Filling Our Easter Baskets with Lindt Chocolate

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

Ruffle Top || Denim || Open Toe Booties || Polka Dot Top || Bracelets || Ring || Watch

Chocolates c/o Lindt Chocolate

Creating Easter baskets for Reins and Addison is something that I look forward to each year!  Filling their baskets with special treats makes me just as happy and excited as it does them and this year I will be filling their baskets with Lindt Chocolate including their iconic Gold Bunny.

I personally have fond memories of enjoying Lindt Chocolate so I'm happy to pass down my love for Lindt Chocolate to our children.  I mean, what's not to love?!  Lindt Chocolate is some of the very best chocolate that I've ever had...the Lindt Lindor Truffles are delicious!

Although I'm very familiar with Lindt Chocolate, I had never visited a Lindt Chocolate Shop until recently.  Lucky for all of us that live in Nashville, well and anyone who visits, there is a Lindt Chocolate Shop at the Opry Mills Mall.  It is a beautiful chocolate shop and you can find anything and EVERYTHING that you may be looking for!

When visiting our local Lindt Chocolate Shop, I knew I was specifically looking for goodies to fill their Easter baskets with (well and maybe some truffles for myself).  A MUST for their Easter baskets?!  A Lindt Gold Bunny!  When I walked into the chocolate shop, there was an entire wall of Easter chocolates, including a broad selection of Lindt Gold Bunnies.  

The Lindt Gold Bunny comes in various sizes and various flavors like milk chocolate, dark chocolate, hazelnut, and white chocolate.  We personally love the milk chocolate Gold Bunny!  Lindt Chocolate Shops also offers a pick and mix display where you can fill a box or bag of your favorite flavored Lindor Truffles!  I filled a box of 150 truffles with flavors like blueberries and cream, strawberries and cream, red velvet, caramel, coconut, mango, raspberry, and lime!  And you wouldn't believe that 150 truffles only cost $40!!!  Talk about a treat...their Lindor Truffles are soooooo good and I have been loving the blueberries and cream truffle.  It's my favorite!

You can also find adorable lamb, bunny, and chick chocolates to fill your Easter baskets along with chocolate eggs and chocolate carrots!  They are adorable and really have made our baskets special this year!

I had such a wonderful experience visiting Nashville's Lindt Chocolate Shop and I know you all would enjoy it too!  There are 56 Lindt Chocolate Shops throughout the US so you should check to see if there is one in your area!  It's quite the experience to spend time in a chocolate shop like Lindt!!!

Will you be filling your baskets with a Lindt Gold Bunny this year?!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Green Patchwork Blouse - Sale Alert

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

MOTO JACKET || PATCHWORK BLOUSE (on sale for under $20) || DENIM || HANDBAG || EARRINGS || LEFT HAND RING || RIGHT HAND RINGS || BOOTS

I've been drawn to green lately...you never see a lot of green in stores so when you do, it stands out and I gravitate towards it.  All shades of it including this pretty kelly green patchwork top.

The subtle all over print with touches of blue also caught my eye.  This top is perfect for everyday where with denim and it is also perfect to dress up for a more professional, office appropriate look.

Even better, this top is currently on mega sale and is priced at under $20 right now!  All sizes are still available as well!  For a size reference, I am wearing a size small.

Snag this one before it sells out...who can resist such a pretty versatile top at under $20?!  Sales always get me!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great day!

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STRIPPED with an Open Heart

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson 

SWEATER || DENIM 

I've been wanting to strip things down and write this post for a long time but there just never seemed to be the right time.  With a new year beginning I felt that the start of 2018 would be the perfect time to share a few things that have been on my mind with those of you that have been following along for a while.

If I'm being honest, there is so much to say yet I'm not sure how to put it all in words that make total sense.  So many times, I've ran through whether or not this post would matter to anyone but me and I've ran through my approach to this post so many times in my head.  I'm sharing because it has been on my heart to share and I won't be able to be at peace until I put my thoughts down here.

Let me start by saying, 2017 was an incredible year for me personally and for my brand, it was the BEST year that I've had so far.  I've felt encouraged and excited about my accomplishments with KBStyled and I'm truly looking forward to a great 2018.

