Sunday, November 29, 2020
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Shop Small Gift Guide
It is no secret that Covid has taken a toll on the retail and restaurant industry. Thankfully we are not in lockdown anymore {I almost went crazy…almost} which makes Christmas shopping so much easier! I have rounded up a few of my favorite small finds that I know you all will love! Whether you are shopping for a family member, friend, or even just yourself, shopping small is always such a special experience, and there couldn’t be a more perfect time to support you favorite local stores or small online businesses! Happy Small Business Saturday!
One// KJP Under The Mistletoe Cabin Dress
I love these dresses so much that I have it in two different plaids and am debating purchasing a third. KJP is like a small business Ralph Lauren – all of their clothes are just so classic and their Instagram is amazing! Dress runs true to size
Two// Juliska Winter Frolic Ruby Party Plate Set of 4 shopped for at Corzine & Co. {located in Nashville}
Juliska Winter Frolic in Ruby are probably my favorite Christmas probably my favorite Christmas dishes ever – artwork with the red against the white is always so striking
Three// Sail to Sable Red Plaid Cowl Neck Dress
Is there ever such a thing as too much plaid during the holiday season? How beautiful is this classic print and neckline! Dress runs true to size
Four// Sugar Paper LA Essential Journal
I literally own three of these. The fabric cover and the monogram takes it to a whole other level and it really adds the perfect touch for a gift
Five// Wicker Clutch shopped for at Ash Blue {located in Nashville}
How perfect is the clutch for those spring and summer day or even a Christmas spent by the ocean?!
Six// Hester & Cook Bell Place Card {located in Franklin, TN.}
Hester & Cook has the most festive table décor and party decorations for any occasion! Big or small turnout, I am always such a sucker for place cards – they are just a nice touch that takes the table to the next level.
Seven// Sarah Flint Natalie Flat
I am always such a supporter of women run business. Sarah Flint is such a great company who’s founder and designer is a young thirty something and her taste is always so spot on. Here designs are always so beautiful. Shoes tend to run the same as Tory Burch. Use code SARAHFLINT-BALAURENK at checkout to receive $50 off your purchase
Eight// Mi Golondrina Fernanda Dos Celeste y Nieve
Mi Golondrina dresses and tops are seriously gift items you can’t go wrong with. Runs true to size, but is meant to fit a little big, so if you or the gift receiver prefers clothing to fit a little more tailored be sure to size down
Nine// The Magnolia Company Greenery & Velvet Wreath
The Magnolia Company makes the most beautiful wreaths and garlands, perfect for the holiday season. I love the classic elegance the Magnolia leaves add to decoration and this wreath is a personal favorite of mine – simple, yet elegant
Ten// Dogwood Hill Avonlea Periwinkle Notecard
Dogwood Hill makes some of the most beautiful prints, invitations, Christmas cards, and stationery
Eleven// Bows & Blue Bow Ball Ornament
Love how beautiful Bows & Blue designs are, I mean, they have bows on their Christmas ornaments and cocktail napkins. This ornament is so precious and would be such a perfect ornament for the bow lover or to put on a child’s Christmas tree
Friday, November 27, 2020
My Favorite Sale Of The Season
Shopbop’s Black Friday Sale is hands down my favorite sale of the entire year. They have such a great verity of designers, at every price point, ranging from J. Crew all the way to Gucci, they literally have something for everyone and for any occasion! Shopbop is currently offering all customers 20% off order of $200 or more with code: SHOP20.
It is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself while checking off the last few items left on your Holiday shopping list! Here are a few of my favorites that are currently available in the Shopbop Sale!
'Is it even the winter season if you don’t wear a fair isle sweater at least once during the week? Rag & Bone always makes the coziest winter sweaters and I love the color combination they chose for this one! You can find this sweater here
Free People always makes the best everyday sweaters. For the most part they are reasonably priced, great quality, and have so many great colors, but a gray sweater is always such a great wardrobe staple for the cold weather months. Shop this sweater here
Black jeans are a must for any season of the year, they are such a great basic piece and always so slimming. Everyone has their favorite jean brand, and AGs are definitely mine; they have the perfect balance of stretch and structure. Click here to shop these pants.
Who can ever say no to a good Tulle skirt, especially around the holiday season? This would look so cute with a sweater and some festive heels! You can shop this skirt here.
Whenever I see a classic black dress that is stylish, flattering, and fitting for a particular time of year I always say yes. For such a basic wardrobe piece it is surprisingly hard to find one that hits all of these marks, but this one definitely does. You can find this dress here.
