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Small Joys: Volume 22

11 / 3 / 1911 / 3 / 19
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All the little things bringing me joy lately (especially love doing this during a month where we take time to focus on thankfulness):

1. Our first foster dog! A couple of weeks ago we welcomed our first foster placement: An overweight yellow Labrador Retriever named Honey Bear. She is the sweetest dog, and we’ve been so lucky to have such an amazing first foster experience. We think she’ll be with her forever family very soon!

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Small Joys: Volume 21

9 / 22 / 1911 / 3 / 19
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All the little things bringing me joy lately:

1. My sister and BFF’s bachelorette party! I actually just got back from their joint bachelorette weekend in Wilmington. We had the best time! It was a much needed girls getaway with yoga, a spa night, cocktails, and beach time. So looking forward to their upcoming weddings!

2. Decorating. I was recently inspired to try to add some navy and indigo to our currently all-gray living room. They are some of my favorite colors! So far I’ve only added some blue books to our shelves, but I am already loving the new pop of color. Thrift stores books have made it inexpensive and eco-friendly! Next up on my list is a navy or indigo love seat (been keeping an eye out on Facebook Marketplace and at consignment stores) and navy/indigo throw pillows (I have my eye on these in Indigo from West Elm).

Gray, navy, and indigo home decor -  Small Joys  |  Fairly Southern
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Small Joys: Volume 20

8 / 11 / 198 / 28 / 19
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All the little things bringing me joy lately:

1. My first drag show. It was so much fun! I love seeing people being unapologetically themselves, and I think drag queens epitomize that. Dressing up in ways that are considered unconventional by society, and doing it proudly and publicly…I love it! Also, some of these ladies were so talented. Like, cartwheels-in-stilettos talented. Unreal.

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Small Joys: Volume 19

7 / 7 / 198 / 28 / 19
Small Joys | Fairly Southern

All the little things bringing me joy lately:

1. Surviving the creepy stalker van. I had to drive a big transit van for a work event the first weekend of June. It had a driver’s seat, a passenger seat, and then the entire back was gutted to hold equipment. The sides had no windows, and it definitely looked like a creepy van that someone would use to kidnap children. Also, it was HUGE. I felt like I was driving a bus…I had to reach down for the steering wheel, and it seemed like my feet could barely touch the gas and brake pedals. I drove it up and down several mountains and parked it in busy parking lots and NO ONE DIED. I consider this one of my greatest victories in life.

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Small Joys: Volume 18

5 / 19 / 198 / 28 / 19

All the little things bringing me joy lately:

1. I recently got to host another screening of The True Cost…this time for high schoolers at my church! So awesome to have an opportunity to share my passion for ethical fashion with others!

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Small Joys: Volume 17

4 / 7 / 198 / 28 / 19
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All the little things bringing me joy lately:

1. Spring is finally here! I’ve enjoyed spending some time outside on warmer days with Ru pup, and I got to spend a fun afternoon with my mom exploring beautiful Pullen Park in Raleigh!

Pullen Park, Raleigh NC |  Fairly Southern
Spring at Pullen Park, Raleigh NC  |  Fairly Southern

2. A completed shower renovation. Back in December, we began renovations on our master bathroom shower to correct some issues that were causing mold. Our shower is finally complete, and I am thrilled to be able to use it again and not have to clean it every few days!

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Small Joys: Volume 16

2 / 24 / 198 / 28 / 19
Small Joys: Volume 16  |  Fairly Southern

All the little things bringing me joy lately:

1. Yoga. I purchased a trial membership at Colors of Yoga this month, and it has been the best thing. I don’t know how often I’ll be able to keep going as my schedule gets busier toward the end of spring/summer, but I hope I can continue to attend class somewhat regularly. I feel great when I’m doing yoga consistently, and I love the ethos behind this studio. I anticipate sharing more on the blog/Instagram in the future!

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Small Joys: Volume 15

1 / 13 / 198 / 28 / 19
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1. For the Love Podcast Episode 6: Glennon Doyle. I’ve been listening to Jen Hatmaker’s podcast for a while now, but for some reason episode 6 had never downloaded to my phone (probably because I didn’t have enough available space at the time…a recurring problem for this photo/podcast hoarder). I just now downloaded and listened to it. Y’all already know that I’m a huge fan of Glennon AND Jen, so naturally I adored this podcast episode. So many nuggets of true wisdom about life, love, and creating good in the world. Definitely worth your time to listen!

