Gifts For The Hostess

Our calendars tend to fill up fast over the holidays with casual family dinners, intimate parties with our closest friends, and large lavish soirees.  No matter the size of the gathering you will attend this holiday season, it is always a good idea to have a hostess gift on hand.

1. West Elm Diffuser

2. Animal Wine Stoppers

3. Monogram Wine Stopper

4. Mark and GrahamWine Tote

5. Coaster Set

6. Anthropologie Cheese Board

Remember, your hostess put a lot of time and energy into creating a memorable evening.  

Spoil her (or him) a little and you're sure to be the first wine glass topped off! ;) 

Cheers! 

Baby G's Nursery

We are less than two weeks away and I am so very excited to share with all of you our Sweet Baby G's very first room, the nursery!

When deciding how I wanted to style our little one's nursery there were a few things I was immediately certain on.   I knew I wanted it to be bright and clean and I wanted it to really feel like a peaceful oasis.   So many times I have been asked, “How will you ever decorate the nursery when you don’t even know Baby G’s gender?”  For me, this was easy.  Even if we had found out the sex, that wouldn’t have swayed my design plans.  There would be no blue and no pink.  As you know by now one of my favorite color combos is white and gold.  Ok, so I knew immediately white and gold were a must, next it was deciding on a soft shade of color that was gender neutral.  After a trip to Lowes and a handful of paint samples, we decided on Valspar Mint Hint!  It was the perfect pop of color for the nursery. 

Next, a “theme”!  I am not one to swoon over the typical baby items, but I did want the room to still reflect the tiny little angel that will soon be joining our family and hearts forever.  I am a huge lover of animals, especially baby animals.   A while back I had spotted the most gorgeous photographs of baby animals by The Animal Print Shop and quickly knew these were a must!  Once we had these prints in hand, the rest of the nursery just fell into place. 

 

 

 

 

 

For us, the nursery just wouldn't be complete without our two favorite toys from childhood.  Scott's teddy bear wearing the t-shirt he was given when he was born in Okinawa, Japan and my precious Raggedy Ann that I like to call "Rags".  

 

Scott and his close friend Isaac built the changing table for Baby G which makes it that more special.  They even took the sides a little higher with hopes that this Mama-to-be would worry maybe just a tiny touch less.  

The closet, couldn't be forgotten.  Shopping for this little one has been a bit challenging, but I have had moments of weakness and purchased gender specific items.  I am doing my best not to shop until Baby G arrives.  For the closet, organization was a must!  So far we have kept things very tidy however, I make no promises on how long this will last! 

All that we need now to complete the nursery is our Sweet Baby G!  We have 11 days until our due date, but I'd be lying if I didn't say I would love to meet our precious angel today.  When you are ready little one, we are ready! 

You can shop the look over at LIKEtoKNOW.it 

I've also linked a few items here!

Paint: Valspar Mint Hint

Wayfair: Glider in Sand

Bitte: Wooden Elephant

The Animal Print Shop: Baby Animal Wall Art

Rylee and Cru: Bunny Print 

Freshly Picked: Red Moccs  

Crib: Jenny Lind Crib 

Anthropologie: Elephant Hardware

Pottery Barn Bedding: Emily and Merritt Gold Tassel Skirt

Melissa and Doug: Plush Giraffe

Monkey Feet USA: Navy, Brown, and Gold Polka Dot Moccs

Polka Dot Palm: Love You to the Moon Wall Art

The gold and marble side table was one of my DIY projects and the dresser and chest of drawers were actually thrift store buys that a coat of paint and I brought back to life!

Last Minute Holiday Gifts

Still in search of a few last minute holiday gifts?  We have the most perfect round up for you!  Have a look at these great, easy to shop finds that are ALL at the perfect prices, because let's be real... we know we all are officially over budget at this point! 

 

Happy Shopping

1. Target Monopoly 80th Anniversary

2. Anthropologie Voluspa Candles

3. Anthropologie Lollia Hand Cream

4. Target Fur Throw + Knit Throw

5. Starbucks Gift Cards

6. Hobby Lobby Candle Sticks

7. Philosophy Snow Angel gift Collection

8. Urban Outfitters Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams on Vinyl

9. Pier 1 Ornaments

10. JCrew Harry's Winter Essentials Kit

 

Your Thanksgiving Tablescape

A week from today we will all gather around the Thanksgiving table to give thanks along with our loved ones and eat until we are dizzy!  

If you are hosting this gathering at your home, it’s time to start thinking about one very important piece of the puzzle.

Table Décor!

(image via Apartment 34)

I am off the hook this year thanks to my mother-in-law who is hosting for not only our family, but my sister-in-law's soon to be new family along with the entire Gaither gang.  However, if I were pulling together the table for the main event, here are a few pieces I would incorporate in my tablescape.

 

This fall I have had a major obsession with  petrified wood and green jarrahdale pumpkins

so they would surely land on the my table.  Magnolia leaves for me compliment 

just about every look.  Keep them their vibrant green hue or mist them with a gold

metallic paint to dress up your tablescape even more.

