Obsessions

|| Annie Bing Long Sleeve Dress ||

This dress is pretty much amazing.  Love the color and detail.

|| MLM Tunic ||

I am always looking for longer tops to pair with my leggings in the Fall- because as one reader so kindly pointed out your crotch needs to be covered when wearing leggings:) This one is a great length and I love the crisp white paired with black.

Piperlime is offering 20% off Fall items use code FALL20.

I really love this JOA Cardigan.  The bold pattern makes such a fun statement.

It is a great price already but even better with the 20% off.

|| JOA Cardigan||

|| Madewell Sweatshirt Dress ||

My mom just bought this sweatshirt dress and it made me promptly order one.  It is soft and cozy.  A great casual dress.

 || Farmhouse Turkey Platter ||

Matt and I always host Thanksgiving at our house.  We both love to cook and he makes the best turkey.  I have been on the hunt for a pretty serving platter for our turkey and I think this one is the winner.  It is plain and modern and I like that.  It will really show off the turkey.

|| Michael Kors Slim Runway Watch ||

Yes please to this sleek looking watch.  I love the nude leather strap paired with the rose gold face.

 || Lou and Grey Peppered Silky Sweatshirt ||

I have recently become a huge fan of the Lou and Grey line at Loft.  It is chic lounge wear at a great price.  I tried this top on in the store and loved it!!  I loved the abstract pattern.  It is silk but feels incredibly soft. It would be great for work or play.

It also comes in this burgundy color that is so rich and gorgeous for Fall!

|| Lou and Gray Silky Sweatshirt in Burgundy

|| DV Canary Bootie ||

These booties are a steal at under $100 and super cute too.  They also come in brown and nude.

 

|| Rachel Pally Sissy Top ||

If you need a black top that will go with everything I highly recommend this one.  I bought it last year and I am still loving it. It is lightweight and easy to wear all year round.

|| JBrand Mid Rise Jeans ||

My favorite jeans are back in stock so get them while you can.  I never thought I would love a cropped jean so much.  These look great with flats for now and then ever cuter with booties. They really are my favorite jeans as of lately.

 

Scenes From Our Weekend

Let me start by saying we had the best weather this weekend.  It was sunny and the air was crisp- it was just perfect!!

Since October 1st marked the beginning of breast cancer awareness month,  I have been sure to wear my pink. 

Did you know:

-In the U.S., 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

-Every 19 seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with breast cancer.
-Every 15 minutes, a woman dies of breast cancer in the U.S.
-When breast cancer is detected early in the localized stage, the 5 year survival rate is over 95%.
-It has been estimated that if every woman over the age of 50 had her yearly mammogram, breast cancer deaths in this age group would drop by 25% or more.

Scary facts but we can all work together to fight this disease.  Tieks wants to join in the battle and help spread awareness.

 I love the ballerina pink Tieks that they were kind enough to send me.  They are the perfect shade of pink and so comfortable.  Tieks are my go to flats, I always love their color selection.

|| Ballerina Pink Tieks

I enjoyed the most delicious grilled Cobb salad from Butcher and Bee.  I want to try and grill my lettuce now too.

I finally got around to organizing my photos and putting them in albums.  I had a stack of photos sitting out for a good month that needed to be put away.  I came across this picture of Sterling at 10 months around the same age as Frances now and it was crazy to me how much they look alike.  Little twins.

If you are size nine go to TJMaxx in Mt Pleasant and buy these Vince shoes.  I really wanted them but they just weren't practical for me but I sure do love them.

Sterling had another soccer game on Saturday and had his pictures taken before.  I am dying over how cute these are.

I went and looked at fridges for our kitchen and I think I narrowed it down to this Samsung one. I have never bought a Samsung appliance though curious if anyone has?

I can't wait to have a double door fridge with extra space.

Frances figured out where our snack drawer was and was so proud of herself.

I stopped by the 20th Birthday celebration at Celadon Home.  Champagne and home shopping is always fun.  I want to find a spot for that killer purple rug.

Enjoyed happy hour with my parents since they were in town visiting.

Whipped up a delicious spread paired with an excellent Hess wine my mom brought.

  I got my latest wine club shipment on Saturday.  I love Wine Awesomness and highly recommend it.  I do the three bottle mixed pack each month but there is a 6 bottle option as well.  You can do all white, all red, or mixed.  I always love the wines and they are usually ones I have never tried before.  You can sign up Here to get 30% off your first order.

Found these two in bed together Sunday morning just giggling. It was the sweetest thing ever.