Is it just me, or does anyone else love the herringbone fabric and set of double buttons that are on this coat? Definitely a piece that will be in your wardrobe for years to come. Shop the coat here!
I am loving the small hoop earrings trend – they are such a great alternative to post earrings, and these are so cute and would look great with pretty much anything! Shop these earrings here!
I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again, I love the fact that headbands have made a comeback. Click here to shop this headband.
I love how festive this clutch is, plus I have a soft spot for glitter… Add a little glitter to your life by clicking here
I have been eyeing this handbag for a while and it is even more beautiful in person. You can find the Lee Radziwill Double Bag here
I am such a sucker for pretty much anything with a bow. These Ferragamo flats would add a festive touch to any outfit for the holiday season! Find them here
These Stuart Weitzman boots are perfect for the winter season – they are so easy to style and add a little warmth on those cold days. Shop them here!
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Black Friday Sales
I love that Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales have kind of become two in the same. Honestly, who wants to go stand in an actual line {especially with Covid on the rise, again}, when you can shop from the comfort of your very on home, all while watching a Christmas and sipping on a festive drink? I’ll take shopping from my laptop over in person shopping any Black Friday, but especially this year.
I love Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales and really any sale! But this time of year it really is such a great opportunity to start/complete your Christmas shopping, stock up on some basics, and treat yourself to a few things that you have been eyeing. Added bonus, most, if not all stores have started their Black Friday sales slightly early this year! Below is a roundup off all the sales currently underway and the promo codes if needed. Be sure t check back – sale list will be added to and updated as more sales start to take place or if discounts are changed.
Abercrombie// 40% off entire stroe
Ann Taylor// 50% off your purchase with code: BLACKFRIDAY
Anthropologie// 30% off everything, plus free shipping on orders $50 or more
Ballard Designs// 40% off all clearance and 40% off black Friday items
Banana Republic// 50% off everything
Brooks Brothers// 50% off sitewide and in stores
Club Monaco// 30% off everything with code: HOLIDAY30
Country Club Prep// 30% off almost everything with code: PREVIEW2020
Draper James// 30% off sitewide and in stores
Gap// 50% off everything
J. Crew// 50% off your purchase and an extra 60% off sale styles with code: EARLY
J. Crew Factory// 60% off everything
Jack Rogers// Up to 80% off
Joules// Up to 60% off Black Friday Event
Kate Spade// Enjoy 50% off your order with code: TGIBDF
KJP// 25% off your entire purchase
L.L. Bean// 15% off your order with code: THANKS15
Land’e End// 50% off sale & clearance styles, 40% off everything else with code: SLED
Loft// Up to 60% off hundreds of styles
Madewell// Up to 50% off with code: VERYMERRY
Mark & Graham// up to 50% off select styles plus, free shipping sitewide with code: MERRY
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams// Free white glove delivery & free shipping on all purchases and 30% off when you spend $3,000 or more
Naked Cashmere// Free Cashmere Gift with Purchase
Nordstrom// Cyber Deals up to 50% off
Old Navy// 50% off everything
One Kings Lane// 25% off sitewide and sale items up to 75% off
Pottery Barn// Up to 25% off bedding, décor, and more
Pottery Barn Kids// Up to 60% off best gifts and furniture and free shipping with code: COZY
Ralph Lauren// Enjoy 40% off your purchase when you spend $125 or more
Saks Fifth Avenue// Up to $200 off your full-price purchase
Sarah Flint// $50 off 1 Pair of Shoes, $100 off 2 Pairs, $150 off 3 Pairs, and $200 off 4 or more pair of shoes with code: SARAHFLINT-BALAURENK
Serena & Lily// 20& off with code: TOGETHER
Tory Burch// 30% off full-price and up to 60% off sale with code: THANKS
Tuckernuck// 20% off sitewide, 25% off orders over $500, and 30% off orders over $1,000
Vince// Enjoy 30% off in store and sitewide with code: NOVEMBER30
Vineyard Vines// 30% off sitewide with code: FRIDAY
West Elm// Up to 50% off furniture, bedding, décor & more, plus, an extra 20% off all clearance with code: SCORE
Williams Sonoma// Up to 50% off
White + Warren// 25% off sitewide
Thanksgiving With All The Trimmings
I know I have expressed this sentiment a number of times already, but seriously, where did fall go? The holiday season really did sneak up me this year, but I feel like this year, more than ever, we could all use a little extra holiday cheer and merriment.
