weekend recap

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Half of ours was spent enjoying the gorgeous weather and the other half was spent watching lots of movies indoors due to rain. Lots of relaxing all around.

Lots of sunshine!

I also did a little shopping on Saturday morning and picked up this Alice & Trixie blouse. It is great paired with white jeans and I think will see a lot of wear this Spring and Summer.


Sunday we took the pup for a long stroll around the lake and enjoyed before the rain came.

I also may be really behind the times just now using the waterlogue app, but ya'll its so much fun! Here was an experiment.

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After:

Happy Monday!

{weekly roundup}

Considering its been one of those weeks where I woke up this morning and thought it was Friday (wishful thinking) I figured I would go ahead and do my Friday post. It's been awhile since I shared a week's worth of links. So, here goes. Also, happy (day early) Friday! Oh, and happy first day of Spring!

1} I absolutely loved this article that was featured by Mackenzie Horan earlier this week. I love reading about women my age that really take the reigns on their career and aren't afraid to do their own thing. I'm right behind you girlfriend.

2} This, well this is just hysterical. If you're in need of a good laugh, here you go. And you don't even have to be a "cat lady" to find it hilarious.

3} I need this jacket for so many reasons. While the days may be warming up, the evenings are still cool and I think it would be perfect for nights out.

4} As a girl who used to live in fear of decorating with lots of color, I can entirely relate to this article in Domino this week. I love her approach to adding color into an otherwise neutral obsessed home. I'm slowly but surely working to add more color into the design of our home!

5} This tray is great for more reasons than I can even count. Target genius if you will. It is perfect for the end of a chaise, carrying drinks while entertaining, or resting on a guest bed with trinkets for your out-of-towners.

6} I also recently became obsessed with Tumblr. Some may call it a "time suck" but I find it a great outlet for creativity when your days are "feeling gray" as I put it. I love getting my creative juices flowing while browsing some truly gorgeous photos. Here's what I've worked on so far.

7}I came across this local artist first on Instagram, and adore her Etsy shop. Her pieces are so much fun and for custom artwork you seriously cannot beat the prices! Love coming across awesome artists in Raleigh.

8}Have you filled out the Garden & Gun best southern towns bracket yet? Here ya go. Of course my favorite three towns are listed (and winning!) Wilmington, Charleston & Savannah. Speaking of which, Savannah at the end of April. What do we do? Where do we eat? First wedding anniversary trip :) 

Well, that's it folks. Have a great (hopefully warm where you are) weekend!

-K

j. crew spring sale

Ladies, now is the time to stock up at J. Crew on Spring goodies. Using promo code HEYSPRING you get 25% off your purchase and free shipping with no minimum. Here's what's in my cart!

Side-Slit Tunic


toothpick jean

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I love how simple this bracelet is and could be stacked with a watch other dainty bracelets to dress up any outfit.


neon-stripe coverup tunic

favorite sandals for spring

I am currently coveting camel colored sandals for spring. I picture them paired perfectly with a pair of white matchstick denim and (of course) a cajun shrimp toe. Here are some I have my eye on for Spring!

Tory Burch Phoebe

I first saw these on Natalie's blog Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers and immediately knew I had to have them! They look adorable on and have loads of versatility.

Dolce Vita Daffodil

I know I blogged about these a couple days ago, but I think that they are still on my mind is even more reason to pull the trigger on these...

Schutz Fleuranne Sandal

Joie A La Plage Toulon Sandal

Any others you are loving for Spring?

drool worthy kitchens {someday}

With Spring starting this week, I have begun my "spring cleaning" purge in an effort to make our move out of our little place easier (who knew you could collect so much in just a year!?). No, we aren't moving right now, but we are hoping to buy a bungalow of our own sometime in the near future. As we scour listings nearly each night, I automatically begin dreaming of my perfect kitchen (someday). However, the most important aspect of all to me, is a wide open space. Regardless of design, it is a must for me to have an open feel to entertain and be with our (someday) children.

I cannot get enough of these kitchens and the unique touches that gives each its own flair. As if you couldn't tell by the pictures below...a white kitchen is a must in my book (someday).

I am also looooving these brass features. Not quite your granny's chandelier anymore.

spring lust list

With the near 80 (!!!) degree temperatures we have had this week, it has my mind on nothing but spring. Living in North Carolina, we can have pretty finicky seasons where it goes from winter to 90 degree summer days and you literally didn't blink an eye. With that said, I am stocking up my wardrobe for spring and am loving these items.

Schutz Sandals

Shopbop

Free People Shorts

As we will be attending five separate weddings this year, I think this dress from Sail to Sable would be great for the various bridesmaids brunches, showers, etc.

Cover Up

Mara Hoffman Bikini


Don't forget to shop J. Crew's swim sale with promo code SUNNY.

Happy Almost Weekend!

{lately}

I will preface this by saying it will be a heavy picture post. Here's a little recap of our life lately via Instagram and beyond.

I found this complete project on Etsy, but wasnt fond of the $80+ price tag. So I took the monogram we used for our Christmas tree topper, painted it a glossy white and ordered a dried boxwood wreath. Ta-da. Welcome home. And for $40 total (including spray paint and ribbon!)

If you know me personally, you know that I probably have the straightest hair in the history of America. Ya'll, for it it hold a curl for one hour let alone all night is a true miracle.  I picked up this clipless curling iron recently and immediately trashed my traditional curling iron right then and there. A selfie was quite necessary to capture the true accomplishment of this tool (pardon the smirk)

The best part? The curls lasted just like that through the next morning. Bed head and all. 

We also spent the weekend celebrating my father-in-laws birthday at Coquette with family and friends. Per usual, my meal exceeded my wildest expectations. I also tried their version of the St. Germaine and Champagne cocktail called the "Le Fleur." Local peoples: get it.

Sunday was spent mostly outdoors enjoying the 75 degree sunshine. Yes, only in North Carolina can you lay out one day and leave work early for snow/ice the next!

-K