4.28.17 Friday Favorites

I've been totally inspired by the beach this week!  I think I'm in desperate need of a vacation, to feel the sand between my toes!  That inspiration, is where I'm channeling this week's Friday Favorites.

Think Palm Beach.  Palm Trees. Bright colors. Warm sun.  Cocktails.  Pool Party. ;)

Here's this week's Friday Favorites list, the things that caught my eye and made me swoon.

1.  Lyford Cay Villa Pool from Veranda Magazine 

This week, Veranda Magazine shared this gorgeous 1960s home in the Bahamas on their Facebook page.  How beautiful is this pool and backyard?  Not only could the homeowners swim in crystal blue Caribbean water, they can relax in this dreamy backyard sanctuary.  I can just envision perfect poolside cocktail parties with pineapple swizzle sticks, long flowy dresses, and gold flip flops.

2. Wheaton Whaley Designs Towels

Fellow Greenvillian, Elizabeth Wheaton, owner of Wheaton Whaley Designs, posted these tropical towels this week on Instagram.  I am so in love with this pattern and the pop of bright pink!

3. Sugar Magnolia Cake Boutique Confetti Cake

Sugar Magnolia Cake Boutique always shares gorgeous cakes!  This one really caught my eye!  I haven't always been a fan of the new "naked" cake trend, but I absolutely love it on this funfetti inspired cake! The pops of color make this tiered cake simply perfect!

4.  Milly Black Peplum Gown

When I saw this Milly banded-shoulder peplum gown this week in my Neiman Marcus email, I fell in love.  There's nothing more classic than a simple black dress, but this one has a touch of trendy.  It's the perfect mix of classy and fun.  Pair it with some simple gold flip flops, bright earrings, and it's the perfect dress for a Summer cocktail party. 

5. Jack Rogers Pineapple Flip Flops

As a Southern girl, I love my Jack Rogers!  These gold pineapple Jack Rogers are perfect for Summer and any outfit!

6.  Painter Designs Turquoise and Pink Tassel Necklace

Nothing says Spring and Summer to me more than the combination of turquoise and bright pink.  I've always loved these two colors!  Check out my Etsy shop to order this necklace and other new Spring and Summer trends!

4.21.17 Friday Favorites

Happy Friday!

After all of the Easter craziness, I decided that I definitely needed to post again this week for my Friday Favorites.  The past several weeks have been chaotic with making an abundance of burlap bunny rabbit napkin rings for all of the Etsy orders that came through.  I've also had several photo sessions this week that I was super excited about!  I'm so thankful for the best clients ever!

Here's this week's list of the things that caught my eye and made me swoon!

1. Kirklands Kitchen Canisters

This week, I went to our brand new Kirklands in Greenville.  I immediately fell in love with all of the new Spring and Summer decor!  Being the Southern girl that I am, I also fell in love with these precious mason jar looking canisters!  They have a rubber seal around the top too, to make sure your contents stay fresh.  I also love this color!

2. Decor from The Adorned Fox

I am SO proud of my sweet friend Tabathia with The Adorned Fox.  She is taking her business to new heights, with all of her awesome new items and with the opportunity of being at the Pinners Conference in Atlanta, Georgia this weekend.   She is such an inspiration!  I absolutely love this sign that she created this week!

3.  Desk Inspo from Cotton Stem 

This desk space is what cozy office dreams are made of!  I can't get over how fresh and adorable this desk is that Erin from Cotten Stem shared on Instagram this week.  I need this desk! I need those succulents!  I also need to be this organized!  haha!  

4.  Pineapple Wine Tumbler from Moonstruck

This week I had lunch with one of my best friends, and she brought me the cutest pineapple wine tumbler and beach towel for my birthday!  Both came from Moonstruck, a local store in Mauldin, South Carolina.  Adorable!

5.  Tory Burch Castaway Canvas Espadrilles

As we know, I have an obsession with pineapples!  So, when I saw these on the Neiman Marcus website this week...  Ah!  These would be perfect for a weekend getaway to the coast, or even brunch with your girlfriends.  Pair them with a little black dress or cut off jean shorts!  Anything would be cute!