As I reflect on 2017, even though it was a great year overall, I struggled internally with a lot of things.

You know the saying, "the struggle is real"...the struggle was very real for me last year.

The constant feeling of being pulled in so many different directions wore me down and often times left me feeling empty, unhappy, and even depressed at times.  I was constantly chasing things, trying to keep up or win the race, all the while leaving my own self in the dust.

Life left me feeling exhausted and much like a hollow being that could be blown away with the wind.  Dramatic, right?  Just being honest.

Often times I experienced major Mom guilt...I never felt like I was playing enough, paying enough attention to Reins & Addison, giving them enough of me, being patient enough, disconnecting enough, being "present" enough.  Although they reassured me through their unconditional love that I was, often times I felt less worthy of their unconditional love.  I just wasn't a good enough Mom.

I felt myself pulling away from many people in my life...becoming bitter and allowing myself to be hurt by the words and actions of others.  Instead of forgiving, I harbored my negative feelings and held onto them.  More time was spent focusing on the wrongs instead of the rights.  I internalized a lot last year and allowed much of the negative to take over all of the positive.  I found it more difficult to maintain my normal positive outlook on life.  Not a good place to be in.  

Sharing my personal style in hopes of inspiring all of you is a true passion of mine but there were many times where I sat down to write a style post and it left me feeling empty.  Style is how KBStyled started and it is a big part of who I am but it isn't the only part...there is so much more to me that I plan to share going into 2018.  Instead of feeling empty and uninspired, I am feeling more excited about KBStyled than ever.  When someone tells you that everything seems to be "all about you" it makes you pause for a long moment and reevaluate what you are doing.

Much of last year was spent comparing myself to others.  Allowing my self doubt and insecurities take over and maintain a tight grip on me.  I was never good enough.  Everything needed to be perfect yet it wasn't perfect.  The more I compared, the unhappier I became.  I felt like I needed to be someone else...change my personality...be someone who I thought others wanted me to be.  

I abandoned God...not my faith but I just didn't maintain a close relationship with God last year.  There were major strongholds that I just couldn't let go...feelings & thoughts that I just couldn't kick.  So many wrong things had a hold of me and I was weak...I wasn't the strong resilient person that I have always been.

All this to say that I am at a point of recognition...I've been here for a while now and it feels so good to be open about it.  Happiness and peace with ones self comes from within and we (me & YOU) are the only ones who can truly focus on what makes us happy and content.

Going forward...

There is so much that I want to accomplish in 2018...so much that I want to focus on & be better at.  It starts with becoming a happier more content me.

I don't necessarily make resolutions but I have many things in mind that I want to concentrate on.  I'm working on loving myself more and treating myself more kindly.  Letting go of negative feelings towards others and feelings of bitterness.  Being more kind even when I may not get that in return.  Being more present with my family and always remembering what's most important in life.  Reestablishing a close relationship with God.

My work here will be more intentional and more meaningful...I'm excited to see things continue to evolve here on KBStyled and I'm so honored that you will be a part of it.

If you are feeling much like I have been feeling or you have been there before, I hope you all know that you aren't alone and that it is completely normal to experience these feelings.  We learn, we grow, and hopefully become a much better "self" on the other side.

Thank you so much for being a part of my journey...I'm thankful for each and every one of you!  I wish you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2018.  

Cheers to a great year ahead my friends!

Let's shop with Kendra Scott!

Photos | Madi Flournoy Henderson

DRESS || HEELS || NECKLACE || CUFF BRACELET || EARRINGS || RINGS || BRACELET

Mother's Day is less than a week away and I'm growing more and more excited to learn who will be the lucky Momma to win a private shopping experience with me at our Nashville Kendra Scott store!

Just imagine...you have the entire Kendra Scott store all to yourself (well almost all to yourself ;-)), you have a mimosa in hand, and you are picking out some GORGEOUS jewels!  Sounds like a dream, right?!  I'm so thrilled that soon enough that dream will become a reality for one lucky Nashville Momma!!!

Entering is super simple and I've included a link back to my initial post, including full giveaway details HERE!  Wishing you all the best of luck and I'll be seeing one of you very soon!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and I wish you a great start to your week.  As always, thanks so much for stopping by!