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Showing posts with label Sarah. Show all posts
Nursery {inspiration}
Labels:
Baby,
Boy,
family,
inspiration,
Interiors,
maternity,
Nursery,
Sarah,
Sarah's house
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After dinner at the Ritz in Buckhead
Isn't my family beautiful ;)
....back to the nursery! Here are some pictures that inspired my ideas:
I started at restoration hardware baby and child because I basically love every room that they do. I love this color blue!!!!!! It is just so dreamy.
Then, I became obsessed with hot air balloons and globes! The colors in this picture are not exactly what I am going for, but I love! the globe mobile, giraffe lamp, and the hot air balloon model.
And, of course, I have to have animals for a little boy! Here are some of the prints that I liked....
To add a bit of a vintage feel, I decided to go with a Jinny Lind style crib similar to this picture:
Although I am not much of a "theme" person, going to market really helped me narrow down some of the items that I wanted to include in the nursery and the overall look that I am going for. The best description that I can come up with is a baby safari adventure/travel theme in a pastel colorway.
Now, I am on to paint colors! Here are some ideas I already have for the walls:
I am looking for a light greige, but I have to decide whether to go more brown or more grey.
I can't wait to share some of my purchases with everyone!....and, to post some before and afters. I would love to hear what you think.
{all pictures not linked are courtesy of Pinterst}
Enjoy!
Still here.....{a catch up post}
One of our closest family friends (and Nicole's best friend) got married on June 22nd!! It was a very fun weekend for our family since we were actually all present!!
We both went to the bridesmaids luncheon, and Mom maid everyone monogrammed button ups to wear during the "getting ready" process. They turned out great! And, we had fun doing everyone's hair....
Here are a few (and I mean a few bc we didn't remember to take many) pictures from the reception....
....this is a rare moment to have all three Fontenot siblings together and ready for a picture!
The wedding was beautiful and definitely a fun night for the entire family. The reception was next door to the Methodist church in Hollandale at the Clarke's home.
It occurred to us, that if we share EVERYTHING we have done over the past couple of months that could get a little lengthy. So here are some of the photos from each of us.....
From Sarah....
We had a blast at "MPhA"!!!
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
June
....and, the biggest news of all....
Sarah and Carey are expecting their first baby in December!
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| 14 weeks |
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| 14 weeks |
We can hardly wait to find out the gender in July, followed by a "Women of the family" trip to market in Atlanta {suspected guests include Sarah, Nicole (host), Whitney, Katie, Gayle, Maria, and Kit}. Let the shopping begin!! {on second thought....it already has}
side note: We couldn't be happier that "baby P" or "peanut" will have a big cousin, scheduled to arrive in October!
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| Whitney {Carey's sister} at 23 weeks |
From Nicole....
So many things going on in ATL... summertime fun!
We are so happy to continue blogging! Hope everyone had a great weekend!
Enjoy!
Sarah and Nicole
p.s. We gave up on the organization challenge :( we got a ton done and hope to share it soon, but we didn't want to abandon the blog because we could not stay on track!
Closet: Storing off season items {part 2}
Labels:
challenge,
clean,
Closets,
Organization,
Sarah,
Sarah's house
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So, here are my before and after's of my closet. There is not a lot of drastic change, but I did accomplish everything I set out to do. I started by taking most everything out of the closet and separating the items into those that I wanted to resell/donate, those that needed to be stored for winter, and those that should stay for the summer. I wanted all of my shoes to have their own "place", so I stored the off season shoes in a container under a bench. I happen to wear a lot of shoes that could be considered winter for work, so anything I was doubtful about, I kept in the closet.
{Before} {After}
Notice the shelf to the right{above} and the floor {below} are now clear. Remember, one of our goals is to keep horizontal services clear!
{Before} {After}
Prior to this cleanup and cleanout, the top of my closet was merely a place that I put {threw} things when there was no where else to put them. Another problem I had, was the large amount of tshirts that were taking up a lot of drawer space. The basket is something I have had for a while that was not really being used for anything. It now houses by bathing suits and coverups!
{Before} {After}
The last area was this smaller {detached} closet that was previously a place for cocktail/nicer dresses that I didn't want to get tangled up in my other clothes and place to quickly hang dry cleaning {instead of putting it away like I should}. Now it is the perfect place for t shirts....I moved the hanging shelf from the other closet because it didn't really fit there anyway. Jackets hang on the left and cocktail/nicer dresses on the right!
