Scenes From Our Weekend

Here is what went down.

Friday I went to a cheese tasting at Goat Sheep Cow.  It focused on cheeses from Europe and I have to say they were all fantastic.  My favorite was called Saint Angel it was amazing.  Frances Moon came with me and she loved every cheese even the stinky ones!  This picture makes me laugh so much cheese:)

I have to show off Frances Moon's outfit.  I am obsessed with the vest.

Vest | Leggings

I got a head start on Christmas shopping and ordered this teepee for Sterling.  He is going to be so excited Christmas morning when he sees it. I going to set it from Santa with his other toys inside it and around it.  If you order by November 15th you can take 10% off your order.

TeePee

Friday night we had happy hour with my parents who were in town with my nephew moving to a new condo.  I made a sweet spread with some of the cheese from my cheese tasting and champagne from my Wine Awesomeness box this month.  If you sign up for Wine Awesomeness this month you can get your first month free- sign up HERE.  I always love my wines each month and this would make a great Christmas gift as well!  This champagne was excellent.

I loved spending time with my sweet nephew Finley he is such a doll.

 Sterling promptly got a haircut after I took this picture, I realized just how long his hair was!

Saturday night we took my parents to the yacht club for happy hour.  It was a chilly evening but gorgeous views.

I made yet another killer recipe from the new Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, Make it Ahead.   The Quinoa Tabbouleh is amazing, I made a big batch for my lunch this week.  This may be my favorite cookbook yet, so many great recipes.

Both nights we enjoyed sitting out by our fire pit after the kids went to sleep.  It was so nice for Matt and I to just catch up and have some alone time.

Sunday we took some pictures for our Christmas cards with our good friend and photographer Brook Bertschy.  I can't wait to see the results.  A few outtakes from my iphone.

Frances Moon's Dress | Shoes

I am wearing: Blouse | Jeans | Shoes

All in all a nice weekend spent with loved ones.

 

Saturdays Steals and Deals

Happy Saturday Friends.  Some great deals going on this weekend, a good time to start Christmas shopping!

Gap is running their Friends and Family event, with 40% off, use code GAPFAM

Love these Christmas PJS for Frances. 

|| Christmas PJs

and I got these for Sterling

|| Fair Isle PJS

I also think this embroidered plaid top is so cute.  Lots of great kid stuff!

|| Plaid Top 

 Love this adorable sweater and hat for Sterling!

Sweater | Hat

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Sephora is having their Friends and Family Event you can take 20% off the entire site.

Use code GIFTVIB at checkout- you do have to sign up to be a beauty insider to get the deal.

I am tempted to buy this Josie Maran skincare set, it is $39 with additional 20% off.  I have been wanting to try her line, heard wonderful things about it.

||Josie Maran Gift Set

 If you need bronzer I swear by the Nars Laguna Bronzer.

|| Nars Bronzer

I also love the Nars lipstick- Dolce Vita and Gipsy are two of my favorites.

||Nars Lipstick

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Nordstrom Clearance Event ends Monday.

I love these Vince Pumps, such classic pumps.  Vince shoes are always well made, these are 40% off.

||Vince Pumps

The Rebecce Minkoff Mini Quilted Bag is now 50% off.  I own this purse and carry it all the time.  The color goes with everything.

||Rebecca Minkoff Mini Quilted Bag

The House of Harlow Station Necklace is 40% off.  I own this in tan and wear it often.  I just love the emerald green, would be so fabulous for the holidays.

|| House of Harlow Station Necklace

I love this Skagen watch, I have been on the hunt for a great everyday watch and may order this.  

|| Skagen Watch

This Missoni ZigZag Scarf is 33% off- comes in three different colors.

|| Missoni Scarf

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West Elm is offering 15% off cleareance with code YIPPEE, 20% off lighting, tableware, linens, and coffee tables!

I just love these glasses for the holidays!

|| Gold Glasses

I also love these mirrored chargers, I am thinking about them for my Thanksgiving table.

|| Mirrored Chargers

This cheese knive set would make a great stocking stuffer or hostess gift.

|| Cheese Knives

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Banana Republic is also offering 30% off full priced items, use code BREXCITED.

I really like this v-neck pullover.  The black and white would go go with everything!

|| Drapey V Pullover

 and I am obsessed with the color of this sweater- so gorgeous!

|| Red Cable Knit Sweater

Happy Saturday and Happy Shopping!

Lighting, Necklaces, Plants and Other Randoms

Happy Friday Y'all!  

 I had all my lights installed this week and I am so thrilled with the results.  It is crazy how much lighting can update a room.  

The chandelier from Lowes for our dining blew me away, it is so good in person and right under $200.

