November 17, 2015 by Drafts & Crafts

Chambray is a no brainer, add a vest and you have a instant game changer.

Photo credit: Lacy J Photography– book your holiday sessions now!!

{Chambray: Loft} {Vest: old, love, love}
{Jeans: Forever 21} {Shoes: J. Crew, similar}
{Bag: Kate Spade}

I don’t think one can ever have enough chambray. All of my chambrays have had collars until this beauty came into my life. Who doesn’t love a good chambray tunic and the best part about this shirt is that it is currently on sale for 20 bucks!! I added this black vest to dress up the casual look. I purchased this black tuxedo vest a few years back, but it never goes out of style. I am linked a few more black vests that I love this season. I am dreaming about cooler weather here in Florida, so I can pull out my puffer vests. This look is great for date night with your partner or a night out for drink with your girlfriends. How do you style your chambray?

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Dani

November 15, 2015 by Drafts & Crafts

Thrilled to announce this classy collaboration with AIBI watches and to give you the chance to win your own rose gold watch!

This collaboration could not have come at a better time. With the holidays around the corner, it’s that time of the year when we start picking out thoughtful and unique items for our loved ones. I was looking at watches for a family member of mine just before this collaboration commenced. All the ones that I had my eyes on were either too pricey or not traditional enough in style or color. I am a firm believer that a watch should be timeless (no pun intended). I personally do not care for watches that have bright colored faces or playful symbols instead of numbers. Surprisingly, I prefer watches with white or light-colored face and numbers that are easy to identify. AIBI watches meet all of the above qualifications for what I believe makes up a classic wristwatch.

Jason is wearing the “fabio miami silver” in brown and I am wearing the “julia engel miami rose golden” in brown as well. Each watch features a gorgeous leather band that is not only comfortable, but very versatile. These watches are sharp and add a little sophistication to any outfit. The watches that Jason and I are showing off retail around $120, which in my opinion is a reasonable price for a designer watch. AIBI has around 40 men and women watches to choose from. We are so pleased with the quality and craftsmanship behind our new bling. They each came in a hard box and wrapped in a protective layer of plastic to ensure that they are scratch free. If you are looking for a beautiful gift to share during the holidays, I highly recommend checking out AIBI watches. 

Follow me on Instagram, @dccold, to see how to enter the rose gold watch giveaway beginning 11/15/15 and ending 11/20/15 at 7pm. One lucky winner will be announced on 11/21/2015! Thank you for reading and I hope everyone had a lovely weekend!

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Dani

November 11, 2015 by Drafts & Crafts

Enjoy your thanksgiving leftovers in style with this free “leftovers tag” printable!

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays (next to Christmas, of course). When else do you get to converse and gorge around the table with your entire family?? My favorite part about Thanksgiving is spending quality time with my family. My second favorite thing about Thanksgiving is.. having tons of leftovers!! Eating thanksgiving leftovers for days is delicious and mindless, so count me in!!

I created these free printable tags to attach on each of my leftover containers. What is better than sending your guests home with labeled food containers. I picked up these colorful “Chinese takeout” containers from Crate & Barrel last year. Other great places to pick up containers are Target, Walmart, or The Container Store. I would also recommend checking out a restaurant depot for Chinese takeout containers.

Click the link below for the free printable PDF

Thanksgiving Leftover Tag by Drafts & Crafts

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner.. because I sure can not!!! And then what’s next?? Christmas or something??? Time is FLYING by! Jason and I are still on the hunt for a house so please excuse my absence from Drafts & Crafts. It does feel tremendously weird to not be posting as much on the blog and on Instagram, but when life calls, ya gotta answer!

I hope everyone is looking forward to the holidays and taking some time out of their busy schedules to relax and enjoy family time!

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Dani

 

 

 

November 3, 2015 by Drafts & Crafts

Sharing my favorite look from my trip to DC a few weeks ago where the weather permits me to pull out the wraps, ponchos, and capes.

{Wrap: Anthropologie} {Jeans: J. Crew, similar}
{Purse: Michael Kors} {Boots: Lord and Taylor)

I had a great trip to DC a few weeks ago with my gal pal, Becca. We went up to DC to join in some baby shower fun. You can check out the baby shower that I help to create here. I was also able to get in a visit with my best blogger babe, Josie! We had the most fabulous day filled with lunch, shopping, picture snapping, sweet treats, and lattes at the Mosaic District in Fairfax. I shared a picture of my sweet friends in this post, Becs in the middle and Josie on the right. We had to stop by and catch up with Jackie of Wild Flowers. Jackie has a flower cart at the Mosaic District filled with the most beautiful blooms. If you frequent Mosaic, you have to meet Jackie and pick up a fresh arrangement from her, she is a doll!

