Updating an Outdated Kitchen & Unique Home Decor

Drink dispenser

Adore this antique sideboard, it was my Great-Great Grandmothers

Rug

Tea Towel

Blue cake plate, polka dot plate, floral serving platter-Hot Pink

Tea cups, Lenox tea pot- Homegood Store

Kitty, pearls in clear vase-antique

Chicken-My Great-Great Grandmother made these in the early 1900's (bread warmers) and sold them. I feel so lucky to have one.

Tablecloth

 

 

 

It has been awhile since I have last made a post. Sean and I are now married and back to our regular daily schedules. Work has been so busy lately, and by the time I get home I am cleaning, organizing, and running around like a crazy lady.

Throughout the year I have made several changes to our home. The house was outdated in certain areas and we will be living here for at least another year or two until we find the perfect home. For now, this house is the right size for just two people.

 

Updating the kitchen and dining room... When I moved in to the house, it looked like a typical bachelor pad. Outdated paint, vinyl flooring in the kitchen, mis-matched plates (men just don't care lol). So, when a room is outdated, the first and cheapest thing to update is the paint!

 

The dining area was a light "sea foam" green. When I think of "sea foam" green, I picture the frothy stuff on top of melted sherbert (yuck). It gave it a "90s" feel. So, I painted it a light olive color. Olive is a neutral that will blend with any color palette.

 

The kitchen walls were the wood colored paneling. You know, the thick heavy duty wood paneling that was popular in the 60s. We did not want to tear this down and hang dry wall, so I primed the wood, and painted it an off-white (in the first photo) that compliments the dining room olive paint.

This brightened the room and opened it up SO much.  

 

Flooring-The dining room and kitchen floors were old vinyl plastic. The rest of the house has wood flooring so we had wood put down in this area also. Flooring makes a huge difference. This was one of my favorite changes to this part of the house.

 

 

Favorite Décor- I must say I have been so lucky to have such beautiful/historical pieces of furniture passed down to me. I love antiques and they also make great statement pieces in a home.

 

 My tablecloth is one of my favorite things in my dining room. I purchased it from Hot Pink in Brentwood. It was a little pricey, but it is one-of-a-kind and will last forever. My mom and I have an addiction to tea towels and change them up constantly. We both purchased matching tea towels from Hot Pink and they are so suiting! The last two pieces that are my favorite are the floral platter, and blue cake plate (also from Hot Pink).

 

If you are looking for more cost-friendly décor, I recommend the Home Good store. Anyone that works close to me knows that is one of my favorite stopping points after work (5 mins away on Franklin Road-including Hot Pink!). The circle rug above was only $30! Such a steal!

 

Thanks for stopping by!!

Kayla

 



Wedding Shoe Search

Hello again. It has been quite awhile since I have been able to blog. Life is very crazy right now. The wedding is 6 WEEKS away! I cannot believe. Today, I have been on the search for the perfect wedding shoe. One thing that most brides forget when picking out their shoes is you will be on your feet a long time. Pick something that is bearable so you are not walking around bare-foot mid wedding. I searched awhile and found four of my top favorite shoes for brides.

Flats: These are perfect for a bride who isn't worried about adding height, and is all about comfort. This would be me. I could not imagine wearing heels all night. Your feet will be comfortable. I mean honestly, who wants to worry about sore feet at their wedding? Not I!

Mid-Heel: Mid heel is very "in" this season. This is also for the non-heel wearing people out there. It adds a little height, while giving the safety of not breaking our necks :-) These shoes are absolutely adorable with a sparkle encrusted bow. If you do want to 'kick off your heels' mid-dance, these are perfect for that!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pumps: Ok you pump people, these are my favorite (if I were to wear a tall shoe). They are super chic, and have a sleek design with a gorgeous embellishment on the toe.

 

 

 

 

 

 



Something Blue: If you are looking for that 'something blue', these Kate Spade lovelies will be a perfect standout piece. I absolutely love these, AND they're mid-heel so it's a perfect compromise for both worlds! Decisions decisions....

 

 

 

 

 

Now it is back to wedding planning, and finishing the final touches. I hope everyone is having a great spring so far. Thanks for reading :-)

Kayla 

Striped with Flare

 

Tank: Rock & Republic Cardigan: Ann Taylor, similar  Skirt: J Crew Factory

Purse: Michael Kors, Similar Sunglasses: Tory Burch, Similar

Yesterday I spent the day my sweet nephew, Gage. We went to "Mimi and Bobos" house (my mom and step-dad Bob) and spent the day there. I love every second I get to spend with this little man.