I also bought this flush mount light at Lowes for our hallway.  It is the Allen + Roth brand and I really like the sleek modern feel of it.

 and finally I had the West Elm Pendant light (the lighting at West Elm is still 20% off FYI) hung in Sterling's room. It actually looks better in there than it ever would have in my dining room.  It kind of has an urban/masculine feel to it that goes with his room.

I also picked up two new plants for our house. 

I fell in love with this cactus when I saw it, random I know, but it is so cute right?  I had been wanting something for a corner in our bathroom and it looks perfect in there.

I also bought a small Fiddle Fig tree for our dining room.  Lord help me that I don't kill it.  I suck at taking care of plants, but apparently it only needs to be watered about once a week and I can handle that.  I am on the hunt for a new basket to set it in, my Nate Berkus one is too large.  If you are local and looking for a Fiddle Fig tree Hyams on Folly Road had a good selection and different size ones.

(ignore the wall to the side we had a cabinet ripped out and are in the process of doing some work in our kitchen)

Madeline at Poppy Styles was sweet enough to send me this gorgeous necklace.  I just love her jewelry and had the pleasure of meeting her when I was in Charlotte a few months back.  She has graciously offered my readers 20% off her site with code DBDD20! I love this necklace so much, it is adjustable so it can be any length you want!  You can browse all her beautiful jewelry here

 || Burnt Orange Spike Necklace

Several of you asked about the top I am wearing above.  Its from Social Dress Shop and currently 40% off.  Runs way large, I am in an XS.  and yes Sterling is still feeling the Halloween Spirit!

|| Lauren Moffat Neon Flowers Top

I have really been trying to master the art of flower buying and arranging.  It is kind of therapeutic to arrange flowers.  This is my latest arrangement and I am pretty proud of it!

So I finally decided I need to start planning Frances Moon's Birthday since it is like 3 weeks away.   Poor second child, waiting til the last minute.   This is what the birthday girl will be wearing.  Priorities right?   I am going to pair it with a dress from Zara I ordered and I am waiting on!  I think these feather headbands are just the cutest thing ever.

|| Feather Headband

The Nordstrom Clearance Event is still going on and there are some awesome kid things on sale.

Frances Moon's Tucker and Tate Poncho is now 40% off.  We wear it all the time, it is so darn cute.

|| Poncho

A few other favorites:

Love these knee high boots just marked down at Tory Burch.

|| Knee High Boots

also obsessed with these snakeskin flats.  So pretty.

|| Snakeskin Flats

I can not stop thinking about this Brussels Spout Gratin.  It has s strong possibility to be added to our Thanksgiving menu.

and this quote.

Have a great weekend!

xoxo

Holiday Sparkle | Holiday Dress Part 1

With the holidays right around the corner now is a legit time to start planning for all your holiday events and parties.  I swear the good dresses get gone fast.  We actually have quite a few parties this year that I am super excited about.  Last year I had just had Frances Moon so the holidays were a bit of a blur. I didn't attend one party nor could I really indulge in Holiday cocktails since I was nursing.  This year I am ready.

So I bought this dress because of the sequins. I found it online at Nordstrom, their holiday dress collection is pretty awesome, and promptly ordered it.  I have always wanted a sparkly dress, I mean that is what the holidays are for right??  Time to bust out the sequins and shine.  There is a fine line between tacky sequins and good sequins and I like to think this falls in the good category.  Plus ladies it is so stretchy and comfortable, an added bonus while indulging in all the delicious holiday treats.

 French Connection Fit and Flare Sequin Dress | Pumps (on sale) 

Kate Spade Stud Earrings | Nars Gipsy Lipstick

I just love the flirty skirt part.

Since it is stretchy I find that is a super flattering silhouette.

The back has the cutest scoopneck.

My serious face.  I call this my Blue Steel look.

The dress runs TTS.  I am wearing a size 4 for those curious about how it fits.

I think another cute way to wear this dress would be paired with black tights and booties for a more casual look.

This is how excited I am about the holidays and my sequined dress.

(Matt insisted I include this candid picture, it is pretty funny).

If you need a more conservative look for a work event, I really like this classic black dress with the dot details.

|| FC Mona Black Dot Dress

and if you want a real bargain this sequin dress is 40% off but only a few sizes left.

|| Spectucalr Sparkle Dress

Nordstrom has free shipping and returns which makes shopping so much easier.  You can try out several dresses in your own home and send back what doesn't work!  Shop the entire collection of holiday dresses at Nordstrom Here.

A few other favorite holiday dresses with a little sparkle because the Holidays are a great excuse to wear something shiny:)

This post was sponsored by Nordstrom, all thoughts and outfits choices are my own always!