Piperlime Designer Sale Last Few Hours!!

Piperlime is having their Designer Sale where you can take an additional 20% off reduced prices.  Use code DESIGNER at checkout.  It ends tonight at midnight

My favorite Rag and Bone Giada Tee is on sale, I love mine!    I have small in this top, keep in mind it is an over sized tee, so maybe size down.  It is so incredibly comfy and soft and it is machine washable.

Also on sale are the Equipment Lewis shorts.  I have these in leopard print and have lived in them this summer!!  I have a small in mine they run TTS.  They are cute with a white tee shirt or dressier with a blouse!

These are my other top favorites!  Scroll thru to shop or click Here to view the whole sale.

Den Update: Piper Collection Pillows and Whats Next

Our den is the one room in our house that is almost where I want it to be.  The things I have left to do are recover my wing back chairs, find a matching cane back chair, and possibly curtains.  New pillows for our couch was on my list but I just crossed that off last week, thanks to Piper Collection.  If  you have not heard of Piper Collection you are missing out.  A local Charlotte friend and University of Alabama grad started the company with her interior designer mom and the pillows are just gorgeous.

Featuring bold color combinations and graphic textures, Piper strives to bring a youthful sophistication to contemporary home décor.  I loved all the pillows and had a hard time choosing!

 Of course I had to go with leopard for our den.  I love an animal print.  The fabric is so gorgeous and soft, it was exactly what I wanted for our den!

\\ Kendrick Pillow

They also come in this gorgeous purple color.

A few other favorites from Piper Collection:

You can shop the pillows online at Domino, Cozy Stylish Chic, and Remodo

In Charlotte they are carried at Traditions, Circa, Isabella, and A Hoke.  In Charleston they have a few at A Domaine.

If you want more info or have questions about ordering you can email whitney@piper-collection.com and follow along on instgram, she is always posting fun new pillows. #pipercollection

Next on my den to do list is find a matching cane back chair- anyone in Charleston have one the want to sell me?

I Recently had these two ottomans made so I want the additional cane back to flank the other side of the coffee table to offer more seating.

and the main project that I promised myself would happen in 2014 recovering these chairs.  I have two of them from my parents that I love.  I enlisted my friend Krystine to help me find fabric because I can't make a decision!!

I envision something like this, but I can't afford the gorgeous Les Touches fabric.  I like a mix between traditional and modern, so I am thinking a more modern fabric for the chairs.  Any suggestions designer friends?

So, the search continues.  Any great fabric shops in Charleston or Charlotte I should check out?  Don't forget to check out Piper Collection!

Happy Friday!

Loving Lately

A few things I am loving lately below.  What I am not loving is the fact that I have a Summer cold, hoping it goes away soon!!

Tie Dye.  Just got this Joie Sweater (on sale) and love it.

// Joie Tie Dye Sweater

The new Lacroix flavors only out at Target.  I  bought them all to try and I will report back with my favorites.

Summer Salads.  Now that it is Summer I have been all about fresh salads.  Two of my favorites:  Caprese + Kale Caesar with Chickpea Croutons (under recipes tab)

The fact that Sterling saw the small grocery carts and said " oh, so that is what those small carts are for, my baby"  and yes he calls Frances his baby:)  I let him push her for a few minutes and it was too funny.  Frances actually loved it.

The Tory Burch Calita Dress, it is even cuter in person and onsale- but beware it is on the short at least for me and I am almost 5'10. I am wearing a size small.  Love the neckline, its the perfect Summer tunic!

\\Tory Burch Calita Dress

Vibrant Food Cookbook.  I am a cookbook hoarder love them all, this is my new favorite cookbook filled with gorgeous pictures and recipes.

This Airhead Candy from Target, it is enough to give me cavities but so worth it.

 I bought it for Sterling but ate half the pack go figure.

\\ Equipment Kyle Top

\\ Target Palm Bikini

Target does it again.  This suit shocked me, cute fit, great price.  Bottoms run small or at least they did on me, I got a medium in the top and a large in the bottoms- I like coverage on my bum.

Grace Atwood's Collection with Baublebar, its real good. One of my favorites, it's the kind of necklace that would go with anything!

\\ The Crystal Pheasant Bib

I also love this ring and its only $28!!  Such a steal !

