My Carrie Bradshaw-esque Necklace

In the South, we like our jewelry, tote bags, bathing suits, koozies, and many other accessories personalized. I take this to the extreme. I want initials on everything. My candleholder, my nieces pacifier, decor on my wall, etc. My favorite item that I just purchased is a "Carrie Bradshaw" necklace. It's from Jennifer Zeuner (my favorite jewelry artist). The necklace is gold and simply says "Brett" (obviously my name). It is in a tough race with my monogram initials necklace that I got from her website 2 years ago. I'm in love with this new purchase.

Minty Fresh

There were some trends this season I was immediately drawn to-- like the bright and bold colored denim. Other trends I just hated-- like the Bohemian and Native American styles. And still, other trends just had to grow on me. Like I said, I love really bright colors. So I generally stay away from pastels. But after seeing "mint" in almost every store it began to grow on me... And now there are even a few things posted that I'm dying to have! These are my favorite "mint-to-be" bought items.

My Birthday Weekend

The family held a weekend long celebration for my birthday! My sisters came to town Thursday night. Friday I swear all we did was EAT! I had to have gained 10 pounds. For lunch, we went to Sidestreet-- a local favorite of mine. (So delicious!) We ran some errands after lunch to the liquor store and grocery store to get ready for the weekend. That Friday night, the family + the grandparents went to eat at Caro-Mi. Another favorite of mine! I absolutely love it. (I've lived in Knoxville and in Charlotte but I have yet to find restaurants that knock these out of my tie for number 1 fave). Later blogs to come feature my presents and the Steeplechase. In the pictures below, I wore this outfit for my birthday... but I had to change into PJ's for presents and cake. It's more comfortable that way!

Me + Kate

I am wearing a floral blouse by Sanctuary. Kate's blouse is from JCrew

We have the Colored Jeans Going On!

Belle is wearing coral Joe's skinny Jeans with an Old Navy blouse

I am wearing aqua Joe's Skinny jeans with a Lilly Pulitzer blouse

Kate is wearing Joe's skinny high waters with a JCrew blouse

Shannon is wearing hot pink Skinnys from Zara with a Basic T

Youngest + Oldest

My Old Roommate

My Sister from Up North!

Me + The Saps

Cake #1

Beautiful Colors!

Thumbs Up!

3 Wishes!

One of my Colorfully Wrapped Presents