Life Lately + The Best of Cyber Monday

Happy December 1st!  We are officially decorated and ready for Christmas.  This is my favorite time of the year!  Get ready for picture overload.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving besides Matt hurting his back- he was laid out for most of the weekend but he still managed to produce two amazing turkeys one roasted and one fried.

I made both the cheese ball and the Brussels sprouts gratin and they were both amazing. You never know when you try a new recipe if they will suck but both were awesome and I will make them again.  The cheese ball would be beautiful for a Christmas party as well with the red pomegranate seeds.

Pomegranate White Cheddar Cheese Ball | Brussels Sprouts Gratin

 

I also made the Southern Living Pumpkin Tart with candied Toffee and man oh man was it good. I am so not a baker so I made Matt take a picture of me with my pie because I was so proud of it!

Wearing the JCrew Ikat Blouse I picked up last week it is still on sale with additional 40% off.

Ikat Blouse

Right before Thanksgiving we had our built-ins in the kitchen finished.  I just love them.  Now to select a paint color for our cabinets!

We also celebrated Frances Moon's first Birthday! 

We did a low key party at our house with friends and family.

Cupcakes are from Lockhaus Brubaker and the toppers are from SweetCuts Shoppe

I can not believe I have a one year old!!

I am wearing Cynthia Vincent Dress from Thera M also in black | Renegrade Bracelet

Frances is wearing Pleated Dress | White Tights

Frances Moon with both sets of grand parents.

Champs with my girl Caycee.

We tried to get a holiday picture with cousin Finley while they were in town but of course no one would look at the camera at the same time. It is still pretty cute though.

Sunday I tackled decorating our whole house.  It was a feat but glad it is done.  My motto is the more lights the better.

I found identical glass trees to the ones above here and they are free shipping today.

Sunday night we made homemade Mexican Pizzas (the copycat Taco Bell kind) and they were so delicious I will be making them again!

If you are like me I am sure you were a bit disappointed by Black Friday,  the sales just were not that good.  I did manage to order the kids this piano and guitar from Serena and Lily and take advantage of the Gap sale. Oh and this dress from French Connection (30% off with code FC30BF) was the one thing I ordered for me. 

 I tried to condense Cyber Monday and list the best sales.

FURBISH STUDIO \\  20% off all orders of $75 and more with code HOLLADAY.  Great time to buy Christmas gifts,  I loves these bug earrings (made in Charleston) and Mr. Mrs Glasses.  

PROGENY SHOPPE \\ 25% off orders $50+ with code PROGENYXMAS. I am so ordering these dino tattoos for Sterling.

SERENA AND LILY \\ 25% off today only, code HAPPYMONDAY

PIPERLIME \\ 30% off site wide and extra 40% off all sale code CYBERSALE.

Love these Cynthia Vincent Flats and they are under $100 with the discount. and these are quite possibly the perfect nude shoe.

JCREW FACTORY\\  50% off site wide

use code THANKS. Love this green blouse for the holidays.

TARGET \\ Buy one clothing, shoes or accessories get one 60% 0ff.

GIGI NEW YORK \\ up to 30% off.   I love my Teddie Tote and Uber Clutch.

GAP \\ 40% off the site. Use code CYBER.  Please order this hat, it is too cute not too.  We love ours.  I am ordering this embroidered dress for Frances!

KATE SPADE \\ 30% off the site with code CYBER30.

These slippers look so cozy and cute. and this blouse is another favorite.

LOFT \\ 50% off everything. Use code MONDAY

The color of this blouse is perfection.

BLOOMINGDALES \\ 25% off the site no code needed.

Random Gift Ideas

Sometimes random quirky gifts are the best gifts.  They kind of step outside the box and make you laugh and sometimes are actually really useful!  I rounded up some of my favorites. 

For the Entertainer:

Tequila Shot Glasses and Wood Tray | Slate Cheese Markers | Stainless Shot Glasses | Beer Making Kit | Martini Tools | Wine Breather Carafe

and for that person you just cant decide what to buy!  Nordstrom has you covered!
These smaller ones would make great stocking stuffers too.

Table Tennis | Dominos | Foodie Dice | Deer Blanket | Electric Smores Maker | Coffee Mug | Turn Table | Pillow | Selfie Snap

I love all these State items from Megan Lee Designs as well.  The slate cheese board is my favorite, such a cool hostess gift!  All are under $45 too!
Pillow | Mug | Hoodie | State Cheese Board

Free shipping and returns always. and Nordstrom now price matches, if you see it cheaper they will match it!

thanks to Nordstrom for sponering this post

Black Friday Part 2

FRENCH CONNECTION \\ 40% off site wide with code FC40BF

I finally ordered this dress I had been wanting.  I also ordered the shirt version as well while it was 40% off, I figured I would send back whichever I liked better.  Love the Emerald Green for the holidays.

