Thankful.

It's the week before Thanksgiving and preparations are in full swing. Before the pie baking and table setting occurs, I'm taking this week to reflect on all of the many blessings I've received over the past year. I have so, so much for which to be thankful. I hope y'all take time between the turkey to count your blessings. May they be plentiful.

A sweet friend suggested that I start doing more floral work, so every month I'll create a piece and post in on the site. Enjoy!

Published: Southern Weddings Magazine

I am so grateful to have my work (wardrobe and prop styling) featured in the current issue of Southern Weddings Magazine, on newstands now. Check out page No. 246 and 247 for some cute ideas for a Southern getaway (P.S: I'm partial to the flags!). Shot on location at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina by the fabulous Corbin Gurkin. I'll be sharing the full details of the shoot at a later date, but in the meantime, head out and pick up a copy of V4 to see all of the sweet, Southern goodness for yourselves.

A Sip of Southern

It's officially Fall, y'all! Yesterday, in the Well Styled Weekend, I showed you how to look adorable in an orchard. Now put all of those apples to good use and celebrate the changing of the season with a Hot Apple Toddy:

Ingredients:

2 oz whiskey (I prefer Gentleman Jack)

1 tsp sugar

Hot Apple Cider

Orange wheel for garnish

Cinnamon stick for garnish

2-3 whole cloves for garnish

Preparation:

Coat the bottom of an Irish coffee glass with honey. Add the whiskey, fill with hot apple cider and stir well. Garnish with the orange, cinnamon stick and cloves. Cheers, y'all!

The Well Styled Weekend

Fall is my very favorite season. Crisp air, changing leaves, pumpkins and apples galore! Here in Atlanta, we're a short drive away from the North Georgia mountains were apple orchards abound. I'm so looking forward to breathing in that fresh mountain air and getting my apple picking on soon. Y'all take  a look-see at my perfect outfit for a day in the orchard*:

1.  Shakespeare's Sonnets, Penguin Clothbound Classics

2. Going Study Skirt, Jack by BB Dakota

3. Get you some apples!

4. Betta than Bruschetta Top, ModCloth

5. Melissa Button Boot, Frye

6. McNicholas Bag, Aldo

*Disclaimer: I live in a fantasy world where all Autumn activities should be done in a skirt and boots, just go with it.

Featured: Atlanta Weddings Magazine

I am so very pleased to have one of my designs featured in the Fashion issue of Atlanta Weddings Magazine on local newstands now. I love this little belt and was thrilled when Elizabeth Ralls, Editor of Atlanta Weddings, wanted to include it in their style shoot (styled by the pretty fab-ola Ginny Branch and shot on location at the rustic chic Goat Farm). Comprised of various silks and organza in shades of ivory, blush and nude, the "Macaron" is available as is or in custom colors. I'm furiously working on the launch of my upcoming line, but am currently available for custom pieces. Contact me at carlee@carleesizemore.com for pricing and other information.

The Well Styled Weekend

Tomorrow is gameday! At least for my fellow Gamecocks, that means the beginning of a four game fashion show. Sorority Girl 101 teaches us that if you're going to the game (and honey, who isn't going to the game?) you must look adorable. Need a little help before game time? Here are some of my favorite picks to cheer my team to victory. Go Cocks!

1. Gamecock temporary tattoo is a gameday must (or a "Beat" sticker), Garnet and Black Traditions at Jewelry Warehouse

2. Garnet & Black Jack Rogers are stylish and comfortable (but you better break them in first), Miss Cocky

3. I love Hobo bags for their versatility and their keep-all abilities, Just the Thing

4. The current Queen of Gameday cuteness: Judith March, Just the Thing or Wish Boutique

5. The perfect shade of Garnet: OPI Changing of the Garnet, Ulta

6. Love these designer earrings from Rhyne Becton, Festivity

A Shower for Sophie Kate

I can not wait to be an aunt! My brother and sister-in-law are expecting their first baby, Miss Sophie Kate, in December and I couldn't resist throwing a shower in her honor. Although the soiree isn't until early October, I wanted to give y'all a sneek peek at the inspiration. We're pretty sure little SK is going to be a princess and her favorite color is definitely going to be pink (she is here mother's daughter after all!).  I'm loving the palate of rasberry and bubblegum pink with this soft lemonade yellow; a little unexpected, but not too "out there" for a girlie girl. Stay tuned for a few of my DIY projects for this party. 

Credits: Streamers & Champagne Bar; Paper Flower Bouquet; Pink Lemonade; Passion Fruit Macarons