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2/23/2017 1 Comment

Design Tips From MM: How To Update Your Bathroom For $50


​Our master bathroom has always been at the bottom of my design "to-do" list. Sure it was functional enough, but "pretty" or "cute" it sure wasn't. So, one day it just hit me what to do with the space. Check it out...
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So how did I get all of this for just $50? For starters, I switched some things around from other parts of the house,
and I pulled some items out of storage! It's really that easy. 

I started by switching the shower curtain with the one in our guest bathroom. This blue one looked much better in our bathroom and played off the blue we already had in our bedroom. (Check out our current master bedroom look here.) Then I switched out the decorative towels with these fun, bright-colored ones we received as a wedding shower gift.
Next I gathered up some prints and odds and ends that I had in the closet and hadn't yet given a home, and I painted the canvas myself to add a pop of color! The only things I purchased for this update were
a few frames for the prints I already had and the two framed prints over the toilet. 

I added the basket in the corner, which I just took out of our closet, to make accessing the dirty clothes hamper easier, and we already had the gingham rug . We had received the glass canisters as a wedding gift,  so I filled those with everyday use items, such as hair brushes, hair clips, Q-tips, cotton balls, & hair rollers! Most of my hair products are from The Dry Bar; I have a total obsession with them, and the cute yellow colors tied in perfectly! Now our bathroom has that "cute, " relaxing factor I was wishing for.  It totally feels like a fun spa space, and I love starting my day in it each morning!
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Don't be afraid to switch things from room to room for an easy refresh and update to any room!
You can shop my complete look below to recreate this look in your own home! 

Shop the look: 
-Shower Curtain 
-Bath mat 
-Towels 
-Glass Canisters 
-Figure Sketches

P.S. - HomeGoods is a great source for frames and gallery wall items! 

Thanks for reading!
Cheers to creating your own in-home spa space! 
XX-Molly
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2/21/2017 0 Comments

Design Tips From MM: My Dream Home Inspiration


If you have ever gone through the process of house hunting... God bless you! 

Conner and I have started the house-hunting process, which is super fun and exhausting all at the same time!
Basically, once I realized that I couldn't afford anything that I actually wanted (in the prized Charlotte neighborhoods of Myers Park & Dilworth where every home is magazine worthy!)the search process became a little easier. 

So...today I thought I would share some eye candy for my dream home inspiration! I have realized that many of these styles and elements can be incorporated into our first home, whatever and wherever it may be, and that I can take this time now to plan my future dream home to a "T"!
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Take a peek...I hope you find inspiration in these images, too!
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Stay tuned to see what we actually end up with!!!
Thanks for reading!
XX-Molly

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2/17/2017 0 Comments

MM Look Book: Valentine's Day Festivities...What I Wore & Where We Went!


Valentine's Day is often seen as a "Hallmark Holiday," but I think any reason to wear all pink and red, share time
​with loved ones, and buy pretty flowers is a good holiday!! 
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Check out what I wore and how we celebrated this year!
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Shop my look here: 
One Shoulder Ruffle Top 
Jeans - My absolute favorites!
Jacket - similar & ON SALE!
Nude Pumps 
Bag 
Earrings - similar


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​This year Conner and I decided to keep it casual.  We really aren't much for fancy, small-portioned food, and pre-fixed menus; so we decided to head to our favorite local Charlotte brewery, Sycamore! They hosted a seated dinner in conjunction with our favorite food truck, Papi Queso. It was a 4-course meal with beer and wine pairings, and it was absolutely A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! The atmosphere was fun and relaxed, and the food was as gourmet as it gets!
Check it out...
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Image courtesy of Charlotte Agenda
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Image courtesy of Papi Queso 
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Image courtesy of Papi Queso
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First Course - Polish Potstickers 
Lobster-goat cheese pierogies with smoked tomato jam and crispy leeks


Second Course - Spanish Grilled Cheese
Jamon serrano with Manchego and P'tit basque. Mahon and roasted garlic topped with a honey quince marmalade.


Third Course - Brisket & Biscuit
Black pepper buttermilk biscuit with sliced smoked brisket and comte and homemade pickles. Topped with an espresso BBQ sauce. 


Fourth Course- Chocolate Hazelnut Tart 
Graham cracker crust with chocolate hazelnut cream. Topped with a salted pretzel caramel sauce.
 
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Thank you to chef Brian for these delicious and amazing creations & to Sycamore for hosting a wonderful evening!!


I hope you all had a beautiful Valentine's Day filled with love & happiness!
Thanks for reading!
Cheers - Molly
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2/14/2017 0 Comments

Design Tips From MM: No Bar Cart!? No Problem!


First of all HAPPY VALENTINES DAY y'all!! I hope you all have a loved & blessed day!
Today it is all about styling the BAR...​
​If you don't have a bar cart it's no problem! 
Today I will show you how to style a chic kitchen (or any room for that matter) shelf for some Valentines day bubbly! 
Check it out...
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The trick to styling a shelf, especially a bar, is layering! Be sure to add in special things to you like framed pictures, small accessories, greenery or fresh flowers and books! All of these are great items to mix in with your bare ware (glasses, wine, spirits, decanters, etc...).

