designer bags and dirty diapers

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Obsessions

{MARA HOFFMAN RAINBOW PRINTED BANDEAU SWIMSUIT}

This is such a gorgeous one piece. Since hitting up the pool last weekend I have decided I am one piece kind of woman for the most part so I want to invest in a few nice ones that I feel good in and that don't look like "Mom suits". This fits the bill with flying colors.

{SOL SANA AVERY FLAT SANDALS}

When I first saw these sandals I could not believe they were less than $100. They looked so expensive to me. I have been on the hunt for a great pair of black flats and I think these are just what I am looking for!

{RAG AND BONE THE CUT OFF SHORTS}

I am beyond obsessed with all things Rag and Bone right now. They are quite possibly the perfect brand. Sadly I probably can't fit in these right now but I need them for next Summer. The perfect jean short.

{FURBISH NUDE PRINT}

You are not going to believe me when I tell you this nude print is only $28!! Amazing steal, right?? After I saw Melanie post hers on instagram I knew I needed one. Thinking I am going to hang it in our bathroom.

{ELIZABETH AND JAMES WILLOW DRESS}

This dress is made out of super soft jersey. I love how it flows. I think it would be great worn pregnant because of the loose fit. Such a great versatile dress. It also comes in an equally fabulous eggplant color.

{ISABEL WEEKENDER}

I go out of town frequently mostly to Charlotte. I usually just go for a few days and I have been on the hunt for a cute weekender bag. Right now I use a duffel bag that I have had since college- it is time to upgrade. I am officially obsessed with this adorable weekender. It looks so chic.

{SARAH CHLOE CIELA BANGLE}

I love the simplicity of this bangle, I think you could wear it daily. Either alone or layered on with other bracelets. You could do your own name but I would probably do it with Sterling's name.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Scenes From Our Weekend

It has been awhile since I did a scenes from our weekend post because in all honesty our weekends have been kind of boring lately. Lets be real, I am so tired most of the time and I can't drink so I am not the funnest person to be around. Most weekend nights we are in bed by 9 reading- so lame I know! We finally made some plans this weekend and had friends over for dinner. Here are a few snapshots from our weekend.

My weekend started off right when my Rag and Bone booties arrived. Ladies, these are even better in person. I am now convinced I need a black pair too. Get em while they are still on sale. My mom got a pair too and loves them- great for all ages:)

Rag and Bone Booties in Painted Leather

Friday night we hit up the Yacht Club to let our wild man run around.

Saturday morning, Sterling and I did our favorite activity and hit up the Farmers Market. He played on the jump castles for like an hour. I was slowly dying in the heat. This is his tough face.

I did manage to snag these gorgeous flowers. I have been trying not to buy fresh flowers lately to cut costs but these were too good of a deal and too pretty to pass up.

That night we had our friends over for dinner. Here is what I wore.

[White tank top | Black Maxi Skirt (similar)]

We cooked up some amazing food. We did our Kabobs with Hash Brown Casserole and then I tried out two new recipes- which one do ya'll want for Recipe Wednesday??

Caprese Salad or BLT Dip. Both were amazing.

We finally joined our neighborhood pool this year (thank you Mom and Dad) and hit it up for the first time this weekend. The pool is nothing fancy no concession stand- but you can BYOB and it has some of the best views in town. I think Sterling and I will be spending alot of time here this summer.

We spent alot of time walking around the block on Sterling's scooter. This thing was the best investment ever, Sterling loves it and I like to think it counts as physical activity for him. For all you locals I got it at Wonder Works- it comes in pink too. Sometimes he gets lazy and makes me pull him as seen in the pic below.

Lastly I spent alot of time in this Vince Dress. It is the perfect dress to throw on for errands. I am starting to become obsessed with the Vince brand. They are such nice pieces that fit really well. They are great pregnant or not.

This particular pattern is sold out but the same style dress is available HERE and HERE.

Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend, now it is back to the grind.

Friday, May 31, 2013

Things I Want to Eat aka Food Porn

For a long time I have not had my same lust for food. I was so nauseous in the beginning of my pregnancy that I wanted to eat nothing and on top of that too tired too cook. We have eaten alot of cereal and frozen food (think bad frozen food like bagel bites and pigs in a blanket) around here lately. I finally feel like I am slowly starting to feel like myself again (thank you second trimester) and I want to get back in my cooking routine. Cooking and food make me happy, its as simple as that. Here are a few things I have had my eye on lately that need to be cooked asap in the Mason House.

:: B R I E A N D B A C O N G R I L L E D C H E E S E W I T H F I G J A M::

:: C R O C K P O T B E E F C A R N I T A S T A C O S ::

:: C I N N A M O N R O L L B U N D T C A K E::

:: C H E E S Y B L A C K B E A N S W E E T P O T A T O + A R G U L A A N D E G G::

:: H O M E M A D E M A P L E C I N N A M O N P O P T A R T S::

:: C H O P P E D B L T S A L A D::

:: G R E E K V I L L A G E S A L A D ::

:: C A L I F O R N I A V E G G I E S A N D W I C H ::

:: S H R I M P A N D P E S T O P I Z Z A W I T H G O A T C H E E S E ::

:: C A R A M E L S E A S A L T B R O W N I E S ::

:: G I N G E R S E S A M E G R I L L E D C H I C K E N S A L A D ::

What have you been cooking lately? What should I add to my must cook list??

** all images and recipes from my pinterest page **

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Blog Sale!!!

Ok ladies, now that I am pregnant we are really trying to pay off some debt and save some money to buy a few new things for the baby so I am cleaning out my closet again. I may add more items but for now here is what I am selling. Email me at nataliemason24@yahoo.com with questions. Shipping is $5 except for the shoes and make-up case it is $7.00

TIBI DRESS

SIZE 4

WORN ONCE, MINT CONDITION

RETAILED FOR $325

$100