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a list of faves…just in time for Mother’s Day

28 Thursday Apr 2016

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Although we tend to subscribe to the belief that every day is Mother’s Day, we don’t think that should stop anyone from remembering Mom with a little something special on the actual designated day…just sayin’.  

Here are some of the items that we use/wear/think about daily.  If you know of a deserving mom…we think she might enjoy them as well…

We have harped on these several times before, so perhaps it’s time to take the hint…


The all-weather gold bangles from BuDhaGirl will set mom off on the right foot every morning with her nine intentions for the day, and thoughts of gratefulness at night.  Stylish and zen all at once…score!

For stylish hydration on-the-go…


we both keep our S’well bottles handy.  We mentioned them here and here before.  Just wondering if you were listening??  We happen to know that they are available locally at Monkees in Greenville.  Now you have no excuse.

For the fitness-minded mom…


As we have noted here and here and here and here (you get the drift), we would bet she will enjoy one of these little beauties from Bezels and Bytes for her FitBit Flex.

For the mom-chef…


She can take a culinary virtual tour of Jerusalem with this beautiful cookbook

For the mom with the sweet tooth (um…is there a mom without one??)


this Sugarfina bento box from Saks should do the trick.  Read all about other Sugarfina treats (and our little visit to heaven) right here.

For her home, sweet home…


this pretty little candle will spruce things right up.   

And for all of the goodies she can’t leave the house without…


This tote might even hold the kitchen sink!  One of our absolute faves, you can get it here from ShopBop, or one of our local haunts, Twill.

Happy shopping, belles (or belle-daughters, sons, husbands…)

a&a

the best of the belles…volume 1

14 Thursday Jan 2016

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To celebrate two years of this blogging business…and nearly 400 posts (yes, we have hit quite a milestone)…we thought it would be fun to list our favorite – and most talked about – posts (’cause we are really, really sweet, and we all need gentle reminders of stuff we need to do, buy, make, read…)

In the #belleicious category:


First up…The French Poodle Vinaigrette. This salad dressing is a constant in our homes. If you haven’t tried it, what are you waiting for?


Remember our foolproof Tenderloin recipe?  You’re welcome 😉

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Belles love barbecue…and grandmother’s BBQ sauce is the gold standard…

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This roasted okra puts a tasty spin on a veggie favorite…

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And in other “eat your veggies” news…you must try this tomato pie…

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Seems to be all about the kale lately…this kale salad is a winner every time…


And if we are gonna splurge on dessert, it better be worth it. These salted caramel blondies do not disappoint!
Some #fashionabelle reminders:

White jeans…yes, you can wear them after Labor Day!

Aquatalia boots…you won’t believe the comfort, style and practicality!  Every one is a real belle-ringer…


For the mindful belle…these BUDHAGIRL bangles totally make the cut…

For the belle-maison:

 

Remember when we suggested Perennials outdoor fabrics?  Well, they are still our go-to for beautiful, durable upholstered pieces!


We are still all about acrylic pieces to bring a little light to a room…


And this fretwork from FretworkDesigns is still one of our favorites…
And, last…but not least…for the belle-on-the-go:

We still start every day with The Skimm (and some giggles)..we encourage you to do the same


And we keep track of our running around with our FitBit Flex, made über-stylish with our Bezels and Bytes bracelets…


And there you have ’em, belles…our faves so far!

a&a

“do’s…and some don’ts” for january and the new year…your friday friend-1-1

08 Friday Jan 2016

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From one of our favorite blogs, Finding Beautiful Truth, we found this January “do” list. Thought it was worth sharing…
  
a few of her do’s worth a little shout-out…
 

from Country Living

 
Number 1… Invite family over for weekend brunch.   Try relaxing together for a leisurely meal without the pressure of the holidays. FindingBeautifulTruth suggests some belle-ringin’ recipes from Country Living, but you can also take the easy way out with quiche from Whole Foods and a big salad.  The point is…enjoy each other!

  
Number 2…drink 100 ounces of water every day. Remember, this is technically just a list for January…maybe to flush out all of those holiday toxins…and we “get it” that 100 oz might be a bit much. But water just makes a belle feel good and our S’well bottles help tremendously!  Give it a try (at least for the next 23 days)
 

from Target.com

 
Number 3…fill a 2016 planner with important dates for the whole year ahead (or enter them in your iCalendar for a more permanent, year-after-year option).  Get busy, belles!

   
Number 7…buy some pretty thank you notes online or these from our local paper-haunt, Gages on Augusta, for the task at hand

 

from recipe.com

 
Number 8…FindingBeautifulTruth has some excellent suggestions for those meatless monday meals

Pretty sure these are totally “doable do’s”.   

  

And now check out the Glamour don’ts for the new year…(click the link for their full list). Although we have praised the benefits of thong underwear here, and our FitBits here, here, here, here, and here (we kinda like them…and we don’t think we go terribly overboard)…we do see the benefits of simplifying and relaxing a bit. 

Bottom line (pun intended…remember, we said “thong” above..tee hee) is…  YOU do YOU in 2016!!  Do what makes you feel good which will help you be a good mother, wife, friend, daughter, daughter-in-law and all the other things you might be. 

Happy, happy, belles!

a&a

for the technically-inclined belle…gift-giving brainstorm

24 Tuesday Nov 2015

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Here’s the second installment of our gift-giving guide (hope you saw all of the gifts for her yesterday). This time, we thought we would focus on some belle-ringin’ gadgets…


From Amazon. A great stocking stuffer and lots of colors too…

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Sassy headphones for the fashion forward belle from Frnds and available at Nordstrom

 


Via Pinterest

Well hello there, this  Technical Dream will keep you company, be your wealth of information, and play your favorite tunes…basically take care of you …from Amazon

 


pearl-strung earbuds from Croghans…we’ve seen it all!

  
For the active belle (or the belle who needs a gentle nudge to get out there) get the FitBit Flex (available at Amazon) and then bling it up with one of many belle-ringing choices from Bezels and Bytes (the tracker comes out of the plastic band and pops right into something a bit more  spiffy)

  
For the techni-belle on the go. This Luggage has a gps,can charge your phone, has a built in scale, has a digital lock, and can even remember your travel stats. From Amazon.

  
The most comfortable and sought after earbuds…you can get them at ..Amazon. 

A toast to the hosts tomorrow…

a&a