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Striped

Dress: Ya (Similar here); Cardigan: Talbots (Similar here); Belt: Talbots; Shoes: Seychelles; Earrings: Stella & Dot; Bracelets: David Yurman, Kate Spade, Alisa, Stella & Dot; Bag: Louis Vuitton;...

Feb 25, 2013 Like

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Simple Statement

My workday calls for conservative dress, so getting it right takes extreme balance. The LBD is a staple in my closet, as are accessories in fun prints like the leopard belt here or a punch of red...

Feb 15, 2013 Like

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Valentine’s Day is just another day around our house. We don’t do flowers or presents or fancy dinners. It’s not that we’re anti-Valentine’s Day. We just live life as John often sums it up, “I tell...

Feb 14, 2013 Like

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Be My Valentine

As a little girl, I always made handmade cards for each festive occasion for my parents and brother. While much cheaper than a fancy Hallmark card, the sometimes crooked letters and loose glitter...

Feb 11, 2013 Like

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Neighborhood Safari

Chambray Tunic: Talbots (currently on sale); Pants: My Tribe; Hat: Old Navy (similar here); Earrings: Anthropologie (old); Scarf: H&M (old, similar here); Watch: Michael Kors; Bracelets: Kate...

Nov 19, 2012 Like

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Southern Sweetness

Pecans are a staple in any Southern woman’s kitchen, and each year, my dad picks, shells and packages pecans for me to freeze and use throughout the year. As I was looking for a sweet treat last...

Nov 15, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Little Sluggers

On Sunday, my oldest nephew (age 6) played in his first All-Star baseball game. I can’t tell you how stinking cute the game was. After the “line-up” was announced, the national anthem played from...

Nov 9, 2012 Like

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Going for Four

Yesterday, J and I celebrated our third anniversary. Third! How on earth did that happen? Oddly enough, this is the first anniversary we’ve ever spent together, and wouldn’t you know it would fall...

Nov 9, 2012 Like

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On Hiatus

Hello. Have we met before? I’m Ali. The blogger chick who really loves new finds, but abandoned said blog and her followers since mid-July. Awful. Seriously awful. I’ve missed you! Here’s the deal....

Nov 7, 2012 Like

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Georgia Peach

Nothing says summer in the South more than an ice cold Coke and fresh peaches, which were the inspiration for this weekend’s outings with friends. T-shirt: Gap (similar here); Jeans: Target; Shoes:...

Jun 19, 2012 Like

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A Fresh Coat

After purchasing our 1957 ranch-style home four years ago, we have experienced the highs and lows of home ownership. Always the couple searching for a new project, we have found ourselves to ALWAYS...

Jun 18, 2012 Like

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Bullseye

**Apologies for the mid-morning update, but some of the pictures were not loading properly, and I was a bit excited about this mostly-Target ensemble. I must give credit to my Ma for this fashion...

Jun 1, 2012 Like

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Family Ties

John and I spent the holiday weekend with my family enjoying the water, sun ,two adorable nephews and lots of food prepared by my talented parents. No joke…from a low country boil to bacon wrapped...

May 29, 2012 Like

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Raspberry Frozen Yogurt

I love raspberries and greek yogurt, so when I came across this three ingredient frozen yogurt recipe from Martha Stewart, I knew it would become a favorite summer treat. The sweet + tart flavor is...

May 25, 2012 Like

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Hole Punched

I picked up this little dress during my Spring visit to NYC at Mint, a favorite little spot in my old neighborhood, the Upper West Side. The popping cobalt color is one of my favorites, and the cut...

May 23, 2012 Like

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Fresh Mint

Pastels have never been on my must-have list, but lately I’ve found myself gravitating toward the feminine color palate. In order to keep pastels age appropriate, couple them with a simple neutral...

May 22, 2012 Like

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Dusk

Top: Loft (similar style here); Linen Trousers: Ann Taylor (similar here); Tank: Gap; Shoes: Michael Kors (similar style here); Clutch: Unknown; Watch: Michael Kors; Bracelets: Stella & Dot, Tory...

