Happy Friday!

I am off to Blue Ridge, GA this weekend to spend a wonderful 3 days with my boyfriend and our closest friends.



I am looking forward to spending three days without having to look at a computer screen...



...and laying out on the top deck of the boathouse...



... and the three boats and one jetski we will be playing on...

and definitely looking forward to beer, hamburgers on the grill, and a low-country boil... and beer ;)



And most of all, I am looking forward to this guy turning 24.

Happy birthday Danny :)

Hope your weekend is as fabulous as ours!
xoxo

An Ethereal, Romantic Castle in... California?

When I came across this listing on Christie's Real Estate, I knew it was just too exquisite to not share with you. This property, dubbed Chiltern, is located in California (of all places).

This home is seriously a masterpiece. It took some very talented architects, artists, landscapers, designers, and craftsmen to put this together. I am in love with the way everything looks as if it's been there forever. The interior is the perfect mixture of modern and traditional (which, if you know me, is exactly my style).

When you look through these pictures, pay attention to the amount of detail put into every little thing!

Notice that the chimney's each have a different pattern?

Breakfast room

The spa (SPA!!) features a sunken tub.

Modern kitchen.

Now onto my favorite part of the property: the outdoor spaces.

An herb garden is located near the main house.

I adore the way this little building is built into the hillside. And that arch!! 

The greenhouse - also features an art studio area.

The end.
Happy dreaming :)

xoxo

All photos from Christie's Real Estate listing.

Bump Smitten

Today I'm sharing a new website where I could easily find myself spending hours. How can you resist pouring over these precious photos?? Bump Smitten is a baby shower inspiration website that has everything you need for planning a fun party for mommy-to-be. There's DIY crafts for those on a budget and extravagant venues for those with a little more to spend. It makes me super excited for my sweet sister-in-law who is due in January! I really hope I get the chance to throw her a baby shower - these photos give me tons of ideas!

P.S. - She's not technically my sister-in-law, since she is my boyfriend's brother's wife (follow that?) and I'm not married, but I love her just the same :)

All of these fabulous decorations are available at FrogPrincePaperie on Etsy. 

Visit bumpsmitten.com for all their precious photos!

Daydreaming

A few things I find myself lusting over.. These will (hopefully) be on my to-do and to-purchase lists sometime in the near future.

Marc by Marc Jacobs, Christian Louboutin, Michael Kors

Loving this outfit.. blazer + Louis = instant classic

Fishtail braid

Kendra Scott earrings

Pretty much everything about this room.. The bf and I are going paint shopping later this week to find a similar color, which we will be painting the new media room in!

I can't wait to try this stencil!

Chic or Cheap?

Whether you're looking for something with a pop of color...



a fun-print maxi dress..



something classic and simple..

a one-shouldered ruffle..

or a sexy bodycon dress..



you don't have to look at expensive designer stores to find great style. Who you wear is nowhere near as important as how you wear it! True style does not come from having a large checkbook!

What do you think the above items are? Chic or cheap?
Answers below.



From left to right:
Pop of Color: Tibi $375, MessesofDresses.com $41, DKNY $275
Maxi: Matthew Williamson $2,195, Forever21 $28, Torn by Ronny Kobo $205
Classic and Simple: JCrew $188, Diane von Furstenburg $385, MessesofDresses.com $57
One-Shoulder Ruffle: Rachel Pally $229, Lulus $48, Tibi $320
Sexy Bodycon: Hervé Léger $1,850, Lulus $68, Velvet $86