Quote of the Week {Weekend Wrap Up}

Happy chilly Monday! 

I hope you all are staying warm and put on your coziest blanket scarf this morning!

I have been full speed ahead since last Thursday along with my Service League sisters 

prepping and pulling off another successful Holly Days Bazaar! 

Everything kicked off Thursday night when I called in backup, Mama and 

I made 14 dozen cookies for the bake sale at the event.   

We made 4 dozen Chocolate Crackle Cookies and 

10 dozen Pumpkin Spice Cookies.  I am officially obsessed with the pumpkin spice cookies 

so plan on seeing the complete recipe here on the blog really soon!

 

Friday, we were busy little bees setting up the event.  

 Delightfully Chic even had a booth at the event this year, so that was totally fun and exciting!

Saturday, the doors opened at 9am and it was like black Friday came 2 weeks early! 

Yall, have never seen so many women ready to shop!! 

It was AWESOME! 

We had a blast and the 35^th Holly Days Bazaar was a total success!

I am ashamed to say I only snapped one pick the entire day!

 Here are my cookies all dressed up for the bake sale.

Luckily, my dear friend Olivia stopped by the Delightfully Chic booth

and snapped a pic of us.  I was so tickled to introduce Olivia to Baby G!

The best part of Saturday for me actually came when I got home.   

After such a long day I slipped into my pj’s and refused to part from the couch for the 

rest of the night.  Every night when I finally lay down to relax I feel 

little Baby G move the most.  For about a week now I have been staring obsessively

 at my belly to see if I can see it move when Baby G moves.   

Well, FINALLY on Saturday night I saw this ever growing belly of mine do the wave!

 I immediately yelled “Scott get over here and LOOK”.  

 After the second attempt of him coming to see, finally, Scott not only was able 

to see my belly twitch but he also was able to feel Baby G kick!   

There are no words that can even explain how happy I was that Scott was 

able to finally join the fun and feel his sweet baby “scootin’ around” (as he calls it).   

Very special moment!

Sunday, I had one thing on my mind.  Christmas!  

 I convinced Scott that since we were not hosting Thanksgiving at our home it was 

totally acceptable to proceed to the most wonderful time of the year.  

 So, the fall decorations were packed up and the Christmas boxes full of cheer 

filled our living and dining room.  I turned the holiday music on, made a pot of hot cider and 

had the best time starting the whole decorating process.  It usually takes a week to complete 

since it is absolutely mandatory that every single room have dash of Christmas.   

Make sure you are following Delightfully Chic on Instagram for shots of 

decor as we decorate. 

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Tomorrow I have really big annoucement to share with all of you and NO

it's not the gender of Baby G...we still have no clue and won't until March! 

So, make sure to stop by tomorrow and celebrate with us! 

With that being said, here is your quote of the week!

 

Quote of the Week {Take the Step}

This week I challenge you and myself to take the 

first step. If there is something you've been struggling with,

if there is something weighing heavy on your heart,

don't let another minute pass you by.  Go for it!

Listen to your heart, you are a lot smarter than you think!

Don't be afraid, chase your dreams and turn them into reality.

 

Wishing you all a beautiful week!

 xoxo

Snow Day & Spring Daydreams

Last night started our first official snow storm of the winter for North Carolina.

We woke up to about 2 inches of snow covered with lots of slippery ice.

I know, I know, most would NOT call this a snow storm but hey,

we are in the south, and even a flake of snow clears the bread and milk 

shelves around these parts! 

After snoozing for an extra hour this morning the husband and I lounged 

for a while then bundled up to walk the neighborhood to "survey" the roads.

Next, a Starbucks run and our usual weekly trip to Lowes! 

To warm up a little we decided to head to the garden section

and start gathering a touch of inspiration for spring.

My wheels have been turning ever since.

Here are a few pieces I'd love to find on our screened-porch this spring.

Apple Green Slipcover 

Charleston Aluminum Coffee Table  

Marrakech Salsa Pillow 

Stripe Pillow

Geometric Outdoor Rug

Metal Side table

Have you started your brainstorming yet for spring?

What looks have you crushin?! 

Quote of the Week {Game Face}

As Mama says, "Put your game face on". 

This week it's all about getting lots accomplished!

I have big goals with even bigger dreams.

In the midst of my "Hustle" I will be sporting a parka bracing for the

 snow, ice, and crazy low temps! Is it spring yet?!

