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Holiday Gift Guide, Personalized Gifts For Girls

November 8, 2021 No Comments

Girls, are they are a hard group to buy for? Such a tricky group sometimes. A personalized gift from Carrie Kelly Personalized Boutique is unique and something that will be appreciated and remembered. Personalization is always complimentary! This holiday gift guide is full of gifts any girl is sure to love!

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Here are a few of my favorites!

Add a personal touch to any room with this personalized unicorn sublimated pillowcase!31″ x 20″ standard bed pillowcase ; 60% cotton, 40% polyester. 200 Thread Count. Machine wash warm, tumble dry. Pillow is not included.

Personalized pillowcase

The Mini-Me necklace is one of my favorite gifts for tweens and even adults too. I have given this gift often and it is always appreciated! 14″-20″ adjustable, pendant is 3/8″. Single, lowercase Times Block initial only.

Personalized mini-me necklace

The On-The-Go Seersucker duffel bag is so handy for travel, overnights, sports, and everything in between. The seersucker duffle offers plenty of room for clothes, toys, blankets, and snacks – perfect for a toddler on the go! Zipper closure with shoulder straps. 17″l x 9.5″w x 8.5″h

Personalized duffel bag

Keep it cozy and cute in this knitted oatmeal confetti beanie! Rockin’ a messy bun or high pony? Don’t worry – the hat features an opening on top for your ponytail.

One size fits most.

Personalized beanie

Teens, kids, (and adults!) can carry all the things in this fun holographic tote! Made from 100% polyester, the bag features one large open compartment with 24″ woven handles. 14″h x 13″w

Personalized holographic tote

Great gifts for the girls in your life made easy with Carrie Kelly Personalized Boutique. I offer complimentary virtual personal shopping services to help you find the perfect gift and finish all of your shopping in no time. The holiday season is a time to enjoy all of the magic that the season has to offer! Let me make your shopping a little easier.

Carrie Kelly is an Interior Redesign Industry Specialist and Lead Designer at Carrie Kelly Designs specializing in interior redesign, seasonal, and home decor helping clients create beautiful spaces in their homes without the time and expense of a full remodel. She is also a Personal Stylist with Initial Outfitters, a boutique featuring all things monogrammed and personalized for your unique style. Carrie is also the author of Pineapples and Sweet Tea, a Lifestyle blog, and co-author of the #1 best-selling book The Art of Connection.

You can find her at:

links.carriekellydesigns.com

Everyday Life, Fashion and Style, Holidays, Holidays, Initial Outfitters/Social Selling, Monograms

Holiday Gift Guide, Personalized Gifts For Her

November 1, 2021 No Comments

What to get that person that has everything? A personalized gift is a perfect gift. For the trendy girl, a fabulous poncho. For the traveler, a personalized weekender bag. A charm bracelet is always a special gift too. The options are endless! My go-to gift is always a personalized backpack. This holiday gift guide full of personalized gifts for her has everything you need for that hard to buy for person! Personalization is always complimentary! Let your unique personality shine with Carrie Kelly Boutique.

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A place for everything and everything in its place. Our Mothers taught us that! The leatherette catch-all trays are the place for your keys, rings, pocket change, receipts, ticket stubs, you name it. They are a snap to grab for yourself or a gift. Choose from a 6″x6″ or 9″x9″ tray. Laser-etched in your choice of 4 designs! The Design will etch through as a gold undertone

Handy and stylish

A necklace that will definitely make your day brighter. Glass pearls, Black Crystals, Mint Crystals, Clay disc beads…you name it, this necklace has it. But the best part about this necklace is that it is reversible. The gold disc can be monogrammed on one side while featuring a crystal stone on the other. 15.75″ – 19.25″ 0.5″ disc

Reversible layered necklace

A grown-up version of the backpack. I love to travel with a backpack and this is so on-trend. Add a twilly for a custom look!

