Thoughts For Friday

I have a new obsession, and it is the clothing line Demylee. They carry this line at Hampden Clothing a local boutique here in Charleston where I bought my pieces (it is also on their website) and Revolve Clothing carries it as well.  It is non- maternity but it is perfect for us preggo girls.  It is super soft tee shirts and dresses with a loose trapeze like silhouette.  I have been living in the two I own,  case and point below.  Next I am stalking this dress.

{Navy Swing Top | Black Madison Top}

If you looking for the cutest kids book you must check out Mustache Baby.  We checked it out at the library recently and Sterling loves it, we read it every night!

 Best potato chips ever- Zappos Voodoo Potato Chips.  These are my favorite crunchy snack, you will not be able to stop eating them.

I am loving these Baggu Bags from JCREW.  They are only $10 and fold up so small so you can keep them stuffed in your purse.  I use mine every weekend at the Farmers Market.

I am totally not buying any new swim suits this year because lets be real by the end of the summer my stomach is going to be huge I will most likely just be in a cover-up!  But I am already scouting ones out for next year.  I am in love with this cute one piece from Anthro.  It is so chic and stylish I see myself wearing it all Summer at the pool with Sterling. 

{Kushcush One Piece}

So Kristen Cavallari and Jay Cutler finally tied the knot.  I actually really like her gown and she seems to have grown up alot since having her son.  Still kind of surprised how tame she seems now compared to her Hills days.

I am obsessed with all Greek food lately so as soon as I saw this recipe I knew I had to make it.  Totally making a batch next week for my lunches.

{GREEK TORTELLINI SALAD}

Several of you emailed me saying you tried to order the Noland dress and it was sold out- well per Sarah @ Social Dress Shop it is back in stock for a limited time- you can order HERE!

Have a great weekend- we have a busy one filled with a fun wedding for Matt's best friend and a baby shower for my sister in law!  Oh and in honor of Father's Day, I leave you with this.

(ps doesn't the lady in the ecard look totally like Kris Kardashian?)

xoxo

The Nursery Of My Dreams

Happy Thursday Loves. This week is flying by, Sterling is in vacation Bible School at our church all week which has been so nice. I have been cleaning out and purging. Our little three bedroom house is filled to the brim and we need to make room for baby number two. Speaking of I had a doc appointment yesterday, everyday looked well, fast heartbeat of 145 and technically they could tell us the sex now but alas we have to wait for 5 more weeks for our next big ultrasound. So we continue to play the waiting game. 

 In meantime I am already dreaming about decorating the nursery.  Truthfully I want a pretty gender neutral nursery no matter what the sex.  I don't like things too pink and girly or too boy and blue.  I like a modern neutral nursery.  I came across Erin Williamson's nursery and lets' just say I am obsessed,  this is exactly what I am dreaming of for my little one.

All pictures via

Freaking gorgeous right??  Erin has a little boy, Luke and he is one lucky dude to have this nursery.  If I had a girl I would make a few tweaks but overall the vibe of her room is what I am going for.  We basically have the same crib (The Oeuf Sparrow) and I have a white dresser that I plan to order some new brass hardware for.  I have a white rocking chair from Sterling's nursery (and by white I mean it is yellow now- white rocking chairs in a boy's nursery is never a good idea) that I plan to recover in a similar fabric to the chair above if I can find one that is affordable.  I googled the Togo fabric above but can't find it anywhere if you know someone that carries it shoot me an email.  I am hoping to enlist my sweet Dad to help me paint, he is the master painter.  He can paint a room perfectly without taping it off and so quickly!

Luckily I don't really have to buy any new furniture just a few accessories to spruce things up here is what I am hoping to buy accessory wise. 

