My Tory Burch Visit

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Good Morning,

I can’t believe March is over. Wow… and Easter is this weekend! I would love to know how some of you are planning to spend your holiday or Resurrection Sunday! Looking around my neighborhood I am still a little sad. Our trees and blooms are running a bit behind. Everything is still very bare. But I guess there is no need to rush things right?

I hope you all got to watch my Tory Burch Unboxing on YouTube. I had fun recording that video and have enjoyed carrying my new tote everywhere. Now I am going to share some photos from the store. 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

Walking into the store you see this beautiful room that’s set up just like one of her rooms in her home. I forgot to take pictures of the beginning part of the store. I like to be able to enjoy places without always having my phone out. 

 

 

These are some of the beautiful bags in the store. I love the crossbodies but they are just a little too small for me. 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

Walking further into the store you come to the beautiful teal/green “Tory” couch. I love this thing and I would love to find a duplicate! Even the fringe at the bottom makes me smile. Do you see the blue and white lamps and the blue and white ginger jar? Grandmillienial style!!! 

 

 

Loving the gold accents and accessories. I just think that gold could go with anything. 

 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

The customer service at our location was impeccable! They were incredibly nice and knowledgeable. 

 

 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

And of course, if you watched my video or follow me on Instagram you would have already seen this. I purchased the Ella tote in blue while it was on sale and the painted silk neckerchief which is now sold out online. I have gotten so many compliments and stares at my bag. It’s different and it’s chic. The total amount that I spent for both items while on sale was $378 after tax! I thought that was an incredible deal for the quality, customer service, and design. 

I look forward to enjoying this tote all summer and my scarf. If you use the Poshmark app. and want a Tory Burch purse at a discounted price you may want to check that out. It has tons of wonderful bags for cheap and you can offer a smaller price to the seller. I hope you enjoyed this post and my video! 

 

 

 

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March Favorites ~ 2021

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Good Morning Everyone,

This is going to be a busy week for me. I actually have to be in the office every day this week so we will see how things go. If you follow me on Instagram then you would have seen that I visited the Tory Burch store here in my city this weekend. The staff was absolutely outstanding and the store was GORGEOUS! I will be sharing photos from my visit this week. 

Now onto my March Favorites. There are quite a few this month so bear with me….

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

First on my list are my quilted travel totes from Amazon. I have this in black and mauve and adore both of them! I was really shocked at the quality of these totes especially since they are only $35! It’s a great purchase. I don’t regret either one!

 

 

Second, on the list is my beside carafe from H&M. I have been wanting one of these for some time now and to find one for under $20 was wonderful! The quality of this carafe was surprisingly good! I can’t believe how heavy it is for $18! I think it is definitely worth the purchase. 

 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

Third on my list are my new casserole pans from Amazon! What a great find these were. I saw them on a fellow blogger’s LIKEtoKNOWit account and purchased them. I have used them already for roasting veggies. They are very easy to clean and easy on the eyes. Plus the price will amaze you!

 

 

Fourth on my list is my beautiful chinoiserie-inspired rug from Target. It is now sold out!! I hope they re-stock it. It is a gorgeous decor item. I smile every time I walk into my office/boutique. 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley (I wrote about it here)

 

Fifth on my list are the beautiful flower bouquets that I pick up every week at Kroger. I can not start my week without a bouquet or two. If you don’t want to spend a whole lot on flowers then try the astromelias. They are beautiful when they are open, cheap, and take a while to die. I hope you can find some. 

 

 

Sixth on this list is my Wedgewood piece and venetian mirror that I picked up at the antique store. I paid about $65 for both. They are both so beautiful! 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

 

 

Seventh is my boutique launch. My clothing boutique launched officially on March 9th and I have been so over the moon with it. There are so many things that I want from my vendors but I am trying to take it slow. I already looking into other pieces for summer and I already have a few autumn dresses that I want to sell. I hope I can continue with this journey. 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

Eighth on my list is my stunning and incredibly chic pearl bracelet from JCrew! Oh my goodness, it has been years since I have purchased a pearl bracelet. Don’t get me wrong I have been looking but did not find one until recently. This bracelet is so easy to put on and adjust and it’s gorgeous! I think it is still on sale if you are interested. 

 

 

Ninth on my list is the new jasmine scent from Philosophy. Now in the past when I would smell a jasmine scent in a perfume I would never like it. This I LOVE! It is perfect. It is the perfect scent for spring and summer. I even spray it on at night when I am climbing in bed. You should definitely go and try to give it a whiff. 

 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

Tenth on my list are my stunning spotted bow slingbacks from Ann Taylor! These have been getting some serious daily wear! I mean aren’t they chic? The kitten heel is perfect, the bow is wow, and they are so comfy to get around in. I was so happy that they re-stocked them! Get them while you can! 