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Small Joys: Volume 14

11 / 11 / 189 / 2 / 19

Small Joys Vol. 13 | Fairly Southern

All of the little things bringing me joy lately:

1. N.C. State University. It’s not like I’ve ever hated N.C. State, but I’ve never actively liked it, either. I grew up in a split UNC/Duke household and officially began to bleed Carolina blue after attending UNC myself (twice!). But y’all, N.C. State has really earned my respect lately. Read More

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Small Joys: Volume 13

9 / 23 / 186 / 26 / 19

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Here are all of the little things I’m grateful for lately:

1. Minimal negative effects from Hurricane Florence. Several days before Hurricane Florence hit the Carolinas, the direct path of the storm was headed straight for our house in the Triangle area. The storm ended up shifting south, and we had very minimal effects…just some brief power loss. We are so grateful that things ended up not being as bad in our area as the forecasters originally thought. Still, my thoughts go out to all of those who did have terrible impacts from the storm!  Read More

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Instagram post 17854624168682823 Happy (sustainable) Holidays!
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Top, jeans, and heels are all consignment finds. Jacket “thrifted” from a relative’s closet!
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This was a very merry weekend! Tacky sweater party (long live the nekkid troll sweater!), got hubs to finally watch Elf, and had an early Christmas brunch with my sister and BIL before they move to the west coast (😭).
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If you aren’t quiteeee ready for all this Christmas stuff just yet, I also put up a recap of #NothingNewNovember on the blog! It proved to be a great sustainable fashion challenge that taught me contentment and creativity...even if I *technically* broke the rules! Link in profile.
Instagram post 17877567547482874 Finished out #NothingNewNovember last night with a little self care (face masking! Can’t really see it because it’s clear!) wearing one of my fave not-new outfits! My slippers win the award for longest-owned item...my college roomie got them for me over 10 years ago! Still the coziest! Comfy top is a @threads4thought purchase from several years ago, and my VS leggings are a consignment purchase from @Poshmark two years ago. Choose clothes that you truly love, and you’ll want to wear them forever! The planet will thank you ☺️🌎
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Many thanks to everyone who participated in #NothingNewNovember with me and @redressraleigh! I hope this experience has shown you that you likely already have more than you need in your closet, and that it’s really not that hard to shop less. I hope you’ll join me in continuing to be thoughtful about our consumption habits as the holidays and a brand new decade approach!
Instagram post 17861515288594726 So ready for you, Thanksgiving! Got my fall colors and stretchy pants on!
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I’m also ready for a little dose of social justice. If you’re like me, the “Pilgrims and Native Americans were the Bestest of Friends!” narrative you were sold in Kindergarten started to fall a little flat as you learned more over the years about how European colonists committed mass genocide against Indigenous Peoples here in the Americas. On the blog, I’ve got a post up with 6 ways you can honor Native people this Thanksgiving. Please take a read! Link in bio.
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#socialjusticesunday
Instagram post 17856787237627056 How much food are you wasting each week? Each month? Each year?
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In the U.S., we waste about 30-40% of our food supply each year. Yikes! This is bad for our environment and our wallets and especially tragic considering there are 795 million people in the world who don’t have enough food.
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I’m really excited to have found a free app that helps you reduce personal food waste and find ways to use up those random ingredients you have sitting in your fridge (I’m looking at you, miso!). Read my full review of the Food Companion app over on the blog! Link in profile.
Instagram post 18112113601001292 My new morning affirmation and pick-me-up!
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Anyone else out there constantly on the struggle bus when it comes to waking up? I am naturally a night owl, and a “normal people” schedule of waking up before 8am is basically the bane of my existence. Just waking up and getting out of bed every morning for work is a major struggle, and then I’m the slowest sloth ever as I shower, get dressed, eat breakfast, etc. I feel like I’m moving through molasses!
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Last night after my regular yoga class at @colorsofyogaraleigh, we got a special treat: the amazing Bri of @flyhoneyoils talked to us about the different essential oils she likes to use in her day-to-day and gifted us custom blends to take home! She encouraged us to think of times in our average days when we could really use something soothing or a pick-me-up. I didn’t have to search very far....the very minute my eyes open in the morning is when I first need a little help! 😆
