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Hand-Painted Leather Clutches

Shop Ann Howell Bullard Clutches

I'm always looking to discover up and coming designers that create unique and handmade pieces. I love my House Account subscription because their weekly emails are a fun way to learn about new artists and designers. A few weeks ago, I got an email that featured Ann Howell Bullard's clutches, and I immediately fell in love with her work! I contacted her to see about introducing her designs to my readers, and thankfully she agreed! You can really see Ann Howell's creative side in her gorgeous clutches which are both vibrant and unique. Her handcrafted pieces are of the highest quality because they are made with real leather and hand-painted. With no formal training in terms of leather working or art training, Ann's life experiences translate into colors, images, feelings, and moods that she refers back to to create her work. She studied English Literature…

A Day at the Races Silk Dress

Beautiful Derby Themed Silk Dress

Every year Frederica Academy hosts a derby party on Sea Island to help support the local school. Over the past 15 years, this soiree has grown into a a fabulous event filled with raffles, silent auctions, mint juleps, a hat contest, and of course, a showing of the Kentucky Derby. No party would be complete without fabulous food and creative cocktails. They even host a band for an after party to celebrate the end of the race! Needless to say, every year I'm on a hunt for the perfect party dress for this special occasion. If you're like me and either headed to the Kentucky Derby or planning to attend a Derby Day party, then I have the perfect dress for you! J.McLauglin has a playful lined silk dress that is designed just for the…

The Perfect Derby Outfits

Get Ready for the Races with J.McLaughlin

This Post is in Partnership with J.McLaughlin. The Kentucky Derby is one of my favorite times of the year, since it's the perfect opportunity to get dressed up and don a hat. The weather is typically warm and sunny, and everyone is sipping on mint juleps. This year, I partnered with J. McLaughlin to bring you two derby date outfits. These outfits are wonderful for either attending the Derby or a derby themed party! It was tough to pick just two outfits, but I finally decided on this embroidered lace shift dress since the touch of blue makes it the perfect sundress. I paired this with their palm river hat, that has a grosgrain ribbon trim in a matching blue. I finished the outfit with their ostrich embossed leather wristlet, since it adds a fun pop…

Refreshing Homemade Popsicles

Coconut Water and Fruit Makes For the Perfect Refreshing Treat

If you're looking for a fun and creative treat to make this spring, then I've got just the fix for you! Homemade popsicles are not only a fun activity to do with kids, but they're also a healthy dessert option that everyone will love. The best part is that they couldn't be any easier to make! All you need is coconut water, mixed fresh fruit, such as strawberries and kiwi, and a Popsicle Mold. To make the popsicles, you start by adding fruit to each popsicle mold and fill with coconut water. Feel free to get creative and mix and match different fruits till you create your favorite flavor. Then add the lid and popsicle sticks before freezing overnight. These refreshing popsicles are the perfect way to cool off on a hot spring or summer day. They…

Off-The-Shoulder Dress

A Bold Print Cover-Up Dress Perfect for Summertime

While I was in Charleston, I got the chance to shop in one of my favorite stores--Madewell. I wanted to pick up some essentials for my beach trip before heading to the Breakers in Palm Beach. I love how Madewell focuses on making high quality clothes, and I'm especially obsessed with their spring and summer collections. Their storefronts in both Charleston and St John's Town Center are fabulous, so I always stop in whenever I'm in town. I was immediately was drawn to this dress for its bold Mexican-inspired print. Since it's 100% cotton, it's perfect to wear as a beach cover up, or for an afternoon of exploring a coastal town. I love that it's off the shoulder and flares out, making it the perfect light and breezy summertime dress. I paired the printed dress with…