 

 

 

Eleventh, (I can’t believe I am still going), on my list are my Kate Spade bridal sparkle pumps. Now I purchased mine from Von Maur and they are still on sale. I don’t care if they are bridal pumps. I think they are just stunning and had to get them. 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

Twelfth, on the list is my new bedding. I found new a bedding set at HomeGoods and of course, I can’t find the link for it. I am loving the sage green. I just wanted something different. Nothing wrong with the white but I wanted something a little richer. It’s incredibly soft and incredibly beautiful! The floral pillow covers are from H&M. 

 

 

And last on my list is my vintage nightgown from Amazon! I can hear the hallelujah chorus! I love this gown! I know it may not be for everyone but it sure is for me and I have the matching housecoat! If you are looking for a light but still covered nightgown then this may be for you. I know it’s a little expensive but having beautiful nightwear is so worth it! It does come in plus sizes! It goes all the way up to a 3x!!! I also love my house slippers. I ordered them in the wine and navy as well. 

 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

I hope you all enjoyed my enormous favorites list for this month. I have more things but this list is already long. I may incorporate some of those favorites into my April list. I hope you all have a great Monday and take care!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Beauty of Collecting ~ 3

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Good Morning Everyone,

It’s Friday and I have a few things planned for today. First I wanted to let everyone know that I am having an Easter sale on some of the items in my boutique! Some of my pieces will be $10 off! The items that are going to be on sale are the gray garden dress, ivory & pearl cardigan, pink mauve cardigan, the blue peplum top, and the preppy vintage dress! This sale will be for about a week and then these items will go back to the original price. So I hope that you all find an item that you will enjoy! 

A new dress will be arriving in the boutique and I absolutely love it! I will be posting it on the website today! I am also going to be headed out to do a little shopping with my daughter. 

 

photo credit: Cathi’s Place 

 

Well, let’s finish the Beauty of Collecting with Aerin Lauder. We are now down to her last two tips from her book Entertaining Beautifully. Aerin mentions, “Don’t be afraid to use your collections. My mother, who collects very fine antique pottery and glassware, actually sets the table with it. If there are pieces that are especially valuable (even for sentimental reasons), consider displaying them on the wall- as Daniel Romualdes does with his seventeenth-century delft plates- or on plate racks, as my mother does in the Hamptons. That way you can enjoy them every time you pass through the room, not just when you’re entertaining.” Again, I could not agree with her more. I love having the antique items that I collect out and around so that I can see them.

 

photo credit: Nicolas Fairford Instagram 

 

And the last tip from Aerin is, “by the same token, take good care of your collections. Store platters in cabinets with vertical tray dividers, or on secure plate racks. Place felt rounds or foam dividers between antique plates. Store silver in lined chests or bags made of anti-tarnish cloth. Fine crystal and glassware should be stored right side up, so as not to put pressure on delicate rims. Or invest in quilted, divided cases to store and protect infrequently used pieces”. 

I hope you all enjoyed these simple yet helpful tips from Aerin. I know that from now on I will be enjoying my mismatched pieces. I now feel like I have the freedom to enjoy those items as well. If you missed the other tips from Aerin you can read them here, here, and here.  Have a wonderful weekend everyone and look out for my new arrival coming soon!

 

 

(tips and text taken from Entertaining Beautifully by Aerin Lauder, page 80) 

 

The Beauty of Collecting ~2

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Hello Wednesday,

I am actually working a half-day today. I need to pick up my contacts and I also want to take one of my recent Gal Meet Glam dress purchases to the seamstress. It’s a bit big and I need to have the top part taken in. This will be my 6th Gal meet Glam dress (I think). This is the Elsie dress and it’s in a beautiful green color and is very flowy. I am looking forward to wearing it this spring. 

Alright, let’s continue with our lesson on the beauty of collecting. Yesterday, I mentioned from Aerin’s book, Entertaining Beautifully, that your collections don’t need to be valuable but instill joy and have meaning to you. Aerin continues with her tidbits on collecting. She says, “once you start a collection, learn about it. You will get greater enjoyment from your collecting and will make better, more informed purchases. You can learn by talking to knowledgeable dealers or shopkeepers, researching online or in books, or connecting with other collectors”. 

 

photo credit: Aerin Lauder Instagram 

 

The second tip is, “don’t feel you have to find perfect matching sets (I was so happy to read this!!!). I love my collection of mismatched floral china in the Hamptons. The mix of floral patterns in similar colors, with touches of gilding, makes for a lively, individualistic table”. 

 

photo credit: Victoria Magazine Instagram 

 

My eyebrows raised when I read the comment above. I can not tell you how many china pieces I have walked away from because they did not match. I will no longer be doing that! If I love it, will use it, have room for it, and if it brings me joy, I will be buying it! 

