// My heart is heavy and sad for all the families and homes that have been affected by Hurricane Florence. We were very lucky here in Charleston and only got wind and a little rain while other cities just north of us, especially Wilmington, NC were not so fortunate.
// Todd and I took the kiddos to a new restaurant in Mt. Pleasant called Woodward Tavern. We heard good things about it and really wanted to try it out, and while the kids loved it, Todd and I weren't crazy about our food. I have to say though, it's definitely worth stopping in if you love a good milkshake though because they were incredible!
As soon as they came out Taylor wanted the one Carson ordered. Luckily, he was sweet enough to share, while Todd and I got to enjoy hers which was the s'mores flavor.
// I've been burning this pumpkin candlenon-stop since last week! The scent makes me so excited for fall!! It instantly makes me think of s'mores by the fire pit, chia tea lattes from Starbucks, and cool mornings in my favorite cozy cardigan.
// Speaking of fall, how gorgeous are these oversized sweaters!? All three of them have great reviews and are under $30...can I get a whoop whoop!! And if you're looking for more budget friendly fall items, you can check out my top picks here.
// And last, but not least, the WINNER of the Lilly Pulitzer is Rust Hawk!! Rust email me at Caycee07@hotmail.com and let me know your best shipping address and I'll get you goodies shipped out asap!
One of the questions I get asked quite often is what are my favorite restaurants downtown Charleston. This is always a hard one for me to answer because we truly have SO many amazing restaurants. Either way, I decided to break this down into a few different categorized posts starting out with my top 5 date night spots. Over the nest few weeks I'll share my top 5 kid friendly restaurants, top 5 brunch spots, and top 5 casual restaurants in Charleston.
Along with my five favorite date night spots, I also wanted to share a little date night style inspiration for both you and your man.
If you or your man love a really good steak this is the place to go. And I highly recommend the stuffed mushrooms, the Hall's chopped salad, and the lobster mac and cheese. This restaurant has received a lot of recognition and there's always a line out the door, so make sure to make reservations in advance if possible.
This restaurant is very small, cozy, and romantic. The menu includes dishes from Southern France, Northern Italy, and Northern Spain. The menu changes daily and there are only two choices for appetizers, entrees, and deserts. The four or five times that Todd and I have eaten here, every dish blew us away and the wine was amazing.
I thought about not including this one because I know you've heard me talk about it many times, but it's truly our favorite, most visited date night spot. If you've never had Thai food before, then let this place be your first! You must order the fresh basil rolls and the fried wantons. For your main dish, I recommend the basil with chicken or the pad thai.
This is a small, romantic Italian restaurant that's kind of tucked away and you probably wouldn't notice it if you were just coming for a visit. But it's truly a hidden gem that has some of the most amazing house made pasta you will ever taste. If you're a fan of scallops get the pappardelle, and if you're not, then my next favorite is the bucatini.
This restaurant is the most casual out of all of the others I've listed, but it's still a great date night spot with the option to sit indoors or out on the patio. My favorite things on the menu are the bacon wrapped dates, whipped feta, and their bear creek burger! And if you love a good gin cocktail, you should definitely get their strawberry letter 23.
I truly look forward to our weekly date nights...I love getting dressed up, trying new restaurants, and most importantly, some alone time with Todd.
And now let's chat a little bit about our date night outfits.
The thing I love about both of our looks is that they are great for transitioning into fall and can be worn into winter by adding a few layers. If any of the men in your life are looking to add a new pair of jeans to their closet, I highly recommend these Mavi jeans from Nordstrom. Todd said they are his favorite, because of how soft and comfortable they are feel. They also look and feel like designer jeans, but are only $98!! He really likes that they come in different lengths so he doesn't have to worry about having them hemmed.
My dress is good for almost any occasion. It's fully lined so you don't have to worry about it being see through, it comes in 8 different colors / prints, and it's only $69!
Okay, so I don't know how the Lilly After Party Sale went for you guys yesterday, but for me, this was the smoothest one yet! I waited in the virtual line less than an hour and I was able to grab a few pieces I really wanted.
Then, last night after Todd and I got the kiddos to bed, I was able to get into the sale with no wait and really check it all out!! And man, they still have some really amazing stuff left. Below are my top 10 favorites under $50 and all of these pieces are still in stock in almost all sizes!
I'll be back here throughout the day adding my favorites along with a try-on session (on my Instastories) from the sale. Along with that, I'll also be sharing size / fit, so make sure you check back! And if you missed my post last week, click here to see a few of the top styles that will be in the sale along with all the prices.
I have this romper in a different print and it is one of my absolute favorites! It runs tts and I have it in a size 0 for reference. The sale price on this romper will be $49!
These leggings run tts and the sale price will be $59!
And now for the giveaway!! While you guys are waiting for the sale to start, I thought it would be fun to offer you guys a giveaway with some of my favorite desk organization products along with a gift card!
To enter, all you need to do is leave me a comment on this post telling me what you're hoping to snag from the sale this year. Easy peasy, y'all! The giveaway ends Wednesday, September 12th at midnight EST.
I've got another awesome Splurge vs Steal post for you today! You guys really seemed to love my last Splurge vs Steal post (you can find it here if you missed it) so I'm going to try to do these post more often.
As always, I made sure that all the "steal" items were great quality and had awesome reviews. I also thought you might like to know that all the items on my "steal" list are under $50!!!
