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Scenes From Our Weekend

Oct 10, 2016

I hope everyone had a great weekend.  We are still in Charlotte, while our house didn’t weather too much damage several power lines are down in our neighborhood in addition to some flooding.  We are hoping to have power restored Tuesday and be able to get back in town then.  I am sending my thoughts and prayers to all those affected by Matthew.  I know many people are still without power and have had major damage to their houses, cars and property.   We were lucky enough to have family nearby to stay with but I know everyone was not that lucky and many of you have been in and out of hotels.  

This is picture Matt sent us of our backyard, lots of limbs and debris that thankfully did not land on our house.  Lots of yard work is in our future.

The kids have really enjoyed being out of school and spending time with their cousins.

Friday my mom let the kid’s get out all her Halloween decorations and decorate her house.  We used a few for Happy Hour.  This red wine is a constant favorite.  Oh that snack mix pictured below is from Reid’s and it is a must if you are in Charlotte!

Friday’s outfit.

Tee Shirt | Sweater Vest (use code Flash to save 40%) | Jeans | Necklace | Sandals | Purse

I had several questions about my lip and nail color on my instastories.

Lip color is Chanel Milky Blackberry and nails are Chanel Emeraude

Also several of you wanted to know about my glasses, they are from the website Coastal eyewear and  the brand is Joseph Marc.  I actually found the exact same pair HERE.

A closer look at my nails, I love the green for Fall.  Ignore the bad paint job I painted them myself and I can’t see- still waiting on my new contacts to arrive:)

Friday night my sister and I went out for a girl’s only dinner.  We were laughing that the last time just the two of us went out was probably 10 years ago before either of us were married! We snapped this picture before we headed out.  

Mom’s blouse | My Dress

We headed to Rooster’s one of my favorite spots in Charlotte.  The food is always on point.

Taylor talked me into ordering bone marrow which made me want to gag but the kale salad was really good.  We also love Rooster’s mac and cheese it is the stuff dreams are made of.  

One more pic of the two of us.

Several of you wanted the recipe for Cheesy Olives.  They are so easy and so darn good.


|| C H E E S Y  O L I V E S ||

– 1/2 cup margarine

– 2 cups shredded cheddar

– 1 cup all purpose flour

– 1/2 tsp salt

– green olives

Let margarine and shredded cheese come to room temperature.   Add in flour and salt and mix.  Mold around each olive and place on baking sheet.  Place in fridge for at least 30 minutes or longer.  Bake at 350 degrees 15 minutes.

The next morning Bojangles was in order.

Saturday was super dreary in Charlotte as the out skirts of Matthew brought lots of rain and wind.  We spent most of the day inside.   These are the leggings I went back to buy another color in I love them so much.

Tee Shirt (under $20) | Scarf  | Leggings

Sunday we took the kids’ to a small pumpkin patch.

What I wore:

Tee Shirt (on sale) | Scarf | Jeans  (On sale) | Necklace | Boots | Purse

These over the knee boots are the best and on sale until midnight tonight.  Use code FRIENDS25 to save 25%.  I wore them Friday night with my dress as well.  The color goes with everything.  They also come in black and burgundy.  I found they ran TTS.

Over the Knee Boots

Have a good Monday.

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Scenes From Our Weekend

Nov 10, 2014

Here is what went down.

Friday I went to a cheese tasting at Goat Sheep Cow.  It focused on cheeses from Europe and I have to say they were all fantastic.  My favorite was called Saint Angel it was amazing.  Frances Moon came with me and she loved every cheese even the stinky ones!  This picture makes me laugh so much cheese:)

I have to show off Frances Moon’s outfit.  I am obsessed with the vest.

Vest | Leggings

I got a head start on Christmas shopping and ordered this teepee for Sterling.  He is going to be so excited Christmas morning when he sees it. I going to set it from Santa with his other toys inside it and around it.  If you order by November 15th you can take 10% off your order.

TeePee

Friday night we had happy hour with my parents who were in town with my nephew moving to a new condo.  I made a sweet spread with some of the cheese from my cheese tasting and champagne from my Wine Awesomeness box this month.  If you sign up for Wine Awesomeness this month you can get your first month free- sign up HERE.  I always love my wines each month and this would make a great Christmas gift as well!  This champagne was excellent.

I loved spending time with my sweet nephew Finley he is such a doll.

 Sterling promptly got a haircut after I took this picture, I realized just how long his hair was!

Saturday night we took my parents to the yacht club for happy hour.  It was a chilly evening but gorgeous views.

I made yet another killer recipe from the new Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, Make it Ahead.   The Quinoa Tabbouleh is amazing, I made a big batch for my lunch this week.  This may be my favorite cookbook yet, so many great recipes.

Both nights we enjoyed sitting out by our fire pit after the kids went to sleep.  It was so nice for Matt and I to just catch up and have some alone time.

Sunday we took some pictures for our Christmas cards with our good friend and photographer Brook Bertschy.  I can’t wait to see the results.  A few outtakes from my iphone.

Frances Moon’s Dress | Shoes

I am wearing: Blouse | Jeans | Shoes

All in all a nice weekend spent with loved ones.

 

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  1. I'm always so envious of Frances' killer outfits! She's one stylish baby! Still haven't been to Goat Sheep Cow. I follow them on IG and their sandwiches always looking amazing!

  2. a cheese tasting?! sounds so good! xo jillian – cornflake dreams

  3. Sara Mueller says:

    What a fun filled weekend! And Sterling is going to love his tepee! I need to get Ina's new book!

  4. What a great weekend! I need to make that tabbouleh recipe SOON, it's one of my favorites! And Frances Moon's outfit is the cutest! Happy Monday!

  5. Frances Moon is just the cutest baby!!

  6. The tepee and the leggings are awesome! Love Frances' plaid dress, so cute!

  7. Tess says:

    Your outtakes are adorable – which means the photographer had to have gotten a few awesome shots!!!

  8. Alli Harasyn says:

    I love your wooden platter you use for happy hour. Where did you happen to get it?

  9. KatiePerk says:

    Ooh a cheese tasting! Yum! Love FM's plaid dress! I have got to get a start on the Christmas cards. Yikes.

  10. We sat around the fire pit, too!

  11. Taylor says:

    I can't wait to get my hands on her newest cookbook. I just love her – and make ahead is the perfect version of ina. Cutest baby outfit ever as well 🙂

    http://www.itsthelittlethingsblog.blogspot.com

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