Weekend Deals

Happy Saturday! 

I wanted to share a few things on sale if you are still Christmas shopping or just looking for yourself! 

This Vince Dress that I recently ordered is now on major sale 65% off.  Runs on the large side so size down.  I have a size XS.  I am wearing it to a party tonight and will share a picture later!

Vince Dress

also on sale HERE

Also on major sale is this Vince Blouse.  My mom wore it to Frances Moon's birthday party and it is so cute on!

Vince Blouse

JCREW is offering 40% off sale and 30% off everything else with code GIFTNOW.

I ordered this fringe top and LOVE it.  Runs a bit on the small side so if you are between sizes size up.  I got a small.

Fringe Top | Candyshop Vintage Necklace

ANTHROPOLOGIE is offering 20% off the entire site.

Use code STOCKUP

This Shirtdress is a favorite of mine.

I just put this blouse in my cart.  I love the faded stripes and flutter sleeves.

Artist Stripe Tee

Ugg Boots are on sale at Nordstrom right now.  I own both the short and tall pairs and love them when it gets cold. They would make a great Christmas gift.

Tall Uggs

Short Uggs

A few Claire V purses were just reduced too.  These are my go to for a night out.

Charcoal Claire V

Color Block Claire V

This is the sweater version of my Clu Dress and it is now on sale.  I love the gray.

Happy Saturday and Happy Shopping!

Our Dining Room Before and After!

I know I have been talking about our dining room makeover for awhile now.  I finally got my act together and snapped some pictures of the finished product!!

I mentioned before that I enlisted the help of Alex Kaehler to help me plan out the space.  I had an idea of what I wanted but I have such a hard time making a decision sometimes and wanted someone to help me.  I loved working with her so much, in fact I am going to hopefully work with her again on our den/family room next.  I highly recommend her if you are looking for design help.  I sent her images of rooms I liked and let her know what pieces I wanted to keep and replace.  She then came up with two room plans for me.  I had the option to choose either of them or neither and she would work on a new design.  I actually loved them both and had a hard time deciding.  

Here are the two plans.  Once I chose we then made a few changes within that layout/plan.

Alex will send you a shopping list with links to all the products too which makes it super easy!  That way you can shop and buy things as you want to.  

and the final plan we agreed on. I combined a few things from each design.  Then as I was shopping I made a few small changes as well that you will see in the photos.

When I look at the before pictures I can't believe how dark and cramped the room was.

Behold the Before in all it's glory:)

THE BEFORE

The major changes I wanted done were:

1) tear down the beadboard and put up sheetrock and re-paint

2) rip out the bar and sink in the corner.  It really served no purpose since our dining room is connected to our kitchen and we have a sink and storage in there.  It bothered me because I could never center a piece of furniture on that wall.

3) Rip out the small half wall between the kitchen and dining room

4) The hutch was a piece passed on to us from my in-laws so I wanted to keep it but it needed to be updated.

THE AFTER

I honestly can't tell you how much I love this room.  It is where we spend so much time and it is so bright and happy now.   Since we live in a smaller house it serves so many purposes for us from family dinners, to where the kids do homework and art,  and also where we entertain friends.

I found the mirror at Homegoods and knew it would be perfect in the space.  I decided instead of artwork flanking the windows to use photographs of Sterling and Frances by DuBose Photography. 

Funny story I have had the glass dining room table since college.  The people who lived in the house before us didn't want to move it and sold it to me for $50 and I still love it to this day.  It is a pain to move because the glass is so heavy but I just love the modern look of it.

Details and sources are at the bottom of the post

D E T A I L S +  S O U R C E S 

Design Plan | Alex Kaehler Design

ALEX@ALEXANDRAKAEHLER.COM

Wall Color - Decorators White

Hutch color - Coventry Gray

Curtains - West Elm

Gold Curtain Rod - West Elm

Chairs- Lulu & Georgia c/o

Table - old

Rug - Rugs USA c/o

Mirror - Homegoods

Lamps- GDC Home

Hardware on Hutch - Look in the Attic

Planter - West Elm

Ocean Art- Minted c/o

Bar Table- Consignment Find in Charlotte

Decanters- old, various places

Hurricanes- similar

Light Fixture- Lowes

Life Lately

Exactly one week til Christmas Eve.  Can y'all believe it??  I think because the weather has been so warm here lately it doesn't really feel like the holidays.  I have had a nasty cold all week so I am hoping I feel better by the weekend. I still have lots of gifts left to wrap and shopping to do before we head to Charlotte!

Last weekend we took the kids to watch the Christmas boat parade.  We usually watch from Downtown but this year we watched from a boat and it was so much fun.  