Souk Wool Rug / Serena & Lily Black French Tassel Window Panel / White Moroccan Leather Pouf / Up and Atom Chandelier / Menagerie Bookend Grey Hippo / Baby Zebra Close-Up The Animal Print Shop by Sharon Montrose / Baby Elephant - The Animal Print Shop by Sharon Montrose / Menagerie Bookend White Giraffe

Lastly while browsing for nursery stuff I had to look for my little man too and I found him the cutest Hanna Anderson PJ's at Serena and Lily.  They are some of my favorite PJ's yet, I highly recommend them.  And how about the bed head on my little man?  He has the best head of hair that he certainly did not get from me (Thank you Matt for your thick hair).

{Hanna Anderson Fish PJ's}

Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp

This is a dish my mom and I whipped together last time I was home.  It was super easy and so fresh.  You could really add any veggies in here and it would be amazing.  I found it was best served at room temperature.  We made this after my grandfather passed away and were cooking for alot of people so you can edit the recipe and just use less of everything to make a smaller batch or have lots of leftovers!  The perfect light Summer Pasta!

Enjoy!

:: A N G E L  H A I R  P A S T A  W I T H   S H R I M P ::

- 1 box angel hair pasta

- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined

- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes

- 1-2 cups fresh spinach

- 1/4 cup sliced green olives

- 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes halved or quartered

- 1/4 cup fresh sliced basil

- Annies Roasted Red Bell Pepper Dressing

- Fresh grated Parmesan Cheese

Sautee Shrimp in olive oil about 4-5 minutes til pink and cooked thru.  Add in spinach and cherry tomatoes and cook til wilted.  Remove from heat and stir in sun-dried tomatoes and olives.  Season with salt and pepper.  Cook angel hair according to package.  Drain and toss in bowl with Annies dressings- use as much or as little as you like.  Stir in shrimp and veggie mixture.  Add fresh Basil and lots of Parmesan cheese.

Obsessions + In My Closet

{JOIE FORI MAXI DRESS}

Joie is one of my favorite lines and this dress proves why.  It is just perfect.  I have really been into tie dye lately and I am smitten with this maxi.

{HIVE AND HONEY DOLMAN SHIRT}
This top is only $34, enough said!  So darn cute.  Looks great with jeans or shorts and I think it could be worn well into the Fall.

{TRADER JOES SALSA AUTENTICA}

This is quite possibly the best salsa ever.  It tastes just like the restaurant kind.  Thank you Patti for the recommendation I just went back today and bought three jars and it is under $2.00!

 {MADEWELL EMBROIDERED PEASANT TOP}

Love the boho look of this top.  I could see myself rocking this daily with cut off jean shorts.

{REBECCA TAYLOR STRIPPED DRESS}

This is such a cute dress and I love that it is Jersey.  It would be so easy to wear all the day because jersery is so comfy!  It comes in black too but I really like the red.

 {BLACK TASSLE CURTAINS}

Been loving these forever.  They are gonna need to make an appearance in Baby Mason's nursery.

{SAM AND LAVI RYAN DRESS}

This dress is the most gorgeous color.  I am all about nudes and blushes.  They look so good with a tan.

Lastly I am also over at Gaby's fabulous blog The Vault Files participating in her "In my Closet Series."  Check out my post HERE!

La Senorita Jolie

I am so excited to introduce you girls to a fabulous super affordable line called La Senorita Jolie, that I just found out about.    If you love James Perse, Splendid, Ella Moss, and Vince then you will be smitten with this line like I am.  The line is designed by North Carolina native Jennifer Dixon- who also created the line Hunter Dixon. One of my friends from college works as rep for the line and emailed me about the company and sent me a few pieces to try out and I was blown away.  This line is so comparable to the expensive lines but most all of it is under $50. Such a steal!  It is all cotton/knit wear which I love because that is what I live in on a day to day basis. Everything is super soft and well made.

These are a few of my favorites but you can check out the whole line and shop online HERE.

Side note for any of you who are pregnant these clothes are great for before and after, I have been rocking both the dresses lately.  They have some stretch in them which is really flattering and forgiving.

 

They also have two different men's tees that would make great Fathers Day or Birthday Gifts for the men in your lives!

