so long...

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Hello everyone... I apologize for my lack-there-of lately for I've been a tad busy.   I can't tell you how happy I am with Savoir-Faire!  There is a permanent smile that I can't seem to wipe from my face.  

With all of this greatness going on... there is a tiny little something I must share.  Having my life completely consumed by the biz... I've realized how important it is for any extra energy to be spent on building, improving, and learning more about this little creation I have on my hands.  WITH THAT BEING SAID... ye ole after one's fancy is taking the back seat in the life of myself and my creative world.   

I know...  I'll be back one day... I love this little blog.  Until then, skip on over to {shopsavoirfaire} to keep up with what life throws my way on the business front.

Best wishes and lots of love to you all!

ready to run...

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The store is ready... let the festivities begin starting at 10am tomorrow!

happiness is...

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The week is here... I never thought it would actually arrive.  We open Thursday... {my mind gets a little fuzzy even thinking about it}  I seriously can't believe it's here.  I catch myself not being able to say "I" for this has been a team effort.  I never could have done this without C.  SF is everything we wanted it to be because of our joined force.  It's dangerously powerful!  I also wish I could express my gratitude to my dad the way he deserves... "thanks Dad for making my dream come true" just doesn't seem enough.  I am truly forever grateful and vow to never disappoint.  

So, if you pop in on Thursday I apologize if I have a faint tear here and there for I already have a lump in my throat.  It's all happening and this, to me, is pure happiness.

like...

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I couldn't resist this little chunky monkey... so now that I got your attention, LISTEN UP!  Would you be so kind to run over a like my new biz, Savoir-Faire, on Facebook and feel free {I would like for you to} follow our blog.  Just click here and here and we'll all be as happy as the little ham above.  

blushing...

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I never like to leave you all hanging... but this week might have to be an exception.  With my store opening in T-7 days I have quite the laundry list of to-dos.  All made easier with my new IPAD 2... thank you 27th birthday.  On the birthday, it was made special by all who love me... couldn't ask for anything more.  Although, the sweet messages via facebook did warrant a little blushing here and there... thanks FB friends for the warm wishes with the celebration of me and my new venture.  You're support really means the world!  

27...

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Here's to 27... may it be as wonderful as 26 if not better.  

LBL...

Currently loving The Little Black List... girl knows what's up.  

{another Tess... way to represent}

mom...

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Continuing the excitement...

 I'd like to take minute to say hello to my lovely mother on her birthday.  Mom you are a true angel and I hope your day is as wonderful as you are... love you always. 

the reveal...

...or just click here.

surprises...

{glitterguide}

Oh how I've miss you... there is so much to tell I don't even know where to begin.

LA was wonderful, as expected.  {great shopping, killer hotel, delectable eats//drinks}  Naturally, I'd like to go back tomorrow. Literally wasn't home for 12 hours when C and I jumped in the car to head to Dallas... little celebratory trip for his big promotion he got last week.  {I was so proud I could have squeezed him the whole way there}  Got back just in time to have some QT with my best friend from NYC and did a little stylin'//profilin' for my younger sis who starts school today.  Wrapped the weekend up with a surprise birthday dinner for my mom at our favorite - Crabby's.  Now, if you'll excuse me it is my birthday week therefor I have many self indulgent activities to take part in.  I also have a little something I need to share with you all... don't go far for it will be coming very soon.  

ohhh... the anticipation.

upside//down

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That's about right... 

I'm off to LA again next week... I absolutely can't wait.  There's something so refreshing about sunny California.  My dearest friend and new assistant is accompanying me once again... we'll work//play//shop//play.  It's sure to be a great time.

{Side Note:  C... miss you already.  Lacey//send me pics of my nuggets for I miss them too}

{Unfortunately I will not be visiting after one's fancy unless I have a free minute one morning... it may happen because a morning person on east coast time makes for one EARLY morning in LA}

  

baby corinne...

