The Big Apple

Eeep...has it really been almost two months since I blogged! Lots has happened since then, including a wonderful trip to Seaside with my family, but I'm going to start with a trip I took to NYC with my mom a week ago!

Mom and I both love NYC and both enjoy doing the same things while there - seeing a show, eating and drinking, and a little shopping. We were there for three nights - it never seems long enough!

We started our trip with lunch at the National, which was wonderful:

Next, we decided to walk uptown and go in some stores on Madison Avenue...but we had to stop midway for a glass of wine, of course!

This is the adorable terrace outside the Tory Burch store on Madison Avenue - so cute!

Mom and I at lunch on Friday at the Island on the Upper East Side:

Of course Mom had to do some shopping at the Lilly store:

Enjoying some yogurt on the steps to the MET:

Taking a stroll through Central Park:

We saw a show Friday night and had a quick and tasty dinner at a Thai restaurant in the Theater District:

The show was AMAZING!

Saturday we spent the day downtown. Lunch was at Freeman's, a neat place in the Bowery:

We had an afternoon drink at a cute Italian wine bar in Soho:

And another afternoon drink, this time with cheesecake:

Saturday night, we had dinner at Perilla in Greenwich Village. It's Harold from Top Chef's restaurant and it was phenomenal!

Sunday, before we left, we had tasty brunch at Maialino, which is the Gramercy Park Hotel:

Last pic of the trip!

As you can see, we definitely wined and dined our way through the city, which is exactly what we both wanted from our trip. It was such a fun getaway. Next up - our beach trip!

Beautiful Kate Spade

I am obsessed with Kate Spade's clothing line. It's absolutely gorgeous. Why do they have to be so dang expensive! I love how her pieces are feminine and stylish, but not too trendy. Here are some of my current favorites:

Striped Piper Skirt:

Houndstooth Lola Dress

Hallie Pant Be Dazzled Josie Dress{all images borrowed from www.katespade.com}

Spring, where are you!?

I am SO ready for Spring! I love everything about this season: the colors, the holidays (Easter and my birthday :), the weather, the flowers...I could go on and on. I did a little pre-Spring shopping today and it just made me even more anxious for Easter so that I can start wearing my white and Springy clothes! Here's what I picked up...

White toothpick ankle jeans from J. Crew:

J. Crew Flouncy Flowers Scoopneck tee:

Wind Wheel Posts from Anthropologie:

LOVES Trina Turk

I am already obsessing over new Spring clothes. Not good, considering it snowed last weekend.

Trina Turk has long been a favorite designer of mine. Look at these beautiful items for this Spring:

Honono Dress:

Noi 2 Skirt:

Marigo Skirt:
Bernie Cuffed Short:

Feel free to purchase any of these items on my behalf!

Early Spring Shopping

I had the day off yesterday, so what's a girl to do? Go shopping, of course! Here's what I picked

up...

Tory Burch Tanya Shirt (50% off no less!)

This cute little Target top...brown with white polka dots and ruffles!
J. Brand Skinny Capris (also 50% off!)
Can you tell I'm SO ready for Spring already? Too bad it's only January :(

Early Christmas Presents!

Michael surprised me with an early Christmas present - a beautiful ivory pea coat from J.Crew! Since it has been SO cold here, it was perfect timing. I sort of have a coat obsession, so naturally I loved this gift!

J. Crew Wool Harbor Pea Coat

But my REAL Christmas present is being installed today - new granite countertops in our kitchen! I am so excited - I can't wait to get home and see how they turn out. I'll be sure to post pictures :)

On another note, today is my last day of work until January 4th. It's ok to be jealous :) Merry Christmas!

New clothes...

I finally broke down and bought yet another pair of Tory Burch Revas. Since I love wearing flats so much, these are perfect for me. I LOVE them in the gold!

Tory Burch Reva in Gold:

The Splendid Jersey Cardigan in Navy:

This is seriously the most comfy, soft cardigan EVER. You must get one immediately. I still need some new Fall work clothes. Any suggestions?

New boots

I've been wanting these boots for Fall for a while. So when I found them on sale on Piperlime, I knew they had to be mine!

Steve Madden Cybul Boots in Cognac

Do you like?

A little shopping...

While Michael was visiting with friends in Greenville on Saturday, I was busy shopping at a few of my old favorite stores! I had so much fun - the only thing that would have made it better is if my Mom had been there to shop with me. Here's a few of the things I picked up:

Lilly Pulitzer Soni Printed Turtleneck

Vineyard Vines 5 Pocket Corduroy Skirt in Navy

J. Crew Shimmering Stone Necklace

The always classic Jackie Cardigan in Navy:

J. Crew Single Wrap Skinny Belt in Fresh Melon

I am so ready to bust out my Fall clothes...too bad it's still about 80 degrees here everyday!

New dress

Since I have two weddings coming up this month, I spent today looking around for a new dress to wear. Unfortunately, the shopping in Chattanooga absolutely sucks...(sorry Michael). There are about 3 cute stores and I looked at all of them. People, there isn't even a J. Crew here.

Anyways, I went online shopping and bought this pretty Trina Turk dress:

You like?

Fall Clothes

I can't stop looking at new fall clothes online. It's not even cool here yet...still in the 80's every day, but I really want to wear my fall clothes! Here are a few items I'm wanting for the fall...

Anthropologie Irenic NecklaceMilly Roll Neck Stretch Wool Dress

Banana Republic Graphic Print Sheath Dress

J. Crew Superskinny Pearlized Patent Belt J. Crew Anton Sweater

New Fall Lilly Items!

I LOVEEE all of the Lilly Pulitzer stationery and accessories line. When I saw these two items, I knew I had to have them!

Lilly Pulitzer Thermal Travel Mug

Lilly Pulitzer Pocket Agenda
I already carried my coffee to work in my mug this morning. At such a great price point, it's hard not to buy everything!

I love Etsy!

I absolutely LOVE Etsy!! I buy tons of stationery accessories on Etsy, as well as gifts and other random home decor items. Here is my most recent purchase:

Family Established Signs by Etsy Seller Bosheree08:

I bought these calling cards right before I got married, since I had a new email address and street address.

Virginia Calling Cards by Etsy Seller Peony Paperie:

I'm contemplating these accent pillows for my guest bedroom. Green damask pillows by Etsy seller Marie Cosy Cushions

Any favorite Etsy shops you'd like to recommend?