17 Friday Nov 2017
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So excited about these Tortoise hoop earrings …
Had to pre-order and they have yet to arrive…but they are about to be a great addition to our uniform!!
Via Cult Gaia
We also love these
Via Neiman Marcus
a&a
15 Wednesday Nov 2017
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14 Tuesday Nov 2017
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cauliflower, friendships, Gizmodo, iphone, Lele Sadoughi, minimalist baker, Neiman Marcus, refinery 29, Womens News
The viral words we need to know…
Via Refinery29
Awesome rules for female friendships
Via Womensnews
Need to try this cauliflower rice stir fry…
Via Minimalist Baker
Coveting these earrings from Lela Sadoughi
Via Neiman Marcus
How to deal with your iPhone issues…
Via Gizmodo
Well, ring my belle!
a&a
10 Friday Nov 2017
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We were blown away at a recent dinner party given by an extremely sweet, creative, fun belle-friend! This party was so well-thought-out and executed, we just had to share some of the details!
As guests arrived, we were greeted with a tray of champagne cocktails with floating cranberries…setting the scene for the pre-holiday event.
Fun fact…in order to test the ripeness of a cranberry, it is bounced. If it bounces about 4 inches, it’s good to go!
But the libations didn’t stop there. Guests were free to pick their poison…
This is cocktailin’ heaven!
The focus of the event was Thanksgiving…our most favorite holiday! Prior to attending, we were given links to Thanksgiving trivia sites so that we could “study up”. Test your own knowledge here and here and here. At trivia time…it was game-on! Our hostess with the mostest had a belle-ringin “prize table”…
…with lottery tickets, candles, tequila (one of us came home with this!), sausages, a puzzle, and much, much more!!
While our hostess shifted gears from game referee to chef, guests had the chance to relax by the fire…
…which, by the way, was perfect as we FINALLY had an evening that felt like fall!! (80 degrees the day before made this all the more exciting!)
And now for the table and other belle-ringin’ decor…
Perfection!
And our hostess loves to downplay her talents…but this creation speaks for itself!
We are now duly inspired and ready for the weeks to come. Bring on the eggnog!!
a&a
09 Thursday Nov 2017
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booties, fashion, Intermix, Rag and Bone, revolveclothing, saks, shoes, shopbop, splendid, Vince
These are our new favorite boots of the season…
A chic every day bootie…by Clark’s
Via Clark’s
Love the color on these Rag and Bone boots
Via Intermix Animal print is a neutral y’all…from Kendall and Kylie
Via Shopbop
Love the ties on these from Splendid…
Via Shopbop
A great neutral from Rag and Bone
Via Revolve
The color of these Vince booties…mouthwatering..
Via Revolve clothing
Booties galore!
a&a
07 Tuesday Nov 2017
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decor, Desire to Inspire, entertaining, Harvard Health, Nails, pumpkin bread, simply recipes, sugar, Well and Good
An awesome pumpkin bread…
From Simply Recipes
What’s the deal with sugar….according to a dietitian
Photo via Harvard Health
Obsessed with this bachelor pad…
What your nails say about your health from Well and Good…
Pic via Pinterest
How to throw a dinner party like a Parisian…
Pic via Pinterest
06 Monday Nov 2017
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So we stumbled upon these Steve Madden mules …..
Via Nordstrom
Which look amazingly like these Gucci ones…
And exactly like These.
Available at Gucci
Comfort and quality at a fraction of zee price…yes please!!
a&a
03 Friday Nov 2017
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Alice and Olivia, badgley mishka, dresses, fashion, likely, nordstrom, revolveclothing, shopbop, white dress
Last week we honored our favorite #LBDs. So we we didn’t think it would be right to leave out our other favorite…the little white dress…just as timeless, classic and elegant.
The neckline on this one by Likely is flattering to all bust sizes…
Via Shopbop
This Black Halo dress is elegant and demure…
Via Shopbop
We love a long sleeved dress…so hard to find… this one is dreamy by Badgley Mishka…
Via Shopbop
A classic is a classic by Max Mara…
Via Net a porter
A very feminine frock by Self-Portrait…
Via Net a porter
The perfect shirt dress by Draper James
Via Netaporter
The perfect accent…an exposed zipper…by Ted Baker…
Via Nordstrom
An off-the-shoulder by Mishap Collection…
From Revolve
Love the sleeves on this Alice and Olivia…
Via Revolve
Happy shopping, belles!
a&a
02 Thursday Nov 2017
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Our latest TALK magazine cocktailin’ adventure…
We are blessed here in our beautiful little city to have a thriving dining (and drinkin’) scene. Our choices have exploded up and down Main Street and well beyond in recent years…but sometimes we just want to settle into a cozy old stand-by. This month we did just that by heading out Wade Hampton to The Open Hearth. Family owned and operated since 1959 by the Melehes family, this place is still hoppin’!
Way back when…
Jim and Paula Starr Melehes own and operate this icon these days, but Jimmy’s dad, Mike, was the brain behind its beginning. Mike and wife, Tula, owned Michael’s on Main Street back in the 40’s and 50’s, but Mike had this great idea to close his downtown doors and move all the way out to Taylors to treat the “out-of-towners” to some fine dining. The Open Hearth has been a part of family celebrations (and every-day dinners) ever since.
The Ciroc Lemon Drop Martini…
We deem this the ideal way to start your evening! Awaken your tastebuds and perk up that palate for what is sure to be a delightful meal. This cocktail is a feast for the eyes with its crisp, clean liquid, a sugared rim, and lemon curl flourish. Your senses will be raring to go after you wake them up with this cocktail!
The Toasted Almond Martini…
We mentioned how to start your evening, and we’d be remiss if we didn’t offer our vote for a perfect ending. The house specialty is a mouth-watering combination of Kahlua, cream, amaretto, nutmeg and of course, toasted almonds. This gem of a dessert drink won’t leave you disappointed or feeling heavy. It’s the sweet finish to a guaranteed perfect evening .
The regulars…
There are “regulars” who chat it up at the bar each night, and others who arrive for dinner like clockwork…each one of them greeted by a smiling staff and a warm handshake from Jim himself. But there’s another kind of “regular” too…the classics on the menu. Started as an upscale steakhouse, The Open Hearth has not strayed far from its roots. The steaks still play a starring role along with the baked potatoes (with the condiment merry-go-round). But we happen to know some folks who won’t miss the chance to have some of the best fried chicken this side of Kentucky! And our favorite part…the onion rings (just a couple) with every entrée. And our other favorite part…ordering a full plate of o-rings to share with the family!
Make a plan now to venture out Wade Hampton for a visit to this Greenville mainstay. Jim and Paula Starr will give you a warm welcome…and it’s well worth the drive!
The Open Hearth . 2801 Wade Hampton Blvd . Taylors. . (864) 244-2665 . theopenhearthgreenville.com
31 Tuesday Oct 2017
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