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A Little Bit Squirrely

March 9, 2016 alittlebitsquirrely

I decided to make some minor changes to my blog. When I first created Raleigh Social Butterfly several years ago the focus was going to be mainly about my life + adventures in Raleigh. After mulling it over for the past few months I made the decision to change my blog name to reflect more of my personality… and my strange obsession with squirrels. I present my new + improved blog… a little bit squirrely.

I’ll still continue to blog about my life + adventures like concerts, shenanigans, travels, working on making my townhouse a home and more. I even might throw in some commentary on my dating adventures as a 30-something gal with a twist of humor.

Let’s see how this goes…

Around Town

First Friday: April Edition

April 10, 2013 alittlebitsquirrely

Finally! We had Spring weather for First Friday!

To kick off First Friday, we had the most delicious meal at Gravy in downtown Raleigh. This time I tried the spaghetti + meatballs (I’ve heard rave reviews about their famous meatballs, so I decided to give it a try). It was ah-mah-zing! The portion wasn’t overwhelming, yet I had enough leftovers to make another meal out of it.

Major noms!

It’s not a true First Friday event until we stop + visit the vendors outside The Raleigh Times. I’ve been wanting a North Carolina shirt from House of Swank Clothing, so what better time to buy one?! (Side note: I should really pay attention next time because I thought I bought a SMALL shirt, but instead I bought an XL!! Maybe it was the wine I had at dinner that impaired my ability to read tags on shirts, I don’t really know). So besides purchasing the wrong size shirt, I also bought an adorable Durham onesie in pink for one of my friends who is about to have a baby. I can’t wait to give it to her!

While perusing the various vendors, my eyes locked on to an oh-so-fabulous shirt. A squirrel shirt of Sir Walter Raleigh (y’all know I have a love for squirrels). Immediately I thought, I have to get this shirt. It was a whopping $25. I wasn’t up for negotiating with the vendor on the price, so I stepped away from that epic shirt. Looking back, I wish I would have bought it… but I’m confident I’ll see it again *fingers crossed*.

Until next month’s First Friday…

xoxo

Around Town

I Can’t Get Enough

March 31, 2013 alittlebitsquirrely

Of Moon + Lola. While I know I could live in the Anthropologie store and I’m pretty sure my second home would be Moon + Lola. I took my mom to Moon + Lola yesterday so she could get a longer chain for a necklace I had given her for Christmas. I even told myself I wouldn’t buy anything. Yeah, that didn’t happen. As soon as I stepped in the store I knew I wouldn’t leave empty handed. The first item that caught my eye was a contemporary squirrel.

squirrel_1 — How fabulous is this modern, ceramic squirrel from Moon + Lola?! Of course I took it home!

On my wish list from Moon + Lola was an acrylic North Carolina necklace and I figured, why put off the inevitable? I ordered a hot pink North Carolina necklace with the heart cut out over Raleigh. Not a North Carolinian? No worries, they can make a necklace with any state (with a variety of colors to choose from) and cut the heart out of where your city is.

While in the store I managed to make a mental note of a few more items to add to my wish list! One of which is the Preston bracelet and in the picture below, a gorgeous stretch ring.

I wouldn’t be surprised if I go back to Moon + Lola for First Friday to pick up the ring I have my eyes on.

xoxo

Travels

Cliff Notes of Jacksonville

March 22, 2013 alittlebitsquirrely

As soon as I landed in Jacksonville I was a happy gal for the following reasons…

I successfully flew somewhere by myself (woot, woot)
I made it to my destination in one piece
Helloooooooooo mini vacation!!

We were both pretty hungry so our first stop was lunch… she gave me the option of going to a chain restaurant or somewhere local. Of course I chose somewhere local, duh! We had lunch at a the Metro Diner (fun little tidbit… it was featured on the Food Network’s show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives). Major noms!

Rather than bore y’all with our day to day activities, I’ll give you the Cliff Notes version of how I spent my “mini vacation.”

Anthropologie. I’m obsessed with Anthropologie. If I could I would live there. I think we spent close to an hour admiring all the clothes and home accessories. I left the store with a coffee mug and a squirrel candle (I have a slight obsession with squirrels, but that story is for another day).
Wine. When you’re on vacation you want to kick back, right? Y’all need to try Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler Riesling, it was ah-mah-zing.
Outdoor seating at Biscotti’s. This was my favorite restaurant in Jacksonville. The peach bellini’s were delicious, the apple dill chicken salad wrap was unbelievably good and the triple chocolate cake knocked our socks off. Not to mention they were featured in Southern Living and you can’t second guess Southern Living, right?!
Antiquing. Yes, you read correctly. My friend and I both love finding vintage finds or finding items to bring new life to. We ventured to Sugar Bears, the Antique Market and the Southern Crossing Antique Mall.

squirrels — I picked up these gems at one of the antique stores and spray painted them bright blue. Watch out West Elm!

Had to try the peach bellini at Biscottis, it was ah-mah-zing!

trees — Gorgeous live oaks with Spanish moss…. I’m pretty sure I fell in love.

All in all I had a fabulous time. I could have slapped myself since it took me over 2 years to get down there and visit one of my best friends. I’m already looking forward to my next trip to Jacksonville whenever that may be…