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Putting 2x4s up the wall allowed us to place the shiplap over the top part of the stone and took it out from the wall a little bit. Then Craig built the mantel over the existing stone one - which by the way was the worst mantel that ever existed. It was only about 3 inches deep, it was completely uneven, and it was tilted forward. So basically it was impossible to get anything to really stay on the mantel. Useless lol. Now I have a nice big mantel I can style and put up Christmas decorations and it just looks amazing. 

Overmantel paint color: @sherwinwilliams Worldly Gray
Mantel stain: Minwax Special Walnut

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Products I used from @loweshomeimprovement ā¬‡ļø

•ROMABIO Masonry Stucco Brick Flat Avorio
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Assorted Flat Wall brush

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Lifestyle · November 6, 2017

Weekend Recap

Hi friends! I hope you had a good weekend šŸ™‚ Ours was really fun, we had a dinner date Friday night, got Christmas card pictures taken on Saturday, then went to the Panthers game on Sunday!!

Friday’s dinner date was at Village Tavern…I’ve been really into sitting at the bar in restaurants lately.Ā  It’s so cozy!Ā  And it makes me stealing Craig’s french fries easier because they are closer to me…muahaha!

Forgot to snap pics of the food but I got the Thai Chicken Salad and Craig got a burger & fries.Ā  We both got whiskey cocktails to start šŸ™‚

Here was my date night outfit but I ended up changing into this top because it was a little cooler than I was anticipating!Ā  I don’t know if y’all can see my black tassel earrings but they are my new favorites.

Shop the Outfit: Top // JeansĀ // Earrings // Shoes

Saturday I was up and got my run in.Ā  Just 5 miles because that’s really all I was feeling! I had lots of chores and errands around the house I needed to do anyways so didn’t go quite as far as my longer runs have been lately of 7, 8 or 9 miles.Ā  Work has also kicked my butt the past couple of weeks with travel and such so I’ve been kinda tired!

I also had to start getting ready earlier in the afternoon because we were heading to take Christmas card photos!! Here’s a little sneak peek.

Shop My Look:Ā  Dress (similar ones below!!) // Shoes // Earrings // BraceletsĀ // Lip Color

Then we were both craving Chic-fil-a so we got that on the way home.Ā  I had my wine & nuggets for dinner and was happy as a clam!! Lol.

Sunday we were up early to hit the tailgate before the Panthers game!!Ā  And they won which is always a great time, made even sweeter by the fact we beat our rival Atlanta in the process.Ā  Sorry Falcons fans šŸ™‚ I also HAVE TO HAVE Bojangles when I’m tailgating.Ā  We hit the drive through and I got me a chicken biscuit…so gooooood.

I took this BackPack Wine with me to the tailgate and the rose was perfect because I don’t typically drink during the day, ha, but this was super light and a great amount to sip on.

After the game we swung by Whole Foods to get the salad bar.Ā  I dumped pretty much everything into mine šŸ™‚

I ate a lot of it then saved the rest for lunch today.Ā  It was a great weekend and I CAN NOT WAIT to share our Christmas Card pictures with y’all!! My friend/photographer Deanna took them for us and I think they’re going to be gorgeous!

Hope y’all have a great night!!

xo,

Bess

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  1. Claire says

    November 6, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    looks like such a fun weekend!! ps. how did you like the canned wine? I’ve tried a few brands recently and I like how they are the perfect size if you’re in the mood for just a glass or two!

    Reply
    • Bess says

      November 7, 2017 at 9:26 am

      I really liked it!! Was def the perfect size and light for tailgating…not trying to get hammered at 10am!! LOL.

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Happy 9th anniversary to the love of my life! I’ Happy 9th anniversary to the love of my life! I’m the luckiest girl to have youšŸ¤šŸ¤šŸ¤
Halloween front porch! Ghosts, skeletons, bats, & Halloween front porch! Ghosts, skeletons, bats, & witch hats! Still have to add my spooky orange lights and of course our jack o lanterns šŸŽƒ 

Comment HALLOWEEN below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5oXzu #ltkhome #ltkhalloween #ltkseasonal #halloween #halloweendecor #halloweenfrontporch
These ghosts we got last year are some of our favo These ghosts we got last year are some of our favorite Halloween decorations šŸŽƒEasy to put together and they light up too! Currently on sale ā€¼ļø be sure to follow along to see what I’ve done differently with them this year šŸ‘» which I’ll be sharing later this week!! 

Comment GHOST below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5oLFP #ltkseasonal #ltksalealert #halloween #halloweendecor #halloweendecorations #ghostdecor
Friday clean with meeeee! (& Avery) 🫧 happy fri Friday clean with meeeee! (& Avery) 🫧 happy friday!šŸ¤šŸ¤šŸ¤

Comment CLEAN for details!

https://liketk.it/5ni9u

#cleaning #dailyvlog #cleanwithme #fridayclean #friday #fridaymotivation #fridayroutine
This tile project completes the fireplace renovati This tile project completes the fireplace renovationšŸ–¤šŸ¤ Be sure to go back and watch parts one and two to see the complete transformation! Comment FIREPLACE and I’ll send you the links to the tiles and supplies I used. 

@loweshomeimprovement #fireplacerenovation #tile #organicmodern #marblelook
My fall mantel decor! Everything from Target and A My fall mantel decor! Everything from Target and AmazonšŸ‚šŸ¤Ž comment FALL and I’ll send ya the šŸ”— 

fall candles | fall foliage | fall decor | home decor | mantel styling 

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to shop this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5mFxB #ltkhome #ltkseasonal #ltkfindsunder50
Fireplace Makeover Part 2! Comment FIREPLACE for t Fireplace Makeover Part 2! Comment FIREPLACE for the supplies we used!šŸ”„

When I say this design came to me in a dream I quite literally mean it haha it really came to me in my sleep. I had been thinking about how to make the overmantel work since the stone structure placement kind of made it more difficult.

Putting 2x4s up the wall allowed us to place the shiplap over the top part of the stone and took it out from the wall a little bit. Then Craig built the mantel over the existing stone one - which by the way was the worst mantel that ever existed. It was only about 3 inches deep, it was completely uneven, and it was tilted forward. So basically it was impossible to get anything to really stay on the mantel. Useless lol. Now I have a nice big mantel I can style and put up Christmas decorations and it just looks amazing. 

Overmantel paint color: @sherwinwilliams Worldly Gray
Mantel stain: Minwax Special Walnut

#homediy #lowesfinds #lowescreator #fireplacerenovation #homerenovation @loweshomeimprovement
Fireplace Makeover Part One! šŸ  This is sort o Fireplace Makeover Part One! šŸ  

This is sort of a ā€œit’s gotta get a little worse before it gets betterā€ situation but I HAVE A VISION PPL trust mešŸ˜… Hit follow and stick around for part 2!

Products I used from @loweshomeimprovement ā¬‡ļø

•ROMABIO Masonry Stucco Brick Flat Avorio
White Lime Interior/Exterior Limewash
•ROMABIO Masonry Stucco Brick 6-in Reusable
Assorted Flat Wall brush

#lowesfinds #lowescreator #fireplace #fireplacemakeover #diyhome
Fireplace Makeover Part One!

This is sort of a ā€œit’s gotta get a little worse before it gets betterā€ situation but I HAVE A VISION PPL trust mešŸ˜… Hit follow and stick around for part 2!

Products I used from @loweshomeimprovement ā¬‡ļø

•ROMABIO Masonry Stucco Brick Flat Avorio
White Lime Interior/Exterior Limewash
•ROMABIO Masonry Stucco Brick 6-in Reusable
Assorted Flat Wall brush

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