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My custom blend has lots of orange to wake me and lift my mood, a little lavender for calm, and a little frankincense for grounding.
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There were so many things I loved about this experience, including learning about how clean, natural, and sustainable Fly Honey’s blends are, but my favorite part was that Bri encouraged us to write an affirmation to say to ourselves whenever we use our oils. Love that acknowledgement of the mind-body connection!
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I was so excited to use my oil and affirmation this morning when I got up. It made such a difference! I was able to wake up a bit easier, I felt calm and confident, and I actually made it to work on time 🙌🏽🙌🏽
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Cheers to a more positive start to my day and to small business owners like Bri (and Patrice who hosted!) who are encouraging, uplifting, and making the world a better place with non-toxic, healthy solutions to the stresses of daily life!
Instagram post 17861929501561631 This may be the worst quality photo I’ve ever posted, but I need to share an update on #NothingNewNovember!  My sister got married this weekend and it was the absolute best....so much so that I was having too much fun to pick up my phone, and this is the best photo I have of my rehearsal dinner outfit (oh hey there, photo-bombing hubby! 👋). Idk about y’all, but I definitely used to be someone who would go out and buy a new outfit for just about every nice/fun occasion, like weddings, showers, birthday parties, etc. Obviously I did buy a bridesmaid dress (many months ago, not during #NothingNewNovember!), but I challenged myself to turn to my closet for the rehearsal dinner rather than going out and buying something new. I had actually never before put together this particular outfit combo, but the constraints of not shopping and a chilly outdoor rehearsal forced me to get creative and discover a new outfit in my closet that I absolutely loved! Both the cardigan and dress are pieces I bought years ago in my pre-ethical fashion days. (side note: I think it’s so important to continue to wear any fast fashion pieces you already have, even if you are now committed to NOT buying fast fashion. It would be so wasteful and bad for our earth to just throw it out!) The tights were given to me by a friend who had purchased the wrong size and couldn’t return, but didn’t want to just toss perfectly good tights in the trash (three cheers to her for being sustainably-minded!). The booties are consignment Toms I bought on Poshmark two years ago. I was so proud of myself for putting together something from my closet rather than buying new! A cute and sustainable outfit win for #NothingNewNovember and my sister’s wedding weekend!
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How is #NothingNewNovember going for y’all?
Instagram post 17914551148363095 It’s here!! I hope you’ll join me and @redressraleigh for #NothingNewNovember. Full participation guidelines below, but basically it’s pretty simple: Don’t buy any new clothes this month! Yes, that includes Black Friday! For those of y’all who hate shopping and Black Friday, that won’t be too hard; but for those of y’all like me who LOVE shopping and Black Friday deals, I hear ya honey. I said simple, not easy. 😉 The whole point of a challenge is that it’s supposed to be a challenge! This is supposed to help us grow and learn rather than continue to scratch the itch of MORE NEW CLOTHING that is killing our earth and creating humanitarian injustices!
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Challenge Guidelines: In order to participate and be eligible for a prize, followers must: 
1. Post at least one photo of their commitment to the challenge on Instagram during November, 2019.
2. Tag @RedressRaleigh in that post.
3. Use the hashtag #NothingNewNovember on that post and any additional posts you make regarding the challenge.
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Challenge Winners: All followers who complete the above three steps will be entered into a raffle to be drawn at the end of the month. Raffle winners will receive a unique experience related to sustainable fashion (details to come during November).
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Who’s joining me?? 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️
Instagram post 17898533011397831 Fair trade fall table vibes 🍁
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This Southern girl loves mason jars and monograms. And my fair trade napkins from @amaniyajuu!
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I guess you could say my table settings are truly Fairly Southern!
Instagram post 17857995280580094 Y’all, what a great week it has been! I spoke at @redressraleigh’s Who’s Who in sustainable fashion and textiles event two nights ago. So much fun getting to know and learn from other sustainably minded people in the Carolinas! Be sure to go check out the accounts of my fellow panelists: @durhamoriginals @700rivers @senzatempostyle
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