The grown-up backpack

Monogram earrings are always a classic gift. These are some of my favorites. Perfect for any style!

holiday gift guide personalized gifts for her

A classic gift

Talk about stepping up your date-night outfit. Oh my darling…you look wonderful tonight! This poncho is soft and stunning! It flows and follows your every movement. 100% Acrylic, Ample room in both sizes.

Trendy poncho

A special keepsake for that special someone, a charm bracelet. Fill with meaningful charms and put a smile on someone’s face!

A special piece

Need a perfect way to disguise your mom juice? We’ve got just the thing for you! It’s cute and personalized, the perfect way to sip in secret. 6″ tall, holds most 12oz slim can coozie. Made of sturdy stainless steel that’s double-walled and vacuum-insulated to keep your beverages cold for the right amount of time. They feature a gloss white outer surface for photo-quality, vibrant sublimation designs.

For the girls

Great gifts for her easy with Carrie Kelly Personalized Boutique. I offer complimentary virtual personal shopping services to help you find the perfect gift and finish all of your shopping in no time. The holiday season is a time to enjoy all of the magic that the season has to offer! Let me make your shopping a little easier.

Carrie Kelly is an Interior Redesign Industry Specialist and Lead Designer at Carrie Kelly Designs specializing in interior redesign, seasonal, and home decor helping clients create beautiful spaces in their homes without the time and expense of a full remodel. She is also a Personal Stylist with Initial Outfitters, a boutique featuring all things monogrammed and personalized for your unique style. Carrie is also the author of Pineapples and Sweet Tea, a Lifestyle blog, and co-author of the #1 best-selling book The Art of Connection.

You can find her at:

links.carriekellydesigns.com

All About Home, Decor, Everyday Life, Fashion and Style, Initial Outfitters/Social Selling, Monograms, My Favorites

5 Things I’m Loving For October 2021

October 4, 2021 No Comments

I honestly can’t believe October is here. This year has flown by. I look forward to October every year because I love Halloween. It was always such a fun night when Bobby was younger. The kids ran around our little town all night and had a great time. Finn and Ruby have new Halloween bandanas to wear and I always wear my witches hat (yes, even in public on Halloween). The holidays are going to creep up on us so fast, I am starting my shopping so that I can stay on top of everything. Bob is scheduled for surgery in early December, so I want to be prepared. Hopefully, this surgery will correct the double vision he has had since his accident. But until then we just keep moving forward. This month on my radar is some great new finds, a new perfume, backpack, home decor, and more. Enjoy!

Tiffany Love Tiffany perfume. WOW. This is a fabulous and unique scent. I first tried this at Nordstrom a few months ago and when I was in Chicago last time I picked up a bottle. This is how it is described by Tiffany: A tribute to modern love, Tiffany & Love fragrances share a common hero, blue sequoia. This vibrant woody note unifies the two scents, honoring the many ways love brings two people together. Created by renowned perfumers Honorine Blanc and Marie Salamagne, Tiffany & Love Eau de Parfum for Her is a floral, woody scent. The fragrance opens with a burst of bright and sparkling top notes, beginning with blue basil–a botanical ingredient developed exclusively for Tiffany–paired with grapefruit for an aromatic crispness. The sweet floral bouquet of neroli is at the heart of the fragrance, with a woody blend of blue sequoia. Vetiver and cedarwood are at the base, creating a faceted and feminine scent. I am loving this scent!

A Beautiful Fragrance

Herb prints. I had been looking everywhere for some herb prints for my hallway and was having no luck anywhere. Enter Amazon, I found these and they were just what I was looking for. Simple with a rustic frame. The size was perfect to fill a space in my hallway and they look great with my new sconces for that modern farmhouse feel. I have really been gravitating towards more natural and rustic decor lately. My herb pots on my dining room table are going to be a staple each season.

Herb Prints

Black vegan leather backpack. I love a backpack especially when traveling. So handy to carry around an airport. I also just like having one for everyday use. I have a couple of backpacks but not a grown-up backpack. This vegan leather backpack from Initial Outfitters was exactly what I was looking for. A very grown-up version of the kid’s backpack. I decided on a gold embossed monogram to match the gold hardware. Definitely, a piece I will be carrying all season!

