Stocking Ideas For the Ladies All Under $50!

Today I thought I would pop in and share some fabulous stocking ideas for the ladies all for under $50!

|| Nest Hand Soap

My mom put this in our stockings last year and it was a huge hit.  The best smelling hand soap I promise you!  The Bmaboo scent is my favorite but you can't go wrong with any of them!

|| Grapefruit Spoons

Since I have been obsessed with grapefruit lately I bought a few of these and they make eating grapefruit so much easier!

|| BeautyCounter Twig Lipstick

This is my favorite everyday lipstick.  I love BeautyCounter products so much because there are no chemicals or anything weird in them.  This is a great shade that would look good on anyone.  The other shades are pretty too- you can view all the different shades HERE

|| BeautyCounter Hydrate Everyday Lotion

I also swear by this lotion I use it everyday.  A great stocking stuffer.  It is lightly scented but not overpowering at all- normally I don't like scents but this is a fresh scent.

|| Nest Beach Reed Infuser

I love these infuser in the bathroom.  They really make the whole place smell amazing.  This beach scent is so delicious and I like that it comes in a white vase instead of clear.

|| Hanky Panky Thong

I still love Hanky Panky thongs.  Currently on sale so stock up!

|| Glow Sugar Scrub

This is hands down the best body scrub ever.  I am addicted to it.

|| Kate Spade Monthly Planner

I love this Kate Spade Planner- perfect for most moms or people who need to stay organized.

|| Corkcicle Wine Chiller

For all you wine loves, this thing is so cool.

|| Tassel Key Chain

I have this and love it.  I swear it makes finding my keys easier in my purse!

|| Embossed Coasters

Love these classic coasters.  Great for any lady who entertains or has a messy husband:)

|| Jesus Calling Devotional

I got this in my stocking 3 years ago and I still read it everyday.  I love this devotional.

|| Spanx Tights

The best tights ever.

|| Rose Water Spray

I just started using this stuff and love it!  I spray it on before I put my makeup on and I think it helps moisturize my skin and makes it look fresh.

|| Rebecca Minkoff Coin Purse

I really want this for me!  Love the floral print.  There is always loose change in my purse so this would be great storage.

 

|| Mason Pearson Comb

I swear by all Mason Pearson Products.

|| Bobbi Brown Cool Pallete EyeShadow Set

This is the perfect set of eyeshadow.  All the colors are great neutrals for everyday wear.

 || Kate Spade Small Square Studs

I own these in the clear color and wear them all the time.  They are on sale right now for only $28!

I also like the tortoise color a lot too!

Gift Ideas for the Men AKA the hardest people to shop for

If you are anything like me then the men in your life are the hardest people to shop for.  I struggle so much when it comes to my Dad and Matt and deciding what to buy for them.   I think it is because they don't really give me any gift ideas and lets be real men don't like to shop like women do.

I rounded up a few of my Dad and Matt's favorite things to give you girls an idea of gifts for the men in your life. 

Both my Dad and Matt love the Levis jeans.  They are not into the designer ones and you can't beat the price at $68.  I love them too, they are classic and not too over the top.

This is the version they both wear and love.

|| LEVIS 501 Original

 a few other washes in the same style:

501 Oil Change |  501 Charcoal | 501 Stockholm (on sale)

I also find that athletic shorts are a good gift.  Both Matt and my Dad wear athletic shorts often.  

This Nike Pair is great.

|| Nike Dri Fit

a few other athletic options for your men.

I think the Fitness band would be such a cool gift if you man loves to workout.  It comes in 4 different colors if orange isn't your favorite.  It tracks steps, calories, distance, and activity time.

Under Armor New Tech Tee | Nike Dri- FIT Knit Shorts | Fitness Wrist Band |  Nike Long Sleeve Dri-FIT Tee | Adias Shorts | Bose Headphones | Nike Running Shoes

My Dad Swears by these BOSE Headphones.  He flies often for work and always packs these. My sister and  I actually chipped in and gave him these for Christmas a few years ago.  A bit pricey but so worth the money.
|| Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones

This version is not the noise cancelling kind but they are on sale and it is hard to find Bose on sale!

|| Bose Sound True Headphones

Outerwear is also a good idea.  I know every year when my grandfather was still alive he would give each of us Patagonia or North Face Jackets.  Matt still wears his!

My personal Favorite is this black Northface Fleece and its on sale!

|| Denail Fleece

Other great choices:

Northface Black Puffy Coat (on sale) | Silver Northface (on sale) | Northface Puffy Vest (on sale)

Northface Soft Shell Vest (on sale ) | Northface Wind Stopper (on sale) | Barbour Vest | Barbour Quilted Jacket | Hoodie

and if you need just some miscellaneous ideas:

I have to tell you we received the Bose Wi-Fi speakers below for a wedding gift and they are amazing! and what guy doesn't love a flask or a manly knife with a cutting board- great gift idea if your man hunts or fishes. Plus how cool are the Northface E Tip gloves? You can still use your IPhone and IPad while wearing them!

Bose Wi Fi Music System | Bose Mini Blue Tooth Speakers | Plaid Flask | Knife with Cutting Board | Ugg Bryon Slipper | Ugg Scuff Slippers | Ugg Ascot Slippers | Travel Case | Northface E Tip Gloves | Robe

I know I mentioned before but Nordstrom now price matches so definitely take advantage of that if you see a better price! Plus free shipping and returns always,  which to me makes online shopping that much easier.  The selection at Nordstrom for the gents is really awesome.  Happy Shopping!

thanks to nordstrom for sponsoring this post!

