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October 28, 2026

The Best Afternoon Tea in Paris, France

       As I was starting to plan our dream trip to Paris, there was immediately one special activity that came to mind that I knew I had to experience. I wanted to celebrate my birthday by going to an upscale afternoon tea at one of the amazing five-start luxury hotels in Paris. Ryan and I ended up getting to have afternoon tea at The Four Seasons George V, and it was a phenomenal experience that I will always remember! 


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September 28, 2026

Coastal Bathroom Refresh For Under $350 🌊 🌾

      I'm excited to share all about one of the most impactful room makeover projects in our first house with you today. The smallest room in the house ended up having the biggest impact from a simple room refresh, and I honestly can’t believe what a difference it's made! And even better, we were able to create this type of transformation while sticking to a tight budget. 


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June 22, 2026

The Virginia Beach Local Secret That Saves Money on Summer Vacations.

       Today's post is sponsored by Food Lion. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Southern Belle in Training! #FoodLionVacation #Sponsored

   

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June 19, 2026

5 Essentials Every Guest Room Should Have.

      I'm so excited to finally share with you all about main guest room in our house, and the little touches I've added to make it an extra special place for any guests we host. I previously shared a tutorial for the DIY re-upholstered headboard project that I did for the space, but now I can share the whole room with you, as well as some tips for great items to include in your guest room.



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May 22, 2026

Best Memorial Day Weekend Sales 2026.

      Some of the best sales of spring are here once again! I always enjoy keeping tabs on which of my favorite brands and retailers are having good sales for Memorial Day Weekend. This year's round-up is below! 

     This year I also made sure to note which sales are better than the ones from last year. It is nice to see some brands raising their discounts and promotions this time around! Here is my 2026 Memorial Day sales guide:

Picture of one of my first beautiful blue hydrangeas of the season from the plants that came with our house!


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