New Favorite!

The best thing about going on a shopping vacation is I normally come back with a new favorite store!  New York did not disappoint.  The afternoon that I went to Soho, I stumbled across this adorable, preppy store called C. Wonder.  I had heard of it in my trade journals that I read but had never been to the website and checked them out.  Come to find out, the store was started by Tory Burch's ex husband and they have been in legal battles for months.  The price point is considerably lower than Burch but the quality is fantastic.  I caught their sale and managed to score some pretty good items!

Here are some pictures of the shoes and cardigans I bought.  I love how each of these will carry me into fall.  If your haven't checked C Wonder out please do yourself a favor and do! You will not be disappointed!!

Xo!

Eat Healthy!

So of course I try to eat healthy but more often than not I can easily give into cravings of French fries or ice cream!  A friend on my New York trip told me about this book and how following the Whole30 challenge had cured her husband of Crohn's disease. Although I do not struggle with that part of my health, I could always use a little extra encouragement to eat right.  The authors do an excellent job on presenting some rather scientific material in a way that is easily understood.  I am 7 chapters in and love it.  At the end I am going to give the Whole30 a try.  My friend reported that you feel like a new person with more energy and life! I mean who wouldn't want that!  Check it out if you struggle with diabetics, high cholesterol, Crohn's, IBS or if like me you just want to lead a healthier life!

Xo!

Be Grateful!

Have you ever just had one of those days where you find yourself complaining about every little thing?! I have. Recently after having a day like this I took out my journal and just started writing down everything I had to be grateful for.  From the hot showers I take to my health, to the sunrises and sunsets I see each day. Gratitude changes our perspective on our present circumstances. What do you have today to be thankful for?

New York Take 2!

So I arrived back home last night after a delay and sitting on the runway for 2 hours at Newark. As aggravating as it was it could not diminish my wonderful memories of a fantastic weekend!

Sunday was my favorite day of the trip. We walked Central Park, my mom and I had tea at the Plaza and then we ended the night with a rooftop party with my Dad's store.  Here are some photos! Enjoy!

Xo!

Supermodel Petra Nemcova who attended the party. Her story is so inspiring and she was so genuine and sweet.

New York City with my love!

This weekend I'm in New York City and I am totally loving it! From the food to the shopping this is close to heaven! I haven't been to NYC since I was 13 so taking an adult trip here is so much more fun! My husband loves it as much as I do.  We had the loveliest brunch this morning at the Boat House in Central Park.  I had the Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and my husband had their French toast.  Simply divine! Now I am off to Soho for some more shopping!

Xo!

3 Brides, 3 Sisters!

So last night I made a trip to my parents home.  They live in the country surrounded by beautiful horse farms and rolling hills (at least by Louisiana standards!) I was looking at me and my 2 sisters wedding canvasses on their walls and noticed the difference between each of our styles yet we are distinctively related!! Here are the pictures of our special days. Enjoy!

Me!

Bradley:

Kaitlyn:

Pray!

Here is a great quote about prayer.  I love how it reminds me of the power of prayer and how it changes us.  Hope this encourages and blesses someone out there today!

Happy Monday!

These gorgeous flowers put a smile on my face when my mom cut them for me from her garden. They are lovely!

Ombré!

So for 26 years I've been a virgin in the world of hair color! I decided to try something new...ombré.  Here are some pics, let me know what you think!

Xo!

Before:

After:

Enjoy the little things in life!

A perfect reminder to start a Tuesday!!!

Date Night!!!

So last night my husband decided to take me on a date or maybe I begged my way into a date:/! After a long wet July 4th weekend I was bound to get out of the house one way or another.  My favorite part of date night is getting fixed up for my man!  I think it's important to put just as much effort into looking good for your husband as it was when you were dating.  After all I want to keep his eyes on me!!  I chose to wear a gold and orange J. Crew skirt and paired it with a simple navy silky blouse from the Limited.  I opted for brown and gold simple sandals and gold jewelry to compliment the gold stripe in my skirt.

Here are a few pics!