The Grown-Up Backpack

Halloween shirts. October means Halloween shirts, and I always add a few to my collection each season. I ordered a few from my friend’s Etsy shop, The Caffeinated Hair Fairy, and customized them in pink. They turned out perfect. What is Halloween without a Hocus Pocus shirt? I found this one on Amazon and picked up a few others too.

It’s All A Bunch Of Hocus Pocus

Burberry twilly. As soon as I ordered my new black backpack I knew that I wanted a new twilly for it. A twilly is such a versatile accessory to have in your accessory wardrobe. Wear one as a scarf, in your hair, attached to a bag, or a million other uses. You can’t go wrong with a classic print from Burberry. I am a huge fan of Burberry, a classic and elegant brand. In Chicago, I stopped at the Michigan Avenue store to pick one up and the staff could not have been sweeter. I knew exactly the twilly that I was looking for, the classic Burberry plaid. It looks fantastic on my backpack.

A Designer Twilly Is A Staple

Quite a variety this month. I hope you found something that piqued your interest. Let me know if you try any of my October favorites.

Until next week,

Carrie

Carrie Kelly is an Interior Redesign Industry Specialist and Lead Designer at Carrie Kelly Designs specializing in interior redesign, seasonal, and home decor helping clients create beautiful spaces in their homes without the time and expense of a full remodel. She is also a Personal Stylist with Initial Outfitters, a boutique featuring all things monogrammed and personalized for your unique style. Carrie is also the author of Pineapples and Sweet Tea, a Lifestyle blog, and co-author of the #1 best-selling book The Art of Connection.

You can find her at:

links.carriekellydesigns.com

Fashion and Style, Initial Outfitters/Social Selling, Monograms, My Favorites

5 Fall Fashion Trends

September 27, 2021 No Comments

Fall is finally here in the Midwest. You know what that means? It’s time to trade in sundresses and sandals for warm comfortable clothing and cute boots! I love summer but am ready for the cozy fall season this year. It has been such a hot summer. I’m looking forward to bonfires, cozy nights by the fire, and hot chocolate! Switching wardrobes each season does not have to be hard. With just a few well-chosen pieces you can be on-trend for fall. It’s too hard to follow every trend, and I know not every trend looks good on me. I carefully pick a few that are my style and add those to my wardrobe. These are 5 fall fashion trends that I am embracing this year!

Tunics. A great tunic is such a versatile piece to add to any wardrobe. I have quite a few in neutral and bold colors. Layer a tunic under a vest or cardigan. Perfect for those days that are cooler in the morning and warmer in the afternoon. Leggings and jeans always look stylish paired with a tunic. There are so many ways to go with a tunic, dress it up or down. A go-to for me all season.

A bright tunic for Fall

Cowboy boots. I love a good pair of cowboy boots. To be honest, I even wear them with my Lilly! A comfortable pair of boots can’t be beat. I live in mine all fall and winter and pair them with dresses, jeans, leggings, and skirts. There are so many great options and styles available too. Two of my favorite brands are Roper and Laredo.

Boots For All-Season

Rustic metallic jewelry. This season Initial Outfitters launched a new finish, Tuscany. Honestly, I was not sure if I liked it. I think I was so used to everything so bright and shiny in the summer that this finish looked too dull to me. Boy, was I wrong. I ordered a couple of pieces and I was hooked. The finish is beautiful and looks great paired with other finishes and metals. A great tip is to mix up the metals.

Rustic and metallic

Tuscany finish

A poncho. Ponchos are staples in my wardrobe. I carry a jacket or poncho everywhere, even in the summer. I especially am thrilled when I come across a shorter poncho, many times they can be too long on me. A poncho can be layered over anything and there are so many cute styles out there. I recently bought a beautiful rust-colored one and a neutral off-white one for fall. Those two will be in my rotation all season.

