Archive for the ‘Family’ Category

Date: Nov 25 2014

Filed Under: Decor, Entertaining, Family, Fashion

It’s been a while since I shared a life lately post so here goes. It’s a long one and in no particular order.

 

My friend Charlotte and I in Toms for Target’s Together Sweater. Perfect for upcoming holiday crazy sweater parties! Also my sunglasses are Red’s.

 

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Trying out the Charlotte Olympia cat flats at Bob Ellis here in Charleston (also available online here).

 

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This home in Charleston blooms pink every fall. Isn’t it magical?

 

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Lilly and Fletcher’s new thing is taking baths in our tub. I guess I understand why since it’s bigger than Lilly’s.

 

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My friend Deirdre’s collab with Lettermade turned out some amazing cocktail napkins that are pretty enough to frame!

 

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Some pretty things, the Everlane catalog (how amazing is that sleeveless sweater?), these new “x” Theodosia earrings, and this fun metallic travel mug from J.Crew (currently 30% off).

 

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Blurry selfie with my bud Jackie at the Mignonne Gavigan trunk show.

 

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Speaking of Jackie, let’s all ooh and ahh over her Charleston letterpress print! The COOLEST. Some pretty bauble bar bling too (this and this).

 

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We went to Kentucky and Indiana for a weekend to see my fam. Here’s Lilly with a couple of her cousins. These kids have so much fun together. While we were home my Dad surprised us all with a trip to Disney over the holidays. All the kids are on a high right now. (Lilly is wearing a Crewcuts coat.)

 

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Snapped this on our way back into Charleston. So beautiful.

 

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We’ve been lighting a lot of fires lately.

 

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We celebrated both the kids’ birthdays this past weekend with one big party with friends. They’re just two weeks apart and have so many mutual friends that it’s more fun this way. They wanted another party at the park with a jump slide and pizzas. Done. And don’t worry, there were more than 2 friends at the party, this was taken after it ended. Fletcher’s wearing this cute fuzzy vest (currently 30% off).

 

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This peanut picked out this outfit for her school pictures. Love the little Old Navy Hat and sparkle shoes (30% off right now).

 

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Spent a very cold afternoon on the golf course helping with the Captain Cliff Tournament. But it was a lot of fun and benefits the families of fallen solders. My friend Anna and I were laughing because we showed up in the same coat (very similar).

 

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And I’m also obsessed with this coat. Pink with pink fur!! (It runs large.)

 

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My friend Teil Duncan borrowed my house for a little product shoot. Her new prints and stationary items are up in her shop!

 

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Put this How To book on your shopping list for any kids in your life. It’s darling. The illustrations are beautiful and it’s all about exploring whimsical ways of doing ordinary things.

 

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We had a neighborhood street party celebrating OOH Event’s 20 year anniversary. It was so pretty and I took Fletcher and Lilly down there to party.

 

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Lilly snapped this of my neighbor friend Charlotte and me. Not bad.

 

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I know it’s getting cold but I couldn’t help ordering these Loeffler Randall slides. I live in shoes like this that I can just step into when walking out the door with my kids.

 

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Gospel Brunch at Halls downtown, favorite in town. This was how Josh and I celebrated our 8 year anniversary.

 

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Have you seen Bauble Bar’s Play by Ear gift set? It’s a large set of earrings that can be mixed and matched to wear 100 ways. Such a great gift idea! Here are a couple of my favorite pieces from the set.

 

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Chassity

Comments: 9

Date: Nov 20 2014

Filed Under: Family

Disney’s new Cinderella trailer. OMG.

 

 

Have courage and be kind.

Chassity

Comments: 3

Date: Nov 20 2014

Filed Under: Family, Fashion, Lilly Likes, What I'm Wearing

It has happened. Lilly and I officially have matching handbags. Our friends at Kate Spade sent them to us last week, making Lilly’s 5th birthday even sweeter. I have the Cedar Street tote and Lilly has the mini Cedar.

 

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Lilly’s wearing the cutest little bow wool coat. It has a nice little flare to it that is so feminine.

 

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And her glitter slip on sneakers. I want to steal these shoes from her feet they’re so adorable. They come in four different glitter color options and I’m thinking there will need to be more under the tree this year in the next size up.

 

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I need to get some of these pictures printed, just love them!

 

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On Lilly:

gap coat ℅, ksny bag ℅, glitter sneakers, blue camo leggings

 

On Me:

old navy coat ℅, ksny bag ℅, madewell jeans,

jcrew sweater, ksny booties ℅, bauble bar necklace 

 

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Yes, my coat is Old Navy! Their current outerwear collection is great. Also, I have my sweater in 3 different colors I love it so much, and it’s currently 30% off. In fact, many of what we’re wearing is on sale. ‘Tis the season.

