Leah McCann Smith | Writer & Editor

I love having visitors in my home. It truly does make the house feel more warm, doesn’t it?

Last weekend, it was my boyfriend’s dad, who I hope will, one day, be my father-in-law. (Shh.) Mr. Smith brought with him a car full of goodies and a heart full of joy to see his son. While he was here, Brian and I took him to a German brewery and a Cuban restaurant, and we walked him around both downtown Raleigh and Durham. The time passed all too quickly.

This weekend, it’s my sister (one of three, actually). Katie and I have a special bond over music, singing, old things, Zelda Fitzgerald and thrift stores. This morning, I look forward to taking her to the flea market, where we can hopefully find one of all those things. All bets are off if the girl scouts are selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts again this weekend.