Scenes From Our Weekend | Charlotte

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend! 

 I have had quite a few questions about the sidebar of my blog and what happened to the Daily Reads section.  I am in the process of updating my blog and switching to a new template so bear with me the next few weeks as some changes take place.  Ultimately when this is all done it should be easier to navigate my blog,  I am also hoping to set it up so you can actually print out the recipes I post.  Lots of good changes there may just be some hiccups along the way.  So stay tuned for a new look soon.  

Since the kids were on Spring Break last week we spent the week in Charlotte with my family.  

I always love spending some time in Charlotte.  

I took the kids to the Nature Museum one day and they loved it.  I had not been in years, it was a fun activity for the kids.  

Sterling loved the Butterfly garden.   Oddly enough Frances got freaked out by the butterflies and thought they were trying to bite her. 

Yafo is always one of my favorite spots to grab lunch.  I wish Charleston had one!!

Outfit of the day.

Blouse (use code CYBER to save 50% ) | Jeans | Purse | Sandals

Another favorite spot in Charlotte is the Wine Store.  I always stop in for wine when I am home.  I love that you can taste the wines before you buy. They had some great roses in for Summer. 

My sister and my nephew Rutledge.

Outfit Details

Off Shoulder Blouse (on sale) | Jeans | Sandals

I met some friends for dinner at RuRu's.  I loved the patio area.  They had a great tequila selection and the Mexican rice bowl I had for dinner was really good!

  

We took all the boys out to dinner one night.  We left Frances and baby Rutledge with my parents.  The boy cousins had a blast!

Fried pickles at the Rusty Bucket.

What I wore:

Off Shoulder Blouse (use code CYBER to save 50%) | Jean Shorts | Sandals | Necklaces | Clutch

Saturday I met some blogger friends for lunch.  One of my favorite thing about blogging is some of the amazing friends I have met.

(Mallory, Lindsey, and Josephine)

What I wore:

Dress | Earrings

That night we did an Easter Egg hunt for all the kids since we had to head back to Charleston Sunday after church. 

Rainbow Stripe Dress

Sterling found the golden egg and was so pumped.  Every year my parents hide one golden egg with $20 in it and all the kids fight over finding it!

Sunday we went to church with my family and then loaded up and headed back to Charleston.

What I wore:

RT Dress | Necklaces | Sandals

Sunday night Sterling insisted on setting up a special Easter table for us:)  He is the sweetest boy with a heart of gold.  He honestly did a great job decorating and setting the table.

Have a great start to your week.

Friday Finds | The White Dress

At the end of this month I have a party coming up called Diner En Blanc.  Dinner in Blanc originated in Paris in 1988.  Now several cities participate in their own Diner En Blanc including Charleston.  It is such a cool event, you don't know the location of the event until the day of and everyone meets at that location to dine outside.  Everyone wears white,  so it has me dreaming me about white dresses.  

A few pics from the Diner En Blanc last year, Charleston friends you can buy tickets HERE.

I rounded up a few white dresses I am loving.  Many of these are part of the Shopbop sale so use code EVENT17 to save through tonight at midnight:)

Joie Dress

Drop Waist Dress

This is under $100.

Off Shoulder Dress

This one is under $50.

Midi Dress

I love the white but this one also comes in black and coral as well.

Flutter Sleeve Dress

I tried on this dress this week in the red and it is super cute. Runs TTS.

Tie Sleeve Dress

This dress comes in so many pretty colors and is only $45.

Parker Dress

Such a cute style.

Maxi Dress

Lace Dress

One of my favorite style dresses, also comes in black.

Popover Dress

This is one of my favorites, it is not crazy expensive either.

One Shoulder Dress

Lace Shift Dress

I love the pom pom detail.

For my pregnant friends, I love the line Hatch.  This is a great dress for pregnancy and after.

Hatch Dress

KK Wrap Dress

Such a unique dress.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts + Apple Salad | Shopbop New Arrivals on Sale

The older I have gotten the more I have come to love Brussel Sprouts in any shape or form.  This salad was a recent creation and so good.  If you are still looking for Easter meal ideas this would be a great side dish to serve.  If you make this ahead of time I would wait to add the nuts in right before serving. 

Enjoy!

S H A V E D  B R U S S E L S   S P R O U T S  + A P P L E   S A L A D 

adapted via Food and Wine

- 1 bag brussels sprouts thinly sliced

- 1 fuji or honey crisp apple julienned

- 1/2 cup walnuts

- 1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese

- 1/3 cup olive oil

- 1 tablespoons diced shallot

- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard

- 1 teaspoon sugar

- 2 tablespoons lemon juice- juice of one lemon

- chopped chives

Finely chop the walnuts.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lay the chopped walnuts on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.  Bake about 5-7 mins- you don't want them to burn so keep an eye on them.  Pull out and let cool slightly.

Combine the brussels sprouts, apples, and parmesan cheese in a large bowl. 

Whisk together olive oil, shallot, dijon, sugar, and lemon juice.  Pour dressing over salad and toss all together.  Add chopped walnuts and chives last.

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There is one more day left to save on the Shopbop Sale.  I wanted to share a few of the new arrivals I am loving.  Use code EVENT17 to save 20-25%.

Mara Hoffman Dress

This is the same style dress I wore out for my Birthday.   I love the white paired with the bright colors.

Pleated Maxi

Joie Dress

I tried this on yesterday and it is so cute on!!

TB Tee Shirt Dress

Studded Flip Flops

Cool Change Romper

Joie Blouse

Off Shoulder Blouse

this may be my favorite.  I love the colors and style.

Stripe Peplum

Levi High Rise Jeans

These are such a great price!

Rag and Bone Tee

I have this tee and love it.  I wear it often paired with jeans or jean shorts or even tossed on over workout clothes.

Statement Earrings

DV Sandals

Embroidered Top

Mara Hoffman One Piece

This green color is perfection!!!