Scenes From Our Weekend

Happy President's Day!  Since school is out today I am having a birthday party for Sterling and a few friends because he turns 6 tomorrow.  I honestly can't believe he will be 6!  Time flies. 

Thursday night we had a girl's night at Bin 152.  It is hands down one of my favorite wine bars in town.  I had not been in almost year, so I was thrilled to go back.  They have a such a great wine selection and their charcuterie boards are the best I have ever had.

A few things I am loving these days | Tassels + Fringe + Embroidery 

The shoes are only $32 and you can use code PRES today to save additional 25% off.

Purse | Fringe Heels | Embroidered Dress (sold out similar style) | Embroidered Blouse (on sale)

Frances Moon after her Valentine's Party.  She was so excited about all the candy she got:)

I enjoyed lunch at CO, a spot I often forget about,  their food is always on point.  We started with edamame spring rolls and beef kimchi dumplings.

Friday night Matt and I tried a new restaurant with a few friends called The Watch.

It is located on the rooftop of a new boutique hotel on Wentworth Street called The Restoration.  I definitely want to find an excuse to spend a night at The Restoration.  I loved the atmosphere and decor.   

The menu had lots of great options.

Wearing Julie Vos Ring

I enjoyed the Roasted Vegetable Salad and Cauliflower Soup and Matt had the lobster roll, served with the most delicious homemade chips.

I wore my first Lily Pulitzer purchase for me, The Elsa Blouse.  My girlfriends talked into buying one and I have to say I love the fit and the bright pink.  Sometimes the Lily patterns can be too much for me but I loved this solid version. The pink is the perfect shade of hot pink.  Sizing wise I recommend sizing down, I am in an XS.

Elsa Blouse in Tropical Pink color

Saturday we had a low key afternoon and then headed to our neighbors for Happy Hour and pizza.

I made my Greek Salad Bites again, always a favorite and easy appetizer to whip together.  

How cute are the Koi Fish appetizer plates??  They come in 4 different colors. 

Sunday Matt brought us all Bojangles for our Valentine's Breakfast.  Gotta love The Bo.

Then we headed to The Southeastern Wildlife Festival.  We had never been before.  I feel like every year one of us is usually sick this weekend so we were excited to check it out.

Sterling rode a camel and loved it!

The kids also loved the petting zoo.

Thanks to our friend Thomas we managed to get a family picture where everyone was looking at the camera and smiling:)

My Missoni Scarf is on sale in a pink version.  It is also on sale in a non infinity version too.  My mom gave me this scarf 3 years for Christmas and it is still my favorite scarf ever.

After we put the kids to bed Matt and I celebrated Valentine's Day with some champagne, our favorite vodka penne, and tiramisu.

Have a great week.

Weekend Steals and Deals | Best of Valentine's Day and President Day Sales

Happy Saturday!  It is freezing here this weekend.  We are hoping to hit up the Southeastern Wildlife Expo today and then I need to run some errands to get ready for Sterling's birthday next week!

N O R D S T R O M 

I mentioned yesterday but the Nordstrom Clearance sale just started.  Here are my favorites.

Scroll through to see them all.

Lots of kids stuff is marked down too.  Frances has these glitter Toms and we love them! I just ordered this metallic version for the Summer.  I love Toms because they are easy to get on and off.

L O F T 

 40 % off store favorites and extra 50% off sale no code needed

I have this blouse and love the pattern and bright blue color.

Floral Blouse

I really ike this Dot Blouse.

Would be perfect for work or play.

P O T T E R Y    B A R N 

Friends and family Sale.  Use code Friends for 20% off site wide. 

This wood serving platter is one of my favorites. My mom and I both have the large size.  It makes such a statement and is perfect for meat and cheese.

Wood Platter

R E B E C C A  T A Y L O R   

extra 25% off sale use code TAKE25

I clearly have a thing for white blouses, but I love the detail on this one.

White Blouse

I actually ordered this coat.  I have been looking for a new longer and love the detail, plus the price is amazing.  It was $650 now $220

Tweed Jacket

T A R G E T 

25 % off clothes and shoes, use promo code PRES

This includes swimwear including the bathing suits I shared last weekend.

Halter Suit

This off shoulder dress is adorable and only $19.

Off Shoulder Dress

J C R E W

Extra 40 % off final sale use code SHOPSALE

The cutest Cross Body bag, comes in 4 colors.

I snagged this shark sweater for Sterling.

Happy Saturday and Happy Shopping!

Style Files Vol 3 | Off Shoulder Obsessed

It is no secret round here that I love an off shoulder blouse.  It is such a fun look.

I really liked the ruffle detail on this blouse and the fact that it was black because I could wear it so many different ways. I figure in the Summer it will be cute paired with shorts and white jeans.  Now I like it paired with regular jeans and I just toss a leather jacket on over it when its really cold.  

MLM Blouse | McGuire Jeans | RM Purse | Vince Pumps (on sale) | T Marie Earrings c/o

Julie Vos Bracelet  c/o| Julie Vos Ring c/o

These tassel earrings are my favorites.  I now have them in 3 different colors.

They come in so many different color options, and many are 50% off right now- HERE.

This purse.  I have been carrying it non-stop.   You can also remove the straps and carry it just as a clutch too.

The blouse runs on the large side, so I recommend sizing down.  I am wearing a size XS.