New snack obsession.

Lastly, I am teaming up with a wonderful group of ladies for a Fall giveaway. I don't do giveaways often but this is an awesome one with $500 cash and some other great goodies (I love the plaid scarf)!

Your hosts for the giveaway are:

Whitney English, Shay of Mix and Match Mama, Megan of Honey We're Home , Erin of Blue Eyed Bride, Courtney DeFeo,

Nina of According to Nina, Ashley of Fancy Ashley, Carrie of the Carrie Grace Shop, Megan of In This Wonderful Life and Heart and Home Collection, Tara of Between You & Me Signs,

Enter Here to win!!!

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Truth.

Children's Book Review With Fran Hawk

 I am excited to announce a new series I will run on Sundays with reviews of children's books.  I am such a book nerd and love sharing my joy of reading with the kids.  We have quite the book collection but I am always looking for new ones to add.

In comes Fran Hawk.  Fran Hawk is my sister in law's mother in law (try that for tongue twister) and one of the smartest, sharpest women I know.  She is a literary genius.  She is an author and used to write a column for the newspaper here in Charleston.  I cant say enough great things about her.  She knows her books so I know you will all love her recommendations too!  

I will let Fran take it away!

 Are you bored witless by the picture books you read to young children?  Do you comb through the library and bookstore shelves looking for children’s books that are actually interesting? You are not alone!     I just finished wading through a stack of new publications.  Out of about 50 new books for children, I only found a handful that I could recommend with my conscience intact.  Why and/or how do so many blah books get published.  I don't know.

Here are 4 of my favorites from the current crop:

 “Little Boo” by Stephen Wunderli is a gentle story for pre-schoolers about a pumpkin seed that wants to be scary.  It’s a challenge to add anything new to the slew of Halloween books already available, but “Little Boo” is original.  He has to wait through the seasons until he grows from a seed into a pumpkin.  As a jack o’ lantern, he is scary indeed.   

  “The Cat, the Dog, Little Red, the Exploding Eggs, the Wolf, and Grandma” by Diane and Christyan Fox is a new take on the familiar “Red Riding Hood” story for children ages 4-6.  As Cat tries to read the story aloud, Dog interrupts constantly.  He wants a plot filled with superheroes and special powers.  He questions motives and makes suggestions to “improve” the tale.  Hilarious!   

  “Hope Springs” by Eric Walters is a serious picture book for children ages 6-9.  It’s based on the true story of an orphanage in Kenya where drought threatened the lives of all living things.  This compelling book conveys the concepts of generosity and generosity of spirit in ways that deeply connect with children.    

 “Rags, Hero Dog of WW I: A True Story” by Margot Theis Raven is a riveting picture book written for children ages 6-10.  Rags is a stray little mutt who becomes a soldier’s best friend as World War I rages on French battlefields.  He courageously delivers messages from the front lines, and brings a bit of cheer to the fighting men.  Rags served in three major campaigns of WW I.  He saved many lives and was inducted in the Legion of Hero Dogs.     

These books are a start to banishing boring

.Fran Hawk

Saturdays Steals and Splurges

This is apparently the weekend of Friends and Family Events! Check it out!

Tory Burch is offering 25% off the entire site with code Friendliest

There is no minimum this time and no exclusions!

A few favorites.

TB Darla Tunic

 Meg Top

I actually finally ordered this! Love the horse print.

Cory Dress

I love my red version in this dress.

I am gaga over this fringe purse!!

This hanging traveler is perfect for storing all your travel essentials.

These gray booties are gorgeous.

I have two pairs of Tory Burch sunglasses and just love them.  Next on my list these aviators in a fun color.  I think aviators are flattering on everyone.

|| Aviators

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Serena and Lily is also running their Friends and Family Event. You can get 20% off the whole site.  Use code Likefamily

I love the Capiz Chandelier. Just stunning.

 also love the sweater knit blankets.  Such a great baby gift.

I am obsessed with the new Havanna Pillow Print.

This Triangle Knit Rug would be killer in any room!

This is when I always stock up on Hannah Anderson PJs- they are my favorites PJs!!

Zebra | Stars 

Sailboat

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Joie is also running their Friends and Family Event.

Use code Joiefriends to get 25% off everything.

A few of my favorites!  Scroll thru to see pictures!

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Equipment is also running their Friends and Family Event.  Use code EQFRIENDS for 25% all purchases. I love Equipment blouses and dresses such great pieces to add to your closet.

 Shop the site HERE.

Happy Shopping and Happy Saturday!!