A Poncho Is A Versatile Piece

A backpack. A great backpack is so practical and stylish. Sometimes a backpack can look too childish. A vegan leather backpack with beautiful gold hardware is a fantastic grown-up version of the backpack. A monogrammed backpack from Initial Outfitters is even better. I have a clear bamboo-like backpack from Lilly Pulitzer that is perfect for summer but I needed one for fall/winter and this one is perfect. A backpack is also a great bag for travel too!

The Grown-Up Backpack

Bonus Tip. I love a beautiful twilly on my bag, especially on my backpacks. I picked this one up at Burberry last month in Chicago. A twilly is so versatile, wear it in your hair, tied to a bag, or as a scarf. A designer twilly is a great investment piece and a favorite of mine.

A Designer Twilly Is A staple

It looks like I am ready for fall and the cooler weather with these great pieces. What pieces are you adding to your fall wardrobe? I would love to hear what your favorite fall pieces are. Enjoy the beauty of fall!

Until next week,

Carrie

Carrie Kelly is an Interior Redesigner Industry Specialist and Lead Designer at Carrie Kelly Designs specializing in interior redesign, seasonal, and home decor helping clients create beautiful spaces in their homes without the time and expense of a full remodel. She is also a Personal Stylist with Initial Outfitters, a boutique featuring all things monogrammed and personalized for your unique style. Carrie is also the author of Pineapples and Sweet Tea, a Lifestyle blog, and co-author of the #1 best-selling book The Art of Connection.

You can find her at:

links.carriekellydesigns.com

All About Home, Decor, Fall, Holidays, Initial Outfitters/Social Selling

Fall Dining Room Makeover 2021

September 20, 2021 No Comments

It may not feel like fall here in the Midwest yet but that didn’t stop me from fall decorating. This year I started in the dining room and decided on a new theme and look. I wanted something more rustic and natural this year. I only purchased a few things and everything else was repurposed. That’s what I love, using what you have and adding just a few things for a new look.

My first step is always a custom table runner. A custom table runner is an easy way to give a decorator’s look to a design. The personalized placemats were also new this year as they matched my new theme and my personalized napkins and rings are always on my table. A pumpkin at each place setting will make a unique place card with a simple name tag tied to it. I decided on this candle display from Rae Dunn that I found at HomeGoods as the centerpiece instead of the usual tall-tiered tray. The glow of the candles is so pretty at night. Adding potted olive trees and herbs created the natural look that I was looking for. I decided not to add any colorful mums this year. The plants were also new. The colorful mums were repurposed in another part of the house. Glass pumpkins from Pier 1 were the only hint of orange in this year’s display. The mason jars from Initial Outfitters were also new this year. These will be used year-round. Taking my extra pumpkins and sunflowers I filled in the empty spaces of the table.

I’m really happy with the finished product and look. It is so easy to create the same looks year after year and I knew this year I was looking for something different. To me, it is a very soothing and relaxing room to spend time in. What do you think?

Until next week,

Carrie

Carrie Kelly is an Interior Redesigner Industry Specialist and Lead Designer at Carrie Kelly Designs specializing in interior redesign, seasonal, and home decor helping clients create beautiful spaces in their homes without the time and expense of a full remodel. She is also a Personal Stylist with Initial Outfitters, a boutique featuring all things monogrammed and personalized for your unique style. Carrie is also the author of Pineapples and Sweet Tea, a Lifestyle blog, and co-author of the #1 best-selling book The Art of Connection.

You can find her at:

links.carriekellydesigns.com

Everyday Life, Fall, Holidays, Initial Outfitters/Social Selling

The Halloween Collection From Initial Outfitters

September 13, 2021 No Comments

Halloween will soon be here. Halloween is one of my favorite days of the year. I always decorate the house and play spooky music. My dogs even join in the fun with bandanas and costumes. It is so fun seeing the kids dressed up and enjoying an evening of fun! Adding in a little Halloween fun is easy with Carrie Kelly Initial Outfitters Personalized Boutique. Offering a variety of personalized bags, gifts, and home accessories decorating your home and outfitting your kids and furbabies will take no time at all. Personalization is always complimentary.

Shop the Halloween collection HERE.

A fun insulated mug is always a must. Keep your cider or hot chocolate warm on a cold night.