I had a meeting with our florist for the wedding, so almost everything is planned minus the DJ and ceremony music. 

Afterwards, we stopped by the J Crew outlet at Opry Mills and I found some great new items I can't wait to show you! I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. 

<3 Kayla 

Flapperesque Floral

 

Shirt: Sister Kate's of Spring Hill  Denim: JCrew Factory Shoes: Gianni Bini

Lips: Mac "Saint Germain"

  This weather this weekend was so gorgeous. I broke out my white pants today... Who cares if it's before Memorial Day ;-) Sean and I took his Model A out for a cruise and enjoyed the warmth while it lasts. 

Friday night I had a Girls Night Out party at Sister Kates of Spring Hill and invited friends and family. We all had a really fun time while shopping! The pic below is a snapshot from that night. I found this adorable floral top with fringe. They have so many great items for Spring. Don't forget you can call and place orders over the phone if you can't make it to the store! :-) 

 

Makeup Finds: Too Faced, Urban Decay, and Loreal

Ok, so it's no surprise that I like makeup... well, LOVE makeup. So I am always looking for a good quality makeup to test. When it comes to foundation I stick to what I know works for me, which is the Bare Minerals Pressed Powder. 

I recently was running low on eye shadow so I stopped by Sephora and picked up this Too Faced eye pallet. It has been one of the best products I have purchased. Not only do you get nine different shadows in this pallet, but it is also a great price for what you get, and you can play around and mix them together. I DO splurge on eye shadow.

As I was waiting in the check out line, you know the impulse shopping section, I spotted the Urban Decay De-Slick Setting Spray, and being that I am an impulse shopper at times, I made the purchase! So for the review: I highly recommend this. After you apply your makeup, you spray the product on your face. It is a light mist, and you cannot even tell it is there! This. stuff. works.

My last item, my non-splurge item, is Loreal Gel Eyeliner. This eyeliner works wonders and stays on all day, and most important it isn't smudging by the end of the day. A great purchase. I really like Loreal products and use their mascara as well.

So I have been using these three products for around 4 weeks now and highly recommend. My makeup tip of the day is never match your eye shadow to your clothing, always match your eye shadow to you!

Thanks for reading!
Kayla

Florals and Orange: A Perfect Sunday Outfit

Tunic: BobbySue Boutique (via Jane.com) Leggings: Elysian, Similar

Necklace: BrinaBox Midi Ring: F21 Sunglasses: Tory Burch-Similar Shoes: JCrew

 

 The weekend really does go by too fast! I decided to go bug Sean at work today, and had him take a few pictures! He is very cooperative. He told me my outfit was "wild". I prefer "fun and comfortable". Today I was on-the-go cleaning, grocery shopping, running errands so I threw this on and headed out. I have been in search for orange floral leggings, and just happened to come across these online. They are high-waisted with a zipper, so they are super comfortable and flattering. I found this tunic on Jane.com for a great deal. If you have never shopped this website, you should definitely give it a look.
I hope everyone had a great weekend, and is enjoying this beautiful weather. I will definitely be wearing some of my spring attire this week.
<3 Kayla

Ruffles Everywhere & Giveaway!

 

Blazer: J Crew (camel sold out) Similar   Ruffle Cami: Similar: J Crew  

Boots: Michael Kors-sold out   Jeans: Rock Revival  Purse: Michael Kors

Sunglasses: Tory Burch

 

These photos are from Sunday. Sean surprised me and took the day off. He normally works 7 days a week, so I was SO happy we got to spend time together. We went out for lunch, and also went shopping! What's a girl to do on a rainy day, of course! I decided to wear this blazer, which I got on clearance at JCrew. It is so comfortable. A lot of times I find blazers are restricting, but this one is very wearable. My ruffle cami is one of my favorites, and is a great transition piece into spring.

 

Now for the blog's giveaway!! In order to be eligible for the giveaway you must share the post on Facebook titled "Pearls and Pinstripes Bracelet Giveaway", and 'like' the Pearls and Pinstripes blog page on Facebook!!

Here's the Giveaway! A gorgeous Vera Wang Chunky Rhinestone Bracelet! Best of luck! Winner will be announced Sunday!!

