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Not the first, not the last time I’ll talk about Slim Aarons. Iconic in every way, they add so much beauty and interest to any home.
The most amazing collection from the celebrated photographer Slim Aarons are up for grabs on OKL right now.
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This “Keep Your Cool” photograph will always be one of my most favorites. And this one is new to me, but I find it quite enchanting and sweet.
On Saturday I hosted a small luncheon for some of my girl friends in our courtyard. Sort of a “hooray it’s officially warm” kind of celebration. Anthropologie partnered with me on the tabletop collection, which is pretty much what dreams are made of. I’ve always been a big fan of Anthropologie, but especially their home and entertaining collections. Did y’all know that they now offer a registry? I mean, where was that when I got married?!!
When I chose my dinnerware collection I went with a mix and match sort of arrangement. It’s something I have wished that I would have done with my wedding china. Anthropologie offers so many great dinnerware patterns in their Dining & Entertaining section that it made it really fun and easy to mix a few collections together.
In the image above you see the Forbury Dinnerware, Vika Sky Flatware, and the Idyllic Stripe Table Runner. I love how the gold flatware pairs with the yellows in all of my plates. I’ve been eyeing gold flatware sets for awhile, and I really love these! They have a nice, simple shape, the shade of gold is beautiful, and they’re dishwasher safe.
Caviar & Bananas is one of my favorite restaurants and catering companies here in Charleston so it was a no brainer to give them a call for menu help (they also did such an amazing job at my last lady luncheon). I highly recommend everything, but especially their kale salad, chicken salad croissants, and the mini chocolate tarts with sea salt.
I tapped my close friend Jackie Robinson of 42 Pressed to help me with the place cards and menus. The menu card is blind debossed and the gold painted place card tucked in right behind it. So fun! Obviously place cards and menus aren’t necessary at a lunch with good friends, but I think that sometimes it’s nice to include extra elements to make your guests feel special. Y’all know I love details. Plus, it avoids the whole “where should I sit” conundrum.
The image above shows the Cliveden Dinnerware. All of these patterns look so great mixed together, I couldn’t be happier.
So the whole point is – make up a reason (even if it’s a silly one) to invite your friends over and then actually follow through with it. Yes, going out to lunch and dinner is fun, but it’s even more special when it’s hosted in a home. Don’t you agree? When it’s in a home it can carry on for 5 hours (like this one here did), and that’s just good fun! And I highly recommend browsing Anthropologie’s entertaining collection because it’s spilling over with pretty things that you can mix in with what you already have.
Man I’m excited to hit “publish” on this post. I mean, I’m excited to hit publish on all of my posts – but 20 fun dresses under $100? Well, I’m pretty pumped.
As much as we love precious things around here, we also appreciate adorable clothes that the kids can still get down and play in. Clothes that are great for exploring, running around with friends, picking flowers, and eating ice cream. That’s what Lilly’s outfit is all about today.
This embroidered stripe top from Old Navy is not only adorable and comfortable, but it’s also only $17 (and an additional 25% off right now).
And the sandals are what she’s regularly been grabbing to throw on this past month (I pay attention to those sort of things since she likes to dress herself). So we know they’re cute and comfy!
Lilly’s entire outfit is 25% off right now because Old Navy is currently offering 25% off everything! I also love this pompom cover-up and these glitter slip ons!
Raise of hands, who’s husband needs a swim revamp? While looking around Nordstrom’s collection I found myself repeatedly clicking on Original Penguin’s trunks. The right leg length, and awesome prints!
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