Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Gifts for the Modern Bohemian

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Holler Notecards
 
 
Blue Zebra Porcelain Tray
 
 
Gypset Style
coffee/cocktail table books for a new homeowner
 
Green Banded Bracelet
I have in black and gold
 
Tortoise Shell Higball Glasses S/4
Tortoise shell highball glasses for entertaining
 
Zig Zag Pinched Tray - large
zig zag chevron tray
Above items from Furbish Studio
 
 
Moroccan tea glasses- we have in blue and use more for wine than anything else.
 

Sunday, November 20, 2011

What to Get Your Man for Christmas

If your man loves hunting, whiskey, and cooking like mine, then hopefully I can help you out.

Last Christmas I found the book Wild Abundance on The Bearings Guide. Parts of the book are narrated by New Orleans chef John Besh, the family cooks who have been around for years, and the hunters that bring home the bacon (pun intended).
The story takes you on a trip to some of the finest hunting camps in Louisiana and Mississippi and shows you not only some of the most delicious recipes, but also some of the richest and oldest Deep South traditions.
                             
P.S. Eli Manning is featured so I got a ++...hint to any Ole Miss fans.

Next, Whiskey Stones...these guys are awesome. Nothing is worse than drinking a whiskey by a fire and having your ice melt too quickly. Ice cubes are so last year.
                                    


You will learn many new things once you are soon-to-marry into the great state of Louisiana. There is a whole new world of food I have discovered (I have a love for boudin...a thing I never knew existed) and I absolutely love how every time I visit there is always a chance for a small gathering to turn into a party, just add some styrofoam cups and hot sauce. However, I never thought my soon-to-be would introduce me into a new clothing line. Matthew loves the Perlis brand and it sure is a more fun twist on a classic Polo or Lacoste shirt, and I like to think a lot more hip than any ole Vineyard Vines.

Exhibit A

Personally, we are kinda simple and stick to our good ole Miller Lite, except when it's springtime and we are craving an Abita Strawberry, but if you and your guy are interested in something a little more flavorful and homemade, then try out a home brewing kit from Midwest Supplies. The starter kit is only $99.
                                  
 
 
Ramble at the Ryman
You can't go wrong with some tunes for only $14
                                               

Last year I gave Matt the below Fleur di Lis cuff links. I stumbled upon these hide-on-hair ones while browsing Garden & Gun.
Louisiana Fleur de Lis  Cufflinks      

 Oh, and don't forget that there is plenty of time for you to buy tickets to his favorite team's bowl game.

Happy Shopping!!

Saturday, November 19, 2011

We Put On For Our Cities

Reppin' our home states and the ones where we went to college that became a second home in a fun way, compliments of B&A Prints on Etsy. Very cool site...go check them out.


Mississippi

Alabama

Georgia

Louisiana


Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Halloween Success

I think I have watched the maximum amount of scary movies possible, maybe Twilight doesn't count, but there were plenty of others. I already miss Halloween, but I am more than ready to move on to the November festivities!

we made cupcakes out the wazoo..the kids helped so we got a little creative.
Miss B's creative cupcake of eyeballs
Aunt LeeLee gave us some Halloween cookies from Lyn's in Huntsville.

Grown-up treats: Prosecco, Grey Goose, Diet Cranberry and OJ

add some candy to get festive :)