Girls Night Out – AR Workshop Lexington, SC

Photo by: Maddy Eccles

CSC Mommy Bloggers: Left to Right: Nakisha, Ashley, Carey, Kelly, Natalie, Maddy, Michelle, Kati and Heather

Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t. – Bill Nye

I have been blessed to meet a group of amazing women that make up the CSC Mommy Blogger Tribe and it seems like we’re growing every day. I say it all the time but I’m really shy these ladies allow me to show up authentically. We all have such different personalities but we’re able to learn and lean on each other for advice.

This month we headed to Lexington, SC to visit the AR Workshop. They are located at 5175 Sunset Blvd, Ste. 6, Lexington, SC 29072. I had no real idea of what to expect – think paint and sip meets wood work! The place is beautiful and the staff was wonderful. Everything was setup for us when we arrived and we were walked through the entire process. I was a little nervous when I realized I really had to do the project by myself. This is a real DIY, y’all so brace yourself, it will be worth it in the end.

Photo by: Maddy Eccles

Photo by: Maddy Eccles

AR Workshop is a national brand, so no worries if you’re not local you can still check them out. They are great for date nights, parties and so much more. The projects are endless and you will want to come back for more. My kids were so impressed with me that they want to join in on the fun, so I will be back!

Photo by: Maddy Eccles

We were allowed to bring in outside food but you will need to supply your own supplies. Clean Juice Lexington provided our bites for the evening and they offer catering for all of your clean eating needs. I was able to try my first acai bowl and I’m addicted.

The night ended beautifully, we were all able to take home projects that we could be proud of. So, if you’re local, you’re in luck. AR Workshop graciously gave me a coupon code to share with you, use code: FREELY10 now until April 30, 2020 FOR 10% off any upcoming projects!

Frenchies Modern Nail Care, Lexington, SC - CSC Mommy Blogger Tribe

Julie and I

Last weekend I got to hang out with my mom friends of the CSC Mommy Blogger Tribe and it’s always a good time to see my girls. We’ve now added two new ladies; Maddy Eccles and Carey Shofner and it was so good to meet them in person. If you haven’t kept up check out our first meet up at Leo’s Landing.

The ladies and I met at Frenchies Modern Nail Care in Lexington, SC. They are located in the heart of Lexington in a quiet little shopping plaza. When you arrive you will get all of the feels, I know I did. The place looked so clean and it was refreshing that it did not reek of strong smells typically found in other nail salons.

By: Maddy Eccles

We were graciously hosted for pedicures and I must say, my toes are happy!! Malika did my pedicure and walked me through each step. I felt like I was getting educated during the experience and I learned how to take better care of my feet.

Julie Riley, the owner, greeted us at the door and gave us a tour. She even gave a mini lesson on the best practices for nail salons. I was surprised to learn that you’re only supposed to use a nail file on 1 client! They have only been opened for a few months and are a great addition to the community and hopes to add another location in the future!

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In speaking with Julie, she prides herself on the products and services they offer. Not only are we revolutionizing nail services through a focused guest experience, but we only use products that meet our stringent health focused guidelines. In fact, all of the polishes we use in studio are free of the 3 most harmful chemicals and we have our popular EMMA line that is 12-free of the worst chemicals on the market. Our sugar scrubs, lotions and soaps are made using essential oils, minimally processed plant oils, and botanicals, while avoiding sulfates, phthalates and parabens!  

My overall experience was stellar! Once you experience Frenchies you will compare every other place, I promise. If you’re local, come visit these lovely ladies at: 5225 Sunset Blvd Suite B, Lexington, SC 29072.

by: maddy eccles