1 – NEW CUSHIONS
Happy Saturday! Sharing some randomness around here to wrap up February! I have to say that despite our sunny weather the past two months, January and February have felt like a bit of a slog. They just tend to be harder months right!? Also I’ve been going through some lovely hormonal changes this year (I’m sure many of you around the same age can relate!) and I just haven’t felt like myself. I have to say that I’m not mad at all about March rolling around. Bring on spring and better days ahead!
I’m feeling especially ready for spring after looking at fabric for new outdoor cushions this week! We’ve had our outdoor furniture for 13 years now (since we built our house!). The furniture is from Restoration Hardware and has held up great, but the cushions have seen better days. Lots of wear and tear and some cushions have holes from mice burrowing in them – YIKES. Time to replace them!
I looked at so many fabric options and narrowed it down to these two. Going lighter than what I chose last time! I looked at the samples in the yard during different times of the day to see how the lighting changed them.
I snapped this right before the sunset one evening. I went with the color CHALK on the left. It’s a pretty neutral that has some grey tones in it that I think will work well with the furniture and our yard.
It will take a couple of months to get the new cushions in so until then I’m dreaming about a new outdoor rug for my entertaining area and of course a cute new pillow or two. Below are some of my favorite outdoor rug options if you’re looking too!
2 – RECENT FINDS
It’s the same shape as my beloved coach bag and I have loved this size/style. It’s just big enough to fit everything I like to tote around! Below are a few other cute new things I saw that I’m debating for spring!
Also how cute is this utensil caddy!? Summer perfection.
3 – GLOW SERUM
4 – ORGANIZATION ATTEMPTS/CLOSET TIPS
I mentioned above not feeling like myself lately. I am having such a hard time finishing projects! Brain fog is at an all time high! I completely emptied my whole pantry and scrubbed every shelf. Then I put some of the food back and got busy with other things and still haven’t put it back together.. ha! Instead of finishing it Thursday when I had some time..
I did a deep dive into my closet because it was driving me crazy and started pulling it apart and doing a massive clean out. SIGH. I’m so sorry. I have nothing fun to share that’s actually finished. Just lots of messes and half way done projects. I’m making myself finish both this weekend! I have a lot of fun decorating going on too but it’s all just half way done. March is the month that I get my act back together. At least that’s what I’m telling myself. :)
And the AFTER. My dresses can breathe! And so can I.
Pausing on buying another green dress this spring. ;)
Donation pile. Feels so good to only keep the dresses I really love and wear!
Tips I’ve learned from closet organization. I feel like last year I did a good 80% job, but this year I’m being ruthless and REALLY cleaning things out. To be continued. When I get my act together. In March.
5/6 – LIFE IN FEBRUARY
So is my “I just hope both teams have fun” tee.
Super Bowl squares made the game so much more fun. Kenny and I won the jackpot at the end! I think we walked away with $20 after what we donated but you would have thought it was a million from our excitement.. ha. Definitely playing that more during games next fall.
Bikini Top / Textured Straw Hat
This favorite bikini top and hat are both on sale! I snapped this to send a friend who asked how I was doing. Sitting poolside eating my Skinny Pop while my friend was doing a water workout class. Ha. I told her I’d sit this one out and supervise.
Morning workout time.
Despite my hormonal ups and downs the past two months I’ve been proud of myself for sticking to my treadmill goal! It’s not a crazy workout. I’m not doing anything that fascinating. But I’ve been consistent with it and I feel stronger.
I’ve also been consistent with my turkey sandwich eating. Some things never change.
We enjoyed time with good friends.
And I’m always grateful for time alone with him. It was a perfect weekend!
The next weekend we were on the go again heading to Texas!
Sidenote: the San Diego airpot has been getting a major makeover and I’m loving it! Everything is so beautiful and clean! Kenny was waiting for me and meanwhile I’m out of the bathroom and just taking some time to admire the tile. :)
We got to spend the whole weekend with this one! On the agenda was a mother/daughter sorority get together. I loved meeting so many of her cute friends and their moms!
Then Kenny, Ad and I enjoyed some time on her campus and eating out at her favorite spots.
We hit my favorite Waco spot too of course. Magnolia was ready for spring!
Bring on the lemons.
We got to see her sing and perform again too. We packed a lot in one weekend!
I’ll never get used to saying good-bye to my kids and not bringing them back home with me! We snapped this right before a few tears were shed. But we’re all proud of ourselves for recovering quicker each time and her spring break is right around the corner! Always a silver lining.
There’s always March.
:)
Love your Mary Jane’s! Do you have a link for them? Have a great weekend!❤️
Hi Kim! I had to go back to see what pic you were talking abut because I didn’t remember having them on.. I think you’re talking about the Mary Jane’s on my messy closet floor!? ha! They are SO CUTE and I’m planning on sharing them with a few other spring shoes in a post soon! Here is the link.. enjoy your weekend too!
https://rstyle.me/+twGd5RT9IHadfuSNa2ix2g
Thanks for sharing, Erin. So glad you are getting family time. It’s the most important. I feel for you with the hormones. Been there done that! It gets better. One day, hour, minute at a time. Hugs to you! Happy almost spring!
Thank you Jeanne! So happy to hear that. It’s a bit of a rollercoaster right now. ;) Happy almost spring to you and your sweet family! xo
Sometimes I wonder how we get to the point where our closets are jam packed and then can’t figure out what to wear. I know when I buy the items, I love it, but then after time passes I don’t anymore? How does that happen? I’m also getting rid of clothes from my drawers, tons of leggings and work out tops that I went through. I also need to do the same with our closet. I even donated 3 trousers that I just bought last year and when I tried it on to decide whether to keep the answer was definitely a NO. It’s sad because it seemed like it wasn’t so long ago that I bought it, hemmed them by hand, and felt good wearing them. I’m glad I didn’t pay top price for them. This is one of the reasons I don’t buy clothes that are so expensive anymore. I know it’s not going to stay in my life for a long time, it will be replaced soon enough by something shinier, prettier, and more comfortable. Old Navy has many leggings, sweatpants, and sweatshirt sets that look so expensive but aren’t. I’m a fan! It reminded me of the sweatpants and shirt you tried on in the picture.
I love Old Navy too Debbie! I don’t have one close and often forget about it but I should check on-line more because they have so many cute things. I used to buy my girls clothes from there all the time when they were little! And I agree.. clothes don’t last forever! I do have some things that are standing the test of time better than others and I’m trying to pay attention to items like that to learn what is better to invest in! Regardless it always feels so good to declutter right!? Happy organizing! :)
Erin, such a good post! How glamourous you looked with Kenny in that long yellow/gold dress! Hang in there Erin, once your “adjustments” take place, everything will fall into place. Trust me, it’s true.
Remember, I am one or two steps ahead of you! Fully empty nesting. All three out of the nest, nobody in college. Hung up my “mother of the bride shoes”. All three working and me, a grandmother! Now of three since last year! With your personality Erin, you will come out on top and of course better than ever! Erin, your angels are still singing, just listen more closely!
Sherri! I love you! Thanks for the confidence. :) Angels are singing for both of us for sure. I’ll get a hearing aid.. ha! ;)