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My Top 18 Moments of 2018

Happy New Year’s Eve everyone. I can’t believe today is the last day of 2018!  Each year I like to take New Year’s Eve to reflect back on the year we’ve had and this one definitely takes the cake!  2018 was filled with so many incredible moments and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you following along with my journey! To celebrate the amazing year I’ve had, I’m sharing my top 18 moments of 2018 in today’s post! It was hard to narrow them down to an order so I just put them in chronological order!

We kicked off 2018 in Cabo San Lucas at The Cape Hotel to finalize all of our wedding details. Check out the full post here—>Top 5 Destination Wedding Planning Tips

2) I celebrated my two different bachelorette parties with all my best gals! See more on my bachelorette party here—>5 Essentials You Need For The Perfect Bachelorette Party 

3) I hosted the most delicious bridal party luncheon/cooking class at Simplee Gourmet in New Orleans. See the full post here—> New Orleans Bridesmaids Luncheon Cooking Class

4) Blake and I got married with just our family present in New Orleans! For anyone who missed the blog post explanation…I had two weddings: one small family ceremony in New Orleans and then one in Cabo with all of our friends in March! I realize that it’s a bit of a unique situation, but we had always wanted to get married in Cabo! We talked about it for years, but when my dad was diagnosed with MS last year, our plans shifted.

I wanted my dad to feel included and be able to walk me down the aisle without me having to give up my dream of getting married in cabo. So I decided that the best decision for us was to just have two ceremonies, which would also allow us to include all the family members who are unable to travel to Cabo! Sounds like a lot of extra work, right? It was, but it was 100% worth it! I will be sharing more wedding details this year in 2019!

5) In March we set out on one of the biggest adventures of our lives…marriage and a big Cabo reception with all of our friends! I also launched my Wedding Collection with GiGi New York. See here—> GiGi New York x #HauteOffTheMarket Wedding Collection

Check out this post for our travel style outfits—>My Top Sofft Shoes For Summer

6) We took photos on the most beautiful cliffside in Cabo just before we welcomed all of our friends to the resort! See more on the post here—> 3 Reasons to Take Day After Wedding Photos

7) We hosted our rehearsal dinner on a sailboat in Cabo to take all of our friends to see the famous El Arco! I will be sharing more on that in 2019!

8) We celebrated wedding ceremony #2 at The Cape hotel in Cabo with all of our friends. The whole week was even more incredible than I could have dreamed.

9) We enjoyed a relaxing girl’s beach trip at the Hilton San Destin after all of the wedding festivities. See the travel review here—>Hilton San Destin Travel Recap + Swimsuit Round Up

See full post here—> Where to find top bridal looks for less!

See the full outfit post here—> Palm Print Maxi Dress

10) We started having Cabo withdrawals so we headed back to the Pueblo Bonito to visit again! See my travel review here —> The Towers at Pacifica Cabo Recap

11) I got to explore Nantucket Island with some of my fellow bloggers and the Lilly Pulitzer team. The whole trip was a dream. See the full travel recap here—> Nantucket Travel Review

12) I finally got to shoot some photos at a fully bloomed sunflower field here in Louisiana and it was so beautiful. The sunflowers towered over me!

13) The first time I ever visited Palm Beach, I fell in love with it and I promised myself I would return one day and I was so glad that the opportunity presented itself sooner than later. See my most recent Palm Beach travel review here—> Palm Beach Travel Guide

14) Bermuda is another destination that I promised myself I would return to and I still need to take Blake back there because it’s an island unlike any other. See my full post here—> Top 5 Instagram Worthy Spots in Bermuda

15) I turned 28 this past September! Learn 28 things about me that you might not know here—>28 Fun Facts About Me

16) I made some new friends at NYFW and got my blog story published in the LiketoKnow.it book available here—> LIKEtoKNOW.it: Stories from the Influencer Next Door

17) I woke up to the most magical trip through Paris with my love. Full travel review coming soon!

Check out the the travel review on our cruise through France here—>Uniworld Paris to Paris River Cruise Recap

This was everyone’s favorite photo from Paris on Instagram.

18) I launched my 4th design collaboration with GiGi New York this past October. I specifically designed the mini Genevieve Bucket Bag with Gigi New York to use during my trip through France this fall. See more here—>The Mini Genevieve Bucket Bag

3 Other Important Milestones:

 1) We hosted our first Friendsgiving in our new home! See the full post here—> 3 Tips on how to host your first Friendsgiving 

2) We finally finished decorating and furnishing our home. Check out my holiday home tour here—>Holiday Home Tour

See the full post here—>Velvet & Sequined Holiday Party Outfits

3) Despite the busy holiday season, Blake and I made time for our 4th annual NYC Christmas trip!

