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what’s ringin’ our belle…round 8

23 Tuesday Jun 2015

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Our latest belle-ringers…

A belle is always well kept…now you can be too! (Wipes from Stay Well Kept)

Keep these in mind next time you are at the dinner table belles…..

Belles can’t help it…the need to dress our feet continues….get a load of these beauties .

A gentle reminder to bring out your inner goddess….belles style…

Still in process of reading this book and loving it so much …had to share…a perfect summer read!! 

Everything you need to know about  being smart this summer.. Protect y’all’s beautiful selves on the inside too !! 
Read, shop, eat, drink and above all …HYDRATE !!

Here’s to summah!!

a&a

fab foutas…a friday friend-1-1 find!

19 Friday Jun 2015

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Fouta…Turkish towel…whatever you want to call it, it’s a must-have for your beach bag this summer!!  We have been big fans of these über-chic textiles for years as they are super-versatile and beautiful all at the same time!  It’s a towel, a blanket, a table cloth…a belle’s version of a win-win-win!

We have found them in various places, but just ran across a plethora of options practically on our doorstep at Gage’s on Augusta Road in Greenville!  Take a gander…and stop in to pick up a supply!

   
Classic, muted colors at $42

  

A bit more colorful at $35

 

And full-on color splash with terry-backing and drawstring bag…$85

Options galore…all from Smyrna Collection.  And we have a belle-bonus!  Tiby…generous lady that she is…has offered 10% off to our readers!!  Tell ’em the belles sent ya. 

a&a

what’s ringin’ our belle…round 7

16 Tuesday Jun 2015

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Here are the latest belle-ringin’ finds…holla!!

Would love to frolic in this romper.

We are lovin’ this way to being rosy.

And this keeps our outlook just peachy 

Advice for the college grad…an absolute must-read! (Amazon…Aliza Licht’s “Leave Your Mark”)

Belles love snackin’ …here’s a top ten from Trader Joe’s we agree with totally.

Chances are if a belle is snackin, she’s also drinkin’ …time to get in touch with your Inner goddess.

We hope these ring your belles too!!
a&a

manly gifts for dear old dad…

11 Thursday Jun 2015

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Yes…dad could always use another tie…but a belle likes to turn things up a notch (or two). With the big “show dad some love” day around the corner, we thought we would share our picks for gifts that will have him singing our praises (we love all that attention…just sayin’). 

For the ramblin’ man…

  
The Marshall Tote from Cole Haan is perfect for lugging his essentials in style…whether he’s boarding a flight in his business suit or tossing it in the car for a relaxing weekend. 

For the hunter/fisherman/cook…

  
The Filson Tin Cloth Apron protects his duds in a manly way

To keep him hydrated…

  
Filson also offers this recycled aluminum water bottle…just $25!

For the entertainer…

  
He can serve the coldest beer in town with the Yeti Tank…score!

For the dad who likes to brag (especially the new dad who needs to show off his pride-n-joy)…

  
Locket Cufflinks from Mark & Graham…brilliant!

We hope he gives you extra hugs & kisses!!!

a&a

what’s ringin’ our belle…round 6

09 Tuesday Jun 2015

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This week’s belle-ringers…

A pool party must have!!!

The 5 best Margarita Mixes!  Cheers!

Here is the perfect party inspiration.

Grillin’ time…excited to try our hand at this.

No excuse not to be hydrated 24/7…awesome invention!

A sassy number of a shoe!!

Traveling ???? You need to read this!

Ring-a-ling!!

a&a

belles chime in…a share and share alike friend-1-1

05 Friday Jun 2015

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A good friend, Bebe…a belle pal from our college days…shared a great discovery which is very much in keeping with our love of cocktailing!


Via fancy.com

Wouldn’t these be a tremendous gift for anyone ? And we don’t mind saying they would be a great gift for yourself!  Order them at fancy.com .