Alligator Dress | Alligator Blouse

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BANANA REPUBLIC \\ 50% off one item with code BRFIFTY and 40% off everything else with code BRFORTY.

Still love this Diamond Knit Scarf.

These Calf Hair D'Orsay Pumps are gorgeous.  They come in 4 different colors.

|| Calfhair D'Orsay Flats

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BAUBLEBAR \\  15% off 2 items, 25% off 3 items, 35% off 4 items.

I have these statement earrings and have been wearing them often.

|| Space Marquise Earrings

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ANTHROPOLGIE \\ 25% off with code HOLIDAY25

You know I love a pretty cheese board for entertaining and this marble one is awesome.  Would make a great gift.

|| Marble Cheese Board

Also love this plaid tunic.  Looks nice because it is longer and you could wear it with jeans or leggings.

|| Plaid Tunic

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NEIMAN MARCUS \\ Up to 50% off you can take additional 20% off sale.

I love any and all Alexis Bittar Jewelry and these hoops are a steal at 50% off.

|| Alexis Bittar Hoops

The perfect black pumps.

|| Vince Two Tone Pumps

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OLD NAVY \\ Up to 50% off then additional 15% with code GRAVY.

I never find much for me at Old Navy but love it for the kids.  I always love their shoes and you can't beat the price.

How awesome are these Metallic Sneakers??

 Equally awesome the pink glitter T-Straps

and this plaid dress paired with mocs would be so stinking cute.  It is only $13 plus 15% off!

|| Plaid Dress

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PIPERLIME \\ 25% off the site with code IHEARTNYC

Perfect time to buy a Claire V Clutch for the holidays.  I just bought this one and love it!!

|| Claire V Clutch

 

This Rebecca Taylor Blouse is on sale and you can take additional 25% off.  Love the pattern.  Cute with a blazer or leather coat for winter and then great in the spring paired with white jeasn.

|| Rebecca Taylor Blouse

Happy Shopping!!

Black Friday Sales Shop Early!

Happy Thanksgiving Friends.  I hope you all are enjoying a relaxing day filled with family, good food, and lots of love.  

Several stores started their Black Friday Sales Early.  Happy Shopping!

Here are the best:

\\ SHOPBOP

A great time to stock up on basics like jeans, boots, sunglasses.

Since it has rained 4 days straight here I have been living in my black hunter rain boots.  A great investent.

Hunter Rainboots

Also wearing Rag and Bone Skinny Jeans in Kensington Wash, a great everyday pair of jeans that suck you in like no other.  I swear they make my legs look way skinnier than they really are.

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If you are curious about my tote above it is from Barrington Gifts and they are offering 10% off the site and they never run discounts!  I am carrying the St Anne Diaper Bag in the Axis Print. It is such am awesome tote with so many pockets and it is nylon so easy to wipe down!   They have so many amazing prints to choose from but I love the Axis- you can shop all the other styles it comes in HERE

Use code CYBER10

|| St Anne in Axis

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\\ JCREW  30% off  Full Priced Items and 40% off sale with code HOLIDAY

I stopped in the store yesterday and picked up this blouse in the royal blue because I loved my black one so much.  On sale plus extra 40%.  Also comes in green and white.

Tassel Trim Blouse

 I also picked up this Ikat blouse, I had admired and it and with the discount it comes to $45.

Blurred Ikat Blouse

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Joie is offering 25% off the whole site use code THANKS.

This is my favorite blouse, great for now and into the spring!

Deon B Blouse

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Equipment is also offering 25% off the whole site.  Use code THANKS. You all know I am a huge Equipment fan.  A great time to treat yourself to a gorgeous blouse or dress.

This Aubrey Dress is one of my favorites I own.

Aubrey Dress

Also love the print of this Liam Blouse. 

Liam Blouse

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At Serena and Lily you can take $50 off every $200 you spend with code GETSTARTED.

I am kind of obsessed with this Confetti Piano and Guitar.  I am considering getting it for the kids from Santa.

Confetti Piano | Confetti Guitar

and of course this picture makes me want to order this pink crown as well.

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Sole Society is offering 30% off select shoes.

Keeping with all the plaid obsession this fall, these plaid flats are aweosome and only $40.  I also love the Hounsdtooth print.

Emmie Flats

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Gap is offering 50% off sitewide. Use code BLKFRIDAY.

I bought Frances this deer dress and it is so cute, especially with red tights!

Deer Dress

She will be wearing this for her birthday party Saturday.  I love a neutral dress.

Pleated Dress

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Tory Burch Holiday Event

This is one of my favorite TB purchases, the Cora Dress.  I have it in red but love the navy print as well.  

Cora Dress

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Nordstrom has 40% a pretty great selection.  I linked to some favorites Tuesday but missed these boots.  A really good deal at 40% that is as cheap as Rag and Bone gets

Rag and Bone Grayson Boots

 This is my favorite wash in the Rag and Bone jeans, love the zipper detail and they are 40% off.

Rag and Bone Zipper Jeans