Thoughts

A Moment In Our Hearts

May 21, 2013

Life is impromptu, moving with fluid momentum over and through us. It took me years to embrace this fact, to accept change on a whim. Most days now, I embrace it, looking for the beauty in life even when the momentum feels like it has us thrashing in churning waves. However, when life devastates on […]

She Smiles Blue {Beach Days}

May 15, 2013

Some days my lady is grey, harboring swirling emotions covering the world in her misty blanket. Other days she smiles bright blue, her children coming out to play, dancing under the sun and singing with glee. Harassing far off fishing boats for a morsel or two. On days like this, you just want to turn your […]

Summer Fit And Luxury Apparel ~ $100 Albion Giveaway

May 13, 2013

Who else besides me enjoys starting their day basking in the comfort of the outdoors? Do you typically find yourself sporting your favorite worn hoodie and battered sweatpants as you head out the door? You know the ones I’m talking about, the pair that your family threatens to sacrifice to the fire pit if they […]

Happy Mother’s Day…And Honeysuckle Dreams

May 12, 2013

Only One Mother Hundreds of stars in the pretty sky, Hundreds of shells on the shore together, Hundreds of birds that go singing by, Hundreds of lambs in the sunny weather. Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn, Hundreds of bees in the purple clover, Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn, But only one mother […]

In the Moment ~ {Beach Days}

May 1, 2013

“Happiness is not another place, but this place…not for another hour; but this hour.” Walt Whitman

Touring An Old Beach Cottage

April 19, 2013

Along the waterways and shores of the Carolinas there are still some stately old cottages hugging the banks, generations of memories echoing in their halls. Casual cottages with their understated lines, yet timeless details belaying the charm and elegance that awaits inside. For years, one such cottage held my rapt attention. Set on a waterfront […]

11 Things I Love About M2 {Birthday Wishes}

April 12, 2013

After seven hours of labor, two weeks before he was ready our youngest, our last child came into this world letting everyone know that he was not thrilled to be here early. He could not have looked more like the Fighting Irish Mascot if someone had posed him. After more than an hour of constant […]

Soaking In Spring {Beach Days}

April 10, 2013

The morning air has lost its chill, replaced rather with radiant warmth. Golden sand rolls under my bare feet as I walk up the path towards happiness. More people are here today than usual, one of many awakening ripples I feel along the beach today. You can hear faint hammers in the distance making repairs […]

“It Lights The Whole Sky”~Monday Motivation

March 18, 2013

Even After All this time The Sun never says To the Earth, “You owe me.” Look What happens With a love like that. It lights the Whole Sky. ~Hafiz Happy Monday! Love, Shari

My Grey Lady {Ocean}

February 13, 2013

The ocean with her myriad array of moods always leaves me spell bound but if I had to pick which of her moods I am drawn to the most it would be that of my grey lady.

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Hi there guys I'm Shari, but y'all can call me Red. Southern nut. Perpetual optimist. Food adventurer. Creative dabbler. Lovin' an impromptu surf life with my darlin' & two groms. We're so glad you stopped by! {keep reading...}