heading to ocean isle beach in north carolina this morning with my girlfriends- this couldn’t come at a better time- i need some beach therapy right now. it’s been a hard week- just trying to remember that my loved ones and i have our health-…
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apron love
Ever since I studied abroad in Germany in 2006, I have collected/loved aprons (esp. from different countries, vintage flea markets, and from anthropologie) Thanks to a very sweet and interesting woman I met there named Laura Stewart- I looked up to her in so many…
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{ruffled} sweet tooth love
i am all about a ruffled cake look (hence our wedding cake) here are some of my favorites: also all about some boho flags…
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toffee dip love
i made a new toffee dip this weekend… it was a huge hit at the gender reveal gathering. and it’s the easiest recipe ever! ingredients: one package (8oz) of cream cheese 1 cup of brown sugar 1 tablespoon of vanilla 1 bag of heath toffee…
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happy mom’s day
sending love to my mom i thought of you all day today thank you for everything you have done for me in the past, today, and always. i wore my yellow cardigan (from you) and a dress with bluebirds – in your honor. i missed you…
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girl or boy?
today’s the day! mr. monaco and i are hosting a gathering with 38 of our closest friends in charlotte in the nest this evening~ for the gender reveal party of precious baby dull two months in the making … and storms or no storms can’t…
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friday finds
1. recipes for lychee chia sorbet and black sesame avocado ice cream 2. the window garden in an innovative toronto residence 3. how lovely would it be awaken here? 4. color contrast brings this modern kitchen to life 5. thoughtfully considered architectural elements 6. a cup of jo shares her routine for achieving summer-ready legs 7. the black accents in this…
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kentucky derby gathering 2014
… some snapshots from a derby party to remember … alissa with my hat– what an amazing hostess placing our bets my accessories mint julep love the weather was perfect. thank you again, shealys – it was simply fantastic!
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bed swing dreams
i’ll continue to dream away… but hope to have a bed swing to read and relax in someday!