Cravings for Spring

Blue and White Pajamas - I first got this set a couple of years ago and was so sad when they discontinued it! It makes the perfect gift! But now, it's baaaack. And the perfect pajama set for Spring.

Palm Stem - One of the frequently asked questions I get is regarding our faux palms we decorate with year round. These are a great size (and price!) Though, I do love snipping some fresh real stems from my parents yard!

Rattan Mirror - Will be making its way into our home this Spring. The design is so unique and the price is amazing!

Wicker Candle Hurricane - I love pretty much everything is designer creates. This is of course no objection.

Golden Retriever Stationery - For any Golden mama's out there, this personalized stationery is just the sweetest!!

Leather Woven Mules - Too cold for sandals but still craving a departure from your boots? Enter the mule. I love mules all season long in the south, and these are the perfect new season transition! 

Blue and White Pillow - I adore this print. Contemplating as a pillow for our rocker. I'm sure if we have a baby boy, he wouldn't mind right?! ;-) 

Gold Scalloped Frame - The price is perfect to add to your own collection or gift to a friend with a special photo inside!

Surf Shack Book - Perfect coastal addition for your stack! 

Happy Saturday!

Valentines Day Gift Guide: For Her

Wasn't it just Christmas?! Hard to believe we're halfway through January. With Valentine's Day less than a month away, I wanted to share with you some fun gift ideas for her (or for yourself -- because why not?!)

1 - Once you own your first pair of these pajamas, you'll understand their near cult like following. I know, they're a little pricey for PJ's, but putting them on after a long day is truly one of my favorite things to do! I've honestly never felt softer fabrics (and they still look new after who knows how many dozens of washes!) Worth. It. 

2 - I've shared these with you guys before and I love the white going into Spring. They won't pull or tangle your hair and if you're like me and end up with at least one hair tie on your wrist a day, they are a bit cuter than the traditional plain black tie. 

3 - A bit of a splurge item, but something sure to make her smile! The entire Goldbug Collection is truly to die for and all created locally in Charleston. Their attention to detail is flawless and each piece can be dressed up or down. I love how effortlessly chic each piece makes an outfit! I can see this cuff now with white jeans and a crisp white button down this Spring. 

4- Who doesn't love a good face mask?! Dry skin has gotten me good this winter, and this mask is packed with moisturizing ingredients and vitamins. It's also without parabens, phthalates, etc which is even better! 

5- This necklace is just the sweetest. It would be adorable with a child or husbands monogram (or your own!) to wear each day. I love a simple piece that also has custom elements to make your very own. A custom piece at under $40 would make a perfect gift for any occasion, really. 

6- I've worn this perfume for nearly two years and still love it just as much as the day I brought it home. It's a great all seasons scent, but works especially well in the colder months. 

7- How cute are the little heart details on this lip tube?! Their lip shines are awesome for both color and moisture, which has led me to this line for years! I especially love the "Dolman" shade for a pop of color and Spring! 

8- My love for coffee table books runs deep. This book is simply stunning. The images and aesthetic are exactly what anyone would love to look at on a cold dreary day. So much happy! I could outfit our entire home by Amanda Lindroth and be just fine :) 

9- Last but certainly not least, who doesn't love a fresh new candle?! This scent is heavenly for multiple reasons, but really hits all of the boxes for being light, yet noticeable and making any space feel fresh. *adds to cart* 

Cheers!

-k

Project 2707 Updates

Happy 2019!

It's officially been a year since we began work on our 1940 homestead. She's come a LONG way since that red carpet ;-) The kitchen, master bed/bath are still on the list and will be a post-baby project (because who really wants to move out 6 months pregnant). It's all certainly "livable" for now, but since Austin and I really want this to be a long term house, we are excited to make it exactly what we want.

For any of you that may be new around here, I wanted to share some of the progress we've made in the last 12 months. Austin and I literally look back and these and ask ourselves "what in the world were we thinking?!?" ;-) 

We've haulted on major projects until Summer after the baby comes, which is letting us focus on the sweet little nursery! I'll share with you guys soon! 

