Hello Lovely! Who doesn't love a good flannel? Particularly what woman raised in the South doesn't love a good oversized flannel? My very favorite place to stock up on this staple is Madewell. Madewell which is a part of the same company as JCrew (another favorite of mine) makes great staples. Don't both stores mannequins always look fabulous? After much practice and a couple Pinterest tutorials, I have mastered the ultimate JCrew cuff for their oh so perfect flannels. Step 1: Roll the … [Read more...]
Homemade Pretzels For Your Superbowl Party
Hello Lovely! Growing up I felt like we we're the only family in the South that were not "football people". My dad hunted during his free time and my mom was usually shopping with her free time. (I mean when you have four kid's trust me there is always something your needing to shop for... groceries, school clothes, the new tennis shoes he had to have for football, groceries, need I go on?) On top of it all my mother is the original hostess with the mostess, so needless to say hosting … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Date Night Attire
Hello Lovely! In full disclosure, I am definitely staying in the evening of Valentine's Day to watch the return of The Walking Dead. I do not encourage others to wait to watch and DVR it either, spoiler people... spoilers. I chose not to risk this possibility, plus is Maggie going to be ok? It's definitely not looking like a good situation for anyone and they said it will be one of the bloodiest episodes yet. Anyway, blood is red so let's move on to ironically the reddest/pinkest holiday of … [Read more...]
My Workout Go-To Brands
Hello Lovely! In trying to get myself to workout more, it's usually a good move for me to buy new workout clothes. I mean when I put on anything spandex in a bright color I realize I could probably loose 20 pounds. On the other hand wearing something new (even for my at home workout) also gives me confidence to take on whatever new workout class is at hand. Let's all be honest, cute workout clothes are amazing and mine go on nearly the second I get home from work (so comfy!). Anyway I have … [Read more...]
My Experiences With At Home Fitness & What You Should Be Trying
Hello Lovely! At the end of the day, after work, after sitting all day, my energy is drained and working out has become more of a struggle than it ever has before. When I don't work out, I don't' eat as well either. I can be a little 'all or nothing' about these things. When I've done a good hour of cardio and burnt 500 calories, I'm very aware of how those additional calories are "spent" if you will. When I first started my current role at work, I used the regular hours to create a nice … [Read more...]
My 3 Favorite Cookbooks…..Currently
Hello Lovelies! In case you did not know, I collect cookbooks. As far as I'm concerned, cookbooks are just as good to curl up on the couch with as any novel you could pick up. There have been many nights, as I'm trying to meal plan for the week, where I have cookbooks surrounding me while I choose to combine this part of one recipe along with another part of this other recipe... All that being said, there are few things I cherish more than my cookbook collection. I was so excited at … [Read more...]
Martha’s Gingerbread Cookies
Hello Lovelies! Nothing says Christmas like the smell of gingerbread coming from the oven. I'm also partial to the cookie for it dashing good looks, isn't this little guy gorgeous?! For this holiday classic I don't mess with perfection, and Martha Stewart's take is just that. Gingerbread Cookies Recipe Makes about 25 medium size cookies Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas for The Middle Sister
Hello Lovelies! I'm sorry I'm been a little MIA for the past week, we've hosted a couple different parties this week after I was helping on a couple the previous week as well. I love Christmas and I love entertaining, so this makes December a crazy busy time at the Erwin house. Over the next week I have some really fun posts planned to catch you up on the past couple weeks with entertaining ideas and killer gift lists! In the mean time on instagram you can follow me on my quick trip to LA … [Read more...]
Cool Weather Must Haves
Hello Lovelies! I have been talking to a lot of friends lately who have been asking my opinion on Stich Fix. Its a program that will basically send you clothes based on your style preferences and price point. Every time they have told me they are thinking of doing this because they don't have time to find great pieces that are in their price points. The key to a great wardrobe is having great basic pieces then you can add trendier/ seasonal great buys. These are some of my core pieces I … [Read more...]
Round Top Antiques Week Trip
Hello Lovelies! Does anyone else have one of those trips that you just kept meaning to take? Round Top Antiques week has been one of those trips for me. It is a massive antiques show that is miles long and it happens twice a year. Tiny Round Top, TX, population 78 has several antique stores year round. Rumor has it even Chip and Joanna hit up this area for fab vintage finds. It is only during the bi-annual show that all the vendors come out, you'll see people who came to set up shop from … [Read more...]