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All It Took Was Some Shaving Cream

June 6, 2011

A couple of years ago I was in need of new lipstick and decided to give Clinique a try. Afterall, they are one of the leading cosmetic brands out there, and they have affordable lipsticks, in a great range of colors.

So, off to the mall I went on the quest for my new lipstick.

I was really happy when I found the perfect color and was pleasantly surprised when I received the Clinique Bonus Buy just for making a purchase. The bonus buy consisted of a cute little cosmetic bag filled with a selection of Clinique products to try. Oh joy I thought to myself as I tucked the green and white cosmetic bag under my arm and headed home.

Little did I know at the time where that bonus buy was going to lead me….an obession with Clinique’s “cute little bonus-buy cosmetic bags”.

A sampling of my bag collection

It seems that Clinique has drawn me into their web and has made it impossible for me to pass up their seasonal “bonus-buy” offers. They have developed some of the more adorable bags and the opportunity to try new products is always a lure. So, despite the fact that I really only use two Clinique products religiously, I count myself as a loyal Clinique customer because of the number of bonus buy bags I’ve racked up.

The current Clinique offer, available at Nordstrom, stopped me in my tracks the other day when I was in the mall. …A Trina Turk cosmetic bag. It just happens that I love all things Trina Turk.

I really wasn’t in the need for any new cosmetics, but I couldn’t that bag. I only had to spend $25 and the bag was mine.

I looked through all the Clinique products and decided to pick up some makeup remover ($18), but didn’t know what else to buy. So, I did what every upstanding wife would do and recruited the hubby to try some of the Clinique Men’s product. After all, a man with a beard needs a good shaving cream, right?

Needless to say, we hit our $25 spending goal and the Trina Turk bag is now apart of my ever-growing collection of Clinique Bonus-Buy bags. And, the hubby’s beard has never looked better!

If you don’t have a Nordstrom in your area, the Trina Turk bag can be purchased online here.

It Was Breathtaking

May 31, 2011

I hope everyone had a great Memorial day weekend. Mine was fantastic for several reasons:

I got the stack of papers on my desk under control…
I caught up on a little magazine reading, and…
I had the opportunity to spend a little time at Camp Boxwoods.

Camp Boxwoods, located in Madison, GA is the weekend retreat of Randy and Dan, the owners of one of my all time favorite stores here in Atlanta, Boxwoods Gardens and Gifts!

I’ve heard so many wonderful things about Camp Boxwoods and have seen pictures of the property in magazines, so when the opportunity for me to attend their Memorial Day BBQ came up, I was thrilled to pieces.

My friend Karen invited the hubby and I along for the adventure and let me just tell you it was beyond spectacular!

Here’s Karen at the entrance to the side yard.

Set amongst 120 acres, this gorgeous house is the first thing you see when you wind your way up the gravel road and across the beautifully landscaped bridge.

Since parking was a short distance away from the house, a horse and carriage were available to take you on a leisurely ride up the road. Such Southern Charm!

The property is surrounded by two ponds, lush greenery and beautiful flower beds.

A deck at one of edge of the pond created the perfect spot for relaxing in the sun.

Here’s the hubby soaking in all the beauty! And Karen and I enjoying the day.

We toured the vegetable garden which was overflowing with lettuce, cabbage, corn and herbs.

The cabbage was the size of an ottoman!

There were collections of pot all around the garden, just waiting for their own special plant.

After the vegetable garden, it was off to see the farm animals.

I expected to see a cow or two, but not this…..

or this…

or these…

and, especially not this…

If I were a chicken, I’d definitely want to hang out in this stylish chicken coop.

Fresh eggs at your beckon call.

I loved seeing the symbol of my zodiac sign…too cute!

And then it was on to the house….

Porches wrapped around the entire front of the house.

And the attention to detail, inside and out was incredible…

The floor of the foyer, hand painted by the owners.

Hand applied pinecone details, done by the owners!

Even the pups had a stylish watering hole.

The flowers inside the home were just as beautiful as those outside!

The views from inside the home were breathtaking.

There was beauty everywhere.

Dining Tables set out in the yard…

The Dove House…

The Vineyard…

Camp Boxwoods is one of the most stunning homes I’ve ever seen. Randy and Dan were so gracious and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to spend a day at their beautiful weekend retreat.

Thank you Randy and Dan, for letting us share your little slice of heaven!

I don’t think the lama liked sharing the photo-op!

Hope your weekend was as spectacular as mine!

