New Years Blog Sale

In keeping with my New Years compulsion to clean out and edit every room in our house. I have finally started tackling my closet. It is a work in progress. I have yet to tackle my dresses and jeans so there may be more to come. I am going to list these on Ebay but thought I would list here first. Shipping is a flat rate of $5. Email me with questions or if you are interested at nataliemason24@yahoo.com. I will invoice via paypal. TGIF!
TRINA TURK GEOMETRIC BLOUSE
SIZE=2 (CAN EASILY FIT A 4)
100% SILK
RETAILED FOR $275
$75.00

JUICY COUTURE EYELET BLOUSE
SIZE= SMALL
100% COTTON
RETAILED FOR $225
$75
SOLD

PRAIRIE NEW YORK BEADED TANK
SIZE= SMALL
100% MODAL
RETAILED FOR $198
$60

JOIE SWEATER
SIZE= XS
100% MERINO WOOL
RETAILED FOR $350
$99
SOLD

REBECCA TAYLOR COTTON BLOUSE
SIZE=2
RETAILED FOR $275
$85
SOLD

KARTA EMBELLISHED TANK TOP
BRAND NEW WITHOUT TAGS
SIZE=MEDIUM
100% POLYESTER
RETAILED FOR $250
$100

TORY BURCH MOCCASIN BOOTS
SIZE 9
WORN TWICE EXCELLENT CONDITION
RETAILED FOR $390
$150 (SHIPPING FOR BOOTS IS $10)

REBECCA TAYLOR DRESS
SIZE=4
100% SILK
RETAILED FOR $225
$105

M MISSONI DRESS
SIZE=2
88% COTTON, 12% VISCOSE
NEW WITH TAGS
RETAILED FOR $795
$260

JUICY COUTURE STRAWBERRY BLOUSE
SIZE=SMALL
100% SILK
WORN TWICE, MINT CONDITION
RETAILED FOR $225
$55

MISS DAVENPORTE BLOUSE
SIZE=4
100% SILK
RETAILED FOR $320
$75

BANANA REPUBLIC SILK BLOUSE
SIZE= SMALL
RETAILED FOR $89
$25.00

Thoughts For Friday

Last night I enjoyed a much needed night out with two of my bestie bloggers, Chassity and Caycee. We dined at Rue De Jean one of my favorite restaurants in town. They have the most amazing burgers and Sushi.

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Has anyone seen Food, Inc yet? Funny to go from talking about Burgers to food documentaries but that's how I roll. My friend Katie has convinced me I need to watch it. Renting it this weekend. Here's to hoping I will still want to eat Cheeseburgers afterwards.

Do yourself a favor and go buy some of this Chocolate, VOSGES. I got some in my stocking this year and it is the most delish chocolate ever! I got the mini library set and the Carmel Toffee Bar knocked my socks off!

I am really lusting over these adorable cuffs, from Banana Republic of all places!

Graphic Enamel Cuff

Dot Bangle

Exotic Bracelet
Banana Republic is offering 30% off all regular priced Merchandise so now is the time to scarf these babies up!

I just picked up this book after reading Nancy's review here. I can't wait to dig in and simplify my life and get organized! I read the first chapter last night and think it is going to be a great read.

Happy Friday. Have a great weekend!

Making Room For New

New Year means time to clean out my closet and organize. Now if only my closet looked like this I would be in business. But I guess you gotta work with what you got!

I like to clean out old to make room for new. Usually I pass stuff off to my sister for first dibs and then either list on EBay or take to Goodwill. Here are two new dresses (Christmas Gifts) that I am making room for in my closet.
TIBI CONSTELLATION SHIFT DRESS


DIANE VON FURSTENBERG FLORANE LILY CREPE MINI DRESS


It would be an understatement to say I am obsessed with Tibi and DVF. They are my favorite brands and I can't wait to wear these beauties.
I found this great guide to cleaning/organizing your closet over on Julia's Blog. It has some great rules to follow.

Happy Closet Cleaning!

Baked Brie Bites

I ended up making the Baked Brie Bites for our News Years Eve Party and trust me you will want to make these for your next party. They were super easy and melt in your mouth good. I found this recipe on Pinterest which led me to the original site it was from, PlainChicken.com. You must check out this site if you love food. Her recipes are amaze. I will most definitely be making these tasty treats again. They also reheat well if you have leftovers. I served them again the next day and just redrizzled with honey and baked for a few minutes and they were just as delish. Enjoy!