Great Gatsby Party Costumes

Hey everyone, I’m sure you saw that I recently posted a blog on my New Year’s holiday card idea and today I’m sharing all of the outfit details (aka our Great Gatsby Costumes).

Blake, my husband is a new year’s day baby and he turns 30 this January so I am throwing him a Great Gatsby themed birthday party to help him say farewell to his 20s and hello to 30! So naturally we’re partying 1920s style!

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Jenn’s Outfit:  Sequin Mini dress (also available here & here) | Sam Edelman Yaro Ankle Strap Sandal | 1920s Gatsby Flapper Feather Headband 20s Accessories Crystal Beaded Wedding Headpiece | Similar Faux Fur Stole | Gatsby Pearl Necklace | Plastic Cigarette Holder | Loren Hope bracelets 

Blake’s Outfit: Vintage Suit | Hat | Wingtip Boots | White Dress Shirt

Since we planned on sending out the invitation during the holidays, I thought it would be fun to turn the invitation into a holiday card.  So we dressed up in our roaring 20s outfits and shot some photos in New Orleans for the holiday/invitation to get all of our guests excited for Great Gatsby costumes. Plus we figured it would be the perfect way to give them an idea of what to wear. Oh and don’t worry, I will be sure to document the whole party so I can share all of my party decor ideas with you here on the blog.

Blake found his vintage suit at a local thrift store and we ordered his manhattan fedora hat from Amazon for under $20 along with some other 1920s accessories.

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Jenn’s Outfit:  Sequin Mini dress (also available here & here) | Sam Edelman Yaro Ankle Strap Sandal | 1920s Gatsby Flapper Feather Headband 20s Accessories Crystal Beaded Wedding Headpiece | Similar Faux Fur Stole | Gatsby Pearl Necklace | Plastic Cigarette Holder

Blake’s Outfit: Vintage Suit | Hat | Wingtip Boots | White Dress Shirt

Photos by: Aperture Photos Co | Hair by: Courtney Graham | Makeup by Meggan

New Year’s Eve 2018 Outfit Round Up

Hey everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, but the holidays aren’t over yet. Now it’s time to throw on your best holiday party looks of the season to ring in the new year! I’m talking velvet, sequins, feathers, faux fur and some killer shoes of course. If you don’t have anything to wear yet, make sure to scroll through this blog post for some ideas! Maybe you already have something similar in your closet or you can always overnight some pieces to arrive in time for New Year’s Eve.

New Years Eve 2018 Outfit Ideas:

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Outfit: Gold Sequin Dress — wearing sz S (I love this sequin dress too) | Disco Ball | Crescent Necklace  | RAYE Conquest Mule in Pale Gold

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Outfit: Gold Sequin Dress — wearing sz S (I love this sequin dress too) | Disco Ball | Crescent Necklace  | RAYE Conquest Mule in Pale Gold

Today (12/26) is the last day to order this black jumpsuit to arrive in time for New Year’s Eve. Take 20% OFF with code: JENNIFER20 

It’s also available in this pretty wine color too and how gorgeous are these lucite heels?  You can find my gold bar cart available here!

My beaded fringe jacket is no longer available, but I love this sequin blazer.  If you already have a black jumpsuit or little black dress in your closet, just throw on a sequin jacket or some sparkly shoes and bam! You’ve got a party outfit!

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Outfit: Beaded Skirt | Gold Mule Sandals | Cropped Sweater (I love this ivory cropped sweater too)

I love pairing cozy sweaters with sequins bottoms for an unexpected twist.

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Outfit: Emerald Velvet GownEartha Kit Mini Top Handle Bag | Yaro Block Heel Sandal

Jewelry: Bracha Athens Coin Pendant Necklace | Catalina Hinge Cuff Catalina Hinge BangleByzantine Demi Hinge Cuff  & Link Bracelet c/o Julie Vos

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Lindsay Sandal| Schutz Blanck Mule in TransparenteRAYE Conquest Mule in Pale GoldSam Edelman Yaro Ankle Strap Sandal in Rose Gold (also available here) | Gold Ava Clutch Metallic Goatskin 

These shiny shoes are sure to turn any outfit in your wardrobe into a New Year’s Eve party look.