It was such a treat to get up to DC and get a real taste of fall. Florida is hitting the 90’s this week, reaching all-time highs for November (Rude, Mother Nature). I was excited to bring some heavier sweaters with me to DC. This Anthro wrap is such a gorgeous piece for any wardrobe. I love that this wrap is reversible, but I admire the side with sequin details most. I was in need of a more dressy boot, so I picked these up on sale from Lord and Taylor recently. They are part suede and part leather, which I think gives them a classy look. When it comes to high-quality and comfort, I would recommend the shoe brand, Isola.

I hope everyone had a wonderful halloween!! I do wish I would have gotten this post up sooner, but I have had to make other things a priority. Jason and I are looking to purchase a home, which everyone says is a difficult process. No kidding, they were not lying about home buying being stressful!! We have had a million things on our plate and I am just trying to take it one day at a time. With that being said, I do have an  AWESOME giveaway coming up with AIBI Watches. Be sure to follow me on instagram @dccold and you can see a snap of what the watch looks like that I will be giving away!!

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Dani

October 25, 2015 by Drafts & Crafts

I had the wonderful opportunity to join other local creatives in welcoming Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant to Jacksonville! 

This past Friday evening, Jason and I attended a VIP media preview party to welcome Cooper’s Hawk to the Jacksonville Town Center. I was thrilled to welcome a new winery to Jacksonville along side other Jax creatives! Cooper’s Hawk is known for their special wine and culinary pairing guide. Each meal comes with a wine recommendation, but even cooler, they sell spices and other goodies that come with recommended wine to pair them with. Each spice is marked with a number, which represents a coordinating wine. Cooper’s Hawk prides itself on their unique pairing features. The staff was extremely friendly and were eager to talk about and recommend their favorite wines.

We were greeted upon arrival with a bubbly sip from the lovely hostesses. We began by pareusing the entrance and tasting room that is full of gifts and wine. Cooper’s Hawk has over 25 wine selections, champagnes, whites, reds, ice wine, roses, and dessert wine, like port. In the lobby, they also sell spices, spreads, appearal, and homemade dessert. Each spice and spread comes with a recommendation of wine pairing! Simple and delicous!!

Look at the beautiful light fixtures in one of the dining rooms! The restaurant is extremly spacious with 3 large rooms for dinning, one being a large room that could accomdate any private party. We eneded our tour in the private room where there was small bites and wine waiting for us.

We were able to try the Chef’s special cheese plate. The cheese selections are from small farms and change monthly. The Pork Belly Tostadas and Cooper’s Hawk Calamari were my favorite! I would definitely recommend either of these two appetizers to begin with when you visit Cooper’s Hawk. Of course, they will come with a recommended wine to enjoy with it,

We enjoyed being guests at Cooper’s Hawk launch party. The general manager, hotesses, staff, and bartenders were excellent and extremly knowledgeable about what they have to offer. There are currently 20 locations and the owners plan to open 4 more by the end of next year. Cooper’s Hawk is also located in Orlando and Tampa, so if you are looking for a fabulous dining experince, I would recommend checking the wine-filled restaurant out!

Is everyone getting ready for halloween? I have been so busy and I am terribly sad that I did not share a new Halloween craft or recipe on the blog. I am going to do some bake some of my old favorites this week. Be sure to check out some ideas from last year that I shared, Pumpkin Spice Latte cupcakes, grave yard pudding, or brown-butter Fall Rice Kripsie treats!!

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Dani

October 22, 2015 by Drafts & Crafts

This plaid shirt is an oldie, but goodie. I love to contrast between red plaid popping off of the green field jacket. 

Photo credit: Lacy J. Photography

{Plaid Shirt: Ralph Lauren, love similar} {Field Jacket: J. Crew}
{Skirt: Target, love this one $8} {Booties: Sears on sale!!}
{Bag: Michael Kors}

With temperatures finally beginning to get a little more crisp in North Florida, it was time to break out the plaid and field jacket! Like every girl, pulling out the plaid is one of the staple’s of fall. This may be a repeat look from last year, but it is too classic not to put on again! 🙂 I am digging these new cognac booties that I purchased last month from Sears. Best news, they are under $30… what a steal!! In addition, this field jacket is back for the second year in a row and is currently on sale; it comes in petite, regular, and tall. As a Florida girl, it is the perfect light weight coat until temperatures drop in the later months!!

Can you guys believe October is coming to an end already? Any big Halloween plans?? I believe I am going to keep it low key and join my bff with her niece and nephew for some tricker-treating fun!!

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Dani

 

 

Keep in touch,
Dani