Anything But Basic

Welcome the little goblins with a personalized garden flag.

Welcome Trick or Treaters

Include your furbabies in the celebration with a fun bandana.

How Cute Is Fido?

A fun floormat livens up an entryway.

Welcome Friends

Treat each child to a personalized bag, no arguing over candy.

Personalized Treat Bags

Carrie Kelly is an Interior Redesigner Industry Specialist and Lead Designer at Carrie Kelly Designs specializing in interior redesign, seasonal, and home decor helping clients create beautiful spaces in their homes without the time and expense of a full remodel. She is also a Personal Stylist with Initial Outfitters, a boutique featuring all things monogrammed and personalized for your unique style. Carrie is also the author of Pineapples and Sweet Tea, a Lifestyle blog, and co-author of the #1 best-selling book The Art of Connection.

You can find her at:

links.carriekellydesigns.com

All About Home, Beauty, Decor, Fashion and Style, Initial Outfitters/Social Selling, Lilly Pulitzer, My Favorites

5 Things I’m Loving, September 2021

September 6, 2021 No Comments

I can’t believe September is here. The year is flying by. I have even thought about starting holiday shopping because I think shipping is going to be an issue everywhere this year. We enjoyed a week in Arizona and a quick trip to Chicago. I hope you enjoyed my Arizona recap blog last week. We are lucky to have a place to retreat and relax at. Of course, a few days in Chicago is always a good time. We did a little shopping and took in a Sox game. Our rescue, Miss Ruby Sue is celebrating her one-year anniversary with us. It still amazes me how easily she fit in here. The minute she saw us I think she knew she was home. Her previous owner became ill and had to surrender her. I can’t even imagine how hard that was. I love my fur babies so much. The boys have been moving into their new house. I’ll share some pictures when they get settled. Of course, I’m happy to help decorate and landscape! Busy, busy, busy! These are my top 5 things I’m loving for September 2021.

Olive decor. This year I am switching up some of my fall decor. My dining room is a different theme this year. I’m going with a more natural and earthy look with olive trees, garlands, and white pumpkins. I picked up some olive trees at Hobby Lobby and ordered pumpkins and garlands on Amazon. I have really been gravitating towards more natural decor lately.

Going with white this year

Olive trees from Hobby Lobby

Bath and Body Works Open Sky. I change my scents every season and holiday. I feel that scents can really enhance the feel of a space. It’s time for some warmer scents. Open Sky literally smells like the open sky, fresh and warm. It is described as fresh air, wild blackberries, soft violet, and comforting vanilla. Sounds perfect to me!

My new favorite for fall!

Initial Outfitters Tuscany Collection. Fall fashion calls for metallics and bold accessories. The Tuscany Collection from Initial Outfitters is gorgeous. To be honest, I wasn’t sure if it would be too brown for me. I ordered a few pieces and immediately fell in love with the pieces. Necklaces and bracelets that have the layered look create instant style. This collection will be in my rotation all season long.

Tuscany Collection

Lilly Pulitzer Water Bottles. I am one of those people that carries a water bottle everywhere. I try to drink as much water as possible. If I am going to carry a water bottle around, it might as well be a cute one. Lilly Pulitzer water bottles are my favorites. The patterns are bright, cheery, and colorful. Makes drinking all of my water a little easier.

Lilly Pulitzer water bottles

Mother’s ring. I celebrated a big birthday this year and the boys bought me the most beautiful gift. A mother’s ring. My son’s birthstone is surrounded by mine and my husband’s. They designed it and hand-picked the stones too. It was the most incredible gift.

My beautiful family ring

I hope you enjoyed 5 Things I’m Loving, September 2021. Before you know it, Halloween will be here. I really enjoy dressing up and decorating the house for Halloween. My friends and I do a witches walk and I hope the event happens this year. We get dressed up and spend the evening visiting local pubs. Last time there were at least 100 of us, quite a sight to see. I hope you enjoy the change of the seasons and all that fall has to offer!