{All images by Shelly Dozier-Mckee for ConfettiStyle}

Adventures From the Road

April 16, 2011

The hubby and I love traveling via car. We make it a point to stop in cities that we’ve never visited before, and I definitely make it a point to check out some of the local shops wherever we are.

Last weekend we hit the road for Little Rock, Arkansas. With a 8 hour trip ahead of us, we settled into the car, me with magazines in hand, and the hubby with a stash of cd’s to keep him entertained.

When we were about an hour outside Little Rock, I began making a list of the shops I wanted to visit before we headed to the hotel, and then, we ran into this…..

A massive traffic jam created when two tracker trailers collided and burst into flames. Thankfully no one was hurt.

During our “layover” we took time to walk up and down the highway and even met a trucker who lives in the same small town as my mom. It really is a small world.

After an hour and a half of sitting on the freeway, we finally made our way to Little Rock. With only enough time to visit one shop, we headed directly to Cobblestone and Vine.

This store is listed as one of the premier home decor stores in Little Rock and trust me, it really is. Filled with beautiful furnishings and unique gifts, this store was a shopping paradise. It really made me miss The Scarlet Tassel.

via Tobi Fairley

With a couple of purchases in my bag, we headed to our hotel, The Peabody in downtown Little Rock. The Peabody hotel chain is one of our favorites, not only because of the great accommodations but also because of the daily duck parade.

If you’ve never stayed at a Peabody Hotel and seen the ducks, you’re missing a special event. The ducks hop on an elevator and make their way down to the lobby of the hotel. Once in the lobby, they march across the red carpet and jump into the large water fountain. After a brief swim, they make their way back to their little duck palace.

Here’s the view from our room, overlooking the Arkansas River.

And, to make you feel right at home, every bathroom has a cute little bar of duck soap.

Since it was our first time in Little Rock, we took a drive to check out some of residential areas. Little Rock has some of the most beautiful homes I’ve seen. There is a mix of styles, from traditional Southern to Tuscan inspired homes like this one.

Before we settled in for the night, we spent a couple of hours in the lobby bar listening to this great jazz duo. A glass of wine and smooth jazz… a great way to end the evening.

Saturday morning, I made my way to Design Camp at the Tobi Fairley art studio and design office. It was so awesome to meet Tobi in person and spend the day learning about design from such a talent. Tobi has such a passion for design and her spirit and enthusiasm about her business was clear in all that she shared with us. It’s no wonder she is such a success.

I met a great group of women at the class, all of use building our design worlds in one way or another. I look forward to getting to know each and every one of them better and hope our paths will cross again soon.

At the end of design camp, the hubby and I jumped back in the car and started the second leg of our trip.

In a few days, we’ll be making our way back to Atlanta, stopping to check our a few new sights along the way. I’ll be sure to share any adventures we encounter on the return trip, so stay turned.

Until then….safe travels wherever you go!

Christmas Candles

December 16, 2010

During this holiday season, there is nothing more that I love than to come home from a long day of work, light some candles, grab a cup of tea and relax.

The holidays are the perfect time to create beautiful candle displays in your home. Whether you place your candles on the mantle, dining room table, coffee table or somewhere else in your home, be creative and make a statement.

Here are a few of my favorite holiday candle displays to inspire you.

BHG

Simply Beautiful. This mercury glass cake stand is dressed up with cedar sprigs, miniature ornaments and a simple pillar candle. Decorating doesn’t get easier than this.

BHG

I love the mix of candle shapes combined with the metal branch candle holders. During the holidays, white candles are a great way to bring a bit of airiness into rooms decorated with lots of bold Christmas colors.

BHG

I’ve become obsessed with vintage tea cups of late. I love the idea of using them as candle holders. These would be pretty perched along the mantle, dressing up a bathroom vanity, or an individual place setting piece on the dining table. Have fun and mix and match the patterns for a really festive look.

BHG

How creative is this? Turn a few of your dressiest wine and water goblets on their head and use them as candle holders. I love the mix of crystal and silver. A touch of glitter has been added to the candles for added sparkle.

Martha Stewart

These beautiful holiday luminaries, created by Martha Stewart are not only inexpensive (brown paper bags and paper dollies), but they ar also easy to make. These candleholders will look beautiful inside your home, and I also think they would be stunning placed along an outside walkway. Get how-to instructions, here!

via Pinterest

Here’s another take on candle holders adorned with paper. Here, decorative scrapbook paper and gift wrap are used to line the outside of clear candle hurricanes. The silvery gray color is just so elegant and unexpected.

BHG

Berry rings sit atop ceramic planters, and create a beautiful frame for tall pillar candles.