A small gathering at home
My friends really killed it this year, surprising me with some of my favorite things. My friend dropped bogus hints all day such as “How comfortable are you with a fishing pole?” or “You’re going to need a hat.” We ended up eating charcuterie, drinking Aperol Spritz, crushing a platter of raw fish and listening to records. It was simple and beautiful.
Dinner from one of my favorite places in Charleston, Sushi-Wa Izakaya. Their sushi features local fish such as snapper and shrimp, amongst many others
Mary-Chelsea and the goods
Camping
Over the last decade, Mom and Dad have become quite the glampers. Don’t be deceived by the tiny house living. The resources are still there for “Over easy or scrambled?”, “Rummy or Bocci?”. You know, the necessities.
Brother, you sleep on the cot
My parents. Dad always cooks the breakfast, Mom brings the flowers from home. Their goodness just radiates.
Ordering a few bottles of wine at a local vineyard
I love to visit North Carolina, it’s where I grew up and all of my family is still there. This year we went to Veronét Vineyards & Winery in Kings Mountain, NC. Their Sauvignon Blanc was the crowd favorite but I personally loved the Cab. Most wineries have lots of outdoor seating, making it a really enjoyable afternoon out.
Going to the drive-in or a projector movie outside
Drive-in movies have been one of my favorite things to do ever since I was young. There’s something so nostalgic about it for me. Our set-up was the camping edition…it was just as lovely.
These are fun ideas for any day of the year, but especially during this time.
Thank you to everyone who made my birthday so special. I love you guys so much!