 6. Off the Shoulder Top at Target

I am loving the off the shoulder top trend!  Everywhere you look, there are super cute off the shoulder styles.  I love the eyelet and scalloped details of this white top from Target.  Best part, it's only $29.99!

3.31.17 Friday Favorites

So, last week something happened that I had been dreading for a while now...

Last week was my 30th birthday.

I decided for this birthday, I wanted to go on an adventure to somewhere that I had never been before.  After doing some research, I decided to visit the sweet southern coastal town of Savannah, Georgia.  We spent two days in Savannah and then enjoyed our trip back home by stopping in Beaufort, South Carolina.  It's one of my absolute favorite places to visit!

Here's my birthday vacation themed Friday Favorites list for this week!

1. The Paris Market & Brocante

The Paris Market & Brocante was probably the cutest store I have ever been in!  I could have spent hours looking at all of the decor, jewelry, clothes, not to mention the beautiful and yummy looking macarons!  When you walk into the store, you can't help but fall in love with the old wooden floors, and the perfect mix of vintage and modern.  Then, when you venture downstairs, you will find a beacon of home decor goodness!  I literally wanted to buy it all and go home and decorate! The Paris Market & Brocante is a must visit in Savannah!

2. Cafe at City Market

While we were walking around downtown Savannah, we wanted to eat at a local restaurant.  We decided to try the Cafe at City Market and sit outside on the porch.  It was nice to be able to people watch and grab a bite of local food.  Also, they have peach sangria in a cute mason jar!  It was super yummy and the cool part is, you can ask for a to-go cup and walk around Savannah with your drink.  I know!  It's the best thing ever!

3.  River Street Sweets Candy Store

If you are in Savannah, you have to go to River Street Sweets!  They are known for their awesome pralines and chocolate bear claws.  When you walk in the door, you instantly smell sweet sugary-ness!  Plus, they give you a praline sample.  You can't not buy pralines when you are in Savannah!  River Street Sweets also makes saltwater taffy right there in the store.  It's cool just to watch the old school taffy machine do its magic!

4. Scout Southern Market

On our way back from Savannah, we stopped in the beautiful town of Beaufort, South Carolina.  That's where you'll find this adorable boutique, Scout Southern Market.  Here, you will find all things southern and gorgeous!  Plus, they have a ton of pineapple decor, so you know I'm going to love it!

5. Rhett Art Gallery

We always stop in the Rhett Gallery every time we are in Beaufort.  This family owned art gallery has beautiful paintings for any art collector!  They are so friendly too!  One of my absolute favorite paintings is the palm tree painting shown below.  I also love any of the ones of Hunting Island.  

6.  Dockside Restaurant

This restaurant is a MUST when you're in Beaufort! We eat here every time we are in town, and have even joked about driving down for 4 hours one day, just to eat and come back home!  Once you cross over the Woods bridge leaving Beaufort and entering Lady's Island, Dockside is on the left,  on the waterfront.  We always get the Surf and Turf with steak and fresh fried shrimp.  Gorgeous views, paired with awesome food!  

3.17.17 Friday Favorites

Happy Friday!  Last week, I was so busy with getting ready for the Greer Relief Craft and Gift Fair, that I ran out of time to do a blog post!   So, here's this week's Friday Favorites list, the things that caught my eye and made me swoon this week.

1. White top from @cmcoving 

I always love Caitlin's outfits on Instagram, but I fell in love with this off the shoulder white top that she posted!  It is absolutely adorable and the perfect spring and summer top!  The sleeves, the white bow on the back... All of it is precious!!

2. "Happy" Bird Mug

Last weekend, my aunt came by the craft fair and surprised me with two adorable little presents. She knows my love of bird decor and coffee.  So, surprised me with this mug from Mud Pie.  I love the little quote inside of the mug too!  You can find more items from Mud Pie on bhg.com.

3. "Happy" Rabbit Tea Towel

She also surprised me with this precious embroidered Easter towel by Mud Pie.  The details on it are just too cute and it's the perfect addition to my Spring decor!  Plus, it's my color!

