Scenes From Our Weekend

We had the best weekend.  I was able to get out for a girls night which is always nice and then I accomplished alot around the house.

Friday Sterling's new rug from Lulu and Georgia arrived and we were so excited to put it down.  The kids loved it so much (it is super soft) that we did happy hour in Sterlings room Saturday night:)  I can't wait to paint his walls next, might tackle that over Spring Break!  The rug is perfect for a kids room or playroom because it is an indoor\outdoor rug, so it is easy to clean and the price is not too expensive!

|| ARROW RUG||

Friday night I went out for an awesome girls dinner out.  Sara and Mandy were in town and we had so much fun with them.  It is always so neat to finally met your blog friends in real life.  We met at The Ordinary for drinks and had dinner at The Grocery.

Mandy | Me | Chassity | Caycee | Amy | Sara 

I wore my Leopard Equipment blouse.  Ladies this blouse is such a great fit, and pattern.

Blouse available here on major sale, here, here , and a different pattern here.

Loving this picture of me and Frances we snapped before I left.  I love going out but also love coming home to my kids.

Saturday I tackled cleaning off our patio and porch area it was embarrasing there was so much crap out there.  I cleaned everything off and next is project screen porch to playroom transformation.  It is a small area but right off the kitchen so I can easily watch the kids play out there.  It will be perfect for storing larger toys etc.

I posted on instgram how we order pizza every single weekend and I loved all the comments from other people who order pizza as much as we do!   Pizza is one of my favorite foods.

Sunday I whipped up a batch of three ingredient PB Cookies.  They were so easy and so good. Recipe is: 1 egg, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup pb.  Mix together and scoop onto baking sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees 12 mins.  Halfway thru and at the end I pressed them with a fork and sprinkled with sugar.

I will leave you with this picture of Sterling and his best attempt at a "real" smile.  I love how hard he tries to show me a genuine smile and it is always so over the top!

Saturdays Steals and Splurges

The Gap Friends and Family Event started early for cardholders and runs thru Sunday.  Use code CARD40 to save 40% off your purchase.  If you aren't a cardholder use code SAVE to get 30% off.

A few of my favorites!

Loving this Line and Dot Maxi.  I bought a similar green one last summer.  Such great quality for the price.  Seriously looks just like Tibi to me!  Perfect for a Summer wedding!

||LINE AND DOT MAXI ||

Nordstrom just did a bunch of new markdowns.  

Love this Rag and Bone striped tee.

 and I really love this Rebecca Taylor Leopard embellished tee that is 60% off!

Saks is running a sale as well, most stuff is picked over but there are still some steals on purses.  I love this Opening Ceremony Tote.  It was $800 down to $300!

Another great deal is this 10 Crosby Derek Lam Purse, down from $300 to $100.  I actually own this in the green and love it!

Happy Saturday and Happy Shopping!

xoxo

Thoughts For Friday

Happy Friday Friends.  I am officially exhausted this has been a crazy busy week for us!!  But tonight I am excited because I am finally getting to meet two blogger friends in person- Sara and Mandy.

Yesterday I finally popped on the home decor store, Eclectic in Mount Pleasant.  Sidney has such a great eye for design and had some awesome pieces.  She is featuring WayWay Allen's artwork this month and it is all gorgeous.  I wanted several pieces!

 and how cute would these animals be in a nursery?  So much like Jonathan Adler but cheap!  If I didn't have so much stuff in Frances Moon's nursery I would have bought one!

Her store is on Coleman Blvd, check it out!

Thanks to everyone who came to our La Senorita Jolie trunk show.  Their tee shirts really are my favs!  They are so soft and comfortable and a great price point! You can still order online thru Sunday and get free shipping with the code LSJ-DBDD.  My two favorite tops from the show were The Valentina and the Kylie

I am wearing a size medium in the Valentina and a small in the Kylie.

Also wearing my favorite distressed jeans. available here in black too which I love!

Thank you to everyone on instagram for all the great mascara recommendations. For years I have used Maybelline Great Lash and all of a sudden I hate it! I am looking for a new one.  I am testing out many of the suggestions and first up was the Loreal Voluminous.  I am going to wear it for a week or so to get a good feel for it but so far it is better than my old one!  Next on my list are : Josie Maran, Benefit, and Chanel.

Local friends if you have not eaten at the Square Onion in ION you must.  The Whitney veggie sandwich is my favorite!!  It is hummus and veggies on delish bread!

I am obsessed with watching my kids sleep, totally normal and not creepy, right??  Anyways I snapped this picture of Frances and it melted my heart,  a framer for sure!

I watched the most interesting segment on ABC News about Dan Harris, who had major anxiety and a panic attack on air which lead him to research happiness and resulted in all signs pointing to meditation.  It was so interesting that sitting and meditating only 5 mins a day can improve areas of your brain and help with so many other ailments.  I am convinced I need to clear my mind and meditate and I started reading his book, 10% Happier.  It really is so interesting.

I am dying to try out these amazing Napa Cabbage Wraps from Camille Styles next week.  They look so good!

These Vince Genna Sandals have me drooling, totally lust worthy.  Quite possibly the most perfect nude sandal I have ever seen! 

