Fall Housewarming

 Last month we went to a wonderful housewarming party.

The gracious host & hostess restocking the bar.

Rudder...and yes he is named after the legendary The Rusty Rudder in Dewy Beach because that's were his parents met.

The tablescape was full of Fall elements and the Chick-fil-A was a hit.

A Caitlin McGauley watercolor looked beautiful on the wall.

The signature drink was a seasonal Dark 'n' Stormy made with Apple Cider and Maraschino Cherries.

We finished the evening with s'mores around the fire.

Like Mother Like Daughter

From handbags to napkins, my mom and I always seem to pick out the very same things. I don't think this is a coincidence. It's pretty clear that my mother is my tastemaker. As a teenager I remember patiently waiting while she tried on pair after pair of  Stubbs & Woottons during spring break... who knew years later I would be trying to sneak them out of her closet! Did your mother's taste shape your style?

2011 USS Constellation Cup

JCW raced in the USS Constellation Cup again this year and I was ready for the after party with bells on.

It was a beautiful night at the inner harbor.

Before we boarded the USS Constellation we enjoyed oysters on the pier.

Painkillers and Dark 'n' Stormies were two of the signature drinks and they happen to be my very favorite cocktails.

EAS & JCW

Absolutely Perfect Catering did a phenomenal job. There were plenty of hors d’oeuvres but the Deconstructed French Onion Soup with grilled Gruyere & caramelized onion Paninis were totally blog worthy.

The band kept us entertained throughout the evening.

Port Winsor Tunic Giveaway

I couldn't be more excited to announce a giveaway for a Wellesley Tunic from Port Winsor. I am no stranger when it comes to tunics and I instantly fell in love with Port Windsor's classic designs and cheerful prints.

The giveaway ends Tuesday, November 22nd, at 5pm EST and is only open to U.S. residents. The winner will be drawn using Random.org.

The Giveaway:

1. Leave a comment answering what you would like to see next from Port Winsor...you must be a follower.
2. For an additional entry = 2 entries...become a fan on Facebook.
3. For TWO additional entries = 4 entries...become a fan of Port Winsor on Facebook.
4. For an additional entry = 5 entries...tweet about this giveaway.
5. For an additional entry = 6 entries...post about this giveaway on your blog. 

Each entry must be in a separate comment. If you don't have a blog make sure you leave your email address in your comment.

Happy Fall from the ladies at Port Winsor. xx

3 Things

Borders going out of business sale...I was sure to get two copies (one for myself and one for my mom) of Carol Ross Joynt's book, Innocent Spouse.

Shopping for Fall clothes at J.Crew...lots of basics, button-downs and plaids.

Trying SAS's new favorite smoothie from Smoothie King.

What are you currently loving?

"music is her name"

A good song will give you chills, change your mood, take you back in time, put a smile on your face, remind you of someone, or just make you feel good! Is there a song that instantly changes your state of mind? Be sure to play something that speaks to you over the weekend.

The winner of the Gybe-Ho giveaway is katmcd!

Carb-loading

After we left Star Monograms it was time to refuel at Potato Valley Cafe. There were plenty of potato topping options which proved to be more of a challenge then monogramming our totes. We were given a plate of samples to help us make our final decisions. We ordered the Broccoli Blue Cheese Mix with Cheddar and the Artichoke Mix. The mixes were made with yogurt so they didn't have the full fat of sour cream.

 We also stopped in some antique shops.

 The last stop was The Pink Crab.

The only Lilly print that I had to have this Fall was Chorus Girl.

It was a successful day!

Reminder, today is the last day to enter my giveaway from Gybe-ho.