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Allow me to share with you a little story about a baby named Corinne.  She is 4 weeks old and was born with a large hole in her tiny//powerful heart.  Unfortunately the complications grew worse when Corinne was diagnosed with Zellwegers.  She has spent her time thus far with her loving parents, Ryan and Emily Moll, in the Little Rock Children's Hospital and was just recently transported back to NWA to stay in the NICU at Washington Regional.  As of Tuesday... Corinne has 5-10 days left as her body is not strong enough to undergo heart surgery.  

I don't know what to say//write... my heart goes out to Ryan, Emily, Evan {big bro}, and Corinne.  Through the emails we've received, Emily sounds in good spirits and wants their time with Corinne to be very happy.  Her colors are violet//orange... sweet.  

This happens so close to the devastation of Baby Miller Woodruff.  My mind can't help but compare the two... because of this Emily and Miller's mama are now in contact.  Friends going through similar life experiences in the same area within the same time period...  I hope they can use each other for strength, love, and an outlet.

As in Miller's story, I pray for Ryan and Emily's incredible strength... and Evan's understanding for he is so young.  Again I have few words for this is something so far beyond my realm... something I can't understand but will learn from as I did from Miller.  Corinne is a blessing not only to her family but to others... she has and will touch many lives.  

So I ask of you... share this if you will because the power of prayer is beyond measure and much appreciated in times like this.  If you don't pray... think//wish//hope.  For those mothers out there... squeeze your babies a little tighter for you are blessed.  

Ryan, Emily, Evan, and Corinne... you are in our hearts.

e. stone

{elle}

I absolutely can't get enough of Emma Stone... she's beautiful, quirky, and looks smashing in anything that graces her body.  Stella//Prada//Versace//Lanvin... oh just another day.

bottega louie...

With another trip to LA quickly approaching, I can't help but long for the sweet treats at the gorgeous Bottega Louie.  My little protege and I were lucky enough to stumble upon this beauty of a bakery//eatery and made it a ritual for our mornings downtown.  The muffins... the macarons... the lattes... I wish I could bring it home. 

girl about town...

{here}

great weekend.  dallas was kind.  shopping was better.  officially stated my fall wardrobe.  new go-to shoe... snakeskin oxfords.  colors that forced indulgence... cognac//saffron.  new home essentials via an adventure in Ikea... mugs//wine glasses//bedding.

it was a whirlwind of 2 days that makes dallas really not seem 6 hours away.  

{the show... Band of Horses was great... you can google the rest}

pick up truck...

Here's to the weekend... CHEERS! 

{dallas bound for a show... yesssss}

wesson...

{via fashiontoast//long time ago}

We've started something new... every Thursday we spend a little more time in the kitchen by cooking up a recipe.  We make sure to take our time and follow the recipe -- fun because weeknight dinners are usually quick//healthy//whatever we feel like.  Last week it we used my grandmother's cookbook full of family recipes but this week it's a surprise...

What will it be???  I don't know... he has dinner//I have dessert... we will see.

radar...

Each of these are on my radar for fall... 

1... 2... 3... 4... 5... 6... 7... 8... 9... 10... 11... 12

falling...

{see by chloe fall 2011}

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{lauren moffatt fall 2011}

It's safe to say I'm officially ready for fall... crisp mornings, leaves turning, and layers upon layers of pulled together yummy goodness.  Fall is quite possibly my favorite season to dress myself and others.  I have no problem throwing 12 different elements on in order to create an ensemble... and the colors... ahhh//watch out!

bashful...

{jcrew... vis pinterest}

Recently I've had many requests for my beauty routine and that is one I haven't shared with you before because it's entirely way too simple.  I'm not the girl that loooooves the latest and greatest the make up counter has to offer because unlike most my beauty essentials rarely change.  Allow me to share with you what goes into making this face...

{In the Bathroom//Over the Sink}

I'm not too particular about my cleanser but this one has been a fave for quite some time.

Moisturizer... I've used this one for the past 10 years... seriously love it.

Eyes... I use this and this.  ehh... it's preventative.

Exfoliant... this once or twice a week.  Stay fresh...

{Vanity//In the Bag}

Powder... used around the eyes and nose.

Bronzer because it's easy and genius during these summer months.

