Dessert Trays + Go See

Um, how cute is this idea??

Throw some cool paper in a frame and you have a unique dessert tray. Love it. Idea (and tutorial) found via Ruffled Blog.

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Also, today I'm over at my super cool friend Amber's blog, Amber Interiors, for her "babe behind the blog" series.

 It was a lot of fun to put together and I actually shared some embarrassing stuff.... so go see!

I Heart + A Winner

Today I'm over at my friend (in real life too!) Anna's blog, A Newfound Treasure, sharing some things that I'm currently loving.  Click over to see!

Also, congratulations Lindsey at Entertaining Chic!  You won the Poshlocket bracelet giveaway. 

Lucky girl - Happy Valentine's Day! Shoot me an email to get hooked up.

Dining Room Gorgeousness

Today you can find me over at Amber's swanky blog Amber Interiors. I'm sharing my 5 favorite dining rooms and they are gooooorgeous, if I do say so myself.  So head on over and say hello!

A Hostess Gift Idea + A Guest Post

I've been eyeing these little paper mache bowls for awhile now.  They're only $10, and I think they would be THE perfect little container for filling with holiday goodies and hostess gifts that the recipient will really want to keep and cherish.

I've paired them with these incredible oreo brownies.  How do I know these brownies are incredible?  Because my good friend and fellow blogger Natalie from Designer Bags and Diaper Bags brought them to me - and yep, they're incredible.  She's sharing the recipe here!

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Also, I'm over at Mimi + Meg sharing my holiday tradition & wishlist.  Be sure to pop over and check it out.  While you're there, go ahead and click "follow" because I assure you that Meg's blog will be one of your favorites if it isn't already.  Promise.

A Little Maternity Styling

Last week the girls at Hampden Clothing (one of my favorite downtown Charleston shops) asked me to come in and style some bump friendly outfits.   Since I come from the camp that subscribes to buying as little actual maternity clothes as possible, I was happy to stop in and play. 

 We put together 7 "Wear Your Baby Bump Well" looks in total that Hampden is sharing over on their blog.  Outfits range from a playdate in the park, a doctor's visit (b/c any woman who has been pregnant knows it's important to dress lightly for that scale!), to a date night.  They even included shopping clickables for everything you see me wearing in the photos.

And the girls at Hampden were sweet enough to give me a very generous gift certificate to do a little shopping.  I came home with this Opening Ceremony Bow Plaid top.  Love it!  I'll definitely be able to wear this after baby boy arrives too.  

So if you'd like to see more of the styling session, visit Hampden's Blog.

Thanks girls!

Some Really Good Artists

Pop on over to Made By Girl!  Jen asked me to fill in for her for the day while she parties/shops/eats it up in NYC this week.  And since everyone and their Great Auntie Edna reads Made By Girl, I'm assuming you've already seen it.  But just in case, I'm sharing who my favorite 6 artists are, and trust me, they will ROCK YOUR WORLD (and are all at varying price points!).  So go see!!

A Regency Gentleman Nursery By Amber Interiors

Allow me to introduce you to the first design blogger to contribute to the Nursery Design Series, Amber of Amber Interior Design.  Her sassiness and style rock my socks off on a daily basis.  And so does this nursery design that she so generously created for my little mister.  See for yourselves... Amber is a genious.

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Well hello there Look Linger Lovers!  Amber here from Amber Interiors ze blog.  Since our lovely Mrs. Chassity is preggo with a little dude, I was elated when she asked me to do my best at creating an inspiration board for the tiny man. 

When creating this room I decided to go with a "chinoiserie, regency, moody, eclectic, dude" inspired room. Nothing but the best for Chassity and her baby bundle.

To be honest, I could move into this room myself, crib and all!!

1.Red Chinoiserie Chandy

2. Crib

3. Makelike Wallpaper in "Lush"

4. Scattered Petals curtains

5.Table Lamp with Custom Ikat shade

6.Claude Dresser doubles as a changing table

7. Olio Glider

8. Yellow Ikat Pillow

9. Side Table

10.Shag Rug & Zebra Rug

11.Toy Storage

Thanks again Lovers!  Hop on over and visit me sometime....

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Told you she was amazing.  Thank you so much, Amber, for creating this haven.  I could spend hours in there and be happy as could be!  Be sure to visit Amber's blog if it isn't already on your daily list, because it should be!

To see more nursery designs from the Nursery Design Series:

A Cozy Nursery by Alexandra Berlin:

A Nursery To Grow In by Angie Hranowsky:

A Preppy Nursery by Bryn Alexandra:

A Modern Safari Nursery by The Zhush:

A Woodsy Nursery by MFAMB:



A Classic Nursery by Jen of Made By Girl

A Sophisticated Traveler Nursery by Caitlin Wilson:

A Chic Little Mountain Man Nursery by Jill Sorensen:

What's In My Makeup Bag?

If you want to know, head over to the Vault Files.  Not only is Gaby's blog one of my most favorite daily reads (she finds the best stuff), but I now also consider her a dear friend whom I swap emails with on almost a daily basis.

