neutral {hues}

Illesteva mirror shades, $260

Marc Jacobs velvet clutch, $200
Fossil watch, $105
Alex Katz (artist)

under {$100}

1. Flokati rug, $80
2. Chambray shirt $75
3. C’mere Hand Gold Edition, $95
4. Chain link necklace, $52
5. Feu De Bois Candle, $60
6. Striped sweater, $80
7. Riding Umbrella Stand, $80 

Wish List {2011}

1. Beaded clutch, $27
2. Rose gold watch, $105
3. Jolly Roger Horn Box, $28

4. Silk shirt, $98
5. Ankle booties, $35
6. Leopard iPhone case, $25
7. Tribal Glam Cuff , $36

weekend {hustle}

This past weekend was full of hustle and bustle for us.  C-note returned for a few festive parties and some much needed Christmas shopping time.  I officially finished my decorating while we enjoyed an oyster roast on Saturday afternoon and a rocking birthday party for our friend Jen on Saturday night at the Cocktail Club where we experienced the La Luna Negro punch which tasted like a little sip of Christmas.  All in all it was a successfully  busy weekend.

hostess {gifts}

1. Fine Dining Placemats, $13

2. Mustache Corkscrew-Opener, $12

3. Beetle Paperweight, $16
4. Marquis Spreader & Bottle Opener, $10
5. Honey Sampler Set, $13

6. Round Lacquered Box, $10
7. Pocket knife, $24

under {$50}

1. Dachshund Bookends, $30

2. Glitter Salad Set, $34

3. Pragmatic Vase, $48

4. Celestial Coasters, $32

5. Dalfred stool, $40

6. Lace up boots, $49

7. Glitter belt, $40

8. Chevron necklace, $38

camel {coats}

Lust, $225
Must, $75

It is very hard for me to want to invest in a coat while living in Charleston where it was a cool 78 degrees on December 7th.  However, the only decent coat I own {that Linus has gotten a hold of} is my boring black coat that accompanied me during my time in Boston ... yes I have had it forever.  Needless to say I am in the market for a new coat and this time I want a new color.  Now that I have gone from blonde to brunette I can finally switch it up and transition myself into a luxurious camel coat - really going out of my comfort zone aren't I?

x-mas {envy}

I know we aren't supposed to envy others ... especially at Christmas time but how can I not envy this house and its tastefully simple Christmas decorations.  Besides ... the art alone is worth a bucket full of jealousy.  I know what I am shooting for next Christmas in terms of looks now.  This year I didn't get a Christmas tree since the C-note is living three hours away for the next ten weeks.  Instead of trying to Grinch a tree into the house by myself I decided to get creative - ie. going to Lowes and getting scrap branches from cut Christmas trees .. for FREE!  I then filled multiple vase around my house with these beauties in order to get the smell of the tree without the mess.  

under {$25}

1. Chain necklace, $7.80

2. iphone cover

3. Gold Playing Cards, $15
4. Paperweight, $12

5. Tortoise hoops, $15

6. Embellished Gold Collar, $25

7. Knee socks, $15

8. Feather Tray, $24
9. Hyllis bookshelf, $15

silence is {golden}

Do you ever have those days when all you want is silence and the noise just keeps getting louder?  Well ... I'm having one of those days today ... can everyone please just shut it for a while?