My April Wish List

You know how there are those items that you want and then those that you need...

 

Well... I NEED every single one of these and I don't believe for a second any of these are a "want"!

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

 

 

 

 

 

April Wish List

 

First up - this Malibu Skye Straw Bucket Bag is giving me life and um...yeah it's $68

Kendra Scott just launched her candle collection and I have yet to smell however, it's KS and we know we are all going to immediately love every scent!

American Eagle is a store that I haven't shopped in like YEARS, but I have to give it to them! Lately I am finding super adorable clothes at AE and recently some crazy amazing sandals at awesome prices. I've never been a huge fan of pink, but lately I seem to be gravitating to the softer tones like these perfect for spring and summer sandals.  

 

Let's be real...Fixer Upper might have come to an end, but Jo Jo is here to stay.  I am so excited to get my hands on her new cookbook!  

Ok! Let's talk the Opal House Collection!! It screams Anthropologie, but is crazy affordable and I need pretty much the whole collection! HA! I will most likely do a completely separate post on OH to show yall all the amazing items, but let's start with two items that I would love to add in our downstairs bathroom! The teal blue soap dispenser - this color is everything! The palm leaf canvas prints are pretty much what I'm counting on to pull this space together! 

They are sold as a set for only $74!! 

Last, if you have followed me for any length of time you know that I developed melasama during pregnancy.  This pretty much meant that my carefree days of soaking up sun rays were over.  I've always used spf on my face, but now I also toss on a hat! This Madewell straw hat is just what I need for our beach trips this year! 

So I have to know...Have you shopped the Opal House Collection?

What did you purchase? What did you love?

 

 

DIY: The Perfect {Inexpensive} Bookshelf

A few months back I was on the hunt for a simple gold bookshelf.  I found that so many I loved were around $250 and up!  This just seemed a little crazy to me.  So I decided this gold bookshelf I was on the hunt for was now going to turn into a DIY.

After removing the gold element from my search I started to find several reasonably priced shelves that a can of gold spray paint would do wonders with.  I ended up purchasing the Vittsjo Shelf from Ikea in white for just $49.  

Next to dress this plain Jane up to her full potential.

A trip to Lowes for a few supplies and we were ready.

Shelf * Contact Paper * Pretty Scissors * Gold Spray Paint * Primer

Now that we have all the items, it's time to make this doll come to life.

I think it's totally up to you if you want to assemble before or after you paint.  I decided to assemble first, then spray.  Once I had the shelf together I started with the primer.  Even though the shelf was white, I still like to prime as it helps your paint adhere better.  Once the primer was dry, it was time to paint this beauty gold.  In the end I used almost 2 cans of paint.  It never ceases to amaze me what a can of paint can do for a lifeless piece.

The three middle shelves are glass, but the top and bottom are solid, some type of faux wood.

I decided to dress this piece up just a touch more by wrapping the top and bottom shelves in marble contact paper.  Seriously, this made the entire look of the bookshelf!

And...there you have it!  

I couldn't be happier with the end result.  Sometimes I find it's the DIY pieces in our home I adore the most.  They just feel a little bit more special to me.

Play Santa with Home Decor Gifts Under $100

Some of my favorite gifts are items for our home.  So today I think we should mix things up and do a round up specifically for the interior design lovers.

Home Decor Christmas Gifts that you are sure to love and all UNDER $100!

 

Twine + Twig Pillows

Copper Mugs

Accent Mirror

Petrified-Wood Bookends

Antica Farmacista Home Perfume Trio Set

 Teavana Cast Iron Teapot

{Black + Gold}

Pillar Holders

 

Play Santa with Gifts for Him

Sometimes guys can be super hard to shop for, then again the typical "guy" gift is always a sure fire way to score a home run on Christmas morning!  Here is our round up for the outdoors man, metro-sexual, sporty, and classic guy in your life!

1. Drop Catch

2. ENO Double Deluxe Hammock

3. Ugg Slippers

4. Icons of Men's Style

5. JCrew Woodsman Cardigan

6. Bleu de Chanel

7. Polo Ralph Lauren Merino Wool Tech Gloves

8. Owen + Fred Luggage Tags

9. Johnston + Murphy Shoe Care Kit

10. JCrew Primaloft Vest

11. EyeVan 7285 Sunglasses

12. Yeti Hopper 20

13. Bagg + Co Wool and Cashmere Blend Scarf

14. Kiehl's Full Body Refueling Set

15. Bitter Frost Basement Bitters

16. Smartphone Projector

Hostess Gifts for the Holiday Season

We are just a couple days away from Thanksgiving.  Do you have your hostess gifts ready?

If you are still debating what to take the amazing cook we have pulled together 5 items for you that we think just about any host/hostess would love. 

 

Shop the Look 

1. A bottle of wine wrapped in a  Cotton + Flax Tea Towel

2. West Elm Vintage Coasters 

3. Potted Rosemary Plant- dress it up by tying a ribbon around the pot

4. Thankful Coffee Mug 

5. Cook Books by Williams-Sonoma

Your Guide to the Perfect Coffee Table Book

Several times over the past few weeks a couple of my girlfriends and I have chatted about our 
love for fun coffee table books!  I decided today why not round up a few 
of my staple go to books,  newbies I’m coveting, 
and a couple just for fun! 

 

Do you have any faves not on this list?
Do tell??

Must Haves {Winter Survival}

A high of 18, and a low of 3, with a windchill factor of ZERO?!  

North Carolina weather has officially gone nutso!

Once I arrived at home last night after driving through a "snow-burst"

 I felt myself shift into lazy mode.  Does anybody else feel like their total body shuts 

down when the temps take a ride to burrsville?

As I lounged in my over-sized hoodie, today's post hit me like a snowball to the face.

It is beyond most necessary to share a few of my go-to items for Winter survival.

It's all about keeping you cabin fabulous without the fever!

 

 

Every morning and night I lather my hands with this goodness

Lollia Hand Cream 

There is absolutely nothing better than taking a hot bubble bath and

then slipping into cozy over-sized warmth

 Zara oversize wrap with hood 

I switched to Estee Lauder products a few months back and to say I'm 

a fan would be a total understatement

 Estee Lauder Hydrationist Moisture Creme

Just try, your lips will love you for it!

Fresh Sugar tinted lip balm in {rose}

There will be no Risky Business sliding in these socks but 

your little tootsies will be so warm

 Lands End cozy knit slipper socks

 Might I suggest going heavy on the vodka and marshmallows

Hot Cocoa with Whipped Cream Vodka 

Once you part from your favorite glossy mag, curl up with books full of glamour and style

Style Book II

Vanity Fair 100 Years 

What are your go to items while surviving the low temps?!

Quote Of The Week

"She refused to be bored

chiefly because she wasn't boring."

Zelda Fitzgerald

There is something about Zelda Fitzgerald that has always captivated me.

I am debating now whether or not to read the newly released historical fiction

"Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald"

There seems to be a lot of mixed reviews...

Have you had a chance to read?  What are your thoughts?

I Spy {Chic Reads}

One thing I simply adore in a home is a stack of books.  Be it on an ottoman, chair, bookcase...doesn't matter.  There is just something so tres chic about your favorite reads all gathered together in display.

         

                

                               

                 

                      

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