Randoms.

Happy Thursday.  Lets Dish. 

The girls at LAKE WEEKEND WEAR were sweet enough to send me two pieces from their line and I fell in love with it.  The clothes are so soft (made of silk) and comfortable yet still stylish enough to wear out- a genius idea really.  They are a great option other than wearing workout clothes.  They have four pieces in the line : tank top, short sleeve top, pants, and shorts.  They all come in the same 5 colors (Mint, Steel Blue, Petal, Taupe, and Poppy) and can be mixed and matched.   What I love is you can wear them together or mix them in with your day to day pieces.  I frequently wear the short top with my jeans.

I have the pants in poppy and the silk tee in taupe and adore them.   I put them on most nights to get cozy:)

If you want to try out the line use code NATALIE20 to get 20% off your order.  This would make a fabulous gift for someone who loves lounge wear.  I am getting the shorts next! You can shop the collection HERE.

BTW I am wearing an XS in both they run on the larger side.

 

On Tuesday night after the RHBH I watched the Girlfriends Guide to Divorce and loved it.  Watch it or DVR it it is really funny.

I made Ina's Roasted Butternut Squash Salad for dinner this week and man was it good. I have made it before but it had been awhile.  I highly recommend the recipe.  I used kale instead of arugula but otherwise followed the recipe.

One of my black friday purchases arrived and I am loving it.  It is actually still 40% off.  I am wearing a size small it fits TTS.  The color blue is so pretty in person.

\\ Joie Blouse

Another black Friday purchase that I am smitten with is this JCREW nightgown.  I love to sleep in nightgowns and was going to take a picture in it but then I thought wait, that is weird to post a picture in my nightgown. But what I like about it is you can wear it around the house and it is not see thru or inappropriate plus it is the softest thing ever.  I bought a small in the black and it fits great.  I love it so much I just ordered the gray as well.

|| Night Shirt (extra 40% of with code SNOW)

I am so excited because Charleston just got a Pink Chicken Store!  I stopped in this week with 

Frances Moon to check it out and it is awesome.  The cutest girl stuff ever.  I will be there Saturday night hosting an opening event if anyone local wants to stop in!  The event is from 5-8

 Frances Moon of course came home with both the adorable dresses she is wearing.

So confession I have tried to start meditating.  Not the chanting kind but I have started trying to take 5-10 mins usually at night to sit and breathe deeply to try and clear my head.  I have a hard time relaxing and my mind is always racing and I heard meditation helps.  You know it has made me way more relaxed and I have slept better at night too.  On that same subject I just ordered Eckhart Tolle's a New Earth to read- anyone read it?  Oprah approves so must be good:)

I have a new breakfast obsession.  Grapefruit and bacon.  Most days I eat turkey bacon but a few times I splurge and eat the real kind which is way better.   If I am really hungry I add a piece of avocado toast.  I swear eating the grapefruit everyday has helped me drop a few pounds.  I know they say it ups your metabolism and I have lost 2-3 pounds since I started eating it.  

Blake Lively, makes me want to be pregnant again.  She looks amazing and she is having Ryan Reynolds baby enough said. Jealous.

The cutest Santa Cookie and Cocoa dishes from Papersnob arrived this week.  Sterling was so excited about them!  They also come in a pink and blue design as well.  They are melamine so the kids can't break them so adorable!

21 days til Christmas!

Christmas Card Outtakes | Minted Favorites

This year I am actually on the ball with my Christmas Cards.  They are ordered and en route and should hopefully be in the mail next week!  This year I decided to do a picture of all 4 of us.  I normally just do the kids because it is damn hard to get everyone smiling and looking at the camera.  I decided to enlist my friend and photography Brook Bertschy to snap some pictures to ensure we were all looking good- she does wonderful family photos if you need them!   

I thought I would share a few of the outtakes we didn't use for our card.  There were so many fabulous photos- after my cards arrive I will share the final product!

I went total cheeseball and had us all dress in coordinating Christmas colors.  Normally I am so against the matchy stuff but I guess I was feeling the Christmas vibe this year. Fa la la la la:)

Outfit Details ||

NATALIE || Blouse same style different color (similar) | Necklace | Jeans | Shoes

FRANCES MOON || Dress | Shoes

STERLING || Sweater | Jeans | Boots

MATT || Shirt (similar) | Pants

I love to use Minted for our holiday cards.  They are fast and the quality is amazing.  The cards are super thick which I think makes for a more elegant card and I just love the foil pressed cards.  If you have yet to order cards you must check out the Minted site.   There are so many amazing designs, I spent over an hour browsing and picking our card out.   I tried to narrow down my favorites for ya'll to see.

You can shop all the Foil Printed Cards Here.

If you have not ordered cards you can use the code DBDD10FS to save 10% on your order and get free shipping!  If you spend more than $150 you can use code JOY15 to get 15% off your order but that does not include free shipping.

|| Merry Christmas Foil  

|| Joy Foil

This one is precious if you just had a baby and a great way to tie in a birth annoucement and Christmas card.

|| The More The Merrier

|| Modern Dot

 || Merry Gold Foil

|| Peace Gold Foil

This one is great if you want to use more than one picture

|| Faith Love and Family

|| Merriest Christmas

|| Confetti 

 || Happy Holidays

and if you don't feel like doing a picture card these are beautiful non-photo cards.

Added bonus they do Custom printed addressing for your envelopes!