 

I hope you enjoyed Aerin’s collecting tips for today. I will be posting the last two tips on Friday and hopefully will be sharing another new arrival for the boutique! Enjoy your Wednesday!

 

 

The Beauty of Collecting ~ 1

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The first weekend of Spring has begun. I went out to my front yard to check the progress of my lilac bushes. Everything is beginning to come in! I am looking forward to my blooms this year. I also went and spent WAY TOO MUCH money at HomeGoods. I wanted some new bed linens and purchases about two bed-in-the-bag cases. One is sage green and I am loving the way it looks.  Alright, so last Friday I talked about the beauty of collecting and shared how I was going to be discussing Aerin Lauder’s thoughts on collecting. 

One of her first tips is, “your collections do not have to be valuable (yay); they only have to instill joy and have meaning to you. Sometimes they start quite spontaneously- when you realize you’ve accumulated more than four sets of salt and pepper shakers or you’ve inherited your grandmother’s willow-ware china, or you start picking up antique linens at flea markets. Whatever attracts your eye, pay attention to it”.  

 

photo credit: Rodolfo Marques 

 

The second tip is to “look for meaningful additions to your collections on your travels, both to enhance your journey or conjure happy memories once you’re home. I’ve bought napkin rings on safari in Tanzania, colorful candles in London, and plates in Panama. I often find inspiration through travel”. 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

Whenever we go out of town I always have at least one antique store or Goodwill on my list to visit. I have found some of my best pieces on my travels. My recent obsessions has been Facebook Marketplace. I keep finding the most beautiful vintage French provincial furniture. I really don’t have the room for it but it doesn’t stop me from looking. I am also learning that I have a small obsession with china. I love china and here again, I don’t have the room for it. Makes me so sad! 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

Another recent find at an antique store has been my Wedgwood piece. It is stunning! You know maybe in the near future I could add antiques to my boutique. It’s a thought, isn’t it? I hope you all enjoyed this post and I am happy to report that the new arrivals for my boutique have been added. You are more than welcome to purchase anything on the boutique’s page. I also have one more plus-size dress on the way and another regular-size dress. I am also trying to get a few more accessories. I will keep you all posted! 

 

 

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The Beauty of Collecting

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And here we are…. Friday again and fast! This weekend I have a few things planned. Not much. One of my good friends and co-worker is getting married but we can not attend.  She just wanted a small ceremony so we will be watching via Zoom. I am happy for her and will be smiling from afar. 

I have some new arrivals for the boutique coming soon. One of my dresses arrived yesterday and I am in love with it! I can’t wait to get it posted to the website! 

 

Well in today’s post I wanted to share the beauty of collecting. I have been reading my copy of Aerin Lauder’s book Entertaining Beautifully and absorbing every beautiful idea that I can. Every time I read her books I always wonder what life would have been like for me now if both of my grandmothers were still here. I miss them dearly. Hearing Aerin’s stories about her grandmother always puts me in a place of bliss. 

 

photo credit: Julia Newman Photography/ The Glampad 

 

On collecting Aerin says, “collecting is a very personal passion, sometimes connected to value, history, or rarity, but more importantly to meaning, memory, and pleasure. It’s all about embracing what you love and enjoying it”. I could not agree with her more! 

 

photo credit: Harper’s Bazaar

 

I will be sharing more of Aerin’s beliefs on collecting and ideas we can take as our own. In 2016, I wrote about collecting and feminine pursuits. You may read my post here about that. Until then have a wonderful weekend and “live elegant everyday”.  

 

 

 

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Simple Eyelashes ~ part 2

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Hump Day! Things are slowly starting to get back to normal here in Indy. Once the kids get back from spring break they will be allowed to attend school 4 days a week instead of 2! I am a little hopeful hearing that but our daughter is not. She likes only attending school twice a week. But I told her that she will adjust to the four days. It will be fine. 

We are still working from home for now. I know that may change here soon as well so I am trying to enjoy it. Last weekend I picked up some beautiful faux lashes at Ulta and I have been wearing them all week! They are so beautiful and glamourous! That got me thinking about the last time that I wrote about lashes here on the blog. It was in 2014 which was my first year of blogging! I am due for an updated post!

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

I picked up these from Ulta and knew that I need to get more of them! They are the perfect balance (for me) of lush and volume. 

 

 

I love all of the different sizes that each strand of hair has. They are lightweight and are so easy to apply. 

 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley

 

This is how they look on me. Love them!

 

 

 

I thought they were a little expensive at Ulta so I found a value pack on Amazon and purchased those. They arrived yesterday. I am so happy with how they look. Here is a pack of two if you are interested.  I hope you enjoyed this little beauty find and read my blog post from 2014. It is amazing where I am now from when I first starting blogging. I am still learning along the way. Enjoy your Wednesday!

 

 

 

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