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12.29.2017

Introducing Libbie Summers


Libbie with her husband Josh and her pup, The Bitch

My monthly feature for The Southern Coterie blog is one of my absolute favorite things to write.  I love diving into the lives and careers of creatives and gleaming so much inspiration.  When I was thinking about a featured creative for the end of the year I knew immediately I wanted to interview the one and only Libbie Summers. Libbie is a fabulous and wonderful friend who has inspired me to think and work outside my box, to not take myself too seriously and yet to at the same time be the best version of me I can be. She is truly the definition of the phrase the bomb.com.

12.28.2017

Adding Some Glam ...


What is it about New Years that makes me immediately think of sparkle and glam?  Is it the brand new year we are welcoming or is it that we are celebrating that we successfully (well maybe) made it through another year?  Either way I am all about a little sparkle and a whole lot of shimmer when it comes to the end of the year celebration!

We plan to watch a movie we haven't seen before which will be a new tradition since I usually twist the Hubs arm until he says yes to watching Sense & Sensibility for another year.  This year I am branching out and we will be picking something that will be a new memory for the four of us at home.  New year = new memory. Any great suggestions?


12.27.2017

A Glam Gingerbread Party

 

Two weeks ago on a gloomy Sunday a happy Christmas elf appeared dressed in her best red and green to transform our kitchen into a magical party wonderland.  Each year I host something special for our youngest and her precious group of school best friends and this year she requested a gingerbread house decorating party. I invited the group of six girls for a few hours and enlisted the skills of the amazing Jennifer Witherington to help me pull off a party worthy of these precious teenage girls.

12.25.2017

Merry Christmas!!


Taking a quick break from family snuggles, Hallmark movies on repeat and games to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.  I hope this morning greeted you with enormous love, much grace and the feeling that everything was perfect in this world, for even just a few minutes.

12.22.2017

Christmas At Our House


I shared our dining room all dressed up for Christmas and then left you hanging with the rest of the house.  I didn't mean to let that happen, schedules got crazy and the photographer was booked and the next thing I knew it was a week before Christmas and we were all in the thick of the season.

12.20.2017

Christmas Inspiration


At the beginning of the month I participated in a tour of our dining room for the Twelve Days of Holiday Homes.  As always it was an amazing tour and one I think you should take if you haven't already.  It would be a perfect morning with coffee and a fire or a great way to end your day on the sofa also with a fire but maybe a glass of wine or a yummy holiday cocktail.

12.19.2017

Pajamas All Day Long Please


Anyone else love Christmas pajamas? I mean I love pajamas (as you all know) and adding in the word Christmas and it just gets better! When I was in Charleston at the beginning of the month I surprised my friend Krystine with this nightshirt (25% off with code PJ25) and clearly she loved it.  We both did ... but what's not to love with anything covered in champagne bottles.

12.18.2017

Plaid Cape Perfection


I will admit that my favorite purchase this fall season has been this scallop hem plaid cape.  It is darling and the scallop details and gold buttons are so much fun.  Every single time I wear it I get so many compliments.  It is warm and can be worn so many ways so it has been more than worth the cost.  And today it is on sale which is my gift for you ... 40% off on the last Monday before Christmas!  So fun, right?


12.15.2017

Stuffing Those Stockings


Image by Kristen Hechler via Dress For Cocktails

I am excited today to share the last gift guide for Christmas today as the holiday break begins for our kids.  The youngest gets out today at lunch and the oldest has already been done for more than a week.  That means that Christmas is just 10 days away and if you are like me you struggle some with gift ideas for those closest to you. Just when I think I have it all managed then I realize I still have stockings and the stress for fun items begins once again.  This year I tackled the stocking stuffing yesterday so this is completely off my list ... and I am thrilled.  I sat down and came up with some fun ideas for each of the stockings hanging on my mantle and I am excited to share some great ideas with you.


12.13.2017

Introducing Ginny's Orchids


I have been a fan of orchids for a very long time as my parents always had one or two around the house.  They seem to have the touch to keeping them alive as their's are not only thriving but also blooming.  Since I am known for the brown thumb in the family I have purchased quite a few orchids in my time and most definitely the days before we have company coming.  I will rush out, trade out my brown sticks in a pot for a beautiful new orchid and smile the whole time as if somehow I kept that thing alive since the last time they visited.

12.12.2017

Charleston In December


One of my favorite parts of visiting Charleston last weekend, other than the Jubilee, was truly getting to see it in its finest ... all decorated for Christmas.  I truly love Charleston and it has the same imprint on my heart as Savannah does since we visited both of them for the first time on our honeymoon.  I have been to Charleston many times since but I think seeing it in December might have been the best visit yet.  There is something about the magic of December paired with a favorite city and a favorite friend that just makes it incredibly special.



12.10.2017

Hostess Gifts For All ...


It's a winter wonderland in Atlanta and Marietta received seven inches of snow this weekend.  It was a beautiful sight and so fun to watch the kids enjoy every second of the white gift they were given.  It was a sea of gloves, wet clothes, scarves, snowballs, snowmen and boots and I am thankful for every second.  


12.09.2017

Christmas In The Dining Room


Happy Saturday!  I am excited to share our dining room all decorated for Christmas with you today as part of the 12 Days of Holiday Homes. I am starting with the dining room which has become the epicenter of our home for special occasions.  If we are all gathered in the dining room we are together as a family sharing a special moment.  What better time to make it all beautiful than to celebrate the birth of Jesus.  And with the weather currently happening in Atlanta we are treated to a white Christmas.

Insert squealing and pure joy here!

12.08.2017

Plaid Cachepots For The Win


As we all know I love to use pink and green when I decorate for Christmas.  It is just me and I can't quit it, not that I am trying.  This year I vowed to take that same pink and green and add in multiple plaids to the mix.  I have purchased blankets, moved some pillows around and added in plaid ribbon to the decor and to the tree in the den.  I love the plaid mix with the pink and two colors of green I chose and to be honest, it may be my favorite mix so far.  I can't wait to show you the result ... and the peeks into our house start tomorrow with our dining room, so come back tomorrow and take the tour.

12.07.2017

Garden & Gun Jubilee


I am so excited to write and share this post with you today.  I have said many times I had a wonderful time in Charleston last weekend for the Garden and Gun Jubilee but today you get all the details of the wonderful three day event. I can not tell you how incredible the event truly is, but I can say this.  If you google the words Southern + Christmas + Jubilee in the dictionary you won't even come close to the details included in such a fabulous event.  This was my first true taste of all things Garden and Gun and I can promise you it was more than I could have even dreamed of, and more.

Travel Shopping Por Moi


Happy Wednesday!!  I came home from Charleston late Sunday night after having a magical three days.  We ate, we shopped, we sipped and we soaked up all things Garden and Gun.  I can't wait to share all the details with you, it was the most fun event.  Garden and Gun rolls out the red carpet and I am completely in awe.  I am already making plans to attend next year.  Oh, and I will not be missing any single moment of the weekend.



On the calendar in sharpie!

12.01.2017

Gimlet For The Win


When August Morgan launched their clothing line in the spring I was filled with all the heart eyes for their classic and incredibly wearable designs.   Each and every piece was more amazing than the last and I wore my pink and yellow caftan over and over for the entire spring and summer months.  It was amazing and made so well with so many details and I just loved how comfortable and yet still pull together I felt.  I was hooked.
 

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