Splurge vs Steal

I really wanted this Jonathan Adler lamp for the nursery to go with the other animals in the room, but with a price tag of $395, I just couldn't do it. 

So I found the next best thing at Home Goods for $29.99. Can you believe it? 

I'll be posting photos of the nursery this weekend, with lots of DIYs. Can't wait to share!

We Need to Have a Conversation

about the goodness that I just found. Jemma Wynne  is my new favorite jeweler, hands down. I have no idea how much it cost because I can't find prices anywhere online, which leads me to believe that it won't be in my stocking this Christmas, but there is no harm in looking, right? 

Which one is your favorite? I love any jewelery that can be stacked, so I'm in love especially with their bracelets. The black onyx is killer. 

The Society Social Signature Hostess Dress

This is #1 on my Christmas list. Perfect for floating around the house, champagne glass and babe in hand. What color would you choose? I think the red is divine!

Weekend Recap

Sorry this is so late! My last official day of work was today, filled with food and cake tastings and planning details with a May bride. Not too bad for a last day of work, right? I hope your weekend was great. Mine was the perfect combination of relaxing and socializing. 

Friday night, the husband and I stayed in, made homemade pizza, and watched the UNC game. I also perused the new Martha Stewart magazine and guess what? She likes OPI's designer...debetter polish too. Say it ain't so. Who knew we had so much in common. 

Saturday was filled with a late breakfast at our favorite spot, Saltworks II which our next door neighbor owns. It's so good for breakfast, if you are ever in Wilmington, I highly recommend it. Saturday night we went to a cocktail party at my good friend Carson's house. Here are just a few of my girlfriends that were in attendance, Elisha, me Kelly, and Carson. I'm horrible at taking pictures so there about 10 other girlfriends that I didn't get pictures with, but we all had so much fun hanging out. I love a good cocktail party but being 9.5 months pregnant can pose a major wardrobe challenge. I was able to stretch a cashmere sweater dress and thankfully an old trusty Gryphon leather jacket still fit. I bought it about 5 years ago in New York from Intermix and I have gotten my monies worth out of it!

Sunday was filled with total nesting before the in-laws came in town. We couldn't stop. Cabinets were emptied and shelves were wiped down, dogs were washed, sheets were changed; even the pantry got an overall. Do I see a babe in my near future? Hopefully she won't be tardy because I'm not sure I can contain my excitement to meet her. Grayson and I are so excited we can hardly stand it. (I'm terrified, but excited!)

I hope you all had a great weekend!

xoxo

What are your plans for this weekend? I am looking forward to a cozy Friday night curled up with the new Lonny, a fun cocktail party on Saturday night, and a family filled Sunday of church and then dinner with the in-laws. Hope ya'll have a great weekend!

kate spade earrings / tory burch blouse / illesteva sunnies / milly cape / goldsign cords / coach field bag / chloe bow belt / christian louboutin loafers / lonny online magazine

currently looking like a rockstar

The past few nights, the husband has been cooking because I haven't been feeling 100%, but tonight I'm hoping to redeem myself with this healthy, hearty, vegetable soup. With 2.5 weeks to go until this sweet babe comes, a clean house, and a meal on the table when he gets home from work, I will most certainly look like a rockstar in his eyes, right?

Found, of course, on Pinterest

chunky veg soup

recipe adapted from Donna Hay

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, chopped finely

2 stalks of celery, chopped

3 carrots, chopped

1 tbsp fresh thyme

sea salt and fresh ground pepper

2 x cans of chopped tomatoes (14oz)

1 1/2 litres of water or stock

1 cup of pasta (your choice)

 In a large sauce pan over medium heat add the oil, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme and salt and pepper and cook until just soft. Add the tomatoes and water and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the pasta and cook for another 8-10 min. Serves 4-6.

karen walker sunnies / bobbie brown eye palette / steak knife set / 

michael kors necklace / david skinner cigarette box

There is something so classic about tortoise shell. It never goes out of style and will compliment almost any look. I was browsing the Kayce Hughes website last night and spotted her new accessories collection featuring the most darling tortoise accessories.