I’ve been thinking a lot about seasons lately - how they shift in ways that are gentle and unmistakable at the same time. Thanksgiving was beautiful for us, full in the ways that matter. And somewhere between the quiet moments and the noise, I felt something in me turning, asking for a new chapter.

At Norwood’s Vineyard, Christian and Vanessa’s baby shower unfolded like art in motion - minimal, intentional, and alive with meaning. Their story is a reminder that beauty begins the moment you honor the picture you see before anyone else does.

What began as a simple wine tasting became a revelation about time, craft, and courage. The Years Inside the Bottle invites readers to see legacy not as what we leave behind, but as everything that happens before the fruit ever appears.

The vineyard came alive in every shade of red as the Clayton County Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta celebrated 22 years of sisterhood. From laughter in the orchard to dancing under the pavilion, it was a night that showed how trust and legacy can turn a space into something unforgettable.

With just 13 days to plan, Myesha trusted us to turn her wedding into reality at the vineyard. What unfolded was sunlight after rain, a dance floor alive with joy, and the kind of miracle that reminds me sometimes less time creates more magic.

When a venue fell through just 30 days before the event, I thought it might break me. Instead, grace showed up in the form of trust, color, sisterhood, and a vineyard in full bloom.

Thirty-five people. Ten acres. One July afternoon where a baby shower didn’t just take place—it filled the vineyard.

We only meant to host a wine tasting. And somehow, a legendary idea was born.

It’s been a while — but some things are worth returning to. In this note, I share what we’ve been building, what we’ve been learning, and why we decided to make space for the handful. At our table or yours, we saved you a seat.