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See the full look here—> Velvet & Sequined Holiday Party Outfits

Outfit: Multicolor Sequin Jumpsuit | Similar Faux Leather Jacket | Similar Metallic Sandals | Exact Metallic ClutchSimilar Metallic Clutch | FujiFilm Instax Camera

See the full look here—> Velvet & Sequined Holiday Party Outfits

Outfit: Velvet Strapless Sweetheart Jumpsuit | Similar Shag Jacket | Similar Metallic Sandals | Eartha Kit Mini Top Handle Bag | FujiFilm Instax Camera

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Outfit: Michael Costello Jake Gown in Taupe Similar Shag JacketEartha Kit Mini Top Handle BagSam Edelman Yaro Ankle Strap Sandal in Rose Gold (also available here) |

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1) Emmet Gold Statement Earrings in Clear Glass | 2) Time To Shine Slip (also available here & here) | 3) Schutz Blanck Mule in Transparente | 4) Rose Gold Ava Clutch Metallic Goatskin | 5) Rianne Drop Earrings | 6) Multicolor Sequin Jumpsuit | 7) RAYE Conquest Mule in Pale Gold | 8) Lovers + Friends Lux Dress in Gold | 9) by the way. Devonne Surplice Romper in Black Multi | 10) Callisto Drop Earrings | 11) Sam Edelman Yaro Ankle Strap Sandal 

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Outfit: Get Twisted Mini Dress ~ Disco Glitz | Blush Faux Fur Jacket RAYE Conquest Mule in Pale Gold

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Outfit: Gold Swing Shorts | Cropped Sweater | Nude Booties (similar here)

 See the full look here —> Kendra Scott Holiday Collection 

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Outfit: Sequin Mini dress (also available here & here) | Sam Edelman Yaro Ankle Strap Sandal | 1920s Gatsby Flapper Feather Headband 20s Accessories Crystal Beaded Wedding Headpiece | Similar Faux Fur Stole

I’m throwing Blake a Great Gatsby themed party for his 30th birthday and this is what we’re wearing! I ordered the fun flapper accessories from Amazon.

Holiday Home Tour

Hey everyone, today I’m sharing my holiday home tour with World Market just in time for Christmas weekend. This is our second Christmas in this home, but our first Christmas as a married couple and with all of our new furniture so naturally I had to document it! You can see my kitchen in yesterday’s post here—>Top Kitchen Appliances For Less

We recently purchased the Samsung Frame TV to hang above our mantle for a cleaner look. It makes such  huge difference because you can set it to different paintings or your own photos when the tv is off. We also just renovated our fireplace this year from red brick to marble. The white marble really brightens up the whole room.

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Furniture: Sofas from Arhaus | Gleaming Primrose Mirror | Christmas Tree From Hobby Lobby | Caila Coffee Table | Samsung Frame 65” TV | White Samsung FrameMirella Mirrored Gray 54″ TV StandEnzo Rug, Dove| Gold Box Wine Rack | MacKenzie-Childs Silver Shimmer Garland | Oversized Blush Mongolian Faux Fur Lumbar Pillow | Nordstrom at Home Faux Fur ThrowGray Velvet Throw Pillow |Barbara Barry Modern Drape Rod Pocket/Back Tab Window Curtain Panel|Warm Gold Curtain Rod

Here you can see how we set the tv to display one of our own high resolution photos.

You’ll notice that most of my decor is from World Market because they have such a huge selection of affordable decorative pieces for your home.

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Furniture: Sofas from Arhaus | Gleaming Primrose Mirror | Christmas Tree From Hobby Lobby | Caila Coffee Table | Samsung Frame 65” TV | White Samsung FrameMirella Mirrored Gray 54″ TV StandEnzo Rug, Dove| Gold Box Wine Rack | MacKenzie-Childs Silver Shimmer Garland | Oversized Blush Mongolian Faux Fur Lumbar Pillow | Nordstrom at Home Faux Fur ThrowGray Velvet Throw Pillow | Barbara Barry Modern Drape Rod Pocket/Back Tab Window Curtain Panel | Warm Gold Curtain Rod

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Furniture:  Wood Leona Farmhouse Extension Dining Table Neutral Linen Paige Dining Bench  | Natural Linen Paige Round Back Dining Chairs | 3 Tier Rolling Bar Cart | Flatware & China c/o Simplee Gourmet |

Decor: Light Grey Sheepskin | Silver and Gold Mercury Pillar Candle| BIRCH VOTIVE CANDLEHOLDERGold Fern and Berry Garland 3×3 Ivory Sugared Vanilla Bean Pillar Candle | Pencil Christmas Tree| Light Fixture above dining table| Gold Light Fixtures above island |MacKenzie-Childs Silver Lining Wreath – Small| Gold Rimmed Champagne Flutes |

We got these gorgeous plates, chargers and flatware off of our wedding registry from Simplee Gourmet.

