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Recent Spring Finds

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I believe spring is finally here! Oh wait maybe I should whisper before Old Father Winter returns. It has taken forever to warm up here but I must admit this has been one of the nicest weeks that we have had here in Indy.

Alright, now to share a few of my most recent “spring” finds.

This is the beautifully scented Casablanca Lily candle from Bath and Body Works. It has lilies and hyacinths in it. It smells like a fresh garden. I am enjoying it!

Next on my list….

These are so comfortable and incredibly chic! They are called the Hyleta Knotted Mule in lavender. I saw these in Target and had to get them. What a great sandal to start your spring with! 

The next item I saw was on a favorite bloggers Instagram page. The title alone captured my attention. “The French Art of Making a Home”, so curious. I ordered a sample on my Kindle and I just consumed the introduction. Then I ordered the book, Home Sweet Maison. I just started reading it and I am really enjoying how Danielle gives many details about her French friend in the book. It is lovely so far. 

And my last find is a delicious red wine.

My husband came home with this a few weeks ago. I am a huge fan of Risata’s white moscato wine. But I never thought that I would love a red wine until I tasted this! It is the best sweet red wine that I have ever tasted.  Risata Red Moscato wine tastes wonderful! I know that my husband and I will be adding this to our favorite bottle list this spring and summer.

Well I hope that you enjoyed my recent finds. I always love sharing items that I discover. If any of you end up purchasing some of the items on the post please let me know! I am always curious about if my readers enjoy the content. Have a great weekend!

(photos via Mrs. Shockley)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Cara Floral

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This is a quick post about a recent floral earring find. With spring approaching (I hope) finding floral accessories is always a bonus.

I had a free day recently. I got to wonder around my favorite store and one of the sales clerk showed me these pretty floral earrings from Cara.

Aren’t they lovely? They are called the cara floral earring. I purchased the grey and blush. They have them in ivory also. I have been wearing them non-stop. They are just gorgeous! 
They have a soft texture to them. I wonder if they are made of clay. I do hope that you can see them in person. They are beautiful and I believe there is a matching necklace to it. I did not find it online but my store had it. 
I hope you enjoyed this post and this find!


(photos via Mrs. Shockley)

The Pink Blush Shopper

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A few weeks ago I had a post called “Beautiful Trinkets at H & M” and in that post I mentioned a pink blush shopper. I was so unsure if I was going to order it because my H & M location had not received it yet.

I like to see my items in person. To be quite honest I hate online shopping! I like to go and see EVERYTHING. But a few weeks ago my location finally got it and I purchased it and I could not be more happier.

It is a fabulous tote!

It is the PERFECT pink blush color and the best size! Not to mention the price made it very easy to purchase. 
I carry my breakfast, lunch, magazines and current books I am reading in this tote. I have carried shoes and my umbrella. I mean I have carried everything in this tote. I do love it and if you were on the fence about buying it maybe these photos will help. 
I do hope that you enjoyed this post. I am still on the fence about the porcelain cup and the soap dispensers. If anyone has ordered these please let me know your thoughts. Thank you!

(photos via Mrs. Shockley)

Kate Spade Bow Tote ~ A Recent Purchase

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It has been years since I have purchased a straw purse. I saw this at my favorite store and thought this would be so chic to have for the summer.

This is the beautiful Kate Spade Olive Drive Straw Weave Savannah tote. I have loved carrying this! Everything fits and it helps me to stay so organized. I love all the space on the inside and the beautiful color. 
Inside the bag, pink!

It came beautiful wrapped of course.
It looks so feminine!

With just enough gold
Here I am running errands with it. You can also see my H & M pink blush tote which I will share later. I am also starting to become a big fan of babies breath floral arrangements. I didn’t realize how beautiful their smell was and I think that they are so elegant in a vase. 
Well I do hope that you enjoyed this post and maybe you are inspired to pick up some babies breath of your own!
Enjoy!!!
(photos via Mrs. Shockley)

Selling on Poshmark

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I am sure most of you have heard of Poshmark. If you have not then you might be missing out. Poshmark is an online website where you can list items from your closet that you do not want anymore and would like to make some extra cash.

