my love of all things bed. See my bedroom, and specifically my bed, is my happy place. Its where most nights you’ll find me cozied up with a glass of wine, my laptop, and the DVR playing. Glamorous? Probably not, but its simply my space. And I love it. So when Crane and Canopy reached out and asked if I’d like a little refresh I was obviously game.
If you’r not familiar with Crane & Canopy’s bedding I suggest getting familiar. All of their bedding is 400 thread count cotton sateen made from the highest of quality without the highest of prices. I chose their classic Linden Gray as I’m a fan of simple bedding with a multitude of throw pillows and a fun throw. And as if C&Ccouldn’t’ get any better a portion of all proceeds go towards “A Safe Night’s Sleep,” which benefits women and children affected by domestic violence. Great bedding and a great cause?! Count me in! truly, MKR
If you’ve been following along, you got a peek at the beginning of our 3-day road trip adventure with Garden & Gun Magazine, where we taste-tested and toured around South Carolina…Greenville and Pawleys Island to be exact.
For our final stop, we had one last city in our sights, but after talking to the owner at Pelican Inn on Pawleys, we planned for a quick impromptu stop at the Old Sheldon Church ruins. It was here where we saw the hauntingly beautiful remains of a pre-Revolutionary church dating back to the 1700s, the same church which was also razed by Sherman during the Civil War. History buff or not, you can’t deny the beauty of these ruins tucked away amidst the Spanish moss, off a quiet road outside Beaufort.
After we had time to explore the hallowed grounds, the crew piled back into the car and headed to our final destination: the charming city of Beaufort, South Carolina’s second oldest seaside town. It’s safe to say that Beaufort immediately stole our hearts as we meandered through its sleepy streets covered in Spanish Moss and lined with the most stunning Antebellum homes. Can we talk about that curb appeal? Just a dream. Add a few cruiser bicycle rentals and some sunshine on our backs, and you have four ladies as happy as clams.
Upon checking in at the Beaufort Inn, we immediately knew we were in for the most pleasant night’s stay. Its peachy pink facade and cheerful green and white striped awning beckoned us into this B&B-meets-boutique hotel. We had a quintessential lowcountry experience, as the four of us enjoyed the entire Fisher House and ended our last stop with a glass (or two) of wine and chit chat on the porch until the wee hours of the night.
The next morning we got an invitation from Frank and Amy Lesene, owners of Anchorage 1770 a newly-renovated historic inn, to pop in for a little Southern hospitality before we prepared for the long journey home. Anchorage 1770 was opening merely days after our visit, but to our delight, we were able to see hints of the Lesesne’s finishing touches on the impressive 15-bedroom inn. And as Amy invited several of her girlfriends over, we joined them for cool cucumber sandwiches, homemade pimento cheese bites, and strawberry cupcakes from Sweet Vivis on the sweeping front porch. One of the beautiful things about a road trip is the spontaneous additions to your itinerary, and whenever they happen, it’s always a reminder that you should live in the moment and allow a trip’s moments simply unfold.
A big, big thank you to Garden & Gun Magazine, Discover South Carolina and Travel South USA for making this dream road trip a reality for us. We absolutely adored sharing our adventure with all of you, and what fun having it featured in the October issue of G&G! Truly, MKR
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Photography, Kathryn McCrary | THIS STORY IS IN COLLABORATION WITH GARDEN & GUN MAGAZINE AND THE GREAT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. ALL OPINIONS AND IMAGES ARE 100% OUR OWN.
