Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Blue Cheese and Bacon Coleslaw


This is my mom's recipe and one of my absolute favorites. We make it all the time whether we are doing burgers, grilled chicken, or fried shrimp- it goes with everything. It is super duper easy to whip together and oh so good.  The saltiness of the bacon and blue cheese pair perfectly with the sweetness of the grapes.  This will be your new favorite go-to slaw!
I love that if you look closely at the bottom of the picture you can see my belly touching the bowl- she is getting pretty darn large, ah the joys of pregnancy!

:: B L U E   C H E E S E  A N D   B A C O N   C O L E S L A W ::
- 1 head cabbage shredded or two bags shredded cabbage/coleslaw mix
- 2 containers crumbled blue cheese
- 8-10 slices cooked bacon crumbled (we used the microwave kind)
- 1 cup sliced red grapes
- 1 jar Mazzerati's Coleslaw Dressing (located in refrigerated produce section)

Mix all together and let sit in fridge about 1 hour before serving.  We start with only half the bottle of the Mazzerati's dressing and let it sit.  You do not want the slaw too soggy so start with less and you can always add more if needed.  The cabbage will break down alot from the dressing so at first it may not seem like enough but after you let it sit you will be surprised. You can also add more bacon and grapes too, usually the two containers of blue cheese is more than enough.
Enjoy!

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Obsessions

Loving this blouse from Banana Republic.  Reminds me so much of the Equipment blouses.  Such a steal and it comes in 5 great colors.  You get 40% off all orders with code BRCLUE40.




These bracelets are my new favorite arm candy.  I love the different ones stacked together.  They are stunning in person.  They are handmade by Madeline,  a Charlotte gal.  If you live in Charlotte you can buy them at Scout and Molly's.  If you don't live in Charlotte you can visit Madeline's blog HERE.  It shows all the bracelet options and you can email her for orders.  Everything ships free!  You can also follow on instgram and Facebook- ShopPoppyStyles and comment on any bracelet you like and want to purchase!   The bracelets are all around $22-26, such an awesome price.  They would make great gifts too!


I love olive green for fall, I think it is a flattering shade on everyone.  Plus a shift dress is my favorite style of dress.  This dress is so cute and effortless.   Just picture the dress with D'Orsy Flats or booties!


Ever since seeing this model wearing this BB Dakota sweater on Pinterest, I became obsessed with it.  Really actually love her whole outfit.  Such a  great cardigan for Fall, need it!



Is this clutch perfection or what?  I love a big clutch because when I go out I like to stuff my wallet, phone, lipstick etc in it.  Some of the clutches these days are just too small to fit all my stuff.   This one is so unique.

I am a huge fan of the soft Joie line.  It is affordable and super comfortable.  This is the perfect light weight sweater for Fall.  Love both colors.



This rug is on clearance and such a steal.  If I did not already have a rug for the nursery I would be buying this baby.  Adore it!  Rug is online only not in stores.

These flats have my name written all over them.  Love the subtle animal print!  They would go with everything!



Monday, September 9, 2013

Beach Trip Recap: Books, Food, and Pregnancy Style

Happy Monday Loves.   It is back to reality for me after a glorious week at the beach. Luckily my little man has school today so I have a few uninterrupted hours to get shiz done. I have a mile long to-do list before little Miss Mason arrives in 11 weeks.

 We had such an amazing week at the beach. Even though I live a short 25 minute drive from Isle Palms it was so great to stay out there for the week, I forget how gorgeous it is out there.

We kicked off our vacation with drinks at the Yacht Club the night before we headed to IOP.  This is all of us ladies: my sister in law, mom,  my sister and me plus Sterling.

 
Our house was right on the beach and I woke up to this view every morning.  Not a bad spot to sit and sip your coffee.  Although Sterling got me up before dawn almost everyday,  guess kids don't get it about sleeping in on vacation.  I did at least get to watch several gorgeous sunrises.


I am such a book worm on beach trips.  I read 3 books this past week.  The house we stayed at had a huge basket filled with books and I found these in it.  I loved all three of them.
They were all very different but such intriguing reads.  Defending Jacob was a legal thriller, I am still reeling from the ending.  It kept me in suspense til the very end.  Hopeless was a tween novel but it reminded me a bit of the Twilight love story, easy read, really good.  Beautiful Day was the perfect beach read.  Liked it so much I just downloaded another of Elin Hilderbrands novels to read.




This was our first beach trip with two kids, since my sister had her baby and it was so fun.   Sterling loved on his cousin Finley so much.  He is going to be the best big brother.






We managed to snap a few decent family pictures, always a miracle.


 Sterling is such a ham for the camera, this is his typical face.  Christmas card pictures are going to be fun this year:)


 Sterling spent alot of quality time with his Uncle Logan this week.  We joked that he was so good and patient with Sterling because he has no kids of his own yet!  But seriously he entertained him which allowed me some solo down time.


 Me and my sweet Dad who makes this trip possible every year!


The bump and I enjoyed alot of time relaxing on the beach which was so nice.
Wore my House of Harlow necklace like everyday, it is such a gem.  I get stopped every time I wear it with people complimenting me on.  Great purchase if you need a fun necklace that goes with everything.


We ate some incredible food.  We usually cook in most nights but we did eat out at Salt on Sullivan's and it was off the hook good.  We also had lunch at Crave in Mt Pleasant and it delish.  Pizza is from Salt and BLT salad is from Crave.  Last picture is my moms famous Blue Cheese and Bacon Coleslaw, recipe coming Wednesday.




