A Touch of Southern Grace

Emily in Paris left us all hanging last time, and the premier of the new season is just days away!! I honestly cannot wait to see what happens and how everything unfolds…

Two// LAKE Pajamas 

LAKE Pajamas new fall arrivals and new maternity collection is 100% on point! I love all of the shades of blues and greens for the fall collection and the new maternity collection is so thoughtfully designed.

Three// Cinnamon Roll Pumpkins

I know it’s only August, but I have seen pumpkin shaped cinnamon rolls all over the internet and they have made me so excited for fall. I can’t wait till the air gets crisp and the leaves start to change so I can make these!

Four// Maeve 3D Mini Bow Cardigan Sweater

Cardigan and bows… two of my favorite things in one! This cardigan is just fall perfection!

Five// Mariposa

I have been following Mariposa on Instagram for a while and they recently sent me a code so you all can save 15% when you use code: SOUTHERNGRACE15 Mariposa is a great site to visit if you are looking for the perfect gift or entertainment piece!

Two// AirPods (3^rd Generation)

Three// 6 Piece Packing Cube Set

Four// Smathers and Branson Navy American Flag Needlepoint Hat

Five// Porsche 70 Years

Six// Tangerine Paddle in Santorini

Seven// Smathers & Branson Needlepoint Catchall

Eight// Stanley 40oz

Nine// Mark & Graham Graham Leather Hanging Toiletry Bag

Ten// Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine

Eleven// Direction 12 oz Highball Glass

Tweleve// On Cloudmonster Sneakers

Thirteen// LAKE Pajama Men’s Pima Sleep Bundle in Anchor Blue Bar Stripe 

I started listening to this book on Audible a few days ago, and I am only about 25% through the book, but it has been a really great read so far and the development of the character is really fantastic! If you are looking for a good read, I highly recommend this one

Two// The Acolyte

I love how Disney keeps rolling out Star Wars shows! I just had a chance to watch the first Acolyte episode tonight and I am so excited to see where this series goes!

Three// Wanderlust Oxford

Absolutely love the rich navy color of these shoes and the fact that it is a sophisticated sneaker! Comfort every time! Plus, how great would this shoe be for Travel!? Use code: SARAHFLINT_CCLAURENAID for 15% off!

Four// 50 Best Beach Reads of 2024

It goes without saying that summer and beach reads were made to go together. If you are looking for a little summer reading inspiration, then this is a great starting point!

Five// Maddy DeVita

I am currently obsessed with watching private chef Instagram accounts and Maddy DeVita of Hand me the Fork is one of my most favorite personal chef accounts. I have a thing about kitchens and think it would be so fun to go into other people’s kitchen and see what kind of cookware and appliances they have

It’s a weird experience going through a broken engagement and other negative life events… People love to tell you what they would do, or that they would have seen through something, or how they would feel…  One thing I’m convinced of is that no one has life 100% figured out, and sometimes the best thing to do is listening, be supportive, and leave room for grace. 

Maybe it’s simply because I live in the South, but for a while, a few seemed to lay the blame at my feet for the engagement ending, I the one who broke it off, but some even expressed that I had made a mistake… and when the news came out that he had a child that was obviously conceived while I was with him, I had a few people tell me that basically I didn’t keep him on a tight enough leash… After the breakup I found out he had cheated on two other women in his past relationships, so I definitely don’t think it was my fault. And for anyone who needs to hear it that’s in a similar situation, you know the whole story, and it really is not your fault. Maybe I’m being naïve, but I wouldn’t/don't want to be with someone I have to put on a “leash” or worry about their whereabouts; I want someone who is so completely in love and crazy about me that they would never dream about doing such a thing. 

I saw a quote the other day, “To be lost is a state of mind; to be found is a journey of the heart”. I think there is some truth in that. I’ve met one person since my ex that made me feel found and appreciated, and I really wanted things to work out and really thought they would… But I am so ready to find the person who is going to end my search and who makes me feel found.

This is going to sound simplistic, but the main things I am looking for in someone, is kindness, understanding, willing to compromise when appropriate, even tempered, great communicator, honest, someone who I have a natural connection with, family oriented, and has a family who acts nice. 

I’d also really like to end up with someone who enjoys going to museums, galleries, shows, plays, etc. Almost everyone I have dated has taken me to a museum very early on in the relationship, once, and then never again… I understand that it’s not some people’s cup of tea… I have a sister who is allergic to type of thing, which is fine, but even when I go on family vacations we bypass those activities because not everyone enjoys them… so I would really like to end up with someone who at least likes to do those type of things…

I have always been attracted to people who are intelligent, easy to be around, and have an ongoing curiosity about different things. I love Nashville, but I would also love to live somewhere else eventually, more specifically, somewhere in the northeast… I’m just ready for a lot of change and a new adventure, all the way around, but honestly, not a deal breaker. 

This probably sounds like a given, but I’d like to be with someone who is supportive, forgiving, makes me/the relationship a priority, values me, thinks about my needs… I want a great love story with someone who is completely crazy about me (in a healthy way), really loves me, and vice versa. I want someone who likes to hold hands, express affection, doesn’t shy away when tears are involved or emotions are running high, someone I can laugh with, someone who can be a best friend, someone to pull me close when I’m upset, someone who is going to step up to the plate. Someone I can be myself with. 

I want someone who feels like home.