Archive for the ‘Family’ Category

Date: May 9 2016

Filed Under: Family

I hope you all had a lovely Mother’s Day! We had such a great long weekend on Palmetto Bluff (hence the radio silence on Friday) with Josh’s parents. So nice to get away together and PB is the most wonderful escape. We spent 95% of our time outdoors.

 

Everyday I feel so lucky to be Lilly & Fletcher’s mom. Not a day goes by that I don’t feel truly blessed. Some days are better than others, like when things go smoothly with only a few disagreements. One of our biggest challenges around here is nutrition, but we combat their less than stellar diets with Olly Kids vitamins that I stumbled upon at one of my favorite places, Target!

 

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Charlotte Elizabeth Photographer

 

So when Olly asked me to share our experience with Olly Kids vitamins I said I’d be happy to tell of our love for them! We’re hooked! They are all in a gummy form so my kids are really happy to take them (no arguments). And there is a complete collection of vitamins and minerals so you can choose the best multi vitamin for your family.

 

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Lilly’s favorite is the Kid’s Growing Bones vitamin. In just one watermelon flavored serving there is as much calcium as an average serving of dairy plus a boost of Vitamin D to help make the most of it.

 

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Charlotte Elizabeth Photographer

 

Fletcher’s favorite is the Kids Super Brainy Vitamin. It’s tummy friendly and fishy-taste free, and it delivers the mega Omegas little ones need to thrive. Plus it taste likes blueberries. It’s a no brainer ;)

 

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By the way, I keep linking to all of these vitamins to encourage you to check out the product pages b/c Olly’s site is super clean, beautiful, and extremely helpful. Fabulous branding is always a plus! The vitamins are all made by self proclaimed vitamin nerds (see) using high quality and natural ingredients.

 

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You can tailor your vitamin needs to help everyone in the family feel their very best. I personally take the perfect woman’s multi (in berry flavor, aka I remember to take them). And they’re made to mix and match if you want. So if you need a little energy, they’ve got you. Or if you could use some help falling asleep, try this one! There is even a vibrant skin vitamin! Olly up up and away :)

 

Photography by Charlotte Elizabeth Photo. Thank you to Olly Kids for partnering on this post.

Chassity

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We are only 6 days away from Mother’s Day and Modcloth is offering free Mother’s Day shipping on all orders to ensure that Mom gets her gift on time! I’ve found so many cute ideas, and with the exception of that fun picnic basket, everything in this roundup is under $60!

 

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floral necklace, cooler bag, pjs, pineapple shakers, pink earbuds,

lip balms, pizza yoga mat, pineapple print, palm tote,

stapler, pattern bowls, beach throw, sandals, picnic basket

 

I have that gold cooler bag and use it ALL THE TIME. It’s that amazing! And I’ve been hooked on those lip balms since my friend Gray introduced them to me 3 years ago. My kids begin every morning with cereal in fun bowls like that cute set up there, and I swear it lightens my mood. And as you all know, I’m of the opinion that you can never have too many striped throws.

 

PS, those pineapple salt & pepper shakers are the cutest! Here are some more ideas!

 

 

Thank you to Modcloth for partnering on this post.

Chassity

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Date: Apr 26 2016

Filed Under: Decor, Entertaining, Family, Fashion

Somehow I’ve waited nearly month again to do a Life Lately post! Time to unload some of these photos :)

 

Easter. OMG this post is going back to Easter. We spent the holiday weekend in Kentucky and Indiana with my family and had an amazing time. Always so nice to get home.

 

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The kids with their cousins :)

 

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This past weekend Josh and I cohosted a dinner party for our friends Charlotte & Steph and it was magical – more pics to come soon!

 

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Summer essential – little stripe skirt! It’s on sale, and so are the white sandals (also avail here)! Little Chanel bag, too.

 

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On Saturday night we were having a family cookout at our friend’s house and Lilly and Farris begged us to have a sleepover. I decided to stay too! It was so much fun! We watched The Other Woman, and it was pretty good. Not, like, amazing. But pretty good.

 

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Some favorite accessories — my Chloe crossbody bag, cat eye sunnies, and Jack Rogers.

 

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A few weeks back I attended a Hamby’s dinner and it was so much fun! Thanks to Black Southern Belle for hosting and to Jennings King Photography for the photo.

 

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I had to come home with some of their tea sandwiches b/c I’m a long time fan. Locals, did you know that you can pop by anytime and pick up a box from then new Hamby Market now? So amazing.

 

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The prettiest pastel striped dress!! And of course my lace up nude sandals.

 

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Had a coffee spill on my mac and had to buy a new one. There are bigger problems to have but it still wasn’t cool. PS I love my pink leather laptop sleeve.

 

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Happy hour with friends at Zero George in honor of Twine & Twig being in town. I met Elizabeth on Harbour Island a year ago when we were both staying at the Dunmore! And isn’t Gray’s dotted blue dress so pretty?

 

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At my friend Anna Sims King’s art show – love these nude ladies!!

 

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Pretty pink Charleston house.

 

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My fringe sandals (and on sale)!