May 17, 2012 Like

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Sweet + Savory Mother’s Day

Unfortunately, I won’t be with my mom this Mother’s Day, but for those of you lucky enough to spend the day with your most-admired lady, here’s a savory meal that is tasty enough to impress, yet...

May 11, 2012 Like

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blue skies and thunderstorms

Thunderstorms are inevitable in May; however, with our 90 degree temps, any type of rain coat or trench just isn’t an option. Keeping rain boots at work and at home along with an umbrella in my bag...

May 8, 2012 Like

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it’s greek to me

My dear friend, Katherine, who’s family is from Cypress has taught me much about Greek cuisine. While my lamb chops will NEVER compare to her perfect dish, I can manage to impress the taste buds...

May 7, 2012 Like

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new orleans style

I love the French for many reasons…their style, their bread and the fact that many settled in Louisiana bringing the praline recipe along with them. Original recipes from the 1600′s in Europe...

May 2, 2012 Like

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seeing stripes

Dress: Gap (no longer available in XS – M); Oxford: Brooks Brothers; Bag: Kate Spade; Shoes: Old Navy; Sunglasses Target: Bracelets: Kate Spade; David Yurman; Alissa; Unknown: Watch: Baume &...

May 1, 2012 Like

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Rear View

What does one do on a weekend with blue skies and 90 degree temperatures? 1. Grills Burgers and “Guitless” Fries – (sliced red potatoes, 1tsp olive oil, sea salt and black pepper – baked at 425 for...

Apr 30, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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that’s a wrap

Dress: Ya (similar style here); Belt: Unknown; Shoes: Old Navy (similar style here); Purse: Kate Spade (similar style here); Bracelets: Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Unknown; Watch: Baume & Mercier;...

Apr 27, 2012 Like

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dapper dog

I know, your heart is melting. Mine, too. I love this little guy. All 8.6 pounds of him. Baby J makes this dog tie from Two’s Company look so very dapper.

Apr 26, 2012 Like

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spice it up

With my strong aversion to mayonnaise, I’ve never imagined a day when I could enjoy pimento cheese sandwiches. Recently, I thought about substituting the mayo with cream cheese to make a smooth...

Apr 25, 2012 Like

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easy glider

Jeans: 7 for All Mankind; Top: Unknown; Scarf: Burberry (old, similar style here); Earrings: Unknown; Ring: Kate Spade (unavailable, similar style here); Sunglasses: Thrifted; Shoes: Charles Philip...

Apr 24, 2012 Like

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taxi cab

Pants: Anthropologie (recent); Top: Francesca’s (similar here); Necklace: Vintage; Earrings: Unknown; Clutch: H&M (old, similar here); Sunglasses & Shoes: Target; Nails: Essie Turquoise & Caicos

Apr 23, 2012 Like

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strawberry lemonade muffins

With strawberry season in full swing, these muffins are one of many delicious recipes. With some hesitation prior baking them, I must say, this is one perfect muffin! The sweet flavor from the...

Apr 18, 2012 Like

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power lunch

Blazer: Aqua (current); Pants: The Limited (similar here); Tank: Forever21(old); Shoes: Coach(similar here); Cuff: Tory Burch; Bracelets: Kate Spade, David Yurman, Unknown; Watch: Baume & Mercier;...

Apr 17, 2012 Like

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Oh So Ali

Striped

Simple Statement

Orange You Berry Loved

Be My Valentine

Neighborhood Safari

Southern Sweetness

Little Sluggers

Going for Four

On Hiatus

Georgia Peach

A Fresh Coat

Bullseye

Family Ties

Raspberry Frozen Yogurt

Hole Punched

Fresh Mint

Dusk

Sweet + Savory Mother’s Day

blue skies and thunderstorms

it’s greek to me

new orleans style

seeing stripes

Rear View

that’s a wrap

dapper dog

spice it up

easy glider

taxi cab

strawberry lemonade muffins

power lunch

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