Thoughts For Thursday

I have never bought shoes from Forever 21 before but I am desperate to get by there to check these out- how amazing is the nude/neon combo?  I mainly want the flats but for the price I might get the heels as well!  The flats are $22 and the heels are $26, no brainer, right?

{Neon Strap Wedge Sandal}

{Neon Strap Platform Sandal}

I am really intrigued by this DIY Salt Scrub.  I love a good salt/sugar scrub to keep in the shower.  They are so good for exfoliating and moisturizing.  Thinking I am going to attempt to make it this weekend, I will report back with the results.

We finally decided on a paint color for our den after looking at paint samples on our walls for two weeks in different lights.  We are going with Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter.  Hopefully it won't disappoint. I am picking up the paint Friday and hope to start painting next week!

My friend Sarah took Sterling home from school yesterday to have a playdate with her son and I got so much cleaning accomplished.  I just love having a clean and organized house.  I picked up some fresh flowers and busted out my new Nest Candle.  I am loving the Cane Back Chair in our den- I would love a match to go with it, if anyone sees one similar or has one they want to sell let me know!!

 I still have not watched the Beyonce documentary and I am dying too- I hate the fact that we don't have HBO.  I read her article in Vogue and I just really love her and Jay Z.  I saw the clip from her documentary where she talked about having a miscarriage and I so appreciated her honesty and openness, I am sure that helped many women who have suffered a miscarriage. 

 

I am officially addicted to mini Cadbury Eggs.  I don't even like the big ones, but these small ones are my weakness.  My sister says they are so good because they are made with Belgium chocolate.  Whatever it is they are addictive and I can't stop eating them.

I went to my first Rikshaw Trunk show this week and loved it.   Thanks to WayWay and Brooke for putting on a fab show!  The designs are seriously awesome.  I picked up this tunic for a beach cover-up.  Mine is the yellow anchor version not online yet.  Hoping the yellow will look sweet with a tan

Check out all the other cute patterns (picture via WayWay's Instagram)

Can we talk about how excited I am that the Rachel Zoe Project and its a Brad Brad World started back up last night?  Wednesday nights just got alot better.

Last night I made some tea before bed and Sterling insisted he wanted some not in his plastic cup but in a tiny tea cup.  So I busted out my wedding china for him to use- because lets be real we rarely use it.  He was tickled.

Happy Thursday, thank goodness for a playgroup today with good friends!

Endive Boats AKA the Easiest Appetizer Ever.

How is it Wednesday already? This week is flying by!   If you need an easy appetizer then look no further.  These took 10 minutes max to whip together.  I was trying to think of an appetizer that was Paleo diet friendly this weekend for a friend who was in town.  I immediately thought endive boats.  I had never made them before but always wanted too.  I did a google search and none of the recipes moved me so I created my own and I must say they turned out fab.  I made one batch using Boursin cheese and one batch with pimento cheese and both were scrumptious.  I could not stop eating them while I assembled them!  Best part you only need 4 ingredients total!  You can feel a little less guilty about eating lots of cheese since the vehicle you are using is a veggie, not a cracker.  Plus I think this appetizer looks as pretty as it tastes!

{ENDIVE BOATS}

- 3-4 Bunches of Endive

- 1 Boursin Herb and Garlic Cheese

- 1 Container Palmetto Pride Pimento Cheese

- 1 pint cherry tomatoes

Wash and dry the endive and tear off the leaves.  Slice the cherry tomatoes into round thin slices.  Scoop a spoonful of boursin or pimento cheese on each endive leaf.  Place a cherry tomato on top and sprinkle with a little pepper.  Place on a fancy platter and serve!

Obsessions

{SPLENDID PARISIAN TULIP DRESS}

I just love this dress.  The color, the neckline, the style,  it is the perfect effortless summer dress.  Love it so much it will be arriving at my doorstep tomorrow.

{TORY BURCH SELMA FLATS}

I like to treat myself to one new pair of Tory Burch shoes each year and this is my pick for the summer.  The black is so classic but I am really leaning towards the yellow.

{ROSE QUARTZ RAY BIB}

I am smitten with pink for Summer and this necklace is the perfect shade.  It would go with everything!  Best part it is only $36!

{CLOUD BREAK SAUVIGNON BLANC}

I bought a case of this wine for Sterling's birthday party that we never got to use because the stomach bug hit us hard.  Anyways lucky for us, because Matt and I have been enjoying it, every night the past week.  It is a great wine and only $6.99 at Total Wine.  Go buy some today, I promise you won't regret it!  I am actually off today to stock up on more!

