{weekly favorites}

Do you friends have a fun weekend planned? I am looking forward to some relaxation with a little fun mixed in ;-) Here's what I loved this week!

We just signed up for our first week of Blue Apron. I must say I am really excited. One of the biggest struggles for us during the week is "what do you want for dinner?" and after a long day...can we all agree we hate that question? I can't wait to try our first few recipes!

I will be the first to admit that I enjoy cleaning. I know, weird. Tidy room tidy mind is my motto. Anyway...some cleansers can feel super harsh to me and leave the room "smelling clean" but borderline headache in my opinion. I have always loved Caldrea products and recently started using their Rosewater and Driftwood line of scents. It is fantastic. It's clean but almost smells like you're burning a yummy candle. I started with the counter spray and think I need to get this candle and this linen spray, too!

I have avocado toast with tomato and salt and pepper every.single. morning. Sometimes I mix up the toast with an english muffin, but overall I love how it keeps me full until at least mid-day. I love this, this and this other option for mixing up my go-to!

How cute are these heels at Anthropologie? I picture them with white denim and a blouse for the perfect summer date night. Yes, please!

I've become addicted to various types of Olive Oils and Vinegars thanks to a little shop my mom introduced me to at home in Wilmington. We have an 18 year old aged balsamic vinegar that will knock the socks off any bruschetta recipe. Yep, that good. I read about these vinegars in Garden & Gun and must give them a try. Right now they only look to be in DC, VA and a single location in NC, but maybe with some coaxing Katuah Market in Asheville could ship us a couple bottles! ;-) 

This top. Need. 

Feel free to follow along our weekend adventures on Instagram, here.

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Happy Weekending! 

-K

{raleigh restaurant week}

Raleigh friends, it's restaurant week here in the Oak City! It's one of my favorite times to discover new restaurants and enjoy some of our favorites as well. We will be attending other activities this weekend, but I am looking forward to getting out tomorrow night to partake in the yum that is going down this week. 

It's tough to choose (especially when you are hungry) where to make your first reservation. The Restaurant Week webpage helps navigate your palette based on whether you are in Raleigh, Durham or Chapel Hill. Here you can find all types of options broken out by genre of food type. If you're anything like me, it all appeals to you! 

Tomorrow night, we are looking to give Sitti another go. My husband is a very "steak and potatoes" type of guy, so getting him to try "different foods" can always be an interesting experience ;-)  We last tried Sitti a few years ago and I loved it -- the Mr...not so much. He's decided to be open minded and give it another go. It's just $20 a head and the menu looks great.

Choose One

 Appetizer

Carolina Crab Rolls

Coastal lump crab, halloumi

spinach and spicy garlic whip 

Avocado Hummus 

Puree of chick peas, avocado lemon, tahini

garlic and roasted red peppers  

Entree

Choose one

Mixed Grill

Chicken kabob & filet kabob served with Sitti rice,

sumac onion, grilled roma tomato & garlic whip

Blackened Salmon

Basmati rice, sautéed kale and blood orange tahini

Stuffed Bell Pepper 

Chick pea confit, baby okra, tomato

cilantro, onion and yogurt drizzle  

Dessert

Choose one

Strawberry Ashta

Local strawberries, ashta milk pudding

Hargett Street Honey and pistachio

Iced Duo

Pomegranate and mixed berry sorbet

A couple other favorites of ours being featured this week are Bida Manda, Coquette and Oro. Great time to give them all a try at a fantastic price!

-K

{steal alert}

I too was shocked when I read over the weekend that Piperlime is shutting their online doors for good. They always had such a great selection and the free shipping was an added bonus. That said, I knew it would be a time to scoop up some killer deals. Code STOCKUP gives you additional 60% off sale items (some are excluded -- denim, etc but overall some amazing deals!)

Here are some items I think should be added to my closet ;-) 

1. Grey washed silk blouse  2. Cuffed Woven Tee  3. Joe's Skinny Jean 4. Sherling Vest 5. Floral Shift Dress 6. Vegan Leather Jacket

Also, don't forget Ebates! 7% Cash Back right now through Piperlime ;-) 

weekly favorites

We made it! For being a short week, it certainly felt long. Looking very much forward to a low key weekend with nothing on the books. Aren't those the greatest?