Until next week,

Carrie

P.S. Enjoy a complimentary guide, Top Tips To Give Your Home That Decorator’s Touch Here:

http://decoratingguide.carriekellydesigns.com

Carrie Kelly is an Interior Redesigner Industry Specialist and Lead Designer at Carrie Kelly Designs specializing in interior redesign, seasonal, and home decor helping clients create beautiful spaces in their homes without the time and expense of a full remodel. She is also a Personal Stylist with Initial Outfitters, a boutique featuring all things monogrammed and personalized for your unique style. Carrie is also the author of Pineapples and Sweet Tea, a Lifestyle blog, and co-author of the #1 best-selling book The Art of Connection.

You can find her at:

http://links.carriekellydesigns.com

Initial Outfitters/Social Selling

5 Tips for A Successful Vendor Event

August 16, 2021 No Comments

Finally, we are back to in-person vendor events, and I could not be happier. Vendor events are something that I look forward to, and I have really missed them. Recently, I did my first event post-Covid, and it was so much fun. One of the best parts of a vendor event is getting to know other vendors and making connections. The venue I was at is one of my all-time favorites. It is a beautifully restored barn in the country and I have participated in many events there.

How do you make a vendor event successful? I used to be so nervous attending events even though I really enjoyed them. I also used to make them way too hard on myself and that just added to my stress level. It doesn’t have to be perfect, and nobody will know if you forgot something or something is just not right. These are my tried and true tips for a successful vendor event.

Less is more. I wish somebody would have taken the time to tell me this a long time ago. I used to haul all of my products to every event because I figure the one time I didn’t bring something would be the one time that someone wants to see that particular product. It took me forever to set up and tear down, not fun. Now that I am bringing less to events, my display looks so much cleaner and it is easier to navigate.

Less is more in a display

A colorful display catches the eye

Create a theme. I love a good theme and have so much fun creating displays. This does not have to be expensive. I search my house for items that would be appropriate for displays and setups. For the barn event I did, it was in the summer so I brought a surfboard that I display jewelry on, pineapples, little beach chairs, and trays. These were all pieces from my home. For the next event there I will do a more rustic theme as this event is in the fall. For the holidays, I use trees, garlands, and lights. Nothing too hard, keep it simple here too.

Think outside of the box with displays

A fun winter/holiday theme

Engage with your potential customers. Don’t you hate when you stop at a booth at an event and you are ignored? Especially if you are interested in something. I understand if someone is tied up talking with someone else. To combat this I actually made a video of myself and my products and demos that plays on my computer on a loop. Most people usually stop to watch. I created it on clideo. Just chit-chatting with a potential customer can make all of the difference. It does not even have to be about your products. Compliment them on their outfit, bag, etc.

Engage with potential customers

Provide a little goodie. There are so many inexpensive ways to make a little take-home goodie to pass out. I will buy flavored tea bags at DollarTree and put a couple in a small jewelry bag with a sugar cube, a little spoon from DollarTree, and a business card. I have also done hot chocolate and apple cider packets. Another favorite is a hair tie with my company name wrapped around s business card, a little wine charm. Amazon or Oriental Trading is a great resource for those. Candy is always good too. I try to tailor my goodie to my event if I can.

Gift for a winery event

Fall goodie for events

Have fun. The most important thing at a vendor event is just to have fun. Enjoy meeting and chatting with new people. Visit with other vendors. That is how I find out about other events. You never know who will meet at your next vendor event.

Remember to just have fun!

I hope these tips help you with your next vendor event. Don’t overthink it or go too crazy. Trust me, I speak from experience. I am much happier now that I have pared things down and I am able to relax and enjoy it that much more. Most importantly, have a great time!

Until next week,

Carrie

Enjoy a complimentary guide to proper monogram etiquette here.

Carrie Kelly is an Independent Consultant with Initial Outfitters. She is available to assist you in creating a beautiful, personalized, and welcoming home, bridal planning, personalized jewelry, and accessories for yourself, and to help you select the perfect gift for every occasion. She is also the author of Pineapples and Sweet Tea, a Lifestyle Blog.

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