If you don't follow me on Instagram, you can see more with the hashtag #project2707

Living Room Before

After

Foyer Before (still so bummed I took this photo after we'd ripped out the red carpet stair runner!)

After

Main Guest Bedroom Before

After 

Second Guest Room Before

After 

Dining Room Before

Dining Room After

Exterior Before

Exterior After 

The Blue and White Table

Christmas is a week away! Cue the festive table settings. Don't get me wrong, I love the crisp greens and pops of golds that make their way onto a festive tablescape, but there is just something about a classic blue and white tablescape I love most. 

Sharing some of my favorite affordable products with you all to set your table for guests with pops of blue and white. 

Chargers / Blue and White Napkins (similar) / Classic White Tablecloth / Vintage Water Goblets (similar)

A few other blue and white tabletop items I love! The best part is most all items are well under $50! 

Cheese Knives / Platter / Dinner Plates

Cloth Napkins / Ginger Jar Placecard Holders / Water Goblets

Water Pitcher

Holiday Gift Guide - For Him

Today only, J. Crew is offering 50% off your regular price purchase and 60% (!!!) off your sale purchase. But it's only today! 

In case you still have some Christmas shopping to do, I'm sharing my favorite picks for the Mr in your life (with sale prices!) below. I especially love the navy quilted vest, they look great with jeans and just $26!

1 ($35 with sale) / 2 ($30 with sale) / 3 ($150 with sale)

4 ($150 with sale) / 5 ($11 with sale) / 6 ($4 with sale)

7 ($69 with sale) / 8 ($150 with sale!) / 9 ($40 with sale)

10 ($26 with sale!) / 11 ($225 with sale)

Baby Smith Nursery Inspiration

Still so hard to wrap my head around the fact we're already halfway through until Baby S joins us. 

One of the most exciting things we've done so far is begun to prep the sweet little nursery. With that, I've gotten a lot of questions on nursery inspiration and wanted to share with you guys the mood board I've created as my inspiration.

Some of the below pieces have begun to come in (be sure to follow my Instagram for the Nursery Stories highlight for updates along the way)

Some of the items are currently unavailable (I'm hoping the light comes back in stock for ya'll!) so I'm including similar links that may be helpful!

1 / 2 (similar) / 3 / 4

 5 / 6 / 7 / 8

Registry Research: Stroller and Car Seat!

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I was asked by Carusele to participate in the #BritaxOnAmazon campaign, sponsored by Britax on Amazon. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own.

Now, that we are halfway (pause....what!) through the pregnancy, I've spent countless hours researching top reviewed baby items for our registry. From best bottles, pumps to car seats and strollers, you name it! 

With a decision as important as the car seat and stroller system, safety and durability have been two of my main concerns for our search. After reading hundreds of positive reviews from other mamas out there, I was super impressed with the Britax brand. The brand offers tons of options to add to your Amazon Registry.

Did you know that Britax builds and tests their products locally in South Carolina?! They are a #1 brand in child and safety technology, which had me sold. The hardest thing to decide was picking a color! I ended up going with "Raven" (the solid black) to hide those inevitable stains with a little one.

The Britax B-Lively and B-Safe 35 Travel System checked all of the boxes during my registry research for many reasons: 

1. Car seats are HEAVY. This car seat is SO lightweight which was a huge win for me. Some carseats I picked up were so heavy empty, I couldn't even imagine with a 10-20 pound infant inside! 
2. Assembly was (literally) a snap. I was so overwhelmed at the thought of assembling the items upon arrival and was so shocked to find out that its truly just snapping together a few pieces and VOILA! You're done. So, easy assembly was definitely a win.
3. The price. Strollers can be expensive. Layered in with car seats and the car seat bases, it all adds up. This entire travel system is durable, safe AND incredibly affordable.
4. Austin says "this thing has a great turning radius" -- so I'll take that as a win too ;-) I hear many mamas struggle with some strollers to be too bulky when trying to navigate around tight store aisles, etc.  When you collapse this stroller, its so small and flat! Perfect for travel and frequent beach trips this summer.

Mamas to be, thinking about adding to your baby registry? Check it out here and read the reviews for yourself!