Blush... brushed on the apples//used this for years.

Liner... one swipe makes a world of a difference.

Mascara... my saving grace... won't use anything other than this.

Lips... this balm is my favorite and has been for a while.

Gloss... one thing I do change quite often.  Currently using Sonia Kashuk//no link.

That's it... simple//easy... perfect for me. 

Confession:  There are many times I find myself at the Chanel counter... 

usually for concealer in the chilly months or a new lip//nail color as the seasons change.  

{I trust your beauty routine in much more exciting}

decisions...

{pinterest}

Sometimes random posts are quite fitting...

it's been quite the busy week.

I've had to make a lot of decisions lately... 

getting better for someone who is extremely indecisive. 

I'm more happy when other's are happy.

Although... there are few times I don't get what I want... guilty.

For instance... bought a new car this week.  

She's fancy.

Also made another BIG decision... details coming soon.

It's nice to be the decision maker... everything goes my way.

I sound a bit spoiled//I may be... but I'm going to try my hand at it while I can.

It's not easy... but it's definitely not hard.

It's so fun... hopefully it lasts a really long time.

With all of these decisions I've been making... I have to rely on other people.

{THAT'S NOT FUN}

Especially when these other people have very important things going on and my matter is tiny in their eyes but colossal in my own.

I also find myself stalking my email while awaiting responses... 

like if I'm not looking I will miss it and it will be lost forever.

{THAT'S NOT FUN EITHER}

All in all... the decisions, the balance, the hair pulling, the opportunity... 

there are no words to express my joy and appreciation for the cards I've been dealt.

I want to say hello to my sister who is reading as she eats her breakfast... 

like she does every morning.  

{jello... seesterbee}

Have a  wonderful weekend you fancy bunch!

good days...

{black and white summer goodness}

{images via pinterest}

treasure hunting...

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Spent the day scouring local antique stores... 

please excuse my absence as I was knee deep in vintage glory.  

fancy free...

{glitter guide}

A tad busy this morning... please excuse me as I am late to go cheerfully dance in the park with my handsome sax-playin' boyfriend as if we have no care in the world.

{Reality::  C's at the office and I've got things to do... plus I knocked myself out with "help, I can't sleep" in the middle of the night and I feel like I've been hit by a mack truck.  The above just seemed much more exciting.}  

hot minute...

A little street style inspiration for you on the sweltering Tuesday.

{via here, elle, the sartorialist}

untouched...

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 Hey there kids!  

We has a wonderful weekend which was spent wine tasting, celebrating birthdays, and getting organized.  All the while staying indoors as it is 102 degrees which makes me want hide inside//move to alaska.  {not really... but}  With this extreme heat my wardrobe has taken a sharp turn towards simplicity.  I can hardly stand wearing anything other than sheer fabrics so my maxi dresses and skirts have been a go-to more often than not.  Cut-offs and whispy tops make for a simple//cool ensemble that's great for running around town.  Unfortunately these are the only articles touching my skin until Mother Nature grants us a swift breeze which would be welcomed by all... wink, wink.  Until then please tell me if you have any go-to sweltering ensembles... and I hope the sharing of my light and airy pieces is a breath of fresh air.

musings...

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hmm... where to begin.

~ ye ol' blog has not been on the top of the list lately

~ my apologies

~ there a few other things on the mind that I will share soon

~ something well worth waiting for

.....

~ I'd give anything for C and I to be able to live life like we did last week

~ no worries... no concerns... no routine

~ just the 2 of us taking in every last drop of the simplicity and ease of life

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~ having thoroughly enjoyed summer thus far...

~ it's entirely way too hot

~ I'm ready for a cool front//wash out//swift breeze

~ getting dressed is even a feat

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~ our garden is coming along... tomatoes//cucumbers//zucchini//basil

~ squash//cilantro//kale//spinach died while we were on vacay

~ I'm so bummed because we've worked so hard on it

~ my flower garden isn't as colorful as it was before we left

{so sad}

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~ on the agenda for the weekend

~ wine tasting

~ farmer's market//antiquing

~ we're staying home

~ can't wait

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