 

PS, it’s hard to see but I’m wearing a necklace from Bauble Bar’s new holiday collection. Have you checked it out yet? Really, really cute stuff.

 

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Photography by Gray Benko.

 

Chassity

Comments: 13

Date: Nov 17 2014

Filed Under: Family, Fashion, Lilly Likes

Lilly and I took a trip to A Very Little Bookstore in Summerville over the weekend. It’s one of the cutest little spots and has an excellent curated collection of children’s stories.

 

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Lilly’ wearing TOMS. They’re more than just a pair of shoes because they give back for every pair purchased. Last week I mentioned that TOMS was releasing a collection for Target and that collection is now available! For every TOMS for Target limited edition gift purchased, Target is giving shoes, a blanket, or meals to those in need.

 

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I’m Wearing: Library by Lauren Lail blouseCharleston Rice Beads, Vans

Lilly’s Wearing: Gap shirt, Gap leggings, TOMS shoes

 

You can check out the TOMS for Target collection right here! It’s an easy and great way to pay it forward this holiday season.

 

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Photography by Gray Benko. Compensation for this post was provided by Target via AOL Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Target or AOL.

Chassity

Comments: 5

Okay. So you know how each year J.Crew puts out the bomb gift guide. Well it’s up again. And it’s amazing. So I chose some of my favorites because you can take 25% off your purchase at J.Crew right now and I felt like I had to. And yes, this took as much time as it looks like it took. By the way stuff is already selling out. Crazy! But do you remember how ridiculous it was come December last year when everything you wanted in the size you needed to get it in was already sold out? Not this year, not happening to me again.

 

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tulle dress, shearling bootiescolor block onesiebomber jacket

snowman pjsshampoo, tightsknitted booties, dolphin clipper, xylo

alligator comb, stripe blue onesie, hair brushsocks,

sweater leggingsfloral sweater dress, check vans, tights

skirted onesie, sneakers, giraffeblocks, tutu dress

 

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coat, cubebotshair pinspjs, sequin dress,

glitter slippers, apron settulle skirt, game, glasses,

necklace, puffer, hatpurse, tiara kitwildcat coatsnowboots

zip sweaternail polishkitten hatsequin skirt, sweater

 

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stripe tee, magic setcheck slippers, jacket,

bandaids, sweatpantssweatersnow globe kit,

sneakershand tattooscheck hat, pom hatpjs,

gingham shirt, socks, glow in dark stars, snow boots

 

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cardigan, hat, tiehenley, suede care kit,

scarfamplifier, slippershandkerchiefsshave set, blanket,

compressed towels, billfoldsweater, flask, headphonesboxers

vansshaving kit, leather care kitpjs

 

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cocoon coatnecklace, bliss sweater, starpjs,

scarfleggings, hatsunglasses, vesttoteclutch, earbuds

ruffle sweatshirtsocksshearling clutch, sweater

 

Which are your favorites? Remember to use the code “SHOPNOW” for 25% off your purchase. And you get free shipping with any crewcuts order. Check out the entire J.Crew holiday guide here.

 

Chassity

Comments: 5

Date: Nov 13 2014

Filed Under: Family, Lilly Likes

So my mind has been on toys lately with Lilly’s birthday earlier this week, Fletcher’s birthday coming up in 2 weeks, and Christmas right around the corner. I have a few years under my belt now as a mom (5!), and it’s easier for me now to predict what my kids would really enjoy and what would only keep their attention for a few minutes. For instance, Lilly spends a lot of time every day working on art projects. Her favorite materials include crayons, markers, and tape. Yes, tape. You know, the fun washi kind that we like, too! She puts it on many of the pictures that she draws and then hangs her artwork with it all over our home. She uses it as bandages on her dolls. She even makes jewelry with it. So with that in mind I know that this Tape Caddy (60 rolls!) or this Tape Party Kit would be a smart gift choice. I found them both in Nordstrom’s Toy Shop. They’ve put together a kid oriented collection of toys that has anything from Frozen items to riders. There are 10 pages worth of ideas over there. Here are a few of my favorites.

 

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poodle jellycat, karaoke machine, night vision play set,

vw van play tentmetallic fashion tattoos, air power soccer disk,

acoustic guitarcraft tape caddy, baby grand piano

 

We gave one of those air powered soccer disks to my little brother a year or so ago and they’re really cool! And that night vision set… I kind of want that for myself. I’m intrigued. We have jellycat dolls at our house and they are so soft. A good idea for any stuffed animal lover. Also, I’ve seen a lot of ugly karaoke machines in my day (and I was an AVID Singing Machine girl growing up), but this one is worthy of the prettiest playroom.

 

More ideas…

 

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This post was brought to you by Nordstrom. All opinions, as always, are my own.

Chassity

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