Tuesday, December 31, 2013

See Ya 2013!



2013 was an incredible year, for many reasons. We moved back to the south, I landed a job I love, I married my sweet Austin, and list goes on...Needless to say, 2013 was a good year to me. While still very fast paced, it is somewhat of a blur, all of which I am so thankful for. I am also so thankful for all of you that read this little ole' blog! I am so excited to see what 2014 holds, and cannot wait to ring in the new year with our friends.


Wishing you a very happy & safe new year!

xo,

-K

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Monday, December 30, 2013

back to reality...

Today is my first day back to work in over a week and I must say it sure was tough to get out of bed this morning. Am I the only one that struggles to get out of bed in time on work days, but Saturday and Sunday am up and at it at 7am? Bizarre. I do enjoy having my daily routine but it will be a tough adjustment getting back into the swing of things.

I am looking forward to tomorrow evening. We are having another couple over for drinks before we head out for NYE celebrations at Oro. I went there for dinner with a few girlfriends the other night and the truffle macaroni and cheese made me need to come back for more. 

Cheers!

-K
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Sunday, December 29, 2013

After Christmas Sale

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I'm finally sitting down to catch my breath from all of the festivities that have taken place in the past week. So much fun to see family and friends that we don't get to see often. With a little down time, of course I'm browsing the sales online and I swear they are even better than the Black Friday sales! Here are a few of my favorites that I am currently shopping:

{1} J Crew - Extra 40% off Sale items w/ code SHOPHAPPY

{2} Sephora - Extra 20% off Sale items w/ code EXTRA20

{3} Serena & Lily - Up to 70% off (!!!) items at the Year End Sale 

Also, today Target released a new line of gold items from Threshold that I'm pretty sure I need all of. Starting with this lamp.

Santa brought me a slew (8+) of blue & white jars which I am so excited to begin using (I think Santa must read my blog or something). Which gives me an awesome excuse for lots and lots of fresh flowers! I got started this past week with fresh peonies in December! Gotta love Whole Foods.




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Friday, December 20, 2013

Merry Christmas, ya'll.


Today is my last day of work for 9 glorious days, so I wanted to take a quick second between the craziness of wrapping everything up to say that I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! I plan to unplug during vacation and enjoy our family. We head to my parents on Monday and I couldn't be more excited. 

Hope Santa is good to everyone! :)

-K

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Blue & White Everything

I guess you could say my mother fueled my ginger jar addiction about one year ago. She gifted me this vintage one straight off the boat from Paris. I instantly became obsessed. I've been swapping out what I put in it seasonally, and love the cotton off my in-laws farm for the Christmas season.

Then, I discovered these adorable handpainted ornaments from a local girl here in Raleigh as well. I knew that they had to be mine. Her page Finian Finery is stocked full of interior goodness. Check it out.

Now, I cannot be tamed. I browse Ivy Cottage in my hometown each time I'm home to see what else I can drum up. Not to mention HomeGoods has been killing it with their ginger jar inspired lamps for a seriously reasonable price. I love how these designers incorporated them into their design.

I love everything about this crisp and clean look

Such a clean (and gender neutral) way to style bookshelves.


Loving this idea of blooming branches for my kitchen jar in the Spring

I adore this look for Christmas. As well as the magnolias year round for a classic look.

-K


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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Christmas Cocktails

Yep! That about sums it up!
Friday evening we are having a couple of friends over for some festive drinks and snacks before we head to dinner at Coquette. I've been browsing Pinterest for some delicious food and drink recipes that feel extra in the season! Do you have any favorites you would recommend? If you know me, you know that I would like to consider any type of bubbly a food group, so there will obviously be plenty of champagne to go around....

So Pretty, Easy, and Yummy!  Cranberry, Clementine, and Prosecco Cocktails  from 'la bella vita'
I picked up a delicious Prosecco that I think will be perfect for this recipe.
pomegranate and rosemary white sangria
This looked so refreshing and I love the festive red and green touches!
Did the Cider Bourbon Cocktail for Thanksgiving, maybe the Cranberry Old Fashioned for Christmas Eve.
The Cranberry Old Fashioned Looks Incredible, plus its a favorite of Austin's!

Sparkling Cranberry Christmas Cocktail
Sparkling Cranberry Christmas Cocktail

Do you have any favorites??
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Christmas Wishlist

I haven't blogged in quite some time! We've been so busy with this, that and the other I've hardly had time to come up for air! With Christmas two weeks from today (whhhhaaat?!) I have built my ultimate wishlist on goodies I would love to have under my tree (hint hint hubby).
Kate Middleton apparently wore this perfume on her wedding day. Ever since I received a sample, I knew I needed it.

Pajama set in gingham flannel
These had me at navy, gingham and flannel. I could see many a cozied up evening in these J. Crew PJ's


I love that these shoes are super light and the colors are super cute too!
RUN:Swiftly Tech LS
This top is great for outdoor workouts while its still chilly out. Plus, I love the pink color.



I have been burning my Holiday Nest Candle like a crazy person this season. I also love the Bamboo scent for year-round. I recently came across Beach and knew I had to have it! Plus the jar is adorable for storage use after you're done with the candle!

Merry Christmas!

-K

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