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Friday, July 10, 2015

Five on Friday : Things I Can't Stop Thinking About

Linking up with the lovely ladies of Five on Friday for another addition of brain purges with Shannon. Today I'm telling you about five things I CANNOT stop thinking about this morning.

1. Leon's Oyster Shop

via Garden and Gun

I visited this diamond in the rough with a couple of my girlfriends last night for a late dinner. I have heard rave reviews over and over again from countless people including local blogger Natalie's list of top Charleston Recs so I was super excited to try it. Y'all it did not disappoint. I wanted to be sure to get a nice sampling so I bullied my girl Claire into sharing FOUR things with me. Yes, four. It was necessary. That being said, I can tell you with great confidence that you wouldn't being going wrong in trying the raw oysters, the hush puppies, the siam salad (my fave item?), or the fried oyster sandwich. Check out the whole menu here.

2. Chick-Fil-A Chicken Biscuits

Following that delicious late night girls' dinner, I am suffering from what I have best identified as an embarrassing hangover from two glasses of white wine. I'm thinking this is something I need to discuss with a medical professional because it just doesn't seem right. Maybe I'm just tired? Who knows. Anyways, said embarrassing hangover led my happy little ass straight to Chick-Fil-A this morning for a life-saving biscuit.

3. Weekend-ing

Sadly, our favorite two Montana ladies head back to Big Sky soon and this is our last weekend with them. I'm looking forward to as many baby snuggles as possible. And no white wine.

4. Wedding Prep

As I have mentioned before my gal pal Alex is getting married soon. Soon is starting to really sneak up on us. Like 3 weeks soon, I think? Anyways, I am at the point of anticipation where the wedding is all I can think about. I may have already picked out all of my outfits and packed a few items? #Casual

Here is where I could use your help. What shoes do I wear with this dress?!

I think I will rock this oldie but goodie for the bridesmaids' luncheon. But what shoes?!

5. Haircuts

Loosely related to No. 4, I am in desperate need of a haircut prior to Alex's nuptials. Split ends like woah happening over here right now. I am a little nervous to cut too much off and not have enough for a substantial up do. Here is what I'm thinking for said haircut and said up do. Please share yours thoughts on these right after your shoe recommendations. Thanks, you're a doll.

Obviously, I will never look this cool, but I like the haircut.

But, I would still like to pull off something similar to this. Is it possible? Will I have enough hair?

Do I need to take hair pills? Who knows.

Well that is literally everything I am thinking about today.

Hope you enjoyed this random addition of Five on Friday!

xo,

SVH

Friday, June 12, 2015

Five on Friday

I'm on a work "retreat" today, so I wrote this bad boy in advance. I know, impressive. But, I thought I would keep it short and sweet. In honor of the weather man's announcement that "the 90s are here to stay", here are my top 5 things to do to beat the heat in Charleston.

1. The Beach

Charlestonians are a lucky bunch. We are surrounded by water, with at least three beaches to choose from on a hot sunny day. If I had to pick a favorite, my vote would go to Sullivan's Island. I may be biased though, as my best friend grew up there (read: I always have a good parking spot). Although the beach isn't high on my list of favorite summer activities, I do enjoy a post-beach happy hour at some of Sullivan's local hot spots. If you haven't had a burger (or fish tacos) at Poes, you're basically missing out on life.

Sweet Miss Mads and I. Sullivan's Island Summer 2014.

2. Pools. Any pool. Give a pool.

If I don't have a pool in my backyard during this lifetime, it will be a crying shame. Growing up, my grandmother had a pool. During the summer months, I would pitch a fit until someone would take me there, and once I was there I would just play - all day. Granny used to have to bribe me to get out by offering ice creams just so my poor fingers would have a chance to un-prune.

Unfortunately, pools are a bit of a hot commodity in Charleston. If you don't live in at apartment community that has one, you are definitely keeping a short life of your friends who do. Luckily, I still have access to one or two from time to time, and you best believe I am sucking up to those friends every chance I get.

3. Boating. This girl will choose the boat over the pool or beach any day. Hell, the boat can be tied up to the dock for all I care. As long as I have a drink in my hand and a salty breeze in my hair, I am golden. I've been known to spend hours laying on the bow of the boat...sitting right at the marina.

I am #blessed to have a Captain husband who accommodates all of my boating needs.

I mean the view from the bow ain't half bad.

4. The River.

There is a little piece of heaven just south of Charleston known as the Edisto River. My in-laws just happen to own a little slice of heaven in a quaint little town (read: area of the side of 17 south) called Jacksonboro. We fondly refer to our little slice as Pon Pon (not be confused with Pon Pon Plantation - our slice ain't that big). My favorite thing to do in the summer (well, really any time of year) is to escape the hustle and bustle of town and head down to the river. With a long dock that plops you straight into the fresh water of the Edisto, it truly is an amazing little place. Whether it be just C and I, the whole family, or a group of friends, this place never disappoints.

View from Pon Pon's dock at sunset.

Just last year, we started a new tradition: The Annual River Run. We gather up as many friends as we can accommodate (and as many as the boats can accommodate) and run from Sullivan's Island to the house on the Edisto. It is about a 4 hour trip one way. These trips are the definition of the most epic weekends to exist.

C and I. River Run 2k14.

My bestie, Lucy, and I. River Run 2k15

5. Morris Island.

There is a gem of place just across the Charleston Harbor. Tucked neatly behind Fort Sumter. Where all dignity goes to die. It's a little place called Morris Island. If you're from Charleston or ever visited Charleston during a major summer holiday, I'm sure you've heard of it. Things get weird.

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People (and their boats) from all over come out and tie one on. Lots of debauchery and drinking to be done. It can be a hot mess, but I tell you what. I wouldn't have it any other way on the Fourth of July.