Wanted to show two of my favorite pregnancy outfits, that I have been living in this pregnancy.
First is this Demylee Trapeze Shirt and Pleasure Doing Business Bandage Skirt.  I ordered the skirt while I was pregnant with Sterling and love it.  It is fitted but not too tight and I think bandage skirts are really slimming.  Demylee shirts have been my fav this pregnancy and I know I will wear them after too.  They run really large, I got an XS and it has fit me before and during pregnancy.

{Demylee Tank Top | Bandage Skirt (similar) | Tkees Flip Flops}


I also own these Demylee swing tee shirts that I wear as much as the tank version  I swear their shirts are the softest most comfortable things ever!  Plus they are great pregnant or not.  I wear mine all the time with my JBrand jean shorts and come Fall will pair with jeans or leggings.


Second item I have been living in, is this Rebecca Taylor Ombre Shirtdress.  I stalked it til it went on sale and I am obsessed with it.  Runs really large, I could still wear a 2 pregnant.  If you want one buy it now as it is pretty much sold out everywhere but these few spots.
Available on sale HERE, and HERE


The blouse version of the ombre dress is also available and I love it.  I am considering ordering it as well.
{Rebecca Taylor Ombre Blouse}


Ok, that is all I have for today! Go get your Monday on!
xoxo

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Nursery Design by Pawleys Island Posh

To wrap up Baby Girl's nursery series,  I have another real life friend creating a kick ass nursery for baby girl.  I have been floored by these amazing designs all week.  My friends know me well and what I love!  Julia used to live in Pawleys Island a mere hour and half from Charleston and we saw her frequently. Now we don't see her quite as much and I miss her like crazy, thank goodness for emails and texts!   From the moment I started reading Julia's blog I knew she had incredible taste.  From the artwork she creates to how she decorated her house, my friend has major talent.  I am obsessed with her nursery design it is so me!
Enjoy!


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I am so thrilled to be here sharing a fun nursery design for my dear friend Natalie's little girl!  She is going to be the sweetest and most stylish baby girl ever and I can't hardly wait to meet her!  This baby girl has an on-the-go mama and a wild-man big brother so she'll need a calm retreat to get her beauty rest.  But nothing too sweet or boring for this baby girl!
Modern + Traditional + Sweet

Friday, September 6, 2013

Nursery Design by Michaela Noelle Designs

Today I am thrilled to have Miss Michaela Noelle designing a nursery for baby girl. Michaela's blog was one of the first blogs I started reading and we immediately connected. She has a great eye for design and is honestly one of the most genuine and sweetest girls around.  She has been giving me lost of tips and ideas for baby girls nursery and I love all of them.  I am totally smitten with this mood board she put together!  The rug she featured is the actual rug we have for the nursery and let me tell you its awesome!
xoxo
 
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I'm so excited to be at Natalie's blog today sharing my design ideas for baby girl Mason's nursery. Sterling is so, so cute, and I can only imagine how beautiful this little girl will be! I'm over the moon excited for N, that she'll get to play dress up and decorate this little one's nursery. Her kiddos are so blessed to have her as their mama.

Okay, onto the nursery design!

Sources | rug / crib / white drapes with black trim / gold fabric / glider / gold pouf / lavender garden stool / lamp / pillow / abstract art / art from left to right: one, two, three


Since Natalie is a bit edgy in style, I wanted to keep the room girly and fresh, without looking like your typical "baby" room. Pops of black, lavender, pink and gold will keep the nursery modern, yet playful. For the windows, I'm suggesting Natalie buys these white curtains with a black tassel lining the edge (which she told me she loved!) and sew a 15" panel of the gold fabric (pictured above), to the bottom portion of the drapery panel. This will give the room a burst of gold and another fun geometric pattern, but won't break the bank!

Add in a few stuffed animals and perfectly adorable baby girl clothes, and this sweet thing is ready to come home! Thanks for letting me share this nursery plan with your readers, Natalie!
XO
Michaela




Thursday, September 5, 2013

Obsessions

Happy Thursday y'all. We are having the best time on vacation, seriously my favorite week of the year! I will be back on Monday with some pictures. Today I wanted to pop in with a few of my current obsessions.  Then I have two more fabulous nursery designs for Friday and Saturday!

Right now Gap is having their huge baby and kids sale up to 40% off everything.  There are some fab deals but this little number stole my heart.  I picture my little girl in this leopard dress with tights and booties next Fall.  Major.

This dress looks so comfy and totally conducive for a pregnant belly.  I love that they paired it with my Rag and Bone Booties it is practically screaming for me to buy it.  A great casual Fall Dress.  I love that the scalloped hem line steps up a plain tee shirt dress and makes it more feminine.


This blouse is such a steal at 70% off.  I can't believe its still in stock.  I love Rebecca Taylor blouses so much.  They are always so feminine and so flattering.  You could easily wear this one into Fall with skinny jeans and leather coat or draped sweater.  I love the colors they are so bright and fresh.

Is this not the perfect little black dress??  and it is only $58.  You could wear this for so many occasions.


I am loving this rich red color for Fall and love the loose relaxed fit of this dress.   Great paired with booties.


I featured the leopard Gap flats last week and then saw these and love them just as much.  They come in four gorgeous colors for Fall and are such a fab price.




I am not sure I could pull these pants off but I kind of want to try.  I keep seeing this style pants everywhere.  They look so comfy and chic at the same time.  You could dress them up or wear them causally with a tee and flip flips for running errands.   They look just like these Joie slouch pants but for a fraction of the price.



I am convinced I need a cape for Fall and this one is top of my list.   It would go with everything and I love the slight herringbone pattern.