Shop The Look 

Place Card Holders - Watercolor Napkins - Thankful Plate - Napkin Rings

Ambrose Flutes

 

I Spy {Valentine's Round-Up}

Valentine’s Day is just over a week away!  To all you lovebirds out there, I wish you a magical day filled with copious amounts of love BUT, to all you gorgeous single ladies out there, no need to hang your head low.  After you spoil yourself with this vday roundup handpicked by yours truly especially for you, I have a feeling you will turn all frowns upside down.  Heck, you might even pop an extra bottle or two in sheer celebration of your independence!

1. Moroccan Angel Wing Lamps to light up your night
2. My personal go to reads by Kelly Cutrone when in need of a pick-me-up and tough love
3. Who needs a fella when you can wrap yourself in Hermes
4. If you have a weak moment and need to call in backup from your girlfriends or mother- might as well make sure your phone is dressed to impress in a fancy new case.
5. Chic matchboxes by Society Social to assist with number 7 on the list
6. A comfy sweat to kickback in- just because you are having a “me night” doesn’t mean you get to completely let yourself go. Single does not give you a permission slip to let yourself go!
7. Anthropologie candle to provide a soothing aroma
8. Pink Moet Bubbly- no explanation needed
9. Essie Polish Snap Happy and True Love…It’s all in the name and all in due time!
10. Oh! Number ten is a MUST…slap a Ban.do glitter heart clip in your lovely locks and crank-up some “shake it don’t break” tunes and get your groove on. Solo living room dancing I 100% believe is a weekly must!!

Cheers to the good life and finding the magic in everyday!

xoxo,

Flower Bomb

When the RTW Spring 2013 collections hit the runway back in early fall,
one trend that was evident…Floral prints!

Anthropologie is offering up a few chic Charlie Trousers perfect for the upcoming season. I for one have a total flashback moment to the year 2000 and a pair of green floral pants that I begged my mother for because duh they were “the hottest and a total must have”!! Did I mention my must haves turned from a dark green to a cobalt blue when they were in the presence of a black light?!
Oh yeah, talk about surprise when I hit the dance for the first time rocking them!
Looking back, I do the typical, WHAT was I thinking and well look at me now…ready to pick up a new pair!!

What about you?
Are you on the Flower Bomb train?
Love OR Hate??

 

 

***SHOP THE LOOK***

 

Miniflora Charlie

 Megaflora Charlie

Color Me Happy:Turquoise and Coral

Happy Friday Darlings!

Today I am super excited to be kicking off a new series that will be featured on Friday's here at the Delightfully Chic Blog...Color Me Happy!

I thought, what better way to start things off than with my favorite color combo...Turquoise and Coral!

This is a great look for a casual weekend out and about in the sunshine or lunch with your girlfriends!

See the links below to Shop this Look!

tibi top    anthropologie bracelet    gold hoops     necklace

rag & bone skinnies    clutch

7 for all mankind pump   ring     steve madden flats     essie turquoise & caicos    essie carousel coral

I Spy...

Naughty Knickers

Happy Valentine's Day My Loves!

sky romper   lace bow bra  blush bow thong  3 piece kitty set

fuchsia triangle bralet  fuchsia panty  spun gold 

This Christmas: With Abbe Fenimore of Studio Ten 25

Give a warm welcome to Abbe of Studio Ten 25 and Shop Ten 25, where you can find some seriously amazing home accessories!! 
Abbe is a fierce interior designer out of  Dallas, Texas, (Have I ever mentioned my love for Texas?? Especially the Dallas area...HUGE fan!)  I was beyond excited when she said she would stop by Delightfully Chic and share her Christmas list!  

So without further ado I give you... Abbe Fenimore's This Christmas!

Kendra Scott
Necklace

via

Trina Turk

Daffodil Sequin-Hem Dress

via

 Shop-Ten 25

Mary Lee-Lifted Painting

via

Michael Kors

Faux Fur Vest

via

Anthropologie

Fleece Throw

via

La Mer

Wrap

via

Jill Rosenwald

Holiday Tray

via

Shop-Ten 25

Twig Sconce

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I Spy...

My Anthropologie wishlist!!

I absolutely CANNOT wait to get out in all the madness of Black Friday!

I never go with the intent to buy that one particular item- I think that's why I enjoy it so much! 

It's the craziness of the holiday rush that totally trips my trigger!

A few other must haves from Anthro that rank high on the list!

What's on your wishlist this Black Friday?!

Dress It Up...

I don't know about you, but for me dresses are essential for the spring and summer!

For all the NC gals (or those of you visiting the piedmont/triad area of NC) here are a few stores I highly recommend when looking for that perfect dress!

 Mynt

Urban Legend

Perch

Monkees

Francesca's

Anthropologie

Oh Anthropologie...As I've said before, you always get it right!

Here are few Anthro dresses that I am dying to add to my collection!!