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Furniture:  Wood Leona Farmhouse Extension Dining Table Neutral Linen Paige Dining Bench  | Natural Linen Paige Round Back Dining Chairs | 3 Tier Rolling Bar Cart | Flatware & China c/o Simplee Gourmet |

Decor: Light Grey Sheepskin | Silver and Gold Mercury Pillar Candle| BIRCH VOTIVE CANDLEHOLDER Gold Fern and Berry Garland 3×3 Ivory Sugared Vanilla Bean Pillar Candle | Pencil Christmas Tree| Light Fixture above dining table| Gold Light Fixtures above island |MacKenzie-Childs Silver Lining Wreath – Small| Gold Rimmed Champagne Flutes |

See more on my dining room here—> 3 Tips on How to Host Your First Friendsgiving  

See more on my Framebridge photos here —> My Framed Photo Gallery Walls

We decorated our guest bedroom with Christmas decor for our overnight guests.

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Blush Cotton Area Rug | Gray Velvet Throw Pillow | Wood Blanket Ladder | Blush Mongolian Faux Fur Throw  Square Decorative Wall Mirror | Woven Wall Hanging | Gray Mongolian Faux Fur Throw Blanket |  Marble Top Round Table | White Mongolian Sheepskin Rug | Blush Mongolian Faux Fur Lumbar Pillow |

 Christmas Decor: Pre-lit Mini Christmas TreeMacKenzie-Childs Silver Lining Wreath – Small| 14×14 Letter Board – Room Essential | Venus Et Fleur Roses | Fairy string Lights 

See tips for hosting overnight guests here—> 5 Tips For Hosting Overnight Guests

We use our guest closet for all of our extra outerwear so I created a mini closet using a rolling rack for my guests to use for their clothing & suitcase. I also keep a full length mirror in the room to make the bedroom appear larger. Last, but not least I leave a robe and some slippers in the guest room along with some bottled water in the bathroom. I also think it’s a nice touch to leave a sweet little treat and hand written note or photo in case they arrive during the nighttime when we’re sleeping.

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Home Decor Details:  Storage Settee Bench | Solana Shams | Solana Duvet Cover | Similar Upholstered Bed Gold Arch Wall Mirror | Similar NightstandOversized Blush Mongolian Faux Fur Lumbar Pillow | Prisha Rug | Faux Fur Throw | Curtains  | “The Line” gallery c/o Framebridge | Lamp c/o Lamps Plus || Barbara Barry Modern Drape Rod Pocket/Back Tab Window Curtain Panel | Warm Gold Curtain Rod

 Christmas Decor: Pre-lit Mini Christmas Tree | Mini Sweets Ornament Set Mini Wine Ornament Set| Pencil Christmas tree found at Hobby Lobby | Fairy String Lights 

See more on the photos above my bed here—> My Framed Photo Gallery Walls

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 Furniture:  Ludie Weathered ArmchairIvory Faux Flokati Stool | Ribbed White Faux Fur Lumbar Pillow | 20″x35″ Light Gray Mongolian Sheepskin Area Rug

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Flannel shorts Flannel Sleep Shirt | Shearling Slippers

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Home Decor Details:  Storage Settee Bench | Solana Shams | Solana Duvet Cover | Similar Upholstered Bed Gold Arch Wall Mirror | Similar NightstandOversized Blush Mongolian Faux Fur Lumbar Pillow | Prisha Rug | Faux Fur Throw | Curtains  | “The Line” gallery c/o Framebridge | Lamp c/o Lamps Plus || Barbara Barry Modern Drape Rod Pocket/Back Tab Window Curtain Panel | Warm Gold Curtain Rod

 Christmas Decor: Pre-lit Mini Christmas Tree | Mini Sweets Ornament Set Mini Wine Ornament Set| Pencil Christmas tree found at Hobby Lobby | Fairy String Lights 

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