if the shoe fits...friday

Yes, it's 20 degrees outside my office right now. Yes, it's early January. And yes, Kansas City is expecting an "arctic freeze" and snow this weekend. Despite the blistery weather, I can't help but fall in love with this fantastic espadrille from Stuart Weitzman. It might be because a trip to Maui is just months away and I know I'll be in need of some delightful sandals for a luau.

photo courtesy of nordstrom

Is it June yet?

christmas hiatus

We apologize we've been on Christmas hiatus for the last several days...We've missed you! Instead of blogging about our favorite and most fabulous finds, we've been enjoying much needed relaxation and time with family and friends.

However, we promise on Jan. 3 we will be back in action. In the mean time, here is one of my wedding photos I'm loving today... our next post may or may not be wedding themed and it may or may not be practice for my future SMP entry...Enjoy! xoxo

all that glitters...

I can't help but fall in love with things that shimmer and shine. My eye is immediately drawn to items that have glitter or sparkle; true story. In case you are still holiday shopping, here are some sparkle-y last minute Christmas gift ideas. Buon Natale to you and yours!

photo courtesy of high street market on etsy

photo courtesy of crate and barrel

photo courtesy of jayson home and garden

photo courtesy of saks fifth avenue

photo courtesy of ron robinson

photo courtesy of canvas

we're loving...lulu frost

We love Lisa Salzer, aka, Lulu Frost. Not only are we partial to her name, but her jewelry is down right stunning. Lisa uses one-of-a-kind vintage pieces to create her unique and timeless bracelets, earrings, necklaces, etc. Tres chic!

photo courtesy of charm & chain

photo courtesy of charm & chain

photo courtesy of charm & chain

Want to know the best part? Lulu Frost has just partnered with J.Crew! Fabulous!

photo courtesy of j.crew

photo courtesy of j.crew

photo courtesy of j.crew

rip curious sofa

Not long ago in our Christmas decor post we told you about one of our favorite stores, Curious Sofa. Today the news officially broke that the store will be closing...


This breaks our hearts. When I went into the store last week to buy an ornament for Stephanie's annual ornament exchange, I asked the sales clerk if the rumors were true. She looked at her coworker, and they both nodded. Their reactions reminded me of You've Got Mail, and the adorable "Shop Around The Corner." It's so sad to see a great store close.

However, the good news is, she will still be selling her beautiful things online.

But if you're out and about, definitely stop in and take advantage of the sale. I believe things will go very quickly.

saturdays

B surprised me this morning with a cinnamon roll from Dolce. What a sweet way to wake up.

Now off to watch the basketball game and start our Christmas shopping. I love Saturdays.

if the shoe fits...friday, part II

I'm feeling festive today -- so festive in fact, that I wish I was wearing these at this very moment. B - if you're reading this, I'd love these under the tree, wrapped, and with another bow on top. Because you can never have enough bows.

Happy Friday everyone!

photo courtesy of kate spade

if the shoe fits...friday

It's the Holiday season and time for ornament exchanges, office parties, family dinners, and of course, New Year's Eve! While I'll be ringing in the New Year at a low-key dinner with G and friends, I would most definitely be wearing these Jimmy Choos if I had a fabulous, black-tie affair to attend:

photo courtesy of nordstrom

Please note that wearing these would be contingent upon me winning the lottery and/or inheriting a large sum of money from a generous relative.

i can't live without...

I just had a moment of panic...

I thought I had lost my cashmere scarf from Nordstrom. If you've seen me anytime since I've owned this marvelous accessory, you've probably seen me wearing it. I'm obsessed. I take it everywhere. Especially on vacation. It's perfect. Perfect color, perfect weight, perfect everything. Best thing to take on an airplane, take to work, take out on the town....

You get the picture. I cannot live without it. And you shouldn't either. :)

southern comfort food

I mentioned I was cold in Atlanta, so I think it only makes sense to follow up with a post about the warm and delicious food I was just served for lunch. I wish I could package it up and send it home, but instead, here's a quick synopsis of the meal with copy-cat recipes. They are probably not exact replicas, but I wanted to give you a taste of the home-cooked, southern goodness that I just experienced. It's worth sharing.

Pot Roast in Gravy
Yukon Gold Potatoes
Roasted Carrots and Onions
Broccoli and Cauliflower Au Gratin
Green salad
French bread
Peach or Cherry Cobbler 'a la mode
Sweet tea

Mouth watering yet? I think I'll try to be domestic soon and make this menu on a cold Kansas City Sunday.

it's cold in here!

I've always been envious of Hillary's cute winter accessories; she can pull off any hat, scarf, coat, etc. and look effortless and adorable! So, her blog post this morning has inspired me to get shopping and find some cute, cold weather-friendly finds. Go ahead and grab yourself a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy!

photo courtesy of shopbop

photo courtesy of j.crew

photo courtesy of anthropologie

photo courtesy of tory burch

photo courtesy of kate spade

photo courtesy of kate spade

And how could we forget the best cold weather must-have of all time? Smittens are "mittens built for two". Perfect for you and your sweetie on a chilly night.

photo courtesy of restoration hardware

brrr...

It's freezing today -- even here in Atlanta while I'm writing this post (they're experiencing record lows!) So, we wanted to give you a few ideas on staying warm, while staying chic. Here are a few of our favorites.

Stadium Cloth Elements Coat - J.Crew

Ela Coat - Kate Spade

Stadium Cloth Peacoat with gold buttons - J.Crew

French Connection "Lark" - Nordstrom

Long Meribel Puffer - J.Crew

Silk Trim Ruffle Scarf - Banana Republic

Peppermint Earmuffs - Kate Spade

Button Flap Mittens - J.Crew

if the shoe fits...friday, part II

Again, I swear this is just a coincidence. I found these Kurt Geiger shoes this morning and planned to include them in a blog about New Year's Eve...until I saw Hillary's post about the adorable Steve Madden flats. How precious are the bows on these party shoes?

photo courtesy of kurt geiger

Hills has always been a flats girl while I tend to wear heels, so this coincidence could not be more perfect. Happy Friday and happy shoe shopping!

if the shoe fits...friday

Happy Friday blog-friends. I hope you have a fun pair of shoes to wear for the weekend. I'm going to try and get my hands (or my feet) on these...

photo courtesy of Bloomingdales

cute kate

Ah, Kate Spade. Both Hillary and I have been big fans of this Kansas City native for years; way back to my 17th birthday to be exact, when I got my very own Kate Spade nylon backpack. When her weekly email reminded me to shop their new holiday campaign I quickly clicked on her website. Cue drool.

photos courtesy of kate spade

I love the simplicity and whimsy of her designs. G - if you are out there reading this post, feel free to purchase any of the above items and place under the tree. Just kidding.