 

 {TINLEY ROAD TAYLOR PIPED BLOUSE}

This blouse comes in 3 fabulous colors and I can't decide which I love more.  It is such a great price, only $59 plus you can get additional 10% off with code TUESDAYS today.

{SERENA AND LILY FEATHER SHOWER CURTAIN}

I am  pretty sure I am going to order this shower curtain for our hall bathroom.  Let me tell you cute shower curtains are hard to come by.  I have looked a million places and this is the forerunner so far.   I love the look.

{CHEESE MARKER SET}

I have wanted a set of cheese markers forever.  I love a cheese tray and entertain with one often.  These are so cute and would be a really great hostess gift as well!

{NEST PERIWINKLE HYACINTH CANDLE}

I found this Nest Candle at TJMaxx last week and greedily snatched her up.  I could not believe my luck.  It smells amazing, so amazing that I want to order several more to have on hand.  I light a candle almost everyday in our house.  I think they make stellar gifts too.  This one smells really fresh.

Scenes From Our Weekend

We had a fantastic weekend.  It was jam packed with good food, drinks, and fun!

I finally picked up my Cane Back Chair from the Upholster and I am thrilled with the results.  I ended up going with Navy Velvet and brass nailheads.  Very traditional, I feel like I can jazz it up with a fun pillow.

I think I am going to order one of these Kelly Wearstler pillows for the back of the chair.  Which pattern do ya'll vote for Bengal Bazaar or Confetti?

Friday Night we were lucky enough to score tickets to one of the Food and Wine Festival Events at the Old JailHouse.  It was super fun minus the fact that it was unseasonably cold this weekend!  We were freezing our butts off outside,  but the delicious drinks helped to warm us up.

Chassity and I of course could not pass up a photo op with Captain Jack Sparrow.  He was pretty talented with the eyeliner.

The drinks at the party were so innovative and tasty.  They featured Rum and Tequila, of course the Tequila ones were my favorite!

Saturday we played some ball with our little man, he is pretty darn good with a baseball.  and yes it was like 40 degrees outside but he insisted on no jacket- so hard headed sometimes.

I had a fun girls dinner out at Cypress Saturday night and don't judge but I wore the same dress I wore Friday night.  I switched out the jewelry and it was totally different people I was hanging with so I figured what the heck!  Please tell me some of you are repeat offenders too with your outfits!

The dress is the BB Dakota Noland Dress that I got from Social Dress Shop, it is sold out there but I found it online HERE.  It is such a great dress, I obviously love it since I wore it two days in a row!  It is a great price too!

{ BB Dakota Noland Dress}

I became addicted to mini Oreos this weekend.  Sterling and I polished off a bag in 24 hours.  These things are so good!  I won't be buying them again anytime soon after I ate so many of them!  I have no self control around these tasty treats.

My painting from Jenny arrived and I am so smitten.  I can't wait to get her framed and hang her in our house!

Love this quote, Happy Monday!

Blog Sale

It's that time again.  I am a busy bee cleaning out my closet for Spring/Summer.  Email me with questions or if you want to purchase anything.  $5 shipping and I will combine if you buy more than one item.

{PERFECT PEMPLUM DRESS}

Sold online at A-Thread

Size= Small

New with Tags

Retailed for $63, currently sold out in size small

$55
SOLD

{JCREW STRIPPED TEE}

Size = Small

New With Tags

Retailed for  $49.50

$20
SOLD

{T-BAGS SHIFT DRESS}

Size= Small

Worn Once, Mint condition

Retailed for $225

$75
SOLD

{BCBG SHIFT DRESS}

Size= Small

Worn twice, mint condition

Retailed for $200

$65

{BANANA REPUBLIC SKINNY JEANS}

Size= 28

New With Tags

Retailed for $89.50

$30

{BANANA REPUBLIC GRAY SKINNY JEANS}

Size= 27

New With Tags

Retailed for $89.50

$30

{REBECCA TAYLOR BLOUSE}

Size= 2

Mint Condition

Retailed for $250

$65
SOLD

{REBECCA TAYLOR SNAKESKIN/FLORAL BLOUSE}

SIZE=0 (but this runs on the large size fits more like a 2/4)

Mint Condition

Retailed for $250

$60

{BCBG LACE TRIMMED TANK}

SIZE= XS

Mint Condition

Retailed for $175

$35