 This is probably my favorite dress, I wear it all the time.  Perfect for running errands or to throw over your bathing suit and head to pool!  I swear it looks identical to a $200 dress I looked at recently and this is only $55.  Their clothes do run true to size, I ordered smalls in everything and it fit accordingly.

{TORY TUNIC}

 A few other things of note about the line:

1) Receive free ground shipping, anywhere in the USA

2) Receive one of our Eco-Totes ($5 retail) with purchase of $99 and over

3) Receive one of our lip glosses ($19 retail) with purchase of $199 and over; make sure to include the lip gloss color choice in the "comment" section during checkout

**In order to receive these offers, simply enter LSJ-CBP-FS in the "discount code" section at the very end of checkout. You will be prompted to enter a code.**

The line is not carried in stores only online and through pop up shops.  Additionally, we are looking for the perfect Charleston "Pop-Up Stylist" and hostesses; please contact Christy Pope for more information and details about hosting or styling. Email: christinabpope@gmail.com

You must check out the line HERE!  I promise you won't be disappointed, you will want to live in these comfy chic clothes!
xoxo

Fridays Randoms

TGIF Friends. I am so ready for the weekend. I know what I will be doing, watching Downtown Abbey.  Matt and I finally started it this week and we are hooked. I have to admit when I heard all the hype about it,  I thought PBS and a period show no thank you.  I don't really like TV shows with accents or set in the past.  I really had no interest in. However after watching episode one Matt and I were both pleasantly surprised and engrossed.   Can't wait to get sucked into more of the drama.  Still not as good as Breaking Bad, the best show ever.

Remember my favorite BB Dakota Dress from last Fall- the Noland Dress??  It sold out in like a day before,  but right now you can preorder it for Fall in the new colors black or hunter green.  Plus Social Dress Shop is graciously offering 20% all full priced purchases with code DRESS.  That brings the dress to $63,  such a steal.  I lived in my red one and now I preordered a Hunter Green one for Fall:)

You can preorder HERE.

Anyone as big of a fan as the book (and movie) The Devil Wears Prada as me?  Well Lauren Weisberger just came out with a sequel to the book called Revenge Wears Prada The Devil Returns.  I downloaded for my kindle Tuesday (the day it was released, I am such a book worm) and I have been flying thru it.  It is such a good and entertaining read so far!

While at dinner the other night, Jess from Bare Beauty Blog was raving about Coconut Oil and how great it is for your skin and removing eye make-up.  I usually just use olive oil but now I am going to go pick up some Coconut Oil to try out.  Anyone else use Coconut Oil for other purposes, supposedly it is a great hair mask too!

I need some input on strollers, that is really the only thing new I am going to buy for this baby.  We had the Bugaboo with Sterling which I liked- but we bought the floor model and it is just not in great condition, I would not want to put a newborn in it.  Plus as much as I liked it, I didn't love it. It was not easy to fold down and then put back together.  It is great for now, as I leave it assembled on our front porch and use to stroll Sterling around the block but not ideal for newborn use.  I am not going the double stroller route, I think Sterling is old enough to walk in places now and I will use it for excerise while he is in school.
 I am thinking about the Uppa Baby, The Bob, or the City Select.   I want one I can exercise with (mainly walk but lightly jog), and one that is easy to snap together and put an infant seat in.  Any advice or other strollers I should check out?

I have said it before but I am a repeat offender when it comes to outfits.  If I am seeing different people I frequently wear the same outfit two days in a row.  It is easy I just lay it from the night before and can get dressed quickly.  This is my repeat outfit this week that I wore three days in a row:)
[ Rebecca Taylor Misty Gardens Blouse | Old Navy White Cut-Off Maternity Shorts ]

Now that I am not really drinking alcohol I have really gotten into lemonade.  Its funny I never really drank it not pregnant but now I can't get enough of it.  I like the fresh kind with bits of lemon pulp and not too sweet.  I came across this recipe and can't wait to make it especially since peaches are in season and so good right now! 
[ RASPBERRY PEACH LEMONADE ]

Have a great weekend!