Lastly, I found a perfect tote to lay my dry cleaning in for the bottom of this closet, and it has handles so I can just scoop it up and take it to the car when I need to go to the cleaners.
{Before} {After}
And....I found this old shower curtain rod and some hooks that served as a great way to store my purses so that I can see them and they keep their proper shape.
Like I said before, I didn't have too terrible of a mess when I started, but I can say that it is much easier to get dressed now with everything tidy and visible!
One tip that I learned through the process is to use what you have to divide areas. Notice I used a beach bag next to my bathing suits {handy}. Or, use pretty shoe boxes to serve as the perfect bin to hold smaller items that get messy easily {see the DVF magenta one-my tights are in there!}
I hope I have inspired you to tidy up!! Good Luck....
Enjoy,
Sarah
Skinny~Spaghetti Squash Alfredo!!
I tried spaghetti squash for the first time a few of years ago, and I like to use it as a side when I am trying to cut back on carbs! I have always just cooked the squash {in the oven} and added a little butter, salt, and pepper. So, when I came across a this recipe from The Comfort of Cooking, I couldn't wait to try it!
Try it out and let me know what your think!! I don't think you will be disappointed :)
Enjoy,
Sarah
Closet: Storing off season items {part 1}
Labels:
challenge,
clean,
Organization,
Sarah,
Sarah's house
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Ok, so, I have to admit that I clean out my entire closet every spring and every fall...so, the before {seen here} is not too bad. If your needs a little more help than mine, just stick with it, and, come fall, it will be much easier to tidy up!
Before I actually got started on the closet, I decided to make a tentative plan and purchase some storage containers. I have been storing my off season clothes in flat bins under my guest bedroom bed for many years {this started because I lived in apartments and it was the only option}, but ideally I would like to get rid of these bins.
After researching several sites, I found The Container Store had a spring cleaning sale going on and decided to buy these grey storage bags to store my off season clothes in the top of my closet. I took measurements and decided on 3 of the extra-large bags.
**Make sure to measure the area where the bags will go and try to fill that area!**
The Container Store
$7.99-9.99
I love that these bags have labels and are open on 3 sides so you can easily add to or remove things you may need throughout the year.
In addition to my main closet, in my bathroom, I have a smaller closet in my bedroom, that I have not been utilizing completely. I decided to transfer some items that were jammed into the larger closet, to the smaller closet. One of which was a hanging shelf organizer that I purchased from Wal-mart last year. It really saves a lot of money if you try to utilize the items you have as much as possible. Click here to find one that is similar to mine.
Get Organized
$12.98
{Check for coupon codes online-I found %15 off with: GETORGNZ)
Last year, as a wedding gift, Carey had a closet built for me! When we did this, we had the builder add molding on one wall to hold shoes. This was an idea that I found on Pinterest, and it is a relatively easy DIY project. It is very important to have a place to store shoes in a visible place because everything stays a lot more tidy if we keep items off of horizontal services {the floor}.
My inspiration:
Mine{before tidying}:
I would love add more molding and "store" off season shoes up high in the future {the ceiling in my closet is 10 feet high!}, but, for now, I am going to pack the off season shoes away.
***TIPS to get STARTED***
1. Measure your areas
2. Take note of items that are often out of place or do not have a place
3. Make a plan that works for your budget and items
4. Keep horizontal service clear {floor of the closet, tabletops}
5. Store seasonal items out of sight, in areas that cannot be accessed as easily {reserve highly accessible areas for items that are needed more often}
Stay tuned for PART 2, the finished product! Happy organizing :)
Enjoy,
Sarah
Vanity {Inspiration}
Labels:
Beauty,
inspiration,
Interiors,
Sarah,
Sarah's house
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{via Pinterest}
With these lovlies as my inspiration, I am on a mission to create a functional make up station while maintaining a glamorous, vintage feel. And...
In celebration of our first anniversary, my parents gave me and Carey a piece of furniture that has been in my mother's family for over 100 years. Her grandfather originally made the piece as a sewing table and over the years it has been handed down, adapted into a desk, and restored as necessary. I grew up with it in my bedroom, and now it is back in my life!
Mom picked up the mirror with drawers {on top} at an estate sale. I do not have much wall space in my bedroom, so I decided to stick it in a corner. The next step is to decide whether to use the mirror {which would have to be replaced since the current one is antiqued and not clear} or to use a smaller lighted mirror {for functionality}.
More to come...
