// friday five //

// one // 

This little booger (my ten month old nephew Skip) has been at our house a good bit this week since my mom has been keeping all the kids there. I came home early one day to get ready for a birthday dinner and this was the only way I could get ready with him in there. I mean who doesn't love a cute baby in a sink??? He's absolutely adorable, gah I could eat him up!

// two // 

Our twin nephews (Chad's sister's oldest) turned TWELVE yesterday and we went to dinner Wednesday night to celebrate! Nagoya, our local Japanese restaurant, and Charlie hasn't been since he was itty bitty so he was AMAZED at the fire and loved the food. Like, may be his new favorite restaurant I swear. We were cracking up at him using his chopsticks too.

all of the McClain boys with great grandma Frieda!

Still can't believe the twins are TWELVE. Unreal. Time flies.

// three // 

On to more birthdays, today is my sister's 31st and I had to share this throwback of us when we were little. She was my real live baby doll (we are four years apart) and have been dressing up together since birth! Her husband (baseball coach and AD at Strom High) has a game tonight so to celebrate her birthday today, we're taking the kids to see the new Dumbo movie! :) HA so excited... #thisis31. They're going to Asheville tomorrow for another friend's 30th so I know they'll have an amazing weekend celebrating and enjoy some kid free time!

// four //

So much love for this baby. Charlie said he needs to move in with us before he will sleep in his own bed (*cue eye roll*)

// five // 

Last weekend I received The Home Edit's new book and dove right in. I've followed them on Insta for quite a while now and while I don't always organize every nook and cranny of our house, the motivation and inspiration that comes from T.H.E is always whoah.

Now I just need unlimited funds to spend at The Container Store. Hope to tackle some projects this weekend, but with opening day of baseball and this gorgeous weather we'll likely be outside and hopefully starting the organization process in the GARAGE. A must. Yay for warmer weather!

// friday favorites //

Happy Friday again! This week seemed like it went by so fast. We had a lot planned and the most important event was our monthly Wine Down Wednesday at Sugar. We had a fun Pop Up Shop with Dwell Chic, who designed our entire new store location about three years ago and also helped me with drapes in our master bedroom. Here's a few pics of how it went and what else I've been loving this week...

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it was such a fun night! 

// two //

After WDW, I had a hair appointment yesterday morning that I was definitely looking forward to. It literally makes me sit down for two hours and even though yes, I still work some on my phone I can actually catch up on some things in peace. 

I had so many highlights in my hair that it was just looking too light, too brassy and growing out TOO fast, so it was time to take it back dark with just a few light caramel highlights. It was quite the process and yes, I had to color it all over to cover the GREY! Grey hair, yes. I've had grey hairs for 3+ years now and it's only getting worse thanks to me being exactly like my grandma Hall (who I never remember having anything else but gorgeous silver locks). Love how it turned out. 

This was the picture I went by....now to keep growing it out for Summer :)

// three // 

A product I've used for about a month now and can see results from: Obagi's Professional-C Serum. One of my bestie's told me how she had used , loved and even showed me her results so I knew I had to give it a try. I had a coupon code + some of my bday money, since it's not cheap. But hey, IT works. I can definitely tell it's fading my melasma and sun spots that I constantly deal with! Improves the look and texture overall and goes right under your makeup in the morning. A serum that absorbs so quick into the skin. A little drop goes a loooong way!

Obagi Professional-C Serum

// four // 

Today we launched NEW ARRIVALS over at www.scsugar.com, along with fun baseball tees for all of you baseball fans (or baseball moms - yep, there's a cute tee for that too :) Love this cute #ootd

Peanuts & Cracker Jaks Tee + Meredith High Rise Distressed Short 

// five // 

We put up a bit of our Easter decor over the past week and Charlie now asks every day "When is the bunny gonna come eat deez carrots?" hahaha I think I may have put everything out too soon. Essh.

I'm certainly ready for Spring and Easter is one of my favorite holidays. I always look forward to hosting a big Easter lunch here! The only thing I do NOT love about Spring is this pollen, which is currently killing me right now. Helloooo runny nose, watery eyes and a head nearly about to explode. Fun times but hey, if Spring is near I'll take it. SO. READY.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

friday favorites | january trends.

I'm going to try to post my favorites from Sugar's new arrival launch every Friday (happens at 10am). It's the best time to snag NEW styles and here I can show you my favorites and why!

First of all, the 90s called and they want their scrunchies back. YES! Everything old is new again and I can't say I'm mad about this trend.  Luscious velvet elevate the look and keep it fresh and fun. Oh and they're only $2.50 so stock up. They would make great gifts too (think V-Day gifts for your gals) with a cute lip gloss or coordinating lipstick. 

*click on the title below to shop*

VELVET SCRUNCHIES | $2.50

Fell in love with these faux hide spotted hoops at market last week. Online now! Aren't they so cute?

SPOTTIE HOOP | $16

it's all about C O L O R this season and I just love this vertical stripe (flattering!) blouse for only $28. Be bold! I have to have this one. 

CRAYOLA BLOUSE | $28

For a more subtle top, this one has been all over Pinterest and Instagram lately. Love the subtle leopard print and the cozy, oversized fit. Looks great with leggings! Sooooo insanely soft.

LIGHTHEARTED SWEATER | $44

The brand Jade always creates impeccable blouses. The quality is amazing and they're truly pieces you'll have and love for years! If you don't have this classic green in your wardrobe yet, this may be the one to snag. 

LACE ME UP BLOUSE | $78

a pop of leopard print looks amazing with Kelly green. We thought these added just the right pop of print!

JUNGLE CALLS EARRING | $14

lightweight acrylic jewelry continues to be a huge trend and you're likely seeing these colorful hoops everywhere! A great piece to have since they'll go with literally everything.

CONFETTI ACRYLIC HOOP | $16