4. Pineapple Vans

March is my birthday month!  So, this week, our best friends came over for dinner and they wanted me to open my birthday present a week early.  They surprised me with these super cute pineapple Vans!  They're comfy and adorable!

5.  Burlap Easter Bunny Napkin Rings

My mom found some cute Easter napkin ring holders on Pottery Barn's site and they were all sold out.  So, being the crafty woman that she is, she decided to make something similar!  The results were adorable!  Check out this blog post for more information on them.  I've added them to my Etsy shop too!

6. Easter Cakes on Country Living

I came across these Easter cakes on Country Living's Facebook page this week.  How precious are they?!  These would be adorable for Easter dinner with the family, or even for a wedding or shower.   You can even find the recipe for these cuties here. 

Spring is in the Air!

Well, kind of.

We are actually having a crazy cold front coming through the South right now!  We even had snow in Greenville, South Carolina, over the weekend.  However, it hasn't stopped me from feeling Springy!  I've changed most of my home decor over to my Spring and Easter decor and I'm transitioning my Etsy shop into Spring and Summer items.  Make sure you check it out!

I am LOVING these precious crochet bunny hats that I've been working on.  I made a ton of them for the Greer Relief Craft and Gift Fair last weekend and I just can't get enough of them!  They are so stinkin' adorable!  Check out my Etsy shop for more details and pricing!

These bunny napkin rings might just be my new favorite Easter decor item!  I absolutely love them!  My mom found them on Pottery Barn's website and they were all sold out.  So, being the crafty woman that she is, she decided to attempt to make something similar herself!  The results were too cute!  These will also be available on my Etsy shop soon.   

Of course, you know I love my tassel jewelry!  So, I wanted to make something in Spring colors to go with the Spring and Summer trends.  I love these mint green tassel earrings!   They scream beach trip and Lilly to me!  :)  

3 . 3 . 17 Friday Favorites

Happy March!  

I hope everyone had a wonderful first week of March!  As you may know, March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month.  Four years ago, my mom was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer, and our lives changed forever.  It's one of the least talked about cancers, but if caught early, can easily be treated.  Help spread the word this month to create awareness for this terrible disease!

Since it is Friday, here's my Friday Favorites List!  A list of the things that caught my eye and made me swoon this week!

1. Tobacco Baskets

Lately, I've been obsessed with tobacco baskets!  Every time we go in an antique store, I always look for tobacco baskets and Coca Cola crates.  I finally found some that were reasonably priced, even though they aren't actual "tobacco baskets" or technically antiques.  I found them at Hobby Lobby! I was so surprised!   I love how Bits of Vintage styled these baskets on their Instagram page.  Check them out for awesome farmhouse decor inspo! 

2. Wahl to Wall Word Love prints

I came across this print from Wahl to Wall World Love this week on Instagram.  My devotion this week, was about Ruth.  So, these prints definitely caught my eye.  I also love the square frames and the styling of this photo.  Awesome job!  

3. New Orleans Home on Southern Living

How gorgeous is this sitting area that Southern Living featured this week?!  This color is amazing and I love how they added the pops of color, and also the topiaries beside the daybed/couch.  The article discusses the renovation of this 1850's Greek revival home in New Orleans, Louisiana.  

4.  Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte' Shine Oil-in-Stick Lipstick

I received a sample of this lipstick in my Sephora order and it's awesome!  It tastes and smells like a fruity drink and the color is perfect and doesn't feel dry, like a lot of lipsticks do.  Try it out!

5.  Painter Designs Royal Blue Keychain

This week, I decided to venture out and add some new tassel items to my shop and I am so addicted to this royal blue tassel keychain.  I think it would be perfect clipped on a mint or pink tote for spring and summer!  Love it!   Plus, it's perfect for Colon Cancer Awareness Month!

6. Jack Rogers Pineapple Flip Flops

If you know me, you know that I LOVE pineapples.  So, of course I LOVE these Jack Rogers Caribbean Blue pineapple flip flops.  I need these AND a trip to the beach.