For a cheaper version check out these by Joe's Jeans (who knew they made shoes).  Sizes are selling out fast because these are such a good deal and gorgeous too!

Mindy Sandal

Lastly, I just love this picture of me and kids at bath time.  I count my blessing everyday for this sweet family of mine.  I love how much Frances already loves her big brother.  Sterling is so good with her always making her smile.

Have a great weekend!

xoxo

Sterling's Big Boy Room + Lulu and Georgia $100 Giveaway

As most of you know we are currently trying to spruce up our bedroom.  But you see I can't ever just focus on one project and complete it I have to be working on several at the same time. I am crazy like that!   Enter Sterling's room.  His room and our master were the main rooms I wanted to tackle this year.   It all started when I saw this rug on Lulu and Georgia.  It was the starting point for his room.

I thought it was the perfect rug for a little boys room.  It is an indoor/outdoor rug which I love because they are easier to clean and trust me my little man makes quite a mess!

|| Bold Arrow Rug ||

A few rooms that I pinned for inspiration

I did Sterling's room two years ago and just want a refresher.    We are not buying new furniture for his room, nothing drastic, just some small changes.  My thoughts are a new rug, new light fixture, artwork, and possibly a fresh coat of paint on the walls,  We are doing all this on a pretty cheap budget so I will be looking for accessories at TJmaxx and Homegoods to save money.

This is his room currently.  This pic was taken awhile back - the rug is now covered in stains so we are going to move it to our garage which is where our laundry machine is so it will be nice to have a rug out there.   I am also thinking a lighter paint color on the walls might be nice and make the room feel larger, leaning towards a Farrow and Ball Gray if we paint.  Loved the brown for four years but kind of ready for a change.  It all will depend how the brown walls look with the rug

I still like his crisp white bedding, I am a sucker for a white bed!

Below are a few things I am loving and considering from Lulu and Georgia for Sterling's room makeover.

Light | Arrow Rug | Artwork | Blanket | Rams Head

 Lulu and Georgia has graciously offered one reader the chance to win a $100 gift card!  Just follow the steps below!
Right now Lulu and Georgia is having their friends and family event so you can get 25% any purchase with code FRIENDSANDFAMILY thru Friday.   I love this rug and light fixture we used in Frances Moons nursery!   Shop HERE!
Oh and I will announce the Freshly Picked Winner tomorrow!!
xoxo

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Amazing Beef Enchiladas

It has been awhile since I shared a Mexican recipe.  Mexican food is my happy place, absolutely love it.  These beef enchiladas are crazy good.   Easy to whip together and then just pop in the oven.  I served ours with slow cooked black beans and it was the perfect meal!  Cheesy beefy goodness for when you need that Mexican fix!

Enjoy!

|| B E E F  E N C H I L A D A S ||

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups enchilada sauce, divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 ounces ground beef 
• homemade taco seasoning
• 1 (4.5-ounce) can diced green chiles
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup canned corn kernels, drained
• 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/4 cups Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
• sliced green onions
• 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Pour 1 cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish; set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add ground beef, green chiles, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.  I added a sprinkling of our homemade taco seasoning here for extra flavor.
• In a large bowl, combine beef, corn, beans, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
• To assemble the enchiladas, lay tortilla on a flat surface and spoon 1/4 cup of the beef mixture in the center. Roll the tortilla and place seam side down onto prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and beef mixture. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheeses.
• Place into oven and bake until bubbly, about 20 minutes.
• Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, avocado, and green onions if you like!

Obsessions

|| LOLLI ONE PIECE ||

This is the cutest one piece ever.  I adore the bow detail!

|| RAG AND BONE BOYFRIEND SHORTS ||

My love affair with distressed denim continues.  I love my Rag and Bone jeans with the holes so of course I want the short version now:)  

But if you want a deal check out this version for only $68- such a steal for distressed shorts!

|| DAVID LERNER RACERBACK TANK ||

This looks like the perfect casual tank for Summer.  I want the black and white to go with everything!

|| BAUBLEBAR CRYSTAL BARREL CUFF ||

I am smitten with this bracelet from Baublebar and the price tag even more so!  It is the perfect bangle for stacking!

|| CLOVER CANYON ROCKS TEE DRESS ||

Another kick ass dress from Clover Canyon.   I love  that is more causal for everyday wear.  Such great pastels for spring.

|| DOLCE VITA DEAH SANDEL ||

These sandals are a steal at $68.  Love the black and tan combo!!

They would go with everything.

|| GAP BOYS FRAYED DENIM SHORTS ||

I just ordered these for Sterling in the kelly green and they are so cute.  Great for little boys for Summer!  I might get the yellow pair too!

I also snagged this Gap romper for Frances which is equally as cute!

|| AZTEC MAXI DRESS ||

Piperlime is offering 25 % off its styles under $150 with code CHIC.  This dress is only $89 and then with 25% such a steal!!  This warm weather has me ready to rock some maxi dresses.  Love the boho print on this one.

 

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Lastly all Charleston friends, Caycee and I are hosting a La Senorita Jolie Trunk Show this Thursday morning.  Email me (nataliemason24@yahoo.com)  if you want to come and I will send you directions to my house!!  It is great time to see all the styles in person and try them on.  If you can't make it you can check out their website and use code LSJ-DBDD for free shipping on your whole order!