I'm sharing what products I use and love from eyeliner and lipstick to my actual makeup bag.  And while you're over there, be sure to check out Gaby's jewelry shop.  Her designs are stunning, here's a peek!

See you there!  

Sugar & Spice



Today I'm over at my friend Michelle's blog, Ten June!  While she's out playing with her girlfriends somewhere fabulous she's left her blog in the hands of a few bloggers who are sharing all things pretty and girly.  I put together a little party outfit comprised of some beauties! Go see!

In My Kitchen

The adorable Helena of A Diary of Lovely invited me over to talk about one of my favorite topics - all things kitchen.  I'm a long time reader of her blog (super cute with lots of great style!), and was happy to stop by for a visit.



So head over to check it out.  You'll also find my favorite recipe!

My Favorite Everything

I'm really bad and still haven't had the chance to write up my trip recap.  Don't hate me.  But I do have something else fun to share with you.  If you haven't seen it yet, yesterday Traci Zeller featured me and all of my favorites on her fabulous blog.  I adore Traci, met her in NYC for the blogger Nate Show just two weeks after I began mine.  She so graciously took me under her wing and we've been buddies ever since.

So please head over there and check out the post.  I'm sharing my favorite things- lots of fun topics like stationary, kitchen gadgets, comfort food, soap, towels...  This wasn't included in the feature, but for added fun, my current favorite hair products are Moroccan Oil.  They Smell So Good!



Thanks for having me, Traci!

My Summer Essentials

Right now I'm over at my lovely friend Marysia's blog sharing my must haves for summer!  Here's a sneak peek!

{Forty Beads book, Vamoose bangles, and Bobbi Brown buffing grains}

But that was just a peek. There are 8 more of my summer essentials to see over there!

My Interior Life

I'm taking part in Keely's "My Interior Life" series over on her blog, Luxe & Lillies.  I'm talking about my life, my inspirations, and my home.  I hope you pop over and visit as I had such a fun time putting the post together.  Bonus - Keely's blog is one of my very favorites. 

See you over there!  And be sure to stop back by here a little later today.  I'm working up a fun post!

Over At Pretty Mommy's

Today I'm over at Pretty Mommy's Blog talking about

My Everyday Home Obsessions.

Hope you pop over and have a looksie.  And while you're there give Michelle a

big hug of thanks for the 15% off discount code to her shop that she gave you all last week.

Sounds like a lot of you got some goodies! 

PS: Isn't that watercolor drawing of an adorably pregnant Michelle and her daughter just the most?! Caroline over at It Looks Good to Me illustrated that for Michelle.  So cool!

A Few Fun Things

I have a few fun things to share today.  So let's jump right in, shall we?

Today I'll be attending a luncheon in honor of Gaby Basora, the designer behind Tucker, at Hampden Clothing.  I feel ridic fortunate to have been invited.  You all know my love for Tucker's collections (as seen wearing it here at Charleston Fashion Week), so I'm beyond thrilled to get to meet Gaby in person today!

If you're in Charleston, stop by Hampden Clothing on King St. today from 2 - 7pm for the Tucker Trunk Show with items designed exclusively for Hampden!!

Next up on the list... I broke down and ordered it...

Yep, I decided this red Clare Vivier clutch had to be mine.  And guess what...

Michelle at Pretty Mommy Shop is giving all of my readers

15% off any order

good through Sunday night, April 24th.

Just enter "LLL" when you check out.

So you can have one too :)  Michelle carries Clare Vivier, Lizzie Fortunato, Ace & Jig, Laura Lombardi and more.  (Psst, there is also a 25% off $150 or more over at her shop!)

Lastly, yesterday I vistied my girl Michelle over at Ten June and participated in her "Genie Series".  Admittedly, looking up Italian properties was tempting, but I knew I'd waste too much time dreaming.  I think you'll like what I came up with anyway.  Here's just a little glimpse.

{Background image Jane Churchill}

Go check it out!  Pretty please :)

Fashion Files

The adorable Sara from A Dose of Pretty asked me to contribute to her Fashion Files series, I happily obliged.  So hop over there to see some of my favorite accessories.  Here's a glimpse of one set:

And stay awhile, because Sara's blog is filled with all sorts of gorgeousness.  She also just moved to South America with her family, and I know I sure don't want to miss the tidbits she shares of her journey.  xoxo, happy Friday!

Cupcake Magazine Interview

If you follow me on facebook or twitter then you might have already seen, but the awesome girls over at CupcakeMag just shared a little feature on me.  I was absolutely humbled when Casi contacted me and said they wanted to introduce me to their readers.  Me?  They surely know I'm nothing special, just a momma who blogs.  But these girls have it going on, so I was happy to oblige.

So if you please, head on over to check out the interview.  Or maybe you're sick of me and you're yawning at the thought of it. That's okay too, but still head over to CupcakeMag anyway and check out their fabulous site.  Besides the great fashion and entertaining posts, they also have a list of celebrity interviews that you do not want to miss, with the likes of Tori Spelling and Denise Richards, to name a few.  So, see you there.