 

 

 

 

Sequin Pencil with a Pop of Pink!

 

Shirt: similar   Skirt: J Crew  Shoes: Chinese Laundry, Similar

Necklace: Similar Shades: Tory Burch

 

What a fun outfit! I can't get enough of the sequins. This white and black color block skirt goes with pretty much any color, and is sure to get attention. I chose a bright pink top, because pink is one of my favorite colors. As I said in my last blog, I tend to gravitate towards blues, blacks, and greys so I wanted to wear something with a pop of color. This outfit would also be a great one for valentines!

 

Yesterday, my mom and I went to Nashville to do my tasting for my wedding cake. Afterwards, we stopped by J. Crew and found a lot of great items for spring! I love J. Crew because their line offers a classic, professional look so I can wear it to work, but also a comfortable feel so it can be worn on the weekends as well. 2 for 1!

 

Thanks for reading! P.S. Stay tuned for a giveaway!

 

Winter Blues

Sweater: Sister Kate's of Spring Hill     Cords: LC       Boots: Michael Kors (on sale!!!)

Purse: Michael Kors (similar, loving this one...for the honeymoon!! #justsaying)

 

 

Last week I stopped by Sister Kate's of Spring Hill, and found this amazing sweater. It is perfect for transitioning into Spring. Not only is it comfy, it is light and airy...AND it has beading around the collar, which gives it an elegant feel. Sister Kate's has a lot of great Spring pieces in as well.

 

I don't know about y'all, but I am ready for warmer weather. Not only just to be warm, but I am ready for a bright colored wardrobe change. I tend to gravitate towards greys, blues, and blacks during the cold months.

 

 

In other news, I will be having a **Girls Night Out** at Sister Kate's Spring Hill store on February 21 from 5-7 if anyone wants to join...bring a friend with! There will be refreshments, and it will be a splendid social gathering, ladies!

 

 

Thanks for stopping by,

~Kayla~

Sequin Love

 

Blouse: J Crew Factory  Sequin Top: J Crew, Similar Heels: Elle

Bracelet: similar, similar

 

 

As you may already know, Sean and I took a short vacay to Asheville last weekend. I wanted to take the opportunity to wear something funky and fun! It was SO cold and windy that day, so I had to hurry during the photo op! We found these columns of graffiti and I thought and they were so neat and abstract. Asheville is full of contracted (and non contracted) graffiti, and is a big hipster town. We saw a lot of tutus, and leggings...I loved it :-) Such a funky style.

 

I honestly don't wear heels often. When it comes to my feet, I am more for comfort and prefer flats, but these heels aren't bad at all!

 

In other news: Tomorrow I will be in search for bridesmaid dresses so wish me luck! I cant wait to spend time with my girls!

 

Happy Friday! <3

Wedding Planning: Three Important Dresses Other Than Your Wedding Dress

 

Now, we all know that our wedding dress is one the most important subject matters of the wedding. It can also be one of the hardest dresses to choose. For me, I was lucky to find my first try. I tried on other dresses as well, but when you know... you know.

Now, other than our wedding dress, there are three VERY important dresses that brides may not think about until last minute.

1. Bachelorette party dress

2. Shower dress

3. Wedding rehearsal dress

 

I am giving a sneak peak pic of the fabric of my three dresses. I actually purchased the latter two last spring with the occasion in mind. They have sat in my closet ever since waiting for the occasion (still waiting!!) I found my shower dress, and wedding rehearsal dress at Sister Kate's boutique.

If you are looking for something unique, I encourage you to shop around at your local boutiques.

 

Now, I am calling my number one dress my "Bachelorette Dinner" dress. I am keeping it low key and going out to dinner with the girls, but wanted to have a fun dress! What is better than sequins for a fun dress! I also scored it 50% off! #deal

 

Number two: My number two dress (shower dress) is one I would call a classic piece. Remember ladies, these will be pictures you will look back on the rest of your life so find something that is classic, class-y, and something you feel great wearing!

 

Dress 3: Wedding rehearsal attire. You want everyone to know YOU are the bride :-) Brides traditionally wear white, off-white, ivory etc so I chose a cream, knee length dress, with gorgeous beading.

 

Choose something that you feel marvelous in. It doesn't have to be the most expensive dress out there! As long as you feel great, you will be glowing!

 

 

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