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March 31, 2020
Charleston Bucket List 2020
It can take several trips to Charleston to explore everything the Holy City has to offer. Check this Charleston bucket list to see how many you hit on your last trip and what you need to do next!
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Charleston
March 31, 2020
Charleston Bucket List 2020
It can take several trips to Charleston to explore everything the Holy City has to offer. Check this Charleston bucket list to see how many you hit on your last trip and what you need to do next!
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May 20, 2020

Serena & Lily Memorial Day Sale 2020

I can’t believe it’s already Memorial Day! One of the sales I look forward to most is the Serena & Lily Memorial Day Sale. They have a clean, coastal vibe to all of their products, which span an immense range of furniture and home decor!

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April 28, 2020

100 Styling Books Every Interior Designer Needs

I developed a comprehensive list of the best 100 styling books that work in almost any space. From bright colors to calming neutrals, this list has it all!

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April 10, 2020

How to Paint the Exterior of Your Home

Painting the exterior of your home can make a huge impact on its curb appeal. After doing lots of research, some trial and error, we painted our house ourselves, so here are my best tips and tricks for painting the exterior of your home!

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May 31

💔 Today we are a divided country. We’re divid

💔 Today we are a divided country. We’re divided racially, politically, and socio-economically. We need to be proactive, but do it in the spirit of making things better. It has to be ALL of us taking a stand and saying, “we’re going to be on the forefront of meaningful dialogue and meaningful change.” I am a white person and I fully acknowledge that I have work to do to shift the ways I think about and approach race. All white people do. We need to unlearn the deep-rooted habits and actions that perpetuate injustice. 𝗪𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗺. ⁣
To all POC:⁣
❤️ I am here for you.⁣
❤️ I HEAR you.⁣
❤️ I have your back.⁣
❤️ I want to learn.⁣
❤️ I want to help. ⁣
❤️ I WILL take action. ⁣
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄.

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May 31

It is not enough to be quietly non-racist. Now is

It is not enough to be quietly non-racist. Now is the time to be vocally anti-racist. #wecandobetter #icantbreathe
🎨| @lettersfrom4th

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May 29

💕SWEET BELGIUM: as most of y’all know, our lo

💕SWEET BELGIUM: as most of y’all know, our local shops & restaurants are struggling to survive through the pandemic. If you have the means, please support our local businesses. One of my favorite spots for breakfast & a sweet treat is @sweet_belgium. They are located on King Street and their waffles are insanely good. Mention “Charleston Blonde” for 20% off! Plus you can order Belgium waffles online for pickup and delivery! Use CHSBLONDE online for 20% off
all boxes of 6 or 12 waffles. I put their website link in my bio. Which small businesses are you supporting this weekend? #supportlocal

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May 28

❤️Y’all I’ve been on a blue and white kick

❤️Y’all I’ve been on a blue and white kick lately (as I’m sure you could tell from the exterior of the new house). Here’s some gorgeous blue & white inspiration from an insanely talented local designer, @jennykeenandesign. That pop of orange 🍊is SO good.

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May 27

🔨𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗮

🔨𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗼? Have y’all heard of the @oneroomchallenge? I’ve decided to sign up for it in the fall! Now I have to decide if the room I renovate should be our kitchen or a bathroom. This week I’m going to share kitchen inspiration photos with you all from my favorite designers. First up is @karahebertinteriors. I adore all of these kitchens. 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗜 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁? 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺?

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May 26

💕Charleston is OPEN! I’ve been receiving hund

💕Charleston is OPEN! I’ve been receiving hundreds of DMs from folks considering taking a trip down to the Holy City. For the most part, things are getting back to normal. The restaurants, hotels, shops, salons, and spas are OPEN! Looking for a place to stay? For budget-friendly spots I love @hyatthousecharleston and @hyattplacemtptownecentre. For a luxurious splurge I love @therestorationhotel, @quartersonking, and @quartersonvendue. We also adore the @southernshangrilachs for an incredible Airbnb downtown! Need other recommendations? Leave them below and I’m happy up help! #explorecharleston

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May 25

🌴Folly stole my seat! How gorgeous is this chai

🌴Folly stole my seat! How gorgeous is this chair & umbrella from @serenaandlily?! They are both on sale this weekend! Need the perfect setup for the beach? This is it! Spending the day at the beach with my entire family was such a blessing. I am beyond grateful that things are slowly going back to “normal.” How did y’all celebrate Memorial Day weekend? Did anyone else make it to the beach? http://liketk.it/2Pxt7 #liketkit @liketoknow.it

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May 23

CLOSED congrats @nicollenieves, @chandlerhelms.des

CLOSED congrats @nicollenieves, @chandlerhelms.designs, and @ashleynorrisHobbs! 🖼 𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆⁣
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Y’all I’m so freaking excited! @nicholebjornstadsmith released her blue and white series! She has offered 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘 lucky followers a fine art giclee print. So there will be 3️⃣ winners!! Her series is now available on her website.⁣
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TO ENTER:⁣
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1️⃣ “Like” this photo.⁣
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2️⃣ Follow @charlestonblonde & @nicholebjornstadsmith⁣
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3️⃣ Tag the most stylish person you know. Each extra tag counts as an extra entry!! Make sure they are in separate comments. ⁣
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4️⃣ For an EXTRA entry share this giveaway in your IG stories and tag us.⁣
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🍀Giveaway is only 72 hours! Winner will be chosen at random and announced on Monday (05/25) at 7pm EST.