I am wearing the McGuire Jeans again that I featured last week.  They are such a great fit and they hold their structure and don't stretch out too much. They also sit higher on your waist which I like.  no low rise jeans for me post babies:)

MLM is a new label to me and I am quickly falling in love with all their designs.  They make the blouse I am wearing.  It also comes in the dress versions below, that are gorgeous.  Their line is not crazy expensive most items are under $200.

Black Midi Dress | White Midi Dress

Off Shoulder Mini Dress

They also just came out with this stripe style that I love for the Spring.  I think the blue and white is such a fresh combo.

Stripe Dress | Stripe Blouse

This dress is a little more expensive but I adore the floral print.  Would be perfect for any weddings or bridal events. 

Floral Dress

Photos by Rick Dean Photography

I also wanted to mention Nordstrom's clearance sale started today!  I will be back tomorrow with some of the best buys. Below are 3 favorites sitting in my cart waiting for me to make a final decision!

I am especially loving this Joie blouse, the purple colors are so stunning.

This Rebecca Taylor blouse is even prettier in person.  The embroidery detail is gorgeous.

and this Rebecca Minkoff purse is 50% off in 3 colors.  I am tempted to get the pink.

A Day in My Life

I have had several requests to do a day in my life post.  My life is not very exciting but here you go! This is a pretty typical day although sometimes things change. 

6:00 

alarm goes off

I usually press snooze once then get out of bed.

I immediately brush my teeth (I hate morning breath) and then I go make my cup of hot lemon water.  After that I go wake Sterling up.  This can take anywhere from 10-15 minutes to get him up.  Why does kindergarten start so early??

Frances usually hears me getting Sterling up so of course she wants to get up too.  

I feed both kids breakfast and make their lunches for the day while they eat.

7:00 

Matt or I take Sterling to school, we usually rotate days depending on his work schedule.  The other stays home with Frances.  After I drop Sterling off I make a cup of decaf coffee and a batch of green juice for Matt and I, then I sit down to finish up my blog for that day and try to respond to a few emails.  I let Frances watch Paw Patrol during this time so I can work.

8:00

I make myself breakfast and if I have time I quickly read a few blogs while I eat. 

Then I do a few household chores like empty the dishwasher (I swear I empty it everyday), start a load of laundry (that is never ending too) and make the beds.  I hate an unmade bed!!  If I am not going to the gym I shower at this point too.  Otherwise I throw on a bit up make-up and workout clothes- and yes I wear make-up to the gym, I don't really go anywhere without make-up.  

  

I also get Frances dressed and ready for the day. I talked her into pigtails today it I am loving them!

9:30

I take Frances to school.  She does Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  

10:00

I hit up the gym.  I do 30 minutes on the treadmill of running intervals, then 20 minutes on the elliptical.  Or on Tuesdays and Thursdays I do an hour barre class.

For those who asked I am still loving my yoga mat.  

11:00 

It is a bad habit but after the gym I usually hit the Starbucks drive thru (I mean its right beside my gym) for an iced green tea.  Then I head to the grocery store.  I also use this time to run other errands I have like post office, dry cleaners, Target etc.

12:00

Head home unload groceries, take a quick shower, and start assembling a salad for lunch.  This week I made one my favorites, Asian Kale Salad.  I usually don't have time to eat before I pick up Frances so I just prep the food.  

12:45 

Pick up Frances from school.  She always falls asleep in the car so I just carry her in and lay her down in her crib and she keeps napping.  Then I sit down and eat lunch.  I usually power thru a show I have recorded like Housewives or Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce while I eat.  

1:30

I use this time to finish up laundry and straighten up the house that is normally a wreck from that morning.  Then I sit down and work on my blog til time to pick up Sterling

2:30 

Pick up Sterling from school.  After school I try and take the kids to do an activity.  We usually have a playdate, hit up the park, go to the library, or make some sort of art/cooking craft at home. Today we stopped by the drug store and then hit up the park.

4:00

Get home and start working on dinner prep.  I let the kids rest and watch tv during this time.  This is what usually happens while I cook,  they pull out everything they can and make a huge mess.

For dinner this night I made Salmon Cakes, squash, and navy beans.

5:30

Dinner for the kids.  If Matt is working late I usually go ahead and eat with them too.  Otherwise I wait and eat with Matt.  Whether I eat or not I at least always try to sit down with the kids and talk while they eat.

We usually do Sterling's homework at this time too after we eat.

I quickly clean up dishes and wipe down counters.

6:00

Bath time.  I used to love bath time, now I dread it.  Sterling and Frances basically fight the entire time, hitting and splashing water everywhere.

7:00

We start the bedtime routines that includes brushing teeth and reading a few books and saying prayers.   Frances still likes to be rocked so either Matt or I rock her for a bit. Then I am not kidding for the next hour or two someone keeps asking for something.  They need water, or Sterling wants a pen to write in his journal, or they need to ask me something- their elaborate list goes on and on.   They are masters at extending bedtime.

8:30/9

The kids are finally asleep and I sit down.  Matt and I don't watch much tv but we do it is usually Netflix.  We are still powering thru Mad Men and loving it.  

This is also when I put on a face mask.  Still loving my Peter Thomas Roth Irish Moor Mud one I got for Christmas.  It is awesome and I really think it has made my skin more even and brighter.

9:30-10

Get ready for bed, wash face, brush teeth, and then I get in bed and read a bit to fall asleep.  I just started 800 Grapes and I am liking it so far.  It is a light and easy read compared to Room which I just finished.

I then sleep stalk my kids and call it a day.

xoxo