Sofa Obsession

For months I have wanted to incorporate additional seating in our front living room. I hate that guests always have to congregate in our family room since there is more than two seats. I know that with Carter, we really need something in the white/ivory family with his hair. I also know it has to be somewhat narrow to accommodate the club chairs that reside there now. In comes Classic Treasures Consignment, one of my favorite stores in the area. Raleigh friends, if you haven't visited, they have amazing antiques and are reasonably priced!

I had to slowly pitch the idea to the hubs as he has fought me long and hard on the chandelier that he has to avoid walking through in that room. My plan is to still leave a clear path but also be able to enjoy a fire with guests.

Located on the far right - I am so in love with the color, lines and "narrowness" of the sofa. I am keeping my fingers crossed that my  negotiation skills will work with K.

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My brother got married over the weekend in Asheville and it was a beautiful ceremony and reception. Bobby is so blessed to have stayed close with all his friends from childhood and high school - it's amazing to see all of them under one roof over a decade later!

Mom's selfie with me before rehearsal dinner

Rehearsal Dinner

Hair and makeup with my new sister in law!

Beautiful fur wrap with her dress!

Addison and me!

Vows

The newly introduced Mr. and Mrs. Darling!

Elizabeth chose really beautiful decor with all white flowers and lots of candles for a winter wonderland theme.  A hot chocolate bar accompanied yummy passed hors d'oeuvres and the bar during cocktail hour.

My hot date at the reception - Khaner wowed all of Bobby's girlfriends he hadn't met - I am one lucky girl!

My brother and daddy - lots of guests newer to our family thought they looked a lot alike, which I never really saw till now.

One of my favorite friends of Bobby's, Tom, was introduced with me into the reception.

Entering the reception 

First dance, Just the way you are

Cream cheese frosting cake

Cake cutting

I was lucky enough to catch up with one of my girlfriends from college, Jeannette, who lives in DC with my brother's friend and Groosman Taylor.

So fun

Last song of the night!

We are so lucky to have someone so perfect for Bobby - we are blessed in every way as our family expands!

Naughty or Nice?

He swears up and down he is on the Nice list...

Merry Christmas to the all the sweet doggies out there, from ours to yours.

Comfort and Joy

My favorite holiday of the year is upon us, and what is even more special this year is Khaner and I are sharing the season with our sweet puppy. With our third Christmas in the house, we got the tree and house decorated in record time. I also found the steal of a lifetime with ginger jars from Home Goods yesterday. I was literally skipping to the register and hadn't even checked the price until the cashier rang me up. Tell me if you believe they were $14.99 each.

My sweet Carter and I after putting up the tree.

Nothing makes it feel like Christmas more than a fresh tree. I  have loved our tradition of collecting ornaments from all the places we travel to as a couple. As we start our family we plan to keep this tradition alive with seeing more places throughout the world.

I got these gorgeous gold bowls from Marshalls while in Charlotte a couple of weeks ago and went a bit hog wild with gold and silver pine cones and ornaments. Note the adorable Mr. and Mrs. cocktail glasses Kendall gave us!

Nutcrackers from Germany Khaner's parents gave him.

Love the gold combination.

My favorite wreath we hang.

My new Ginger jar finds from Home Goods - I styled them with some berries from Michaels.

Santa's sweet helper!

The hubs and me at my office Christmas party.

What are some holiday traditions that are meaningful to you?