 

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So excited to see Lilly & Fletcher in this month’s Kiawah Legends Magazine in honor of our friend Leigh Webber’s underwater photography. Lilly is on the right here.

 

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A Friday night girl date with some really dear friends. :)

 

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This gingham sundress has the prettiest colors! Totally obsessing over it, and it’s 30% off!

 

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Tis the season for gardening… in a week’s time Lilly’s plant has sprouted pretty high and she is so proud of herself. We have no idea where Fletcher’s pot even is, ha! Luckily he doesn’t mind.

 

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These Sam Edelman sandals, long time favorites.

 

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At the Southern Ground Festival a weekend ago. Such a great time!

 

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Lilly’s new Marysia Swim bikini. So adorable. Marysia sent matching shorts for Fletch, too. I’m jealous. and how fun is that inflatable watermelon ball?!

 

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Obsessed with my new espadrilles. I’ve been loving this color and have noticed I’ve collected a few accessories in the shade. Also wearing it with this black dress! If you don’t have it yet, you need it.

 

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My latest art addition and I couldn’t be more obsessed. Yes, Barbie’s top is coming down. Framing by Framebridge :)

 

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And this smocked off the shoulder blouse is BACK IN STOCK! Hooray!

 

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Chassity

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Date: Apr 19 2016

Filed Under: Decor, Entertaining, Family, Fashion

We are just 3 weeks away from Mother’s Day and I’ve found some really cute and thoughtful gifts for any mom on your list (including yourself :)

 

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Cheerful art – Always a favorite of mine, and this one by Susie Bettenhausen is included in the pop up sale on Furbish today! I have two of Susie’s pieces and LOVE them!

 

Flower cookie cutters – Make a batch of mom’s favorite cookies and give flowers at the same time ;)

 

Make Mine A Double highball glasses – Because every mom deserves a double.

 

Stripe bathmat – Cute and fresh.

 

White hat – I don’t know any woman over the age of 30 who isn’t concerned about protecting her skin.

 

Camera / Crossbody bag – Mom should look fly while she’s documenting all the moments.

 

La Mer skincare – A female favorite, can’t go wrong with this one.

 

Mom’s One Line A Day memory book – Who couldn’t use a little help remembering all the things you don’t want to forget?!

 

Spring Blooms tabletop settings – Perfect for a Mother’s Day brunch tablescape.

 

Yellow sand hour glass – We have this one! So fun on a shelf, plus there are a lot of color options.

 

Welcome doormat – If you’re house looks anything like mine then you get it. You never know what you’re going to walk into around here.

 

Floral power trip – Because we could all use an extra to keep handy while drying our hair.

 

Floral vanity bag – Love this print + it’s spill resistant.

 

Pretty On Fleek pillow – Elevated needlepoint. And because humor is good.

 

LAKE pajamas – I have 3 pairs of these and I love them! + they’re out of Savannah.

 

Sea Salt soap – My inner old lady is showing here, but I’m a bar soap freak, and this one is my all time fave!!

 

Bric’s pink suitcase – Because duh. Better yet, surprise her with a little getaway.

 

Longchamp nylon tote – Long time fave. Gray’s sister, Kathleen, brought her pink one to the Southern Ground concert Sunday and I eyed it all day long.

 

Otomi art – Bright and colorful to cheer up any wall.

 

 

Chassity

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Date: Apr 15 2016

Filed Under: Decor, Entertaining, Family

Happy Friday!! Sharing some of my recent Etsy favorites today :)

 

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The CUTEST cookie store filled with mini pineapples, watermelons, flamingos… I would like to have them all right about now.

Chassity

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Date: Apr 12 2016

Filed Under: Decor, Entertaining, Family

For a while now I’ve been meaning to write up a special post all about my favorite Charleston spot, Celadon! It’s been one of my regular stops for many years. So many of my things come from Celadon – they have everything like home goods and accessories (like this bamboo ladder that I have 4 of)…

 

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Furniture (my console table feature in our Real Simple home tour this month)…

 

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Tabletop and entertaining finds (from my porch party post here)…

 

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And even some unique fashion and accessories like this vintage skirt I picked up a couple of years back that is now my Christmas tree skirt

 

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They even have fun things for kids! So the really good news is that they now have an amazing online shopping site :) And they’re offering 25% off online orders through this Friday, April 15th with the code “LOOKLINGERLOVE”! Here are a few of my favorite things :)

 

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wool lion, charleston rocks glasses, pink wool rug, lion knocker,

stripe hand towel, white ship kite, love muffin napkin,

vintage rug, green pillow, amina print, moroccan basket,

kantha throw, pink nubby rug, yellow print pillow

 

YES, 25% off your Celadon orders now through this Friday. + Free Shipping!! Don’t forget to use the code “LOOKLINGERLOVE” at checkout :)

 

Some more of my favorites that aren’t shown include these $59 stripe rugs, this shell cuff bracelet, these wooden bowls, and this Charleston letterpress map by my friend Jackie of 42 Pressed!

 

PS, I think I HAVE to have the Charleston rocks glasses.

Chassity

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