29 Thursday Dec 2016
Posted in belle adventures, belles on the go, the organized belle
With all the tracking over the river and through the woods to see family and friends over the holidays, we discovered the need for some packin’ organization help.
This packing set is just what we’ve been needing to keep us organized.
From Amazon. Order several!
a&a
15 Thursday Dec 2016
Posted in belle gifts, belle perks, what's ringin' our belle
While some may “waffle” over giving gifts with cords (admittedly not the sexiest kinda gift), this could be a nice addition to the loot on Christmas morning (and will come in handy when the crowd gets hungry)
One belle-brother had been goin’ on & on about this little gadget at the Thanksgiving table (more like dropping hints as his birthday and Christmas were rapidly approaching). With two sets of dishwasher-safe plates (one for waffles, and one reversible one for paninis/pressed sandwiches) this seemed to be the answer to his breakfast-makin’ prayers.
Taking the hints, this particular belle hit up Amazon before the dishes were cleared…and the gift was on its way. That’s one extra-special-belle sister, huh?
Get one (or more) here for anyone you think might dig it!
a&a
08 Thursday Dec 2016
Posted in belle perks, fashion forward, what's ringin' our belle
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All-Clad, amazon, Aquatalia, boots, bracelets, budhagirl, cashmere, Christmas, Equipment, Feetures, gifts, Longchamp, LuluLemon, Simple Human, slow cooker, socks, theory, travel mirror, workout wear
We thought we would share some of our go-to items…just in case you are stumped on your gift hunt. You’re welcome!
Our fave cashmere cardigan…
From Equipment (for the fashiona-belle)
Our fave mirror (and it travels like a pro!)….
…from Simple Human (for the one who is always looking for her reading glasses)
Our fave travel boot…
Pretty much anything by Aquatalia…available at Nordstrom (for the fashiona-belle traveler)
The best slow cooker…All Clad from Amazon (for the busy cook)
The socks we can’t do without…
…From Feetures (perfect stocking-stuffer for the runner…or the one who lives in her Lululemon)
Our go-to workout-wear…
Our Lululemon uniform (for yourself…or the daughter who MUST have the cutest workout-wear)
The pant that does it all…
We could LIVE in this “ponte pant” from Theory! Crisp, comfy, chic. (Well…this might not technically be a gift…except for yourself 😉
BuDhaGirl bangles…
Duh…we have said this over and over and over! Buy these now.
Loving this monochromatic Longchamp…
For any belle who goes anywhere…just sayin’.
More to come, belles!
a&a
05 Monday Dec 2016
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One teen belle just had her 20th birthday. She’s a Thanksgiving baby and we will always be grateful and thankful for this lovely young lady. She kindly and thoughtfully produced a birthday gift list which is ever-so-helpful. After perusing it, we noticed a pajama line that we have purchased for ourselves and our moms. With Christmas around the corner, how wonderful to find a gift that will please all belles.
Soft, silky, comfortable and washer friendly. A worthy belle gift!!!
Lounge pants. Lounge shorts
Tank top
Nightgown
Fair warning…don’t accidentally throw in your P.J.Harlow pajamas into the wash with the towels one might have been bleaching. Ours now look tie dyed but we are still sporting them as they haven’t lost their comfort factor!
Happy shopping!
a&a
03 Saturday Dec 2016
Posted in belle maison, what's ringin' our belle
Lights aren’t only for the tree and the yard (which can be disastrous…hello, Clark Griswald)
We have found the perfect bit of sparkle for our wreaths this year – inside and out – and they are battery-operated, making them super easy (no pesky cords…score!)
For example…
On the door
In the kitchen
These little copper string lights are the-sparklin’-bomb!!
Get your Christmas lights here
Twinklin’ all the way
a&a
07 Monday Nov 2016
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It was not very long ago that one of us made the mistake of going out for a long night with a really cute pair of shoes that she hadn’t taken the time to break in…the poor belle’s heels looked like they’d been put in a meat shredder. But patience is not in our repertoire when we just can’t wait to sport a new pair of kicks!!
So we’ve found a solution to our impatient shoe indulgence that won’t have us limping and whimpering…
No more blisters!!! Via Amazon
Kick up those heels, belles!
a&a
01 Tuesday Nov 2016
Posted in what's ringin' our belle
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amazon, apartmenttherapy, careergirldailysaks, Citizens of Humanity, crossbody, curtain tips, Food52, henegy tips, j.crew, nordstrom, teesbytina, timpano, turtleneck, white jeans
This week’s belle-ringers…
photo via pinterest
A little decorating wisdom…
Curtain tips from Apartment Therapy (photo via Pinterest)
How to have a high energy day….great advice!
Via Oh happy day…how about a giant cream sandwich for dessert??
Via Saks…Yes belles, you can wear white jeans after Labor Day…
Just add a turtleneck!
Via Nordstrom…How about the perfect cross body?
Well, ring my belle!!
a&a
24 Monday Oct 2016
Posted in what's ringin' our belle
We belles have been on a tear traveling here there and everywhere. Planes, trains and automobiles have all been used with abundance. While on our last car trip, a stop for gas and a snack led to a discovery so exciting, tantalizing and addicting that we started buying out these chips everywhere we saw them.
Can’t stop eating them. Tangy, sweet, spicy and delish.
We now will include them on our list of vices…
And you can even have them delivered to your door!! Thank you Amazon!
Zapp’s How do you do that voodoo so well?
a&a
18 Tuesday Oct 2016
Posted in what's ringin' our belle
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amazon, beautiful, becauseimaddicted, book, cheaters pasta, fetuccinne alfredo, floral arranging, Food52, how to wake up refreshed, mark d sikes, pinterest, spong cleaning tips, thekitchn
A cheater’s pasta that is drool-worthy…
Via Food52
A little floral arrangement inspiration from a belle’s recent trip to Japan…
Simple is stunning…just sayin’
A quick sponge cleaning tip…
Via Pinterest
Five ways to wake up and look amazing…belles need all the help we can get!
Via Pinterest
A beautiful book by one of our favorites…Mark D. Sikes…
Via Amazon
For the timeless belle maison
A delightful little cocktail…
Via Pinterest
Cheers!
a&a
17 Monday Oct 2016
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How’s this for adding a little fluffy perk to your Monday, belles??…
Living Proof Dry Volume Blast from Amazon will take that tired weekend hair and plump it right up…va-va-volume!!!
a&a
the RARE belle 