Shop my look here: 
-Things We Love Book 
-All In Good Taste Book
-Voluspa Candle 
-His & Hers Glasses 
-Ours Decanter
-Ceramic Pineapple
-Wine Glasses 

P.S.- The wine on the first shelf is Whispering Angle... and it is the BEST. EVER.! You gotta get some for yourself!!

Thanks for reading y'all! 
Cheers to bars...in whatever form you have them in! 
XX- Molly
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2/8/2017 0 Comments

MM Look Book: Dressing Like A Human Valentine 


​Hey y'all! Valentines day is right around the corner so I thought I would share some of my favorite comfy valentine tops! 
February is basically the best excuse EVER to wear all of your pink (& red too)! 

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Click to shop "Wifey" top
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Click to shop whale valentine t-shirt
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Click to shop heart sweater
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Click to shop heart tassel cross body - such a great deal!
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Click to shop blush, plaid Off the shoulder top
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Click to shop hot pink bell sleeve blouse
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Click to shop boat neck tunic - supper cute with Keds & a cross body!

Happy shopping!!! 
Thanks for reading!
XX - Molly

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2/7/2017 0 Comments

MM Favorite Things: My Valentine's Day Wish List


So, Valentine's Day doesn't have to be all about L-O-V-E; it is the perfect excuse to "treat yo self"! 
Take a peek below at my Valentine's Day wish list and scoop up something great for yourself or share this
with your loved ones as an easy-peasy "hint-hint"! 
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Click to shop Tory Burch Sandals
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Click to shop Hermes Perfume Set
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Click to shop dotty pajama set
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Click to shop Pink plaid scarf
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click to shop the Domino Decorating Books
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Click to shop my favorite prints

I hope these items have inspired you to love yourself no matter what and to surround yourself
with things you love and enjoy! 
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Cheers to Y-O-U and the day of L-O-V-E!
Thanks for reading!!
XX-Molly
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2/2/2017 1 Comment

Entertaining with MM: Super Bowl Tablescape & Recipes


​The Super Bowl is coming, y'all; and whether you like football or not, it's a great excuse to entertain,
have your girlfriends over, drink some vino (or beer), fix fun food, and decorate!
Take a look below at my Super Bowl tablescape and my favorite football food recipes!
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Shop the look here:
-Football Field Table Runner 
-Pom-Poms 
-Pineapples - also, check out Pure Joy Home for a tutorial on the cutest football pineapples I have EVER seen!
-Koozies 
-Moscow Mule Mugs
-Cocktail Napkins 
-I used a basic drop cloth from the home improvement store as the table cloth. These are so handy to have at the ready!


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Superbowl Sunday Menu

Pickle Roll-Ups
 From the kitchen of  my mother-in-law, Pam
Ingredients:
1 jar Vlasic dill pickles 
​1 package cream cheese - softened 
Dried oregano - to taste 
Seasoning salt - to taste 
​Rectangular shaped ham slices 
Directions:
Soften the cream cheese. Add dried oregano and seasoning salt to taste, mix well. Take pickles out of jar and dry with a paper towel. Also, dry each piece of ham with paper towels. Lay out a piece of ham on a cutting board, spread cream cheese mixture evenly over entire piece, place pickle on edge and roll. Slice into rounds with a serrated knife. Repeat until finished. Chill in refrigerator or serve immediately.

 
Parmesan Chicken Wings 
From the kitchen of my Aunt Dana 
Ingredients: 
Chicken wings (I prefer all drumettes.) 
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, finely grated 
2 tablespoons dried oregano 

1 tablespoon paprika 
1 tablespoon garlic powder
"I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" spray
Directions: 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two baking sheets by covering in foil and spraying with Pam (really coat the trays well because the wings will stick). Rinse wings and pat dry. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl. 
​Spray wings thoroughly with butter-flavored spray then roll them in the cheese mixture, covering completely.  
​Place the wings on the cookie sheets. Bake for 1 hour.

Maple, Bacon, Brie Bake 

-1 16oz wheele of Bri cheese 
-2 frozen puff pastery sheets 
-10 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled 
-1/4 - 1/2 cup of maple syrup (prefernce) 
-1 Egg, whipped
-Apple wedges 
-Ritz crackers

Preheat oven to 375. Fold out puff pastery sheets on baking sheet or pie pan overlaping them slightly. Pinch together to stick. Place wheel of cheese in the center. Top with bacon bits and drizzle with maple syrup. Fold and pinch sides of puff pastery together. Brush top with whipped egg. Bake for about 18 minutes, until golden brown. Serve immediately with crackers & apple wedges! 

Thanks for reading y'all!
And CHEERS to your favorite team winning!!!
XX-Molly

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