The Perfect Weekend Jacket and The Curb Market

Wearing: Dora Landa Baseball Jacket c/o // Loft Sweatshirt // Loft Skinny Pants // John Hardy Dragon Bracelet // David Yurman Bracelet // Kate Spade Bag, options  // Nine West booties, TJ Maxx, options // Mac Ruby Woo Lipstick

This dreary weather has been a driving force behind my outfits lately.  I have really been into comfortable pieces that are as cozy as my sweats, but don't look as sloppy.  Because let's face it,  I am all about sweatshirts and spandex at home and it can be really hard to change unless I can talk myself into something cute and comfortable.

This Dora Landa baseball jacket gets an A+ for comfort and cuteness. It has stretch in the body that moves with you and the sleeves are a soft vegan leather. It is perfect for those chilly days when you need a light layer. This lovely has become my go-to jacket that keeps me looking fab, but comfy at the same time. Can it get any better than that?

I wore my new favorite jacket all weekend while exploring the city.  B and I discovered the Sweet Auburn Curb Market in heart of downtown Atlanta. Here are my notes on this retro indoor market filled with diverse foods and rich history.

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The Charm of Georgia's Vineyards

If you are a wine enthusiast like me, beautiful fall weather is perfect for exploring vineyards and wineries. The grapes are harvested through the end of October in Georgia, before the cold sets in damaging the crops.  This past weekend, B and I went on a wine tasting tour with our wine club to three vineyards and wineries in north Georgia for wine tastings, lunch and a just a great time with friends in the country. 

Elegant private tasting rooms made you forget you were in Georgia and made you feel as though you were in France or Italy.  Spectacular cheese and charcuterie platters were delicately selected to pair with our wines at the Montaluce Winery. 

Moving on from the elegance at Montaluce Winery, we stopped at Wolf Mountain Vineyard and the Cavender Creek Winery where we were surrounded by country charm and these little guys...

We sipped on wine overlooking fabulous vineyards soaking in the country charm. I don't have much to say about my outfit in this post, except that I started out with a denim jacket and a pretty scarf over my dress and boots.  However, by the end of the first stop, temps were already heating up and off they went. 

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Wearing:

Loft Dress, On sale now

Bedstu Boots

Rebecca Minkoff Mac Crossbody Bag

Old Navy Denim Jacket

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ATL Locals: Vintage Shopping in Little 5 Points

Bill and I love exploring Atlanta's dining and shopping districts.  Each neighborhood is filled with history, charm and personality.  Recently, we ventured out to explore a funky alternative neighborhood known as Little Five Points, earning it's name from the location where five main MARTA lines come together.  While Little Five Points is not normally known as a "stay overnight" location, there sure is enough dining and vintage shopping to keep you entertained.  Enter the Clothing Warehouse...a well organized and color coordinated boutique filled with vintage threads and cowboy boots for men and women. This is a vintage lover's dream.

They do not have cheap thrift store prices, but you can appreciate the quality and the uniqueness of their clothes.  My hubby found a vintage Levi's denim jacket barely worn for about $35. I was torn with so many choices, but in the end I took home a pair of boyfriend overalls, a navy jumpsuit, a bag and a scarf.  Below is a peek from future posts with more pics to follow soon.

Wearing my vintage overalls // Loft top //  9th & Elm Hippie Fringe Bag c/o, more pics coming soon // Warby Parker Sunnies // C.Wonder bracelets

A leather clutch bag was $5 from a thrift store nearby // C.Wonder bracelets // J.Crew Chambray // eShakti polka dot skirt c/o

Wearing: Vintage jumpsuit // Loft belt // Zara clutch bag, not sold online, but love this one  // Jessica Simpson shoes Tj Maxx, similar // C.Wonder bracelets

A vintage ladies jumpsuit, minus the shoulder pads was my favorite find of the day.

We celebrated our vintage finds with gigantic burgers from  the Vortex restaurant, which ranked 30th among 101 Best Burgers in America and it just happens to be located right next door to the Clothing Warehouse.

So, I'm thinking Bill and I have become quite the hipsters after eating and shopping at Little Five Points. Not sure if I can handle another burger named the triple bypass, but the Clothing Warehouse is definitely a place worth going back to.

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ATL Locals and Chuck Taylor's? Check

This past weekend, mother nature gave us a break from the cold and gave us a weekend full of sunshine and heavinly temps in the 70's! We enjoyed every minute outdoors exploring the city. Let's just say, my hubby and I unintentionally wore similar outfits for our day of exploring…gingham shirts, denim and our Chucks. Yep, we looked like twinsies for the day, but neither of us seemed to mind being comfy and hip in our shoes.

We spent one day exploring the Square in downtown Decatur, Ga. With it's decadent restaurants and pubs, artsy stores and rich architecture, this city filled with culture and charm was a delight to visit. We spent the rest of our sunny weekend exploring the Old Roswell Mill - Vickery Creek Trail. 

Our breathtaking view of the Vickery Creek dam from the top of the trail…simply divine ending to our sunny weekend. Back to winter, but hopefully not for too much longer.

What I'm wearing: Shirt: J.Crew // Jacket: Loft // White jeans: Loft // Shoes: Converse // Bag: Michael Kors

What Bill is wearing: Shirt: TJ Maxx, similar one // Jeans: Levis // Shoes: Converse - Chuck Taylors

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ATL Locals: The Swan House

The Swan House, known to be the most photographed landmark in Atlanta, is an elegant, classically styled mansion built in 1928 for the Edward H. Inman family, heirs to a cotton brokerage fortune. It was one of many Georgia set locations used during the filming of the movie The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.  If you are a Hunger Games fan, you will get a kick out of seeing where certain scenes were filmed. My hubby and I took a guided tour of this beautiful home this past weekend and WOW the breathtaking architectural details did not disappoint. 

^^Incredible architectural details designed by famed Atlanta architect Philip Trammell Shutze, provides a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of this Atlanta family during the 1920s and 1930s.  

^^The mantle in a guest room^^

^^The infamous swan table in the dining room.

^^The most romantic garden located in the back of the home.

^^The back door where guest would enter has a circular driveway.

^^Steps from the back door lead to the romantic garden. 

If you are planning a visit to Atlanta or you are a local, you will want to plan an afternoon for a tour of this gorgeous landmark. You can also learn more about  the family who lived here and see more photos of the home at the Atlanta History Center. 

Cheers to visiting new places in 2014!!!

What I'm wearing:  Jacket: Michael Kors // Top: Target, old // Black Skinny's: J.Crew // Booties: Steve Madden // Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

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ATL Locals: Roswell Provisions French Market

This is possibly the cutest place. Ever. You will feel like you've step back in time once you experience the old world charm in this community market.

Every single detail in this place is worthy of notice! You can enjoy a cup of coffee from the expresso bar or grab a treat from the pastry bar, while you peruse their selection of infused oils and spices, imported wines and cheese from all over the world.  Wooden benches, a produce cart and antique decor are some of the characteristics that bring this place so much charm reminiscent of France.  

The Locals: Weekends in Atlanta

There are so many fun things to do and see in Atlanta, from historic museums to shopping districts, parks, museums and antebellum homes. The city's rich history is at every corner. 

This past weekend, my hubby and I spent a lovely afternoon people watching, antiquing and eating pizza in historic Marietta Square.  

Wearing:  Scarf: Banana Republic // Sweater:  Gap // Jeans: Loft // Boots: Bedistu // Bag: Rebecca Minkoff // Bracelet:  CWonder

There are so many beautiful historic spots to discover and we plan to see them all! Our weekends are filled with beautiful new memories as we plant our roots in this magical city.  

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