Baked Brie Bites:
mini phyllo tarts
Ile de France brie cubed
brown sugar
chopped pecans
honey

Preheat oven to 350. Place a cube of brie in each phyllo tart. Sprinkle each tart with approximately 1/2 tsp brown sugar. Top with approximately 1/2tsp chopped pecans and a dollop of honey. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until brie is melted. (use more or less of each ingredient according to your preference).

Picture via Plain Chicken

My Newest Gadget Obsessions

For Christmas I got several new gadgets that changed my life. Now I am totally not a gadget girl, I never buy these kinds of things. I would rather spend my money on clothes and home decor, but I love to ask for gadgets as gifts. So far I am obsessed with these 5 items.

1) KEURIG COFFEE MAKER
I love this coffee maker. It makes the perfect cup of coffee. I feel like our old pot of coffee would sit and get stale. Not this thing, it makes a fresh cup everytime. Can't recommend this enough. It has a clean sleek look so I don't mind it sitting out on my counter. I also love it for making hot green tea as well.

2) SONICARE TOOTHBRUSH
You may be thinking what a lame Christmas gift, a toothbrush? But this thing is amazing. I used to always laugh when my dentist would tell me I really needed to get one of these, a $150 toothbrush, umm no thanks. My parents surprised us with this and I swear I will never go back to a regular toothbrush. My teeth feel so clean! It is set on a two minute timer to make sure you really clean your teeth well. Before I got this I swear I must have only brushed my teeth for like 30 seconds because 2 minutes seems like forever. My teeth have never felt cleaner.

3) THE NINJA BLENDER
I never got the Breville Juicer I wanted for Christmas but I did get the Ninja Blender. This makes the best smoothies ever. It really will puree anything you put in it. I am off to the store this morning to get the stuff to make my favorite green smoothie (part of my New Years Detox)!

4) WARING ELECTRIC WINE OPENER
Ever since using my parents electric wine opener, I was obsessed. Santa was nice enough to bring me one and I love it. It makes opening wine so easy and you all know how much I love my glass of wine.

5) KITCHEN AID IMMERSION BLENDER
I love to make homemade soups, but always have to pour the mix into my food processor to puree. This usually makes a huge mess. This immersion blender makes pureeing my soups so much easier. Love the sleek white look of it and it is small enough to stash in a drawer or cabinet.

I am definitely no techie or gadget pro but these are a few of my new favorites that make my life easier!

Scenes From Our New Years

I hope you all had a wonderful New Years! I am not going to lie I am a wee bit hungover. Way too much booze has been consumed around here the last few days. I am in major detox mode now. Motivating to go jog off all the food and booze from the Holidays. One of my best friends and her fam came and stayed with us for the weekend and we had the best time! Thought I would share a few pictures from our long weekend! Here's to 2012 being a fabulous year!

Thoughts For Friday

Hard to believe this is the last Friday of 2011!! We are in the midst of undecorating and getting ready for our second annual New Years Eve Party. It is nothing fancy just a few of our closest friends and their kids but we sure do have fun!

I am thinking about whipping up these babies for the party- Baked Brie Bites. There is nothing I love more than melted Brie!

I am in the market for a new planner for 2012. I know nowadays everyone uses their phone for dates and appointments, but I am old school and love to hand write things down. I am contemplating, The Erin Condren Planner and the Sarah Pinto Planner. Any thoughts or recommendations?

I am 100% obsessed with this dress Mackenzie wrote about on her blog this week. Need it for my Spring wardrobe!
Rachel Pally Stripe CutOut Dress

I am convinced my little man is going to be famous artist. Check out his latest work of art. As hard as I try I can never create anything as fabulous as what he paints! Or maybe I am just biased because he is my son!

Hope you all have a festive and happy New Years! I will be wearing my new JCrew leopard dress

and undoubtedly drinking lots of this!

Oh and the best part- I have an amazing house cleaner for the next day. He is pretty good with a vacuum...

HAPPY NEW YEARS DOLLS!