Enjoy,
Sarah
Stitch FIX
After signing up, you are asked complete a detailed style profile that includes obvious measures such as height, weight, and clothes sizes, but also items to help the stylist pick the correct clothes for you... such as how you prefer your clothes to fit and how you would describe your personal style {bohemian chic, classic, glamorous, romantic, casual chic, edgy, preppy}. THEN, it goes on to show you a number of "groupings" of clothes and you are able to reveal if you...Love it!, Like Most, Like Some, Don't like much at all. The amount of information that you provide goes on {and on}, and I particularly liked that I was able to share a Pinterest board with them so they could understand my style even more!!
Although, I thought all of the style profile questions were great, I still wondered, What if I don't like any of the items they send? How much money will I lose? and...What price range clothes are they shopping for?
Well, to me, this is the part that convinced me to go through with it...It only costs $20/month. Then, if you buy something, that $20 goes toward the cost of the item!! So, all you are really committed to is buying one item {or losing the $20 styling fee}. Also, you are able to fill in your preferred price ranges when submitting your style profile.
It took about 2 weeks for membership to be accepted {there is a wait list},and I received my first box on March 17th!!
The packages is super cute, and it is so exciting to find out what was picked just for you! {No two fixes are alike}
The first thing I saw was Lace! and orange {which I happen to really like for spring-however, I already bought a few orange spring items}
I looked through the clothes that night, but was not able to try them on until later....There are five items in every fix. Mine included: Two blouses, a pair of jeans, a dress, and a necklace. Here are the jeans and the blouse I decided not to keep....
I loved the jeans, however, they did not fit. I expected this since I usually have a very hard time finding jeans that I like. I decided not to keep the blouse, just because I was underwhelmed and cost $78.
They also add tags that describe the piece and give you a couple of ideas about how it can be worn. I think this is a really nice touch!
There was a really pretty orange/pink dress.....
I probably would have kept this item if I did not already have a dress in a similar color. It was comfortable and very reasonably priced {I think it was $58}
After all of the fun, I decided to only keep one item: Chevron lace back shirt. At first I did not think I liked this very much, but then I realized it is a very easy shirt to wear. Sometimes, I get caught up in buying the cutest clothes I can find and never have just an easy, comfortable shirt to throw on with jeans.
Another great touch, is that they included a white undershirt with this one {which I happened to need anyway!}
The last step is to go online, and let Stitch Fix know which item(s) you are going to keep...details are outlined very clearly on a label in the box you receive...
When you log on, you are able to leave them notes about each items and tell them why you are or are not keeping the item.
The rest of the pieces are then shipped back the next day in the USPS mail bag with prepaid shipping label {all shipping is free}. This makes it super easy to just drop off the package at the post office.
This is a super fun and easy thing to do!! and...Who doesn't enjoy trying on clothes at home rather than in a dressing room at a store!
If you decided to check them out, please use one of the links that is attached to this page or click HERE , so I will get credit for your referral! {$25/person!!!!}
Let me know what you think
Enjoy!!
Sarah
Designer discovery
Labels:
Fashion,
Sarah,
Spring,
Summer Style
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Matt Bernson
$255
The black is lovely, but I got the neutral "sand". The heel height is perfect, and they have comfortable and easy to walk in rubber treads. I hope that I can wear them all spring and summer!
Check out this amazing designer {based out of Tribeca} at Arco Avenue!! {The Township // 1107 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 107, Ridgeland, MS 39157} or online at mattbernson.com
You won't be disappointed....Enjoy!
Sarah
Shop the runway....Lace
Labels:
Fashioin,
Lace,
Sarah,
Shopping,
Summer Style
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1. White
Splurge
Nightcap Clothing Juicy Couture
$495 $268
via ShopBop
via ShopBop
Save
{to save money when purchasing lace, search less expensive boutiques, shop sales, and start with small pieces or accessories}
Tobi Free People
$56 $78
via ShopBop
Side note: Tobi is an amazing online boutique. They have 30% off new arrivals DAILY!!
2. White with pastels
Splurge
Nanette Lapore
$448
Save
Free People
$128
{this one comes in white as well, but we love the lilac}
via ShopBop
3. White & Black
Warehouse
$110
via ASOS
{There is no need for Save v. Splurge on this one....Remember the RUNWAY pic...
they are disturbingly similar!}
4. Bold colors
Splurge
Milly Shoshanna
$425 $395
via ShopBop
via ShopBop
Save
Sunstream Vanessa Virginia
$128 $138
via Anthropologie
Whatever your style, you are sure to find a way to work this trend in for spring. Have fun with it, experiment, and Enjoy!
Sarah
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