Target Treasures

Eep, can y'all believe Christmas is ONE week from today?? Sometimes I think I almost love the buildup to the holiday more than the actual day. The anticipation of Christmas is so exciting and I love having such a wonderful day to look forward to! With just one week left your shopping is either completely done, or you haven't even started.  Personally I just finished mine up this morning, woo hoo!

I was perusing Target yesterday on a shopping trip and saw the most gorgeous plaid Merona scarves in, get this, the men's section! They are so so soft and the best part is that they're currently on sale for $12!! Last year the plaid Merona scarves sold out before I could get one, and once the word gets out about these they're likely to go just as fast! Go scoop one these babies up before they're gone, no one has to know they're from the guys section! :)

PS- It's National Free Shipping Day! Go check out what retails are participating here! Hope the rest of your shopping goes smoothly! The countdown is on!

-Lanie W.

Little Luxuries

I have a theory about Christmas presents- sometimes the best gifts aren't the most extravagant, but the simple. We tend to think presents have to be huge declarations of love, but there is something to be said about giving/getting pretty versions of those little items we use each day. Things like coffee cups, cozy throws, and yummy candles can elevate a regular day from blah to wonderful. We typically wouldn't justify spending a little extra on a these items, so that makes getting them as gifts so great! Here's my picks for these simply lovely items!

What's your gift giving strategy? Do you go big or stay sweet and simple? I know I would love to recieve any of these pretties myself! Hope your holiday shopping is going well! xo

-Lanie W.

Charleston Christmas

Happy weekend y'all! It's my first school-free weekend since August and I am relishing in the relaxation! Late yesterday afternoon one of my oldest friends and our moms jumped in the car and headed to Charleston for a Christmas filled evening of shopping, eating, and drinking in the Holy City at the 5th Annual King Street Shop Walk. We had access to exclusive discounts and yummy treats at most of the stores on King Street and had such a good time shopping around downtown. 

I layered an oxblood sweater over a chambray shirt and paired it with my favorite dark skinnies and ankle booties. The best of the outfit, thought, was that I finally got to wear my felt hat I bought earlier this fall! So exciting. 

After the shop walk there was an after party at the Charleston Place Hotel who always has the most fabulous Christmas decorations. We spent a few hours laughing, dancing, and being goofy in general while soaking up the Christmas atmosphere in their beautiful lobby.  

We wrapped up the night with coffee at my Aunt's house a few blocks from King. She seriously have one of the most gorgeous Christmas trees I have ever seen in person! It's huge.

Oh I seriously just love Christmas and Charleston. It was such a great night spent with some of my favorite people! Hope your weekends are going well! Be sure to spread some Christmas cheer wherever you go! :)

-Lanie W.

Bookworm

Finals week is almost over (hallelujah) and I am about to have three whole weeks away from school work which means one thing- I can read for fun again! As an english major I have to read so many assigned books during the semester that I really don't get time to read for fun. Because of this I keep a running list of books I want to read over breaks and thought I would share some of this list with y'all! The best part of these books is that they double as pretty coffee table decoration once you finish reading. Take a look at my five picks this year-

Kate Spade Things We Love

Garden & Gun Southerner's Handbooks

New York Times 36 Hours in US & Canada

The Gospel According to Coco Chanel

Eloise: The Ultimate Edition

What books have you read and loved lately? Let me know so I can add them to my list! 

-Lanie W.