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FAMILY PICTURE TIME

6:40 PM | Labels: Fashion, Guest Blogger

It's that time of the year again, family pictures. When my children were babies, I would spend way too much time deciding what we would all wear for family pictures and then I would break a sweat getting everyone ready and then practically lose it during the photo session worrying about everyone smiling at the same time and sitting still. Well, those days are over. I have learned over the years to not take things so seriously (advice from my wise mother). Pictures are supposed to capture the moment and I'm prepared to let the pictures this year capture whatever kind of moment we may be having that day.

In an effort to relax and not sweat the small stuff, I asked for some style advice

from my good friend, Crissy at House of Marlowe.

I already admitted in this post that she is my style icon.

I was thrilled when she agreed to take over and put together some outfit ideas for us.

The only instructions I gave her were to keep it casual and no matchy-matchy.

This is what she came up with.....

My very favorite is the J.Crew ensemble. I love that she gave options for me, my daughter, my husband, and both of my boys. I placed my J.Crew order and didn't even have to leave my house to put this together. I was already a huge fan of shopping on the internet, but now I'm sold.

I don't think I want to set foot in a store until mid-January.

We will be having these pictures made Thanksgiving weekend and my sister's family, my brother's family and my parents will also be in the pictures. I forwarded these stylish outfit options to my sister and sister-in-law for some ideas as well.

All items can be found at JCrew, Boden, Gap, Target and Lands' End.

A huge thanks to Crissy for pulling this together for me. You can check out her fabulous blog here.

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OUTFIT INSPIRED ROOM

7:36 PM | Labels: Fashion, Inspiration Boards

As I was ~~wasting~~ spending time, once again, on Pinterest over the weekend, I came across this outfit.

I already admitted, in this post, that I'm not the best at putting outfits together.

I love the color combination of this outfit and my mind immediately went to interior design

and how perfectly these colors would work together in a room.

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So I ~~wasted~~ spent some more time putting together an inspiration board using the colors from the outfit.

I had entirely way too much fun doing this, so it looks like you may be seeing more of these in the future. Anyone want to send me an outfit to turn into a room? I think it would be a fun challenge.

If you're up for it, e-mail me your favorite outfit and I will put together your outfit inspired room.

In case you are like me and need a little fashion inspiration, Pinterest is great for that too.

Send it to dsurrey@fuse.net.

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STYLE STALKING

6:14 AM | Labels: Fashion

I know this sounds a bit drastic, but I actually ~~stalked~~ followed a girl out of church a couple of weeks ago to ask her where she bought her dress. I was completely paying attention during church, but once it was over, I hightailed it out of there to find the source. I was pleasantly surprised when she told me it came from Old Navy. NO, I din't rush out and hunt the dress down. I waited very patiently for two whole days when I knew I would be near an Old Navy. Low and behold, there it was and can you believe it fit me perfectly! Wait, it gets better. It was marked $34.50 (not on sale). I hardly ever pay full price for clothes, but I did stalk a girl and come to the store specifically for the dress. So I took it up to the front to pay for it. It was my lucky day because the dress was on sale for $13.00, I got an extra 10% off because it was Tuesday and I had a $10 reward card to use. My grand total was $2.27!! Obviously, it was meant to be. I desperately tried to find the dress on-line so I didn't have to put it on and take a picture of myself wearing it. I couldn't find it and I figured if I was going to rant and rave about it, I should at least show it to you.

Awkward!

Speaking of Style Stalking, you must check out this new blog, House of Marlowe. It belongs to a super stylish friend of mine. We live very close to the school my children attend and normally, they walk home together. It something they really enjoy doing and it makes them feel like they are "big kids".
But sometimes, I walk up to get them, just to see what stylish outfit Crissy is wearing. I have the confidence to put together a room, but an outfit is a different story. Hence, my stalking. But, not only can Crissy look effortlessly stylish, but she has an amazing eye for decor. You'll see when you check out her blog. If she doesn't show you her gorgeous home soon, I'm going to have to do a little house crashing and show you myself!

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Derby, Derby, Derby

7:15 PM | Labels: Fashion, Life

I have lived in Kentucky almost my whole life, and believe it or not, I've only been to the Derby once. When I was four months pregnant! I had an unbelievable time, despite my condition, and it just so happens that I'm the only one in our group that remembers all the details of the day.

That's me on the bottom right.

My fun loving husband didn't make the cut for the photo above and I didn't want to leave him

out of this derby post, so here he is after the derby modeling my hat and purse. Isn't he cute?

We are not going to the derby this year, but if we were I would love to wear this dress.

J Crew

with this hat

The "English Rose" hat

We will be attending a derby party at a neighbor's house and, of course, we will be wearing derby attire. Here we are last year on our way to the party.

And yes, I'll be wearing the same hat, again! It's the only one I own.

Kentucky Bourbon Chocolate Walnut Pie (AKA Derby Pie)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup flour
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
1 ready-made piecrust

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine flour and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the eggs and butter; mix to combine. Stir in the bourbon, walnuts, chocolate chips, vanilla, and salt. Pour the mixture into the unbaked piecrust. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool before slicing.

(Recipe from American Food)

Now, go bake yourself a Kentucky Bourbon Chocolate Walnut Pie and get ready for the most exciting two minutes in sports!

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F is for Family Finds Fashion and Flopping with Friends!

1:46 AM | Labels: Family, Fashion, Holidays

Starting with Family...

Mum is in Farnborough Hospital with a Fractured spine.

I cannot talk about all the problems we are going through.

So will move swiftly on to Family again.

This little Fellow is not alone!!!

His Family is growing.

Finds!

This was a bargain beyond belief.

A beautiful glazed display cabinet.

I have found a great little barn near West Malling in Kent which is full of antiques, bits and bobs of all sorts and all so reasonably priced, which makes a change!

Next day it arrived at my house. It was smelly and needing some tlc.

After much washing and polishing, I filled it with some clutter as Mr N would call it.

My Kate Forman Heart was so at home hanging here.

The paint finish is crackle glaze and distressed, a little like me in the mornings!

Fashion.

I bought this pretty blouse last year.

I have not worn it yet because I found it hard to match well with anything due to the big frill around the bottom.

So I cut off the frill and have sewn it onto an old petticoat.

To wear under this skirt.

I do love the layered look.

The clothes that are in the shops this winter are gorgeous.

I was always a Biba fan and remember 'only just' her shop with its black decor and dramatic displays.

I loved all her clothes and make-up.

Black nail varnish and dark eye shadows.

Friends.

Something that I had booked many weeks ago.

A Fab weekend away with special Friends.

Time for us all to Flop then Feel re-Freshed!

We arrived at The Grove Farm in Suffolk and was taken by the lovely Stephanie to our cottage.

Orchard Cottage.

Leaving the car we entered this outbuilding.

We walked through this farm building where washing machines were kept, cycle helmets and jars of Honey for sale.

And out the other end and into the garden.

We were shown into our cottage which is the door on the left.

Wasting no time at all, I lit the fire and put the kettle on while Mr N brought all our bags in.

No point in renting a beautiful cottage like this and then going out to eat.

I had prepared two meals at home and brought them along with drinks, nibbles and lots of candles!

We planned to go our during the day and spend our evenings by the fire.

So it was a good old English Chicken Casserole for us on Friday evening and Mexican Hot Chilli on Saturday evening followed by probably too much wine but lots of fun and laughter.

Cooking on this Vintage Cooker was great.