Gold Walls, Grown-Up Friendships
Something shifted this weekend—and I think it started with a paintbrush.
I spent the better part of Saturday transforming my bedroom into what can only be described as Carrie Bradshaw with a Southern twist. I coated the walls in Edgy Gold by Sherwin Williams, a color that somehow manages to feel both moody and sophisticated, and then turned my dresser into a statement piece with Borscht, a rich, deep berry hue that makes everything around it pop. Between the blooming orchids, layered textures, vintage details, and the unapologetically feminine touches—I’ve never had a room that felt more me.
There’s something sacred about creating a space that doesn’t just look beautiful but feels like it mirrors your internal world. Since turning 30, I’ve found myself getting braver—not just in how I decorate, but in how I live. I used to think I needed to play it safe to be taken seriously. Now I know boldness can be elegant, and softness can be powerful.
This room isn’t just a room. It’s a declaration of the era I’m in: vibrant, creative, Southern, a little dramatic, and joyfully unbothered.
And the joy didn’t stop there. This weekend was also full of the kind of people and moments that anchor me. My dearest friend Hannah—who has been everywhere from Colorado to Florida in the past year and a half—came home to Birmingham. We had a sleepover, the kind that feels like college again, complete with oysters and long conversations about everything and nothing. We’ve always shared a love for the finer things, and somehow, being together reminds me of who I am at my core.
Then on Thursday, Kayla and John Mark Norton gathered the crew at Bamboo in Downtown Birmingham. The kind of night that feels easy and familiar. (Also, pro tip: get the PBR. Trust.)
It feels like life is opening up a little. The weather’s warmer, the nights are longer, and I’m leaning into things that feel beautiful and meaningful—big or small. Paint colors. Dinner with friends. A room that finally feels like me.
Here’s to more of that.