Happy Birthday, Lauren!

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Stars & Stripes

J.Crew Tunic // Max & Cleo Dress // DVF Playsuit // Michael Kors Sunglasses

Swarovski Flag Clutch // Giuseppe Zanotti Heels // BaubleBar Star Cuff // Michael Stars Maxi

J.Crew Skirt // BaubleBar Bib Necklace // Lauren Klein Star Studs

Don't forget to check out our July 4th Pinterest board for more ideas!

XOXO,

Lauren & Amber

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Father's Day Gift Ideas

Father's Day is this Sunday and we know we're not the only ones who find coming up with a present that guys will actually use can be tough!  Here's our roundup of ideas for gifting the wonderful Dad in your life...

Cigar Humidor // Travel Mug // Dri-Fit Shirt // Shovel // Outdoor Work Gloves // Grilling Tongs

Pro V1 Golf Balls // Seasonings // Boat Shoes // Divot Repair Tool // Whiskey Stones

Bourbon // Whiskey Glasses // HBO's The Newsroom // Socks // Golf Glove

Screwdriver Set // Contractor Pen // Hygiene Kit // Tiki Torches // Non-Iron Shirt // Fire Pit

XOXO,

Lauren & Amber

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A Festive Tabletop for Cinco de Mayo

Plates // Placemats // Custom Garland // Glassware

Galvanized Pail for serving chips // Succulents for your centerpiece

Happy Friday - what are you up to this weekend?  I'm headed to a family friend's annual Derby Party tomorrow (they're always so much fun!) and Amber just departed for a Mediterranean Cruise to Italy & Greece - amazing, right?!  So I'll be holding down Chic & Awe for the next few weeks while she's away...wishing you a relaxing few days! See you back here Monday!

XOXO,

Lauren & Amber

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Chic & Awe's Easter Weekend...

Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!  Amber celebrated the soon-to-be Mrs. Smollen's shower, while Lauren got wiped out with the Norovirus - not exactly how she was expecting to celebrate the weekend!

Regardless, here's a full recap...

Delicious brunch fare

Lilies & Blood Orange Mimosas

Easter basket goodies for Lauren's nieces

Shower gifts and Ukrainian Pysanky eggs

Pink hyacinths and an Easter tree!

Amber's super cute egg wreath & Micah's Easter basket goodies

A candy bunny dish and crocuses pushing through the driveway - yay spring!

XOXO,

Lauren & Amber

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Happy Easter!

The Easter basket is one of my favorite holiday gifts to put together, I have always loved the excitement of choosing the basket, picking a theme, and shopping for the fillers!  This year, I am especially excited because in addition to doing my husband Micah's basket, I am doing one for my nephew who will be with us Easter Sunday.  Thomas the Train is his jam so I will be focusing on the choo-choos!!!

Easter also marks the break in the weather and the start of the new season.  Daffodils are in bloom, the birds are singing in the morning, and the days are longer.  The warm weather is coming - get yourself some self-tanner!!!!

Most of you are probably assembling your own baskets and picking up any last minute items.  Below is some Chic & Awe inspiration...

Basil Hayden Bourbon Whiskey (a fave of both Micah & Andrew) // Acqua di Parma Deodorant Spray

Jack Black Lip Balm // Reese's Eggs // Junior Mints // Whoppers // Cigars

Nesting Shot Glasses // Golf Tees // Hair of the Dog Steel Flask

Jelly Belly Beans // Chocolate Magic Milk Straws // Bath Squirties // Sour Gummy Bunnies

Thomas the Train Pez Dispenser // Lip Smackers // Jellycat Stuffed Toys (we love them all!)

Peter Rabbit Easter Basket Liners // Magic Hatching Easter Eggs

Stay tuned for post-Easter pics, and for more inspiration, check out our Easter Pinterest page!

XOXO,

Lauren & Amber

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P.S. We have some Easter eggggtras for you! 

-You MUST check this out - a real live CHICKY as a pet!

-The history of the Easter basket

-Use a sand bucket as an Easter basket and fill it with beach toys!