I have been a member since 2013 and have never listed anything. I was recently thinking about all of the nice items that I just drop off at the Goodwill and a friend reminded me of Poshmark. So I took the chance and listed some of the items.

I was a bit nervous. I was worried about shipping and package accessories for my items if they sold. But Poshmark has made everything so easy. Once you make a sale (I DID) they then email you the pre-paid shipping label. You print it out and place it on the box and ship it! So easy! If you need boxes or shipping supplies go to your local post office and they have priority boxes for free!!!

I must admit I have been selling for a week on Poshmark and I love it! Here are some of the items that I have for sale on my page.

Floral top

Lace blouse

New York and Company dress

Straw purse
Sheer pink dress (just sold!)

Green loafers

Fragrance mist (just sold!)




J Crew glitter top



Because I have made some sales it has enabled me to make some purchases. Once you make a sale you ship the item. When it arrives the buyer hits the “accept” button and your funds are released. It then goes into your “redeemable” balance and you can transfer them to your bank and use them to make other purchases. I must admit I have been making other purchases. This is what I bought so far. 
Freshwater pearl bracelet (just ordered)

Ninewest kitten heels, fabulous! I have worn them already!

Gold Chanel pearl brooch! So chic!
It has been a wonderful experience (so far) and I hope to continue to do well on Poshmark. If you wish to see my page download the Poshmark app or go to the website and sign up. I should be under sshockley and Sms S. 
Thanks for reading!!
(photos via Mrs. Shockley & Poshmark)

Beautiful Trinkets at H & M

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Well we are back home from my week long work-training trip in Washington, D.C. Unfortunately, I only got to see the indicator tree in full bloom. A snow storm hit D.C. on Wednesday that shut down the city and slowed down the process of the cherry blossom trees.

No need to worry, they were not damaged and apparently are on track to bloom the first week of April. My husband and I are seriously considering taking a 3-day weekend trip to seem them. Just me and him no kids. We have NEVER done this before but we are thinking about it.

So this week I will be sharing some beautiful finds, items that I purchased and places that I visited while in D.C. I hope that you enjoy this week’s posts.

Now today I wanted to share some beautiful home trinkets at H & M.

Shopper with Clutch bag
Now I love this tote! I saw it in person in D.C. but I saw it in the beige not pink and the H & M store there was closed because of the snow storm!
The next chic item that I adore is this porcelain cup.
Porcelain cup
Isn’t this a wonderful little cup? I would love to have this for my morning hot water, lemon and honey. 
Glass Soap Dispenser
Now isn’t this a wonderful item? So feminine and elegant. I am torn!!! I want both the pink and turquoise. I would use one for hand lotion on my desk and the other for soap. 

Glass container
Another great little trinket. Can’t you see this on your dresser next to a bouquet of lilies? Oh tres’ chic! I want this one in pink and turquoise also. 
Glass Pineapple Jar
Who doesn’t want a great pineapple? I have a few and this one is really cute. There is also a ceramic one that is only $3.99!
Textured Box
Now doesn’t this look like something you would find on your chic grandmother’s dresser with her vintage pearls and Hermes scarf? I adore it and think it adds great texture to your vignette. 
And finally this glass dome looks like a wonderful item to have for any home. It’s so versatile. You could use it for flowers, small decor items or just have it by itself in a room or on a table. It’s quite lovely. 

It looks so stunning with the orchid in it. All of these gold accessories are available on the website. 
I hope that this post provides you with beautiful inspiration for your home. All of the prices are great too which makes it really hard not to buy everything!!! Enjoy!!
(photos via H & M)

Sage Kitten Heel

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This is just a quick shoe post. I know some women don’t like kitten heels but I am such a fan of them. I found this just walking around Payless.

I love the color. You guys know that pink blush and dusty rose are just my absolute favorite colors. These are called the Sage Kitten Heels by Christian Siriano. They are really comfortable and very chic. There is a cute little black bow on the side of them. 

I hope that you can stop by and take a peek at them. Enjoy!!!!

(photos via Mrs. Shockley)