Tuckernuck has easily become one of my favorite retailers – their all-American style with brands from Barbour to Britt Ryan & Elizabeth McKay make it a one stop shop for those that appreciate classic pieces. This is also why I am uber exited that they will be having a PopUp Shop over the holidays this year. And guess what? THIS Thursday, I am a co-host for their Holiday Store Opening (along with Necessary & Proper, Society Social,Read Wall, zestt & Chubbies) – so if you’re in the DC area, please stop by Georgetown for some seasonal beverages and styling!
We sipped on wine around a fire and snapped more than enough photos despite our windblown locks. I guess that’s what happens when you put a bunch of fashion and lifestyle bloggers on a limo bus and ship them out of the city – instagrams for days. Overall, we enjoyed a windy, yet lovely fall afternoon in the country.
Southern Blog Society meet ups are always a delight and it’s so nice to see blogger friends and meet new faces. Special thank you to Julie and Cathy for organizing the afternoon.
SBS recently featured H&T on their site and it was such an honor! I am so happy to be a part of this great community and if you have your own blog (and live in the South), I strongly encourage you to join!
One of my favorite rooms in my house is the kitchen. Sure, the dining room and living room are great for entertaining but every single time I host friends, EVERYONE always ends up in the kitchen. It really does have a lot of character; exposed brick walls, patriotic touches (a la Pottery Barn), double ovens and a charming little view of our back patio. However, this is also why I am so embarrassed to say that before the lovely ladies of Neat Method DC took over my kitchen, it was quite a mess.
Neat Method is a lifestyle service that specializes is professional organizing with a fun and “neat” take on it. One of my sorority sisters, Raelynn and her good friend, Catherine, brought the San Francisco/Chicago based company to DC recently – and thank goodness for that.
Now, before I go any further I must add that I’ve always considered myself to be quite organized and Type A+ when it comes to the home, office or even back in school. But when you combine three girls and all their items plus my roomates and I’s love for koozies, custom stadium cups, cupcake liners and the like, you end up with one big mess. I still remember the moment when I was getting ready for a party, opened the “pantry” and a bottle of olive oil came tumbling down all over me, the counters and my new dress. Whoops! It might of been then that I knew we needed this dynamic duo to come to the rescue and force us to de-clutter, stay organized (which I am proud to say we have!) and throw away the many duplicates (really, no one needs 3 can openers).
Raelynn and Catherine spent a few days organizing our kitchen, entertaining bar, all my parties supplies and even our storage closet full of holiday decorations and winter coats. I think they were pretty much sick of me all my striped straws and spices. They labeled, bought new items and made our lives 1000x easier. They also made me vow to never buy another tervis tumbler or cocktail napkin again.
Shocker: this promise was quickly broken.
Below is a look at a few before (don’t JUDGE) and afters of their work! Neat Method is a wonderful service perfect for moves, closets, offices and even gifts. These two will organize just about anything and with a smile + awesome beats on along the way.
P.S. those stadium cups below..go 4 rows back (#iwishiwaskidding).
Be sure to follow Neat Method along on instagram and the DC gals on twitter (#theneatlife). Even if you can’t or don’t want someone to organize your things – their blog can provide you with helpful tips (#tiptuesdays) each week to incorporate in your everyday life – including travel advice (I desperately needed this!)
Hopefully this inspires you to live a little more neat and begin to de-clutter this fall. My next project…the closet. Wish me luck!
I have some exciting news! H&T will be co-hosting a great event NEXT weekend in DC with Dagne Dover handbags & PopInShop. My friend Carly of The College Prepster first introduced me to Dagne Dover a few months ago. She, too, is a big fan!
(Watch the video below and you’ll see WHY we love the totes so much).
Rightfully so, Dagne Dover has quickly become one of my favorite handbag brands – especially the totes for the work day or for travel. They are not only organized, but pleasing to the eye too. Not to mention, they are the exact opposite of a “bottomless pit” that so many other totes we know and love are. The clutch + wallet fit right in the totes too.
You will also receive 20% OFF all full-priced items at Urban Chic plus amazing giftbags – this is a great time to start searching for those holi-dresses! And in true #hostingandtoasting fashion, we will be serving Pumpkin Spice Macarons courtesy of Macaron Bee + Apple Cider Mimosas by yours truly.
Abbey from District Dressup is hosting this great event with me. She was recently featured in Glamour and is quite the fashionista. If you live in the DC area or have friends that do, I hope you’ll stop by and pass along! We would both love to meet you over a macaron and mimosa!
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I wrote yesterday that I would be celebrating and hosting Thanksgiving with my family in DC this year. In college, I flew home to Florida for the holiday each year and since then (5 years already, ahh!), I have alternated between Florida, DC with friends (#friendsgiving) and other nearby destinations. This year, however, is different because my entire family will be headed up to DC to celebrate Thanksgiving with a fall backdrop for once (no pretty orange and red leaves in Florida this time of year or ever). I’m the oldest of four — with two younger sisters and one younger brother ages 9 to 23 so needless to say, it’ll be a full house around my dining room table.
I’m spending the next couple of weeks setting the menu with the help of my stepmom (she’s the best cook!) and youngest sister (she has a few requests, ha!). I’m also in the market for the perfect tablescape to share with them.
I plan to keep our Pottery Barn pumpkins and leaves in tact and add other pieces, fresh flowers and place settings for a put-together yet casual feel. After all, this essentially will be a “kids table” with all four of us in attendance.
Below are a few inspiration pictures I have been browsing to get me in the spirit.
She captivates the entire holiday perfectly with family, food and no small detail left unnoticed (love is in the details, right?) . This is also why she is such an inspiring entertaining role model of mine!
Be sure to check back later this month to take a look at how my tablescape turns out!
