Friday Highfive

 Whew, the last few weeks have been a lot.  We had a bad cold lingering in our house, and of course the world has been a bit of a stressful place lately.  I am doing my best to stay focused on what matters most.  Here's a highfive for making it to Friday...

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MB started soccer a few weeks ago and we have her first game tomorrow morning.  I am looking forward to seeing what is sure to be a fun match!

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Lunch with my boy.  Whenever he sees me when he isn't expecting it, his whole body and face flush and it is just the sweetest thing!  I never experienced this with the girls and it warms my heart.

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Had such a fun evening down at "The Grand", Duvall's new event venue on Mary Street.

Everything was over the top, including the robots rolling around taking pictures. Well, I'll be!!

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I had to post about this chicken because it is a workhorse in my kitchen.  We do sandwiches, wraps, salads, chicken parm, general tso's chicken.  Etc, etc, etc.     I have tried the Kirkland brand and haven't found it to be quite as good.  I reach for these all the time and the whole family loves them.

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The most fabulous vintage perfume bottle top.  There's something about quirky applique that just draws me in.

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Hope you have a great weekend.

xLaura 

Happy (Belated) National Thrift Day!

What started as a comfort hobby during COVID has turned into a lifestyle shift for me.  I have been thrifting since high school but became heavy into it over the past 5 years.  I am inspired by fashion trends, but even more excited to recreate the vibes with secondhand treasures.  Pretty much everything I wear is thrifted, and I am proud of the looks and the method. 

In honor of National Thrift Day (August 17th) I thought I would share some of my favorite recent discoveries!

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{Gold Mesh Bangle}

The thrift gods deliver!

There was a big sale at a local jeweler happening this Summer.  I really wanted to go and yet I knew it wasn't good timing for me to be purchasing fine jewelry.   I visited my local thrift *that same day* and this gold mesh bangle was waiting in the case just for me.  This is the exact sort of item I would lust after in real gold, so to find this costume piece was a thrill.

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{Sunglasses}

Cat eye tortoiseshell sunglasses with gold embellishments.

On my way to Murrels Inlet with friends this Summer, we stopped in a few thrift shops and I scored these vintage shades.  LOVE!

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{Needlepoint Loafers}

Hmm, I'm sensing a granny theme.

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{Sparkly Caftan}

Ugh, my photo quality is so terrible, but this caftan is beautiful.  I have a few pieces that, even if I'm feeling bloated or uncomfortable, make me feel like a million bucks and this is added to that rotation.

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{Handkerchief  Dress}

A perfect fall transition dress for Charleston, where it stays warm until November.

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{Blouse/Lightweight Jacket}

What a fun piece.  I took the shoulder pads out and it looks great buttoned up as a blouse or open as a light jacket.

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Those are a few of my favorites from the past couple of months.  As I've gotten more involved with thrifting, I've gotten much more selective.  Because the things I buy are so inexpensive (I rarely pay over $5.00 for an item) I have made some questionable purchases in the name of the deal...things that have gone right back to the thrift store.  Something I also have to remind myself is to not buy for my future self.  I found the most fabulous St. John Evening set with red sequins and could picture my 60 year old self rocking it at a holiday party, but I made the rule to shop only one season ahead.  So no sequins for my sassy future self :(

I plan on taking a few "thrift road trips" this Fall so stay tuned!

Happy National Thrift Day!

xLaura

End of Summer/ End of an Era

We wrapped up our Summer with the most brutally hot weather.  The only way to be outside was to be covered in water.  It was brutal.  We survived with much thanks to Bunch O Balloons.  Of alllll the backyard activities, THIS is the one that entertains my family the most.  The kids like blowing them up, having balloon fights, popping them over their heads, etc...  Worth their weight in GOLD. 

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Splash Pad

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My kids love bagels and we really enjoyed trying Ruby's Bagels for the first time.  Yum!

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After many years of somehow failing at tie dye...this Summer we nailed it.

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Date Night <3

We went to the Wit's End Comedy club, which was great...nice to do something a little different.

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Meet the Teacher for all!!

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Mr. J is 3!

Took this big birthday boy to Chuck E Cheese and he had the best time.

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And the very next day...Back to School...for ALL!!

3k/1st/3rd

I am planning a full post on this big transition to having all 3 kids in school full time.

For now I'll just say, it's the End of an Era!

xLaura