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Save Me the Waltz, Asheville

In the autumn of 2019, part of what I now call “The Before Times” when there was no COVID and travel was easy, I was flipping through the October issue of Southern Living magazine when I landed on a photo that sent me 1,100 miles away from home. The picture was part of an article…

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The S & W Cafeteria, Downtown Asheville - photo by Cameron Reynolds for Southern Living Magazine

Save Me the Waltz, Asheville

In the autumn of 2019, part of what I now call “The Before Times” when there was no COVID and travel was easy, I was flipping through the October issue of Southern Living magazine when…

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Friday Funnies: It's Complicated -- Often Charming

Friday Funnies: It’s Complicated

I don’t always understand it, myself. There are a lot of different facets to me that seem contradictory. Fancy and simple. Creative and analytical. Reserved, but goofy. Lady-like, but also kinda ghetto. Champagne and rice krispie…

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Sister Sister Gifts Royal Wedding Tea Towel

Host a Cream Tea to Celebrate the Royal Wedding

The wedding of Britain’s Prince Harry to American actress Meghan Markle is tomorrow, and it seems as though everyone has royal wedding fever! Social media has gone completely bonkers over the upcoming event, the new…

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Free printable, Mother's Day gift idea from OftenCharming.com

Mother’s Day – Free Printable

One of the best things about kids is that they see things in their own unique way, which is often totally different from an adult’s view of the world. We have different ideas about what…

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So true, so true. Friday Funnies Bless You -- Often Charming

Friday Funnies: Bless You

Why is it that turning 40 somehow magically comes with something hurting every morning? It’s like Nature’s little birthday gift! “Yay, you’re 40 (or older), here are some weird aches and pains you get just…

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Personalized shirts and rompers are easy to make and fun to give. -- Often Charming

DIY Monogrammed Onesies

How to make your own Pusheen pinata -- Often Charming

DIY Pusheen the Cat Pinata

A quick girls trip before school starts! -- Often Charming

End-of-Summer Getaway! Girls’ Trip to Horseshoe Bay

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I’m a working mom with a daughter, a dog, a cat, and a blog. It’s a beautiful mess and I’m thrilled to share it with you. I love to craft, bake, design, and decorate. I do my best, but since nobody’s perfect, I can only be often charming. Welcome!

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The S & W Cafeteria, Downtown Asheville - photo by Cameron Reynolds for Southern Living Magazine

Save Me the Waltz, Asheville

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Friday Funnies: It’s Complicated

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Host a Cream Tea to Celebrate the Royal Wedding

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Sharing some love from our April wedding on this V Sharing some love from our April wedding on this Valentine’s Day. Thanks and so much love to my husband @davidgessler and everyone else who made that moment happen. @chriscaselliphotography @yaniv_persy @unbridaledaustin @jennibeelarson @mcnayart @hellcatmaggieatx @colleen.hynes.73 @wohliefen @joes_in_the_water @reagangessler #bestmanever #sanantonioweddings #sanantonio #bestdayever
Cheers to you, kind ladies at @rustlerhatco for ma Cheers to you, kind ladies at @rustlerhatco for making my beautiful hat, and cheers to my fabulous husband @davidgessler for insisting on it. @suerteatx #mezcal #atx #oftencharming #nicehat
I always love to find a local bookstore on vacatio I always love to find a local bookstore on vacation and Gene’s Books in Sanibel did not disappoint. @genesbooks #ftmyerssanibel #bookstoresofinstagram #sanibelisland #floridalife
Shells of Sanibel. I am ruined for other beaches f Shells of Sanibel. I am ruined for other beaches forever— I’ve never seen shells like this anywhere else. Truly amazing. #sanibelisland #shelling #shellingonsanibel #oftencharming #florida #floridalife #lightningwhelk #kittenpaws
Treasures from our first day on Sanibel Island. #s Treasures from our first day on Sanibel Island. #shelling #sanibelisland #whelk #seashells #oftencharming #florida
Morning on Sanibel Island. #sunrise #sanibelisland Morning on Sanibel Island. #sunrise #sanibelisland #oftencharming #shellbeach #floridalife
Cheers to you, @beckervineyards for a fabulous tim Cheers to you, @beckervineyards for a fabulous time at the #beckerlavenderfestival. What a gorgeous autumn day to enjoy with friends! #texashillcountry #beckervineyards #fredericksburg #lavenderfestival #oftencharming
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