If you have never attended a Mardi Gras Ball you really are missing out. They are exciting and fun and a true experience to see. We have been to several over the years and they never disappoint from the entertainment…
2018 Pantone Color of the Year – Ultra Violet
Happy New Year! This is our first post in 2018… Each year the Pantone Color Institute chooses a color of the year. 2018’s color is Ultra Violet (18-3838) which is a beautiful dusty purple that I think will look incredible…
All Black Leather and Lace
I have been so focused on Christmas that I really haven’t thought a lot about New Years Eve. We haven’t celebrated at night since we took custody of Peyton almost 6 years ago but before we had kids we were…
Lilly Pulitzer with Tights and Booties
A few months back I did a post about how Lilly Pulitzer had so many incredible options for fall. They have been pigeon holed as a spring/summer/resort wear line and the truth is they are so much more. I had…
My Extravagant Christmas List
Big Daddy and I still make Christmas lists for one another. It’s one of my favorite parts of the Christmas season. He usually starts asking me what is on my list in October so that he can start planning. I…
Fancy Kings – Holiday
We are in the home stretch to the Christmas holidays. Thanksgiving is Thursday which means this weekend will officially start holiday parties. Big Daddy and I love to get dressed up and although there aren’t a ton of reasons for…
Setting the perfect Thanksgiving Table
There is something warm and inviting about the Thanksgiving holiday. I think it has something to do with the beautiful colors of autumn but Thanksgiving just makes me happy. I have always dreamed of hosting a Thanksgiving dinner outside in…
Blush and Olive
Blush and Olive is one of my favorite color combos. I am not afraid to mix a pattern or a bold color but there are just some color matches that sound like the hallelujah chorus is being sung. This is…
Christmas Card Pictures
We are taking our Christmas card picture this afternoon. Each year so much prep goes into the quickest photo session of your life. These days I have somewhat mastered the art of the family photo shoot in the fact that…
Thanksgiving Day Outfits
Happy Wednesday! Thanksgiving is a little more than two weeks away and less than that for us since we will be traveling this year. I have been pulling a few things aside in my closet and for the boys since…
Wearing Lights and Brights in the Fall
I have this thing in my head where I assign certain colors to seasons. Pastels to spring, brights to summer, oranges and olive to fall and black and grey to winter. Coming out of my comfort zone with these colors…
How do you refresh and renew when traveling isn’t an option?
I have been seeing several friends of mine traveling with their spouses and they always comment how having the alone time traveling leaves them feeling refreshed and renewed in their marriages. I totally get what they are saying because when…