 

The fact that Frances Moon turned 7 months yesterday.  I can't get enough of her.  She truly has the sweetest demeanor and is such a scrumptious baby.

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Good reminder sometimes.

Black Bean Tart With Chili Cornbread Crust

As far as Meatless Monday meals go this was by far one of our favorites.  Even Matt remarked how much flavor it had for a meatless meal.  He even ate seconds- this is unheard of on Meatless Mondays.  My mom's friend Jane passed along this recipe along with several other Mexican ones- she knows us well we love our Mexican Food.   This one was highly recommended and it did not disappoint.  It does involve several steps, but most of the prep work for this can be done early to save time at dinner time.  You can make the cornbread crust ahead of time, the black bean spread, and have all the veggies sauteed.  Then all you have to do is layer and bake.   It saves well in the fridge too, we ate it as leftovers and it was just as good.  If you can use fresh corn instead of frozen it is so much better!

side note- this recipe called for tart pan which I don't own so I used my Springform pan and it worked just fine- you just need a pan where the sides come off.

Enjoy!

|| B L A C K  B E A N  T A R T ||

For crust 1 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 stick (1/2 cup) chilled unsalted butter, cut into bits 2 tablespoons ice water (more if needed)

For filling

• 2 15oz  cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 ears of corn, husked and kernels chopped off or 1 10 oz bag frozen corn
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated Monterey Jack (about 6 ounces)
• 2 fresh jalapeño chiles, seeded and chopped finely 

In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in enough water until mixture forms a ball. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Chill for 15 minutes.

 Bake Crust at 350° for 10 minutes covered with foil.  Remove foil and back an additional 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

In a blender, combine 1 cup beans, sour cream and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover and process until smooth. Spread over crust. In a skillet, saute corn in oil until tender. Remove from the heat; add red pepper, onions,  jalapenos, pepper and remaining salt. Add cheese and remaining beans. Mound over the pureed beans (pan will be full). Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream if desired. 

Shopbop Extra 25% Off Sale Favorites

For the next two days Shopbop is offering additional 25% off all sale merchandise.  Now is the time to get your shop on.  I rounded up a few of my favorites.  This dress is coming home with me been eyeing it forever. My Joie Divitri Blouse is now a real steal- I love mine!

Scroll thru to shop or shop whole sale HERE

Obsessions

|| Matiko Toe Ring Sandals ||

I love the simplicity of these sandals and the price is real steal.  A great neutral sandal that would go with everything.

|| JCREW Embroidered Pom-Pom Tank ||

I love this tank- the pom-pom detail is so awesome.  I just ordered it in the crimson color.

|| Gap Canvas Tote ||

I have a thing for palm print anything.  This tote is totally awesome to toss all your Summer stuff in.

|| Gigi New York Snakeskin Wallet ||

Gigi New York just marked down all their wallets 50% off, such a steal.  I love this hot pink one.  Shop all the sale Wallets HERE. A great time to stock up for Christmas or Birthday gifts.

I also really love the pebble grain wallet.  This blue is the same color as my cross body purse and it is such a gorgeous color!

|| LaSenorita Jolie Tie Dye Twiggy Tank ||

I have been all about some tie dye lately.  Love this tank from LaSenorita Jolie.  I wear it to workout all the time but it is also cute with jeans!  I am wearing a small.  Use code LSJ-DBDD to get free shipping on your orders!

|| Tbags Drop Waist Skirt ||

I love the pattern on this skirt so much and the fact that it is high waisted, win win.  I would pair this with a simple white or black tank and some cute flats.

|| Rebecca Taylor Enchanted Gardens Top ||

This is one of my favorite prints from RT.  So easy to dress this top up or down.

|| Colorblock Tunic ||

I can never have enough cover-ups.  I live in them during the Summer.  I love this bright blue one from JCrew, use code HISUMMER to get 30% off!

|| DV Dolce Vita Fuji Sandals ||

Love is an understatement for these sandals, they are just perfect and such a steal!!  I think you cuold wear them well into Fall too.

also available here in like 8 different colors.

Lastly, Kate Spade Saturday just started their Secret 75% off sale.  There are some great travel bags, totes, and accessories on sale for cheap!  Scroll through to see my favorites.