Inspiration for this Monday morning

How was your weekend? Mine was filled with much needed time at home with the husband and Tilley-Gray, planting flowers, making dinners, and watching a few movies. Saturday I went to the most adorable baby shower and then Sunday we had a big play date on the beach. It was a great weekend!

My love of stripes continues with this gorgeous courtyard. 

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Have you seen the Horchow online magazine? It's full of eye candy!

 So many good things about this kitchen, including the unexpected red lantern. 

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MOR beauty products might be just as good as macaroons.

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This straw hat could cover me and Tilley-Gray this summer. There is no such thing as too big of a straw hat!

Tibi is so on point this season. I love this backless maxi dress. 

Happy Monday!

xoxo

Favorite Fridays

1. Kendra Scott Morgan Earrings 2. Orly Genger by Jaclyn Amayer Annabelle Bracelet  3. J.Crew Striped Clutch 4. Peplum Tank 5. Sam Edelman Wedge 6. Space Dye Throws 7. Bobbi Brown Lip 

8. Balm Banda Armchair

Favorite (other) find

You know how I'm kind of obsessed with top-knots, right? Well, this little tutorial made my life a lot easier! A sock bun makes a top-knot perfect, every, single, time. I promise. I went through the husband's sock drawer last night and cut up (his favorite, whoops) sock and you know what? It took about one minute and it was perfect. Try it and let me know what you think!

Favorite Kitchen

Look at that ceiling!

Favorite Recipe

Chickpea Lime Salad

This is the perfect thing to have as an appetizer with wine outside before dinner!

Favorite Photos

Guess who's giggling up a storm and rolling over? 

This was Easter Sunday at the Owen's house in Ocean Isle Beach. It's one of the neatest houses I have ever been to because of all of the art work. Thanks again for having us!

Do y'all have any fun plans this weekend?

 I have a baby shower to go to tomorrow so Grayson and Tilley-Gray are having a daddy-daughter date to look at boats. I'm sure these dates will change once she has any say in it! 

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

xoxo

Garden Party

One of the biggest events of the year in Wilmington, Garden Party, is this Friday. Although I'm dying to go, my obligations as a momma, and the logistics of having to tend to my nursing schedule, make it difficult to attend an all day, outdoor party. Alas, when you can't beat them join them, right? Tilley-Gray and I are going to have our own little Garden Party right here at home. 

1. playsuit 2. straw hat 3. sunnies 4. sandals 5. bow strap dress 6. straw hat  7. rope bow tied shoes

In Serious Need of a Vacation

Last night I dreamed of this

But woke up to this

I'm in serious need of a tropical vacation. Last night I had the best dream that Tilley-Gray and I were playing in the sand somewhere tropical. I woke up this morning freezing, which has only motivated me to find a great vacation when Grayson can take some time off in July. Any suggestions for great resorts that are good for families? We have never been in that category before!

It needs to be a place with tropical drinks and an ocean. Those are my only requirements!

In the meantime, I'm stocking my closet with beach must haves. Big sunglasses, breezy kaftans, flat sandals, and one bag to put all of these in. What are your vacation must haves? 

Tortoise Sunglasses //  Weekend Bag // Round frame Sunglasses

One Shoulder Suit  //  Cotton Gauze Kaftan //  Bikini //  Cotton Anglaise Cover Up

Satin Bow Flat Espadrilles //  Panama Fedora // Tie-Up Leather Flower Sandals

Favorite Fridays: Easter Addition

Every Easter, Grayson and I pack up the car with the dogs and head down to his parent's house in Ocean Isle Beach. They live right on the intercoastal waterway and the views from their deck are gorgeous. This year will be a little different. We typically walk to the local bar and compete in karaoke battles singing Queen with his two brothers, Clif and Baxter. This year will most likely consist of swinging on their porch swings and watching reruns of Duck Dynasty, which in all honesty, sounds just as fun as last year!

Favorite Easter Goodies

We get pretty serious when it comes to filling each others Easter basket. I may not get a card or gift on our anniversary, but I know to expect a full Easter basket come Easter Sunday. This year, I've asked for Pilates lessons, but I wouldn't mind seeing a few of these goodies tucked under those colored eggs. 

AG Polka Dot Stevie Jeans // Shimmer Pot // T-Strap Sandal // 

Clutch by K. Slademade //  Jonathan Adler iPhone dock //  Tory Burch Cover Up

Friendship Bracelet // Striped Espadrilles // Sunscreen Wipes with Zinc

Grayson's birthday falls on Easter this year, so I'm a bit overwhelmed filling his Easter basket and trying to pull off the usual birthday festivities. I have a few surprises in store including a new bow tie  from Carrot & Gibbs. He's a bowtie man and I love every bit of it. 

 Favorite Recipe
 Garlic Dijon Herb Salmon
Thank you so much for all your suggestions last week on finding recipes! I have found so many good recipes on Skinny Taste so thank you Alison for that tip!

Favorite Interior
I love this room with all of it's white and piping!

Favorite Photos
The Easter Bunny visit was a success in terms of Tilley-Gray not having a meltdown. It was not success in that I had to spend $30 on fuzzy photos when my iPhone took the best photo of all.

Tilley-Gray's hair has slowly fallen out, so to compensate, the bows have gotten bigger. She loves them with her baby chicken outfit.

I hope you all have a great Easter weekend!
xoxo

Fifi Cheek's First Offical Sponsor: SOCIETY SOCIAL

I am SO EXCITED to introduce to you my very first sponsor, Society Social. Many of you know Roxy and her fabulous Society Social, but did you know that Society Social is launching Society Social Vintage tomorrow? Yes, it's really true! Here is what Roxy had to say...

"Society Social Vintage is an ever-changing collection of found treasures carefully curated with the spirited Society Social in mind. Scooped up during travels near and far, items will often be one-of-a-kind finds, sometimes a bit ridiculous, and always hand-picked just for you by Roxy and the Society Social team. Check back often for vintage bar carts, sassy barware, unique objets d'art, and unexpected accoutrements!"

A few of my favorites..

Be sure to stop by Society Social and let me know what you find! 
That brass bunny and salt and pepper shakers would make excellent accents to my Sedgewick bar cart! 
(It will be here any day now!)

Weekend Recap

How was your weekend? Mine was a complete whirlwind spent working on my new blog design (it's not quite done but what do y'all think so far?), hanging out with college friends, spending time at the house, and having our house shown to potential buyers! It's not on the market but they were interested so we told them to come on in. It's an exciting but nerve racking place to be in, but another house means more projects, which I love!

Polly is starting to come around to Tilley-Gray. I'm sure once Tilley-Gray starts throwing food on the ground, they will become best buddies. 

We do whatever it takes for a giggle out of Tilley-Gray. This was early Saturday morning on a caffeine high. Tilley-Gray was hysterical. 

We have the sweetest neighbor that offered to babysit for us so that we could go out to dinner with our friends. Kristin is one of my best friends from college and it was so good to see her this weekend!

We had the best dinner at a restaurant in Wilmington called Crow Hill. It's southern food with a twist and they had a bluegrass band playing that night. 

For dessert, we ordered the s'mores and were tickled when they came out like this. DIY dessert?! Love it!

As much as we love spending time with Tilley-Gray, it was nice to have dinner without her. Typically we trade off  who is holding her or eat standing up because we are in such a rush. It was nice to have wine and a full meal and adult conversation. It was a much needed break!

My friend Kristin has an adorable King Charles Spaniel puppy Kinsington. Her and Polly had fun playing and this was best photo I could take of them the entire weekend. 

Polly, in her old age, has started to love accessorizing. This is her latest look. :)