A little bit of this...and that

Happy (day after) Thanksgiving also known as Black Friday!  I hit up some amazing sales all online with the exception of The Gap.  I went there in person by only by accident because my mom and I were going to the spa and it happened to be right next door :) Below are the items I purchased today!  I have been waiting for these items to go on sale so I could snap them up...guilt free!   Enjoy and happy shopping! xoxo 1.  J.Crew Use the code HOLIDAY and then go for it!  I snapped up these two tops and I cannot wait to get them.  The blue will be so much fun to wear with a vest to a low key holiday event. Click here! Click here! 2.  Gap Gap has everything 50%!  I bought a ton of clothes for Emily for Christmas.  I stumbled upon some great items for myself as well and even got some gifts checked off my list. Use code BLKFRIDAY Click here! Click he...

Hello lovelies?! I hope you and yours are doing well and gearing up for turkey day.   Recently, I had to revamp my skincare routine.  My skin was going haywire and I'm not sure if that was because of stress, age or hormones.  Either way I had to do some research and make some changes.  I found a couple of different solutions I can't wait to share! xoxo 1.  Dr. Gross's Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel I found these awesome wipes last time I got a facial.  It was probably the best facial I've ever had.  I was at the Ritz at Lake Oconee so it should have been :) The woman who gave me my facial was awesome and gave me great feedback on what to do and not to do with my skin.  She said if you only buy one product, buy this one, and she was absolutely right.   You use these pads once a day after cleansing your face (normally in the morning) and they are life changing.  They d...

Happy Weekend Lovers!!  It's been a great week for me and I hope it has been for you.  Thanks for stopping by and checking out what's what.  Enjoy! xoxo 1.  Parenting Books So I know it might be controversial to recommend parenting books.  The only reason I say that is when I asked for recommendations on Facebook people were pretty intense, ha!  I will say that trusting your gut is absolutely the best way to go.  If you want to read up these are my fav! *All of the What To Expect Books (pregnancy, 1st year, 2nd year) Click here! *Happiest Baby on the Block and Happiest Toddler on the Block Click here! *Elevating Child Care:  A Guide to Respectful Parenting Click here! *Moms On Call Click here! 2.  Beanie I wasn't always sure I could pull off a beanie (I'm still not) but it's soo cold already I had to get past my vanity and ...

Hello all my lovely readers!  I hope you and your are staying toasty warm.  I have been loving all this time with my baby girl.  Please enjoy this edition of Dear Emily.  xoxo Dear Emily, Sweet girl you aren't a baby anymore!!  You are walking, talking (in your way), pointing at things and being so much fun.  You won't believe it but you are starting to run!  It doesn't last long because you fall (sadly) but you are running.  You have also learned to hug, which is amazing!!  Nothing warms my heart more than getting a great big hug from my baby girl. You are obsessed with pointing out all the lights and pictures you see!  You want to talk to mommy and daddy about them.  It's so fun to witness your world opening up.  You are discovering all sorts of new things and it's so exciting. Daddy calls you his petite princess because you are still barely fitting into 12 month clothes even though you ar...

How are all my lovely readers today?! I have to tell you I did some Christmas shopping this weekend.  Crazy right?!  It was all for Emily and my sweet nephews but still it counts :)  The hubs and I have decided to do only stocking stuffers for each other which really helps!  I like buying smaller, unexpected gifts for him. For everyone else on my list I'm working on getting organized and figuring out what to get everyone.  Jewelry is always my favorite to give and receive.  So please enjoy the holiday gift guide bling edition! xoxo 1.  Enewton Design I found this awesome jewelry at a local shop in Cartersville.  I fell in love with their delicate cross necklaces and bracelets.  They would make the perfect gift for anyone on your list! Click here! 2.  Stella and Dot Inspiration Bangle I love some stella and dot jewelry for gifts!  This year they have the sweetest inspiration bangles that...

How are the this and thatters today?!   I hope you and yours are doing amazing!  Please enjoy this edition of what's what. xoxo 1.  Shauna Niequist I have talked about this amazing author and blogger before on this very blog.  She is truly fantastic and if you haven't read her books Cold Tangerines, Bittersweet and Bread & Wine you need too!   In between her fantastic books she blogs and it is lovely.  She recently posted this blog and I love it.  In a fast paced world where we are all trying to be perfect and present and perfect again she reminds me to slow down.  She also reminds me that life is a journey and sometimes you have to go backwards to begin again. Read and enjoy! Click here! 2.  Essential Oils Ever since I had a baby I feel like people have been telling me about essential oils.  After so many people mentioning it and a long discussion with a sweet girlfriend who isn't at al...