The kids before we left decked out in their Christmas outfits.

Frances Moon's Tunic is Allegra and Luca | Leggings are Petit Peony | Mocs

Sterling's tee shirt is from a local store Southern Belles

How incredible is this sunset??  I think we took like 50 photos.  It looked like a painting, almost unreal it was so pretty.

My main squeeze.

Sunday I took the kids to church and had to snap a picture of Frances Moon's outfit.  I mean it doesn't get much cuter than a cape and glitter shoes.

Cape is from TJMaxx | Dress (40% off with code GIFTS)|  Yosi Samra Flats

Outfit planning for a Holiday Party.  I can't say enough great things about this dress.  It is the perfect shift dress.  Easy to dress up or down.  I loved the dark green color but it also comes in black which would be a great classic dress to add to your closet. It runs TTS, I have a size 4.

use code SHOPNOW to take 40% off, making the dress under $80!

JCrew Dress | Elle and J Earrings | Claire V Clutch | Yosi Flats

The best nachos in town at Zia.

Yesterday we had a playdate with my friend Ashley at Vintage Coffee.  If I had not already done my Christmas cards this would have been the perfect spot for a picture.  I will have to remember for next year!

We love Vintage Coffee for playdates.  Their cinnamon latte is amazing and if you want wine they also have a really good rose.

One of my new favorite red wines, is the Hess Cabernet.  Their Chardonnay is also good if you are looking for a white wine.

My fringe blouse I ordered from the Shopbop sale arrived already and I love it!  I got a small and it seems to be TTS.  Today is the last day to take extra 25% off sale items, use code BONUS25.

The Serena and Lily Private sale started yesterday.  Lots of great deals!

I bought the kids this guitar and piano last year for christmas and they still love them!  They are both on sale, I highly recommend if you need a gift idea.  I left them out from Santa and they went nuts over them.  You can shop the whole sale HERE

Guitar | Piano

This quote made me laugh and is very true for me and its Taco night tonight! Have a great day!

Ravioli Muffins + Gifts for The Cocktail Lover

These little muffins are basically just like lasagna and so good!  They are easy to assemble and you can make them ahead of time too.  Sterling gobbled them up and asked for seconds.  I was sure once he saw the spinach he would steer clear but he ate 2 of them and that is a winning recipe in my book.  This works best with the circle ravioli but the square would be fine if you can't find it.  Be careful not to over cook them, I barely got mine out of the oven before the tops got too hard.  If you want to make ahead just assemble everything in the muffin tray and then bake before dinner.  You can use any sort of the ravioli but we used the spinach artichoke kind and they were absolutely delicious.

Enjoy!

|| R A V I O L I   M U F F I N S  ||

- 2 packages ravioli (you need 24 pieces of ravioli)

- 8 oz box frozen spinach, thawed

- 2 garlic cloves, minced

- 1 large shallot diced

- 1 egg lightly whipped

- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

- 1 jar marinera (1 swear by Raos)

- 1 ball fresh mozzarella sliced

- 1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese

Bring a large pot of water to boil and boil the ravioli for half the time the package says.  Drain and drizzle with olive oil so they don't stick together.

In a large skillet add 2 tablespoons olive oil.  Add in shallot and garlic and cook about 4-5 minutes.  Be careful not to burn the garlic.  Squeeze the extra water out of the thawed spinach and add to skillet.  Cook about 2 minutes.  Add in parmesan cheese and egg and stir together well.

Take a muffin pan and spray really well with cooking spray.  Take a spoonful of marinera and layer in the bottom of each cup.  Add one ravioli, top with spinach and shredded cheese.  The add a little more marinera, one ravioli and a slice of fresh mozzarella.  Continue in all the muffin cups.

Cook at 375 degrees for about 15-20 minutes until cheese starts to brown slightly and bubble.

GIFT IDEAS FOR THE COCKTAIL LOVER

I rounded up a few simple gift ideas for all those cocktail lovers out there!

Casamigas Tequila (the best tequila) | Antler Bottler Opener | Less More Shot Glass | Kate Spade Dot Martini Shaker | Grey Goose Vodka | Wine Decanter | Decanter and Glass Set | Copper Shot Glasses | Decanter Labels | Gold Bar Set |  Break the Ice Cooler Bag | Agate Coasters | Wine Rack |  Pineapple Shaker | Copper Drink Bucket

I also wanted to mention Shopbop just announced extra 25% off all sale.

I just ordered this blouse, I love the nude color and the fringe detail:) It is already 50% off then you get to take additional 25% off.

Rory Beca Blouse