They're {heeeere}

{Thomas}

The tiny love of my life is here - my fabulous nephew!  He is the most amazing 2 1/2 year old you will ever meet.  Having over come extreme odds he has become the light of our lives.  He was born at 6 months and weighed just one itsy bitsy pound and after being in the NICU for 6 months he came home.  He had a 5% chance of living which was a horrific thought to all of us.  But now he is a bustling toddler that laughs non-stop, repeats everything in poltregeist voice {hence the their here statement above}, and could make anyone smile with one look from behind those blue glasses.  This is an old picture from Christmas and he changes more than anyone can keep up with but rest assured there will be plenty of pics coming your way next week to document my best little buddy's first trip to Charleston!!!

Black {pond}

This past weekend, in between my running around like a chicken with my head cut off, we attended a get together for the husband's job.  The setting was stunning as you can tell from the following photos - they are a nice reminder of the quiet south that envelopes you in an unexplainable warmth that raptures your heart with utter delight.  My favorite part of the evening was discovering that the house where the party was taking place had its very own name - Black Pond - and with your very own name you get your very own monogrammed towels displayed elegantly next to the pool!

if {only}

If these had existed 5 years ago when I was young and living in a big city, I would have been strutting my stuff all around town in them!  They are just some glittery gold goodness in my eyes.  How fabulous would they be with a great little black cocktail dress?!?!?!  

*Steve Madden shoes

the {chase}

Superfine cashmere and silk tank, $85
Tibi constellation skirt, $345
Kelsi Dagger Janie sandals, $72
J Crew Jericho tote, $258

sparkles {galore}

I know that most people believe glitter should be left to little girl dress up time but there is a new way to wear glitter and it is all grown up!  These polishes are the perfect way to add a little sparkle to your everyday routine.  I love them all so much that I can't decide which one to try first.  I'm thinking that Happy Birthday (the multi-colored sparkles) will be the best way to spend my own impending day in a few weeks.

soft as a {feather}

Eugenia Kim rabbit fur hat, $335

Anthopologie summer chill pullover, $88

House of Harlow feather row ring, $39
Miu Miu leather tote, $1,405
Nido, Daniela Astone

kitchen {envy}

*images from Southern Living and House Beautiful

Happy Bastille Day!

* image from From me to You

cov8t

1. Forever21 aviator sunglasses case, $3

2. Banana Republic stone bracelet, $50

3. Zhush antler candlestick holders, $99 

4. Anthropologie plume skirt, $128

5. Stila Natural Eye Shadow Palette, $39

6. Elie Tahari ballerina flat, $174
7. Zhush chevron box, $44

8. Topshop contrast cardigan, $80

hump day {is it the weekend yet?}

 

I'm having a tough go of it all this week.  I haven't been sleeping well, the dog keeps begging to get in the bed at 3am, and frankly, I just need an entire week off to get myself together.  Being that I will never have that week I crave I can only look forward to the weekends ... they just can't get here fast enough. 

*photo from apartment 34

twirls of {neutrals}

Anthropologie oxford blouse, $50
J Crew vintage skirt, $88

Steve Madden suede pump
Canvas handbag, $68
Group of Dancers, Edgar Degas

 

We were pretty lazy this past weekend in terms of getting out of the house and being social.  However, we were quite productive inside the house - 1. finished painting the trim in the guest bedroom and didn't kill each other in the process  2. all laundry is done {at least for the moment}  3. air filter successfully changed on the lawn mower {lawn not successfully mowed}  4. homemade banana nutella bread {pictured above and major highlight of the weekend} {recipe here}.

dog days {getting stuff done}

I have a lot to get done over the next few weeks in order to prepare for the impending arrival of my mother, sister, and the most precious baby nephew in the entire universe.  Although Thomas is closing the gap to three and runs around screaming like a punch drunk maniac, in my mind he will always be our first baby.  I would have to say that being overly maternal is the only southern gene I did not inherit - I love to throw parties, dress up, and play house with my silver but never had I ever dreamed about playing house with children until my nephew appeared.  Well, all mushiness aside, as I will be running around Charleston with my head cut off I will at least want to look the part of a prepared and composed Southern woman this weekend.  Ta ta for now!
 

Rebecca Minkoff tatiana rose top, $168
TopShop slouch jeans, $80
TopShop teal suede handbag, $118

SteveMadden espadrilles, $40
The Pink House, Emma Gilchrist

to tie {or not to tie}

Dolce Gabbana tie-neck shirt, $460
TopShop chino pants, $75
Jimmy Choo ballet shoes, $450
TopShop black leather clutch, $100
John Lowell Gardner, Antonio Mancini

hue hoo {mint}

1. Gathering breeze dress, $258

2. Revlon mint nail polish, $4
3. Oasis one shoulder ruffle dress, $105 

4. Rachel Antonoff cotton blouse, $231
5. Lady jacket, $145
6. Botkier Audrey sandals, $158
7. Toy Watch mint watch, $200

linus {fireworks}

             

So this completely cracked me up last night.  Linus absolutely hates the sound of fireworks {and thunderstorms for that matter} and when is under duress from these noises he usually runs around the house holding his stuffed weenie dog {ironic and weird, I know}.  Last night after a fit of  hysteria he sat on the couch with us and he actually began watching the fireworks on TV - I couldn't resist documenting the only time he will give in.   However, after his attempt at being brave he slept under our bed all night.

which way do you move {stripes}

Anthropologie asymmetrical dress, $178
Jimmy Choo nude high heels, $695
Aldo stripe clutch, $38
La conversation, 1938, Henri Matisse

Happy 4th of July {weekend}

Helene Berman wide brim straw hat, $48

Steven Alan stripe dress, $364
Seychelles anthology sandals, $60