Happy Day beautiful! I wanted to share with you some of my favorite things I've found on the internet lately.  I love finding cute, unique items for me and Em from the comfort of my couch.  Here is what I'm loving lately.   xoxo 1.  Kate Spade for Gap Kate Spade/Jack Spade is doing a collaboration with baby Gap and it is just too cute!!  I love the bright colors and fashionable pieces for little ones.  Emily is absolutely going to get some of these items for Christmas. Click here! 2.  Fabletics Have you heard about this awesome active wear line?  Kate Hudson is one of the founders and I love, love their stuff.  It is such fun, functional workout wear.  It is great stuff that you can wear working out or running errands.   Click here! 3.  Hanna Andersson Did you know that Hanna Andersson isn't just for the kids?  They hav...

Happy Tuesday this and thatters!!! I hope you and yours are having a nice kick off to the week.  I hope you enjoy the confessional, as well! xoxo 1.  I've been a bit behind on household chores...who isn't?!  This weekend we had zero plans and I was able to get caught up on soo much.  It made me feel so organized and so less anxious about starting the week. 2.  I'm anal and type A but I always wait until the absolute last minute to Christmas shop.  I really envy those people who are together enough to shop throughout the year.  Not this girl I don't start really shopping until after Thanksgiving...feel free to judge. 3.  Is it just me or are we all decorating for Christmas a lot earlier?!?  I feel like last year I saw everyone decorating before Thanksgiving.  I guess I can see that, it's a lot of work and you want to enjoy it for as long as possible.  I'm on the fence about early...

Hello lovely readers! I hope you are doing well today.  I don't know if you have noticed but they are some fabulous sales going on this weekend.  I wanted to share the ones you can't miss! xoxo 1.  Calypso St. Barths Flavia Long Sleeve Tee I have been dying over this tee for a long time!  However I didn't want to pay full price.  This weekend it is at a good price point and on extra sale.  I absolutely ordered it and I am so excited.   Click here! 2.  Tory Burch Iberia Sweater Tory Burch is having an amazing sale right now!!!  If you have been wanting to grab something now is the time!  These are the items I am drooling over right now. Click here! Chase Metallic Ballet Flat Click here! 3.  Nordstrom Nordstrom is having a fantastic clearance sale right now!  Tons and tons and tons of items are 40% off.  Here are some of my favorites. Tory Burch Mini Lysa Bag How AM...

Hello beautiful?! How are you on this lovely Saturday?   I hope you and yours have a fantastic football weekend.  I, also, hope you enjoy this edition of what's what. xoxo 1.  Jeny Baker Designs I have been drooling over Jeny's jewelry for a long time.  She's based out of TX but you can shop for whatever you want on her Facebook page.  Her pieces would make excellent Christmas gifts.   Click here! 2.  Ina Garten Make Ahead Cookbook I spent Friday night reading Ina Garten's new cookbook (pls feel free to judge).  I absolutely love it!  Such amazing recipes that you can make ahead which is so nice.  No one wants to be stuck in the kitchen when you're having people over.  I will be trying everything in this cookbook! Click here! 3.  Old Navy Flannels I have been wanting some awesome soft flannels for fall/winter.  I love them as layering pieces or to wear al...

Happy Day this and thatters!!  I hope you and yours are doing well today.   I recently had to make a trip to Neimans and buy some make up.  It was one of those big stock up trips because I seemed to run out of everything at once!  Here are some of my favorites that I found. xoxo 1.  YSL Fusion Ink Broad Spectrum Foundation I needed a great foundation!  One that was full of coverage but also oil free as well.  I love this foundation because you can go light or heavy depending on the time of day and the occasion.  I have used it non stop and I am obsessed.   Click here! 2.  YSL Foundation Brush The gal who was helping me was amazing!  She told me from the start she didn't work for any specific counter so she pulled a bunch of different items for me to try.  I really liked that!  I hate when you sit down at one counter and they only push that product no matter if it's what works for you o...

How are all my lovely readers today?!   I know everyone is starting to gear up for the holidays and I am too.  I am casually shopping around and thinking about what I am going to get for everyone on my list.   I cruised on over to anthropologie and found some great gift ideas!  I hope you enjoy.  xoxo 1.  iPhone Case I died when I saw these super cute iPhone cases!  I love them and they are unlike anything I have ever seen.  I do not have a new or even new version of the iPhone so I will not be purchasing for me but will absolutely be making this a purchase for Christmas.  What a great stocking stuffer! Click here! 2.   Tocca Fragrance Collection I love Tocca fragrances.  I actually smelled Cleopatra for the first time this weekend and I'm a huge fan.  I really like the idea of giving someone this box set of all differen...