Deep breath, Thanksgiving is tomorrow!! I love how at this time of year the leaves look like something that was captured from an oil painting; the colors are always so vibrant, and it really does paint such a perfect background for Thanksgiving. I love the family time, traditions, time spent around a table, stories and that old feeling of nostalgia that holidays always bring about. I’m sure your family is like mine, where you have your family recipes that are handwritten on well-worn index cards that have been passed down from previous generations. However, if you are looking for a few new recipes to try or maybe some that or slightly easier or serve a few less people, below are a few great ones that anyone and everyone will love!
Ina Garten’s Roasted-Turkey Roulade// If you have been following my blog for a while than you are well aware of the fact that one of my lifelong dreams is just to cook in the kitchen with Ina Garten and Jennifer Gadner. My family actually made this exact recipe a couple Thanksgivings ago, and it is amazing! For a turkey recipe, it was actually pretty easy to do and it turns out so moist and delicious! Keep in mind, this is coming from someone who is not a turkey fan; it’s seriously amazing!
Ina Garten Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast// This is the turkey recipe that we are planning to make in my family this year. It’s the perfect serving size for the amount of people who will be at our Thanksgiving dinner, it takes under three to prepare and cook, and any Ina Garten recipe always turns out picture perfect {or at the very least taste amazing}.
Southern Living Classic Cornbread Dressing Recipe// What is Thanksgiving without dressing or stuffing? I’m almost embarrassed to say that I just recently learned that the difference between stuffing and dressing is stuffing is what you actually stuff the turkey with and dressing is what you serve on the side… I always thought they were two in the same… Anyhow, this dressing recipe is absolutely amazing! However, if you are looking for something a little less time consuming Stove Top Stuffing and this Williams Sonoma Cornbread Stuffing mix are two delicious and easy alternatives!
Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole// In my family this recipe is a holiday must for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. It is such and classic holiday comfort food and just always seems to tie the entire meal together.
The Best Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese// Mac and Cheese is like the one food that basically everyone loves at any age. This recipe is about as old-fashioned mac and cheese as you can get; baked in the oven, the perfect amount of cheese, and topped with panko crumbs
Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes// I mean, it is 2020 after all, why not microwave it where you can and take a little of the holiday stress off your shoulders? And honestly, I have tried countless mashed potato recipes and I have yet to make one from scratch that taste as good as Bob Evans…
Khalil Hymore’s Parker House Rolls// I feel like there’s basically an unwritten rule that exist, say you must have Parker House Rolls at any and all holiday table. This is an amazing recipe, but these Sister Schubert Parker House Style Rolls are honestly just as good!
Bourbon Pecan Pie// No matter how you choose to pronounce ‘pecan’ this recipe is so good, it will make you want to cry
Bourbon Milk Punch// A festive holiday drink is a must for any occasion, and this drink mix is sooo good and so festive for this time of year!
Monday, November 23, 2020
Sarah Flint Buy More, Save More Event
I love the fact that stores are starting their Black Friday Sales a little earlier than usual this year! Sarah Flint is already having an amazing sale that is well underway! It’s their Buy More, Save More Event: receive $50 off 1 pair, $100 off 2 pairs, $150 off of 3 pairs, and $200 off of 4 or more pairs! All you have to do is use code SARAHFLINT-BALAURENK at checkout!
Sarah Flint has become one of my most favorite shoe companies in just a few short months. Every single pair of Sarah Flint shoes I own are all day wearable – even their heels are more comfortable thanks to their slightly wider toe box, arch support system, and cushion technology. Even celebrities are fans – if you don’t believe me, just Google it! You’ll find such celebrities as Meghan Markle, Emma Roberts, Amal Clooney, Scarlet Johansson, Mila Kunis, and more support their favorite Sarah Flint styles.
With the timeless style, comfortable fit, and beautiful designs, how can anyone resist such beautiful shoes at a quite reasonable price for such great quality? Below are a few of my personal Favorite Sarah Flint Shoes!
Natalie Flat in Burgundy Twist Velvet
Natalie Flat in Saddle Vacchetta
Bennett in Blackthorn Jqcquard
Perfect Pump 85 in Olive Twist Suede
Don’t Forget to use code: SARAHFLINT-BALAURENK at checkout to receive up to $200 off your purchase! P.S. They have some fabulous red and gold shoes for the holiday season!
Sunday, November 22, 2020
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