Valentine's Goodies

Valentine's day is quickly approaching and it was secretly always one of my favorite holidays as a kid. I loved writing out my Valentine's for my classmates with the sill sayings like "BEE my Valentine" with a little bumble bee on the card. As an adult, there have even been years where I sent family and friends Valentine's Day cards instead of Christmas cards -- which if you think about it sometimes a genius idea. During the holiday season people get inundated with holiday cards and they can get lost in the mix. But Valentine's day is a great holiday to get a card in the mail from someone you love, because who doesn't love getting stuff in the mail?

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Wallis stripe sweater // XO Design slouchy sweatshirt // Hunter boots // Hillier London 18k jewelry // Kate Spade gold tone bangle // Tory Burch heart shaped earrings // 14 karat gold ring // Tory burch key ring // Burberry cashmere shawl // Tory Burch leather key ring / Throw pillow // Kate Spade home decor // Chooty Co linen throw pillow // Sur La Table valentine mug

Anyway, these are my valentine picks -- I went with a red and black theme, classic and chic. 

I would love any of these gifts for Vday, so no pressure here D!! ; )

But in all honesty, between Valentine's day, our anniversary, my mom's bday and D's nieces bday, February can get a little crazy with gift giving. So lately we have been keeping things simple! Do you all do Valentine's gifts? Or do you think it's a silly Hallmark holiday?

Happy Tuesday friends!

xo Steph

{Dad's day gifts}

Anyone else find Father's day one of the most difficult of all the holidays for gift giving? When it comes to buying gifts for mothers (my mom or any mom) I find it so much easier, probably because there is endless amounts of things you can find. Cute things off of Etsy, candles, makeup, clothes.....really anything. Fathers -- that's a whole different territory. My goal for shopping for dad's is going with a theme or hobby they have. Whether that be golfing, sports, music, craft beers, get them something they can use. Here are a few examples of cool gifts ideas for all sorts of dads out there.

It's not to late  -- pick up some of these awesome father's day gifts here:

Gucci By Gucci Pour Homme Father's Day Set / Golf Art Print - Keep Calm and Play Golf Poster artwork - Man or... / Mens Shaving Set, Cream Mustache Shave Mug, Black Badger Hair Shave... / Funny Father's Day Card Dad Birthday. Thanks Dad by CheekyKumquat / Father's Day Gifts - Solid Chocolate Golf Balls. / 8 Phenomenal Gift Ideas for Dad

So does anyone else struggle with father's day gift ideas? What are your plans for this weekend?

Hope you all have a lovely day! 

xo Steph

mother's day: goodies & brunch ideas

For anyone who is still scrambling to put together a mother's day gift -- here are some of my favorite picks. What do you get for the woman who has everything?? Whether you get a gift, send a card, make a phone call, or take your momma out to lunch -- remember to acknowledge the woman who gave you life, and the other amazing sacrifices that mother's do for their children. No really, the things moms do for their kids is crazy sometimes -- and not something I understand. Maybe one day if I become a mom myself, I might "get it."But for now, I'll be telling my momma how much I love her, and being a proud momma to my 12 lb. hot dog. That's enough for me ; )

Check out these Momma's Day goodies:

 Mason Jar Flowers Mother's Day Card // Essie Spring 2013 nail polish // Kate Spade bracelet bangle // Tory Burch earrings // Ikat Tea Pot Set //  Flower Table Arrangement &Vase // WoodWick Ikat Candle // Custom Mothers Day Engraved Wood Cutting Board

Mother's Day Brunch Inspirations

Also I put together some inspiration for hosting a mother's day brunch. All original ideas can be found {here} on my {pinterest} page.

1. bright & colorful flowers are a must (tulips are my pick)

2 have an arrangement of various teas and display them in a pretty way

3. Momma's day chalk board art -- love this song : )

When it comes to breakfast/brunch food, I'm one of those people who can never decide if they want a sweet or savory choice. Egg and bacon or french toast -- I just can't decide!! The ultimate diner dilemma. So why not have both? A little it of everything we surely please all hungry bellies.

4.  Bloody mary shooters garnished with shrimp 

(sans alcohol for my momma who doesn't drink)

5. Egg and bacon mini cups - why haven't I thought of this?

6. Nutella & strawberry french toast. 

I have died and gone to heaven

7. Fruit & munchin skewers because, well they're too stinkin' cute not to have.

So what is everyone doing this mother's day?

Hope you all have a lovely day : )

xo Steph

Also linking up with Because Shanna Said So

My funny valentine

I've always loved Valentine's day. Maybe it was all the pinks and reds and cute little hearts -- but I LOVE all the goodies associated with this holiday. Here are some picks of my valentine must haves. I mean come on with the doxies/heart garlands? This would have been perfect on my vday mantle {seen here}

Where you can find these lovely goodies:

Hope you all have a lovely day! xo

-Steph

you can also find me linking up with Still Being Molly