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May 22

💕 Congrats @kaitdahl you WON.
#💉 𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗫 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 💉⁣
We are celebrating Dr. Schimpf’s birthday this week! In celebration, we want to treat one more lucky person to $𝟮,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘅 at Sweetgrass Plastic Surgery & Spa.⁣
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May 19

🍾 Woodhouse Day Spa is OPEN! Anybody else have

🍾 Woodhouse Day Spa is OPEN! Anybody else have Corona Anxiety? It’s like I never feel quite right. Life is just off. I’m so ready for a spa day! I can honestly say my mind and body needs it. @woodhousechs announced today that services will be available this Thursday. I cannot wait. A mimosa and a massage are exactly what this girl needs. As things start opening up, what are you most excited about? Massage, haircut, nails, restaurants??

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May 18

🙌🏻THIS TRANSFORMATION! Y’all have to swipe

🙌🏻THIS TRANSFORMATION! Y’all have to swipe all the way through to see how far this house has come along in a few months. Huge shoutout to @grow_sc. They installed the new pavers and did an incredible job. Completed the entire install in ONE day! We chose @lowcountry_paver stone in “Charleston Pearl” and we are thrilled with how it turned out. Highly recommend @lowcountry_paver they manufacture their pavers in South Carolina!! Also completely in love with our gas lanterns from @rickslighting. Up next: should we change out the current door with a Dutch Door? I feel like the windows could really add something to the front. Should we add sod? The pine straw kinda hurts to sit and walk on. I want window boxes too! Let me know what y’all think. What would you do next?

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May 16

✨ Karma is the most patient gangster EVER! ✨

✨ Karma is the most patient gangster EVER! ✨

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May 15

This is a hard post to write but I truly feel in m

This is a hard post to write but I truly feel in my heart this needs to be said. Erik and I met on a reality television show 13 years ago. Overall, we had a very positive experience. Unfortunately the show impacted every cast member differently. For years, I’ve watched several cast mates battle depression and addiction in the aftermath of our season. Were their struggles only due to being on reality television? No. But it definitely took a toll on them both mentally and physically. One of my cast mates took her life last summer. Another came very close and Erik and I received the call from the ER doctor when it happened. Watching these people I care about suffer has rocked me to my soul. Here’s the problem with reality television... the viewers think it’s real. It’s not. Producers are manipulative. Editing is a bitch. Often times you’re cast to fit a certain character but you’re not aware of that shoe that you are there to fill. And then there’s the aftermath. Strangers hate you. People judge you. Life after the show doesn’t go how you expect. Now you’ve become this character to millions of people and sometimes the real person you are is lost. Y’all, even people on reality television have feelings. They have families. They have real lives. No matter what you see or what you think, I guarantee it’s not as it seems. So please refrain from attacking these people on social media. It can have seriously negative effects on them. Give them grace. I promise, they need it.

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May 14

I ❤️ Charleston. Tonight Harper and I enjoyed

I ❤️ Charleston. Tonight Harper and I enjoyed an amazing meal at @thewatchrooftop and watched the sunset together. I’m so thankful our beautiful city has opened back up. Tonight we are staying at @therestorationhotel in the most beautiful room I’ve ever seen. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. To everyone considering a trip to Charleston in the near future, please COME. CHS is open and all of our wonderful businesses are ready to welcome you. #explorecharleston

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May 10

This child. I love him more than I could ever imag

This child. I love him more than I could ever imagine. I saw this quote from @studergirl and thought it was perfect. 💕You are home to him. When he learns to walk, he will wobble a few feet away from you and then come back, then wobble away a little farther and then come back. When he tries something new, he will look for your proud smile. When he learns to read, he will repeat the same book to you twenty times in a row, because you're the only one who will listen that many times. When he plays his sport, he will search for your face in the stands. When he is sick, he will call you. When he really messes up, he will call you. When he is grown and strong and tough and big and he feels like crying, he will come to you; because a man can cry in front of his mother without feeling self-conscious. Even when he grows up and has a new woman in his life and gets a new home, you are still his mother; home base, the ever constant, like the sun. Know that in your heart and everything else will fall into place. #happymothersday

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May 10

👩🏼‍🍳The kitchen is typically my favorit

👩🏼‍🍳The kitchen is typically my favorite room in our entire house. Not gonna lie, the kitchen in our new home is ROUGH. It’s going to cost a lot of money to renovate so we’ve decided to do it last. In the meantime, I keep searching for kitchen inspiration on Pinterest. This kitchen from @studiomcgee is so so perfect. What do you think is the most important thing to update in a kitchen: appliances, cabinets, countertops, or floors?? Obviously ideally we’d do it all but we don’t know what our budget will allow at this point.

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May 8

💕Something I learned about people... if they do

💕Something I learned about people... if they do it once, they’ll do it again.

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May 7

🙌🏻 Ain’t no hood like motherhood.

🙌🏻 Ain’t no hood like motherhood.

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May 7

🛵 I want your honest opinion. Nobody is “righ

🛵 I want your honest opinion. Nobody is “right” or “wrong.” Are you all ready to get back to normal life? In Charleston this week restaurant outdoor patios opened up. Retail shops are back. Even the beaches are open. Personally, I’m thrilled. The tiny bit of normalcy feels so good. And the glimmer of hope for small businesses is much needed. But I know there’s still a ton of fear. I’m interested to hear if people are ready to go out again or if most people are choosing to continue the quarantine. Mask or no mask? This is not a debate people. Just a way to see where everyone’s head is at. I’d loved to hear your thoughts.

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May 5

👩🏼‍🎨 I adore my custom painting from @j

👩🏼‍🎨 I adore my custom painting from @jenanmcclainart.