Carolina Sky Blue Sweater

The weather lately has been both strange and perfect... almost 80 degrees and it is almost January?!  A few weeks ago, I found this blue v-neck knit sweater in the most gorgeous shade of blue that quickly reminded me of carolina skies.  It also comes in grey and pink but I naturally gravitated toward the pretty blue option! This sweater is the perfect choice for a casual weekend full of running errands or just relaxing.  This past weekend I wore it with my comfy light grey slip-on sneakers for the ultimate weekend outfit. 

NYE Outfit and Party Ideas

If you haven't thought about it already, now is the time to start thinking about your New Years Eve plans including what outfit you're going to welcome 2016 in! Today, I'm sharing some NYE inspiration with Taylor Rae (Style Souffle) & Zelle (Southern Style), two of my fave blogger friends! We're bringing you an assortment of adorable party supplies from Swoozies, one of my personal favorite places to shop for fun events like these! As for my outfit, I went for a dressy-but-comfortable sequined kimono dress and love how flattering yet conservative it felt! Scroll down for more sparkles, laughs, confetti, and NYE inspo!

Cozy Sweater + Faux Leather Leggings

I'm back with another shade of blue/green outfit featuring an under $30 cowl neck tunic sweater.  I paired it last weekend with my favorite and very affordable two-toned faux leather leggings which I love wearing this time of year! These leggings and an oversized cozy sweater make for the easiest but still very chic outfit to put together.  See more photos below for how I wore some of my favorite winter accessories with this comfy chic outfit!

Our Engagement + Happy Birthday TJ

Today is my best friend and fiancé's birthday! Yes, I said fiancé and it still feels so unreal! I wanted to take a moment to share a blog post different than the usual ones on here and share how special this guy in my life for (almost) 6 years is.  This past Saturday, he completely surprised me with a proposal and every moment of it was so "TJ".

Dress With The Fur

Blue has always been my favorite "color".  I say "color" because I love some grey and white but if I had to choose an actual color, it would definitely be blue.  When I saw this navy blue faux fur scarf in stores, I knew I had to have it.  I just couldn't agree to the price tag so I waited until Black Friday to order it online.  I'd keep a look out to see if it goes on sale again because this fur scarf is a winter must have! Not to mention, this teal turtleneck swing dress is the most comfortable weekend dress I own.  

Christmas Jammie Party

Last weekend, Zelle (Southern Style) and I took a mini road trip over to Charlotte to stay with our friend, Taylor Rae (Style Souffle).  It reminded me of the good 'ol days when my friends and I would have slumber parties and do nothing but girlie things! We went all out and had a Christmas jammie party filled with festive tunes, hot chocolate overflowing with marshmallows, and the coziest pajamas.  

Holiday Slow Down

The holiday season can be so packed full of parties, to-do's, events, shopping, etc. that it is not hard to get wrapped up in all of the craziness.  Honestly, I have had very little time this season to stop and reflect on the year, what I'm thankful for, and let those who I am thankful for know! That is until this past weekend when I took an hour or so to write some cards to my family and friends. 

Blanket Poncho

It's Friday! 

There are just too many things that get me excited for the weekend.  One of them being the fact that I can wear whatever I want and be the coziest I want.  See ya work clothes and hello blankets! Wait, a blanket?  Yes, I found a poncho that is basically a blanket with a hole for my head and I love it.  You should order one as well for your weekend wardrobe!

Toyota Adventure in Wrightsville Beach/Wilmington

Last weekend, TJ and I packed up our weekend bags and headed to the coast in the new 2016 Toyota Camry.  We had the opportunity to test drive it for the weekend and had the best time! We've always loved taking a weekend during December to spend at the beach.  There is something about the simplicity, non-existent crowds of people, and feeling like you have the island to yourself that makes going to the beach in the off-season really special, especially during one of the busiest and craziest months of the year! 

Christmas Cookie Swap

One of my blog friends, Laura (Louella Reese), came up with the brilliant idea of having a "virtual" Christmas cookie swap.  We're each sharing one of our favorite cookie recipes on our blogs today and at the end of this post, you can click to the next recipe shared! I was one of the last people to respond with a traditional favorite recipe, naturally, so I decided to share a NEW favorite recipe.  This recipe came from a friend I roomed with in college, Kaylyn.  They are AMAZING!  Scroll down below for the full recipe.

At Home Holiday Headquarters

This time of year is the best!  Everybody is getting into the holiday spirit, decorating their homes, spending time with friends and family, giving gifts to loved ones... what could be better?

One of my personal favorite activities this time of year is decorating my home the weekend after Thanksgiving.  There is just something so exciting about the start of the season.  It's really the little things like burning the first Christmas tree candle of the year or hanging up stockings (including my dog's) that really get me all warm and fuzzy feeling inside.