Another belle suggested we try a great wine. She swears that every time she serves it up, people ask about it and love the smooth crisp flavor.  We obliged and tasted…who are we to argue??  The results are in and we agree…bring on the Vouvray!   Available locally at Northampton wines. Also online at wines.com.

So cool off with a sip or two…just sayin’

Now y’all are going to need to coat those bellies with something tasty while you sip away.  Our favorite Cajun belle Camille shared her secret to cooking all those étouffées and gumbos.   

When you don’t have the time or inclination to make a roux from scratch,  Savoies’s is the answer to any chef or non-chef’s prayers. We tried it with our favorite gumbo recipe and it was the best version to date!!  Easily ordered at Amazon.  So do yourself a favor and order up some, y’all won’t regret it…just sayin’…

Keep  ’em coming belles!

a&a

what’s ringin’ our belle…round 5

02 Tuesday Jun 2015

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No we aren’t tired of it yet…especially when it’s in this salad .

A homemade pizza we are dying to try!

How to be ready for a party at a moment’s notice..and belles need to be prepared…always!

A lariat that we swoon over!! Or a lil’ drama for those ears…they deserve attention too!

The best way to Beat the heat! Would make a great Father’s Day gift too!

Michael you can do no wrong. This could be our new Uniform.

We all deserve a little Decadence …just sayin…

And, of course…a delightful cocktail.
Cheers!

a&a

what’s ringin’ our belle…round 4

26 Tuesday May 2015

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Here we go again, belles, with our latest and greatest finds…

You can’t beat this velvety option for defining that lip.

As the temperature and humidity rise, we are less inclined to feel constricted. This is a great alternative. And pretty to boot!

Must. Have. This. Book.

Want sooo bad.

For our denim collection, these and these.

We want to serve cocktails on this.

A great tee.

The Ultimate Summer Cocktail Guide.

It’s time to kick it up a notch on the grill!
More to come….

a&a


















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things to do this week…purchase a present, procure pork, and prepare beans

21 Thursday May 2015

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We know, we know…May is crazy busy!  If your heads are spinning like ours, you might just appreciate our little “to-do” list, just for belles!  With Memorial Day upon us and with youngsters in caps-n-gowns (or long white dresses in our teen-belle’s case), a belle could go crazy trying to get it all done!  We have some ideas.  You’re welcome.

Coordinates has the best sale ever going on now til May 24th! 30% off when you buy two bracelets.  It’s perfect for graduation gifts, and if y’all shop like we do with the whole “one for you, one for me” philosophy, you can snag a little bonus for yourself!   Hey…no judging…it works famously for us…just sayin…

Use coupon code B2THIRTY at checkout.


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And just in time for Memorial Day…one of our favorite places to order gourmet foods D’Artagnan is having a 15% off sale.  Get their ribs for the grill…you will be regret free!!

Here is the recipe for their Sweet and Sticky Baby Backs. We haven’t tried it yet, but it’s on our to-do list.  Why don’t we all try it and report back…we have a feeling it’s going to be a blue ribbon winner!! Don’t fret, we will let you know exactly what we think!!

And you can’t have ribs without beans… Vegans need not read any further…

 Via The Food Charlatan

The Only Bacon Baked Beans Recipe you need…ever…unless y’all can come up with something better…which we doubt…but if you do…let us know….we love a contest!!

So it’s time to celebrate ….Happy Memorial Day !!

a&a

what’s ringin’ our belle…round 3

19 Tuesday May 2015

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The latest and greatest that are tickling our fancy…

 A fresh and spirited cocktail. 

An eye shadow palette that is the end all and be all ! 

A cool , refreshing and tasty salad that we can’t wait to try. Y’all’s tastebuds will thank you. 

Finally , a guide to the cards you should be sending to those with cancer. 

The dry shampoo we swear by and so should you.  Seriously the best.  

How tell a person ‘s character by their ice cream choice. What kind of ice cream personality are you? 

Gettin’ ready for summer…these belles need this tote. 

Feel free to let us know what’s ringin’ your belle right now…we’d love to hear from y’all!

 a&a