Stuffs

It's been awhile since I've shared a hodgepodge post... Here are some recent thoughts, happenings, and whatevs.

I've been spending time painting... and absolutely loving it. Here's a peek at a few. I'm actually not sure that I'm finished with these yet. We'll see.

The awesome peeps at Clarisonic were sweet enough to send me a new Clarisonic Mia so that I can get my clean face on. I've been DYING to try this miracle product for so long, just never really got around to getting one. I've only used it 4 days now so I can't give you a full on review just yet, but I can say that I already LOVE it. Where has it been all my life?? Do you guys use a Clarisonic?

My hair grows soooo slowly and I love having some length to it, but this picture kinda makes me want to chop it off. (I'm not going to, yet anyway.)

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And speaking of hair, a few weeks ago I bought one of those clamp free curling rods. Again, where has it been all my life? So easy, loose waves, and no clip marks on my hair. I just got a $30 one and think it works great!

I have to share my sweet girl in her Marysia Swim Bumby Swimsuit at the beach last weekend. How cute!

Anyone know where this picture is from. Okay, more importantly, where can I buy this wallpaper?? Love this room.

After seeing Alex's new china, I'm dying to sell mine and buy up a mix of Kelly Wearstler's by Pickard.

I am SO proud of my girl Melissa over at Veranda Interiors. She and her husband just won a Sam Award for a home project they built last year. She's so darn talented and I just know she'll sweep the awards next year when she can enter some of her more recent projects like this one... Congrats Melissa! You are the bomb and I SOOOO appreciate your input you've shared with me on my current home renovation :)

And to end on an extra pretty "gimmie gimmie" note, I want this Phillip Lim dress SO BAD.

That's all. Feels good to get all that out :)

Troubadour

I am a major Troubadour fan. Lindsey Carter's spring collection is just so crazy gorgeous. Unique, incredibly well made, just beautiful. Every time I wear a piece I get so many compliments. Let's review...

Here I am with Lindsey wearing the Halsey Linen Skirt.

{Photo by Megan Abigail Chandler}

And a close up of my skirt so you can see the full length...

{Photo by Angel David Verde}

Pleated pretty. Okay, next up is the Hewes Stripe Top. It is the cutest little thing and so feminine. I love it.

{Photo by Ayoka Lucas}

In fact, I love the Hewes Top so much that Lindsey lent me the white basket weave version for my Skirt! photo shoot feature, along with the super gorgeous Willoughby Skirt. Love Love Love.

 {Photo by Alice Keeney}

Isn't it so pretty?? Well Troubadour's online shop is stocked up... Just saying... :)

Hello Calypso

Do you adore Calypso St. Barth as much as I do? I was thrilled when I heard that they were expanding to include Charleston in their list of brick and mortar stores. Well the opening party was last night (sorry no pictures this time, I wasn't feel especially social and played hookie and went out for fondue with a friend instead). But I did happen to drive by the party on my way to the restaurant and it looked beautiful and happening. Dying to get in there. They opened up just in time for wardrobe selections for Spoleto Festival (which is pretty much Charleston's biggest and best festival with party after party that you want to look good for)! Good timing, I say :)

Hard to say which I like better: their clothing or their home collection. All fabulous. Regardless, I'm just glad I no longer have to stalk their website and can just hop into their new shop on King St.

My Beef With Leif

Is that I want to spend all of my money there.

I really, really think that my kitchen needs these batik serving utensils.

As Leif's owner Stacy says, "the devil is in the details".