How cute are these? I came across these zebra pajamas on Natalie's blog and had to add them to my ever growing pajama collection. I love that they are lightweight too so they don't make you hot.

Thinking of giving these a try tonight when friends arrive before we head to dinner.

I first smelled this perfume during my hair appointment last week and haven't been able to get it out of my mind. Like all Oribe products, it smells heavenly. Now you can smell like it all day long. Need.

Have you ever shopped the featured deals each week on Domino Magazine? I am new to this and as a flash sale junkie, I think its so much fun! This week they have adorable turkish towels that would be such a fun pop of color in any kitchen.

I mean, can you even?!

Are you familiar with Urban Grace Interiors? I came across Erika's work a couple years ago and have been obsessed ever since. This Florida based design group is everything I ever want in any room in my house. Crisp, clean and fresh yet home-y and welcoming. Got that? Anyway, check them out.

Happy Weekending!

product spotlight: {tata harper}

I talked about this resurfacing mask on the blog earlier this week. Y'all. It's incredible. I used it for the first time  the other night and am not being dramatic when I say I saw instant results. It's hard for me to get overly excited about some products, but it's just that good.

I have moderately sensitive skin so I started my first time with it on about 15 minutes. Normal skin can go up to 30 minutes. I may gradually work my way up. It goes on clear (less terrifying for the husbands) and dries pretty quickly. After rinsing away, my skin had never felt so soft!

It's pricey.  However, with moderate/weekly use it think it should at least last me six months. Can't wait to try other products in this line. Don't forget, if you sign up with Ebates, you'll get an extra 8% cash back today!

One day till Friday!

-K

Joss & Main Favorites

It's no secret I do love Joss & Main. It's my go to when I begin browsing for a new piece. The past few items I have ordered I have loved, especially this console table for our entry & the bedside table I mentioned in my last post.

I wanted to round up some of my other current favorites they have right now. But act fast, the good stuff doesn't usually last long!

1. I love our bar cart. I tell everyone searching for that "one last piece" for a room to "just add a bar cart! This bar cart is adorable and would match most any motif.
2. This may just be the perfect headboard for our master. I've been on the hunt for something soft, but not too feminine. Love this.
3. How cute is this? I also love that its indoor/outdoor. Perfect for summer and having our pooch join us on the porch for lazy afternoons!
4. I ordered these the other day and they should be arriving soon. In the south, we love our rocking chairs and I think a few of these will be perfect around our fire pit out back.
5. Great hostess gift! I love the natural slate finish and picture it piled high with cheese and fruit.
6. Can you ever really have too many throws? I keep a drawer full to pull out at a moments notice ;-) I love the lightweight feel to this one, perfect for keeping out year round, even in the summer when you get a chill from too much sun ;-)

Master Bedroom Paint Progress

When we first moved into our house last year I knew I wanted to refresh the paint in our master. It's not that the paint was terrible (I'm actually keeping it for Austin's office) I just didnt love it for a master retreat. Enter the struggle that is paint selection. I must have gotten too excited and didn't take any before pictures of our bedroom, but here is a picture of our neighboring (currently empty) office that has the same wall color.

I previously mentioned on here we were going to go with Benjamin Moore Grey Owl. Well, I began with the first wall and knew it just wasn't right. Our walls felt like concrete slabs. Not the warm yet crisp (if that makes any sense) feeling I was hoping for.

Enter three trips to Sherwin Williams later, and we found a winner. I settled with their Zurich White shade after seeing these photos online that feel crisp and clean but still have warmth to them. I cannot say how pleased I am with the transformation it has given our space. And perfect timing, the new end tables arrived yesterday right as I finished the last coat!

Fiona got relocated and is loving all of the natural light already. Here's to hoping it helps her brown spots! I'm still on the hunt for a fun rug for the foot of the bed as well as some neutral/sheer draperies in addition to a darker headboard. Baby steps, people.

Up next on our painting adventure, the kitchen!