Elise and Caleb's wedding

My friends Elise and Caleb got married last weekend at Rose Hill Plantation. The rehearsal dinner was there as well, and everything was wonderful! The scenery was beautiful and the food was outstanding. 

Everything was lime green and purple. Elise's mother thinks of every single detail and makes everything personalized and perfect. 

I loved Caleb's Skully groom's cake. 

These two are such a sweet couple! I have known Elise since fourth grade and Caleb since college. I admire Caleb for his persistence over the years, and I'm so glad that it finally paid off. These two are an excellent match, and I wish them the best! 

Elise's bridesmaids were friends from middle school, high school, and college. I enjoyed our mini high school reunion. I'm impressed with how everyone has grown up so good looking and well rounded!

This is Elise's precious friend Leanne. I complimented her necklace, and she said she borrowed it from her mother. Of course I had to take a photo! 

Elise's "something old" and "something borrowed" was her late grandmother's bracelet. I have memories of Elise's sweet grandparents, who lived with her family when we first met. 

I wish I had taken more pictures, but I was too busy having a great time. I am thankful for these friends and feel honored to have been included in the wedding. Best wishes, Elise and Caleb! 

Loren Hope color play

Loren Hope hosted a contest throughout the month of May with the tag #LHcolorplay. She encouraged putting together a colorful outfit, including Loren Hope jewelry. I love my Loren Hope jewelry, but most of my pieces are monochromatic. I decided to put on a patriotic outfit and use all of my mom's red LH pieces. These were only sold at Monkee's of Raleigh. 

Dan got involved, of course. He ended up eating the berries right out of the bowl. 

Loren Hope jewelry // Ralph Lauren oxford // J. Crew skirt (old) // Sperry Topsiders

spring things

Our yard is in full bloom. It's looking like spring!

I've always been a pearl girl, but I thought I was set with my classic short and long single strands, single strand bracelet, and simple, small studs. Now that I've played with some Waccamaw Pearls, I want even more, fun pearls. 

This triple strand, mixed texture necklace is the perfect combination of classic, fun, and affordable.

I found this floral square in a box with one of my grandmother's clutches and felt it would go perfectly with our blooming yard. I think pocket squares are a nice touch on men, and I've had fun folding them to go in a man's pocket. The pocket on my blazer is much smaller than on a man's blazer, though!

Moon and Lola Hartford block monogram earrings // Triple Threat necklace on loan from Waccamaw Pearls // HMD pocket square from Granny // J. Crew schoolboy blazer // Loren Hope small Sarra cuff // H&M dress (old) // Stuart Weitzman shoes (old)

Daisy & Kate

A while back, my friend Kate started making and selling these plaque necklaces, branded Daisy & Kate. She is so creative, and I knew I wanted to order some necklaces to give as gifts. You can order plaque necklaces with your area code, significant date, monogram, favorite team, or anything else you could think of. Daisy & Kate also has other jewelry, including beautiful, simple necklaces and pretty tassel bracelets. Daisy & Kate is for sale locally at The Purple Polka Dot.

Check out Daisy & Kate on facebook, instagram, and twitter.

Lyra necklace for a Christmas party

As I wrote in my last five on Friday post, I won a beautiful Lyra necklace by Loren Hope from a giveaway hosted by Monkee's of Raleigh. I started making plans for how I would wear the necklace, but I couldn't wait long and decided to break it out for my best friend's Christmas party! I wore it with my Britt Ryan dress that I got on sale at Charlotte's on black Friday. 

Loren Hope Lyra necklace // Britt Ryan dress // HMD gold bangle from Mom // silver Handpicked bangle (gift from B) // OPI Hot 'n Spicy

photos by my sister in law (blog)

green lace and pink seersucker

hand me down earrings from Mrs. B // hand me down necklace from Mom // H&M top // Michael Kors small Layton watch // J. Crew Factory shorts (on sale) // Jack Rogers Napa Valley Navajo

casual blues

I never, ever get tired of blue and white stripes.  I have had some version of these shorts for as long as I can remember, maybe even including some striped short overalls.  I was raised to believe that topsiders are always appropriate with summer shorts, and I sport the same pair I've had since high school.

Moon and Lola Stanford earrings // Moon and Lola metal script monogram necklace // J. Crew Factory shirt // Michael Kors small Layton watch // Essie bottle service // J. Crew Factory shorts // Sperry topsiders

blue

Have y'all ever heard of the daddy-daughter and mother-son date nights at Chickfila?  Well my dad and I went to one.  Last year.  

They had some questions written on the place mats that were supposed to help you know each other, like your favorite color, animal, etc.  It was almost funny going through the list because we had the same answer for each one.  We like blue.  

necklace - I made it

bracelets - Handpicked, hand me down from mom

watch - Michael Kors

scarf belt - hand me down from mom

pants - J. Crew

shoes - Tory Burch Reva

all photos by Lauren Winstead