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Thoughts For Friday

Mar 16, 2012

Happy Friday! I am so excited for this weekend. We have so many fun parties to attend which is very welcome after two low key weekends. I am ready to get dressed up and get my party on!

I went out to dinner Monday night with two of my favorite ladies Chassity and Caycee to celebrate Chassity’s birthday. We dined at The Macintosh and it was amazing. Loved everything we ate. If you dine there I highly recommend the truffled fries and Lavender Martini- out of this world! Here is my Outfit (Dress is Generra from Hampden Clothing a few years ago)

How cute does Kristen Cavelleri look preggo in her one-piece. I mean I seriously want that bathing suit pregnant or not it is so chic. Anyone know who makes this swimsuit?


I am thinking about picking up these rubber Tory Burch flipflops. Anyone own a pair? I am looking for a casual pair of flipflops to wear with shorts and dresses this summer. I am digging the black and tan. They seem like the perfect summer sandal for a fraction of the cost of her other shoes.


I rue the day Matt ever brought home this new Fruity Pebbles cereal. You see I have a weakness for cereal. I can’t buy the sweet kind because I will eat a whole box in a day. The Marshmallow Pebbles is ridiculously good, you should buy some. But be warned, its like crack I can’t stop eating it.

I was browsing through Oprah’s magazine (which surprisingly was a pretty good read) while I got my nails done last week and came across a new juice recipe from Dr. Oz. He said it was his go-to detox juice recipe. I made it this week and really liked it. For those of you with juicers you should totally try this recipe out.



I am not a huge St. Patrick’s Day partier. Although I will say I went through a stage in college where I loved Guinness and it was all I wanted to drink (so random, right?? But I found since it was less carbonated I could drink more without feeling so full. Priorities in college. Plus it does have less calories than most beers.) Now I never really drink beer but I am thinking I want to make these festive “Pot of Gold” cocktails featured on the Glitter Guide yesterday. They have fresh pear juice and champagne in them and sound divine.

My birthday is a week from Saturday and I am actually excited about it this year. My family gets in town Thursday and I am hoping to hit up the Rooftop Bar or somewhere with fabulous outdoor seating since the weather has been so nice. For my local readers what are your favorite outdoor spots to enjoy drinks in Charleston?
If money were no object this is what I would like to wear for my Birthday night out.
Tibi Draped Shift Dress


and I would pair it with these DVF Sinead Twist Sandals


Here’s to hoping the weather this weekend is as amazing as it has been all week. We have been loving our park playdates! Gotta love that my little man insists on wearing his rainboots with every outfit!


Have a fabulous weekend!

Thoughts For Friday

Dec 16, 2011

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  1. I think we might be separated at birth…I have the serpent bracelet too (got it about 2 months ago) and I wear it almost every day. It's so nice and light. I hope you enjoy it and I adore the Christmas card!

  2. Love all about this post, but especially that sweet holiday card! So cute. We didn't get cards out this year, oops.

  3. Alicia xoxxo says:

    love that bracelet! and i love the picture of Sterling! he is adorable! Its Christmas crunch time for me to. I have so much to do my head is spinning. And yet here I sit, sipping my coffee, reading blogs. Must get busy!
    Have a great weekend Natalie!

  4. Kyle says:

    Your cards are just adorable! Love that poster with the saying. How true! Your bracelet was another score. Thanks for the tip on the TB blanket. It is gorgeous. Oh, and I made the oreo brownies for my daughter's holiday party at school. Yum! Happy weekend.

  5. What a cute holiday card! I wish my Christmas tree was filled with Tiffany boxes lol. I just sent out my Christmas cards… with no snow here it just hasn't felt like Christmas. xo

  6. Marcheline says:

    It's my birthday! Party at my blog – cocktail weenies and whiskey sours for all! 😎

  7. Taylor says:

    Oh my god – I am dying over that blanket!! and love your Christmas cards!!

  8. I've had my eye on that TB blanket! Just another TB item I want/love/need!

  9. megan says:

    The Christmas card is definitely classic and super cute. I've been eyeing that serpent bracelet for a while now..my aunt who is S&D obsessed was just asking me yesterday what I wanted for my birthday..hmmm….

  10. Jill says:

    I love todays post…I too love the cards that you attach the photo and hand write a note but sadly I have gotten way too lazy and now I buy mine completely done from tiny prints. I want the S & D bracelet and TB blanket too. Great picks.

    I think you could run circles around Martha!

    Have a beautiful weekend my friend!!

  11. Ooo love the bracelet and the blanket! So pretty! And I am definitely making sugar cookies this weekend!!

  12. Your cards are too sweet! Now I would love that blanket!

  13. That blanket is totally your style!

    Love love love your cards. Perfect photo choice!

  14. Val says:

    Aww, your little man on the holiday card is soooooooooooo precious!!!

  15. Bud and Leo says:

    Love your card— Sterling looks adorbs as usual! And LOVE LOVE LOVE the bracelet. I bought the renegade (the gold spike one) a few weeks ago and LOVE it. Happy weekend preparing for Christmas! xo

  16. Thanks for the sweet shout out! LOVE LOVE LOVE your card!
    So needing that TB blanket!!!
    xoxox

  17. Hannah says:

    Love that TB blanket! Um, I saw that Stella and Dot bracelet and have really wantetd it. Your Christmas card is so stinkin' cute!!! Have a great weekend!

  18. I *LOVE* that blanket! Yeah, it's a good thing you posted that quote with all this stuff because otherwise I would be amending my list yet again (and I think the hubbs might go insane!)! Such a sweet reminder to remember how lucky we really are (c:

  19. My cookies never look as good as the photos either. Bet yours tasted good though! Fun blanket and I love the Christmas card!

  20. Megan says:

    Your Christmas cards this year are darling!! hope you have a great weekend!

  21. Martha's cookies may look prettier, but yours look more yummy!

  22. Yep- I want that bracelet too! Been eyeing it for a while but never seen the blanket before. Must make mental note to "hint" about it to my hobby. I am sure I could always use another gift right? I deserve it right? Lol!