Y'all bundle up and stay warm!

Sophisticated In White {Fall Decor}

One of my favorite seasons to decorate for is Fall.  
 There is something about the cooler season and deep rich tones that just gives you that warm and fuzzy feeling of comfort.  As I updated you a couple post back, Scott and I are currently selling our home and guess what…as of  last Friday night, we have accepted an offer!!! Yippee!! Unfortunately, having the house on the market means I had to dial back my fun and festive fall décor but, I couldn’t help but gush over these clean white round with perfection style options.  I still say you must toss in a few deeper hues here and there but, you can never go wrong with clean and ever so elegant white.  Next, year in our new home (fingers crossed) white with pops of orange and deep red is what you will find at the Gaither “estate”! 

How do you decorate for the fall months?
Do yo stick with the classics or mix it up a bit?

Quote Of The Week

Don’t use your energy to worry.

Use your energy to believe.

-joel osteen

I Spy {Swoon Worthy Outdoor Escapes}

A while back I posted about my dream home where I am determined to one day reside. I still dream daily of living a carefree life beachside with my little kiddos and hubs-hmm wait, do I have to do the hubby part?! JK! However, a second dream of mine is to adopt…so in that case I could totally skip the husband part right?! ; ) Anyway, as you can probably guess I am not quite at the point in my life that I can just pack up everything I own and skip town for a tropical locale. All in due time!

Until then, we can feast our eyes on these outdoor escapes that send my perfection meter into overload!

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I Spy {Happily Ever After in NYC}

 My nearest and dearest know a tiny secret about me that for some time now has consumed my thoughts and everyday life. It wasn’t until recently that I realized I don’t believe I have ever shared with all of you. After years of sheer fear of the unknown, years of hanging around for long term relationships that did not turn into happily ever after, and more importantly a lifetime of never wanting to be more than a hop, skip, and a jump away from my family, I now at 31 years old have finally, yes FINALLY had my aha moment.

Let me ask you, if you had a degree in fashion merchandising where is the first place you would relocate to after graduation??!! Yeap New York City!! So, that is just what I plan to do…God willing! This is obviously a long process and of course taking a lot of planning and hard work but, I trust that God has lead me on the path that I am on today and He is the one leading me now. If this major move is what I am to do…I have zero doubt that it will ALL fall perfectly into place…all these years later. Like they say…timing is everything!

One thing I know I would miss would be my southern and I mean deep southern roots. The thought of no sweet tea…slightly earth shattering. Now, you will totally see why I was tickled to come across the home of artist Christopher Daniels and his now wife Alice Childress, Vice President, Advertising and Creative Services at Vera Wang over on Elle Décor. Both of these amazing talents hale from Charlottesville, Virginia and made sure to keep a touch of the south in their 1,500 Soho Apartment.

Here is a sneak peek but, PLEASE do stop by and see more shots of their gorgeously renovated pad as well as read how these two reunited and fell in love…in the city!

The vintage tube and amazing artwork turned the bathroom into my favorite spot of the entire apt.

Seriously, how fun and punchy is the unique addition of the surfboard/skateboard and colorful print?!

Great mix-up!

Quote Of The Week

“There is nothing like a dream to create the future.”

-victor hugo

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Quote Of The Week

“When nothing is sure, everything is possible.”

-Margaret Drabble

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I could not agree more with this weeks quote!!!

Let's all dare to dream just a little bit bigger this week...what do we have to lose?!

The Dream Lives On...

I've told you all before of my dream to relocate to some ridiculously tropical location and live in the most colorful and peaceful bungalow. 

I need nothing fancy, just the ocean, sand, and LOTS of bright colors, and well of course tons of palm trees!

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One day...One day!

Quote Of The Day...

Everything that has a beginning has an ending.

Make your peace with that and all will be well.

Buddha

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Quote Of The Week

She turned her can'ts into cans,

and her dreams into plans!

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A Dream Come True...

For as long as I can remember I have always dreamed of relocating to a tropical paradise where I live in the most relaxed and serene home.  I'll hang with the locals and spend my mornings in the garden, afternoons on the beach with my five (that's right 5) most adorable little babes.  Evenings will be spent outdoors having dinner with my hubs and of course entertaining friends!

I stumbled upon this home today over at Living etc and I swear it is almost identical to what I have always envisioned.

So tell me...What does your dream home look like?