1 – HAPPY MARCH

It’s Saturday! And it’s March! Feeling good about both of those facts. So good I’m thinking we’re due for a fruit rainbow around here. Because why not? It’s Saturday and it’s March.

Happy Saturday and happy March to all of you! :)

2 – AFFORDABLE ART

{Left Canvas / Right Canvas}

Sharing a few things I’m loving around here including two new art prints! I’m excited about both of these.

Target Canvas

This canvas is even more beautiful in person than it looked on-line. It’s minimalistic but adds so much warmth. I ordered it for my console table but now I’m torn because it looks good in several spots in my home.

Amazon Canvas

I ordered this canvas from Amazon thinking if I didn’t like it I would return it.. ahhh! It’s SO good. I love it and love the colors and it’s perfect and I’ll show you where it’s going soon! Below are a few other great options I found at both Target and Amazon when I was looking for these! (I have most of the prints from Target and they are smaller!)

3 – SHOE LOVE

{New Balance 327 Sneakers/Retro Runner Sneaker/Bay Cutout Slide Sandal/Bambi Raffia Buckle Slide Sandal}

Last week I shared some shoes I’m loving this spring.

{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 }

SHOP:

Along with other cute similar sandals!

Sam Edelman sneakers

Then these cute sneakers arrived at my house a few days later so I decided we aren’t done discussing shoes. :)

Sweater / Pants / Sneakers

I had this cute sweater and pants on the day that these sneakers showed up on my doorstep. They worked so perfectly with my outfit that I knew they were meant to be mine. :) Aside from being cute they are so comfortable! They were perfect to run around in all day and then I switched to boots in the evening for dinner out. I love sneakers. And sandals. And boots. And cute sweaters. And then I wonder why I’m struggling to keep my closet clean. Ha.

4 – SPRING BASKETS

natural woven tray / natural woven tray with handles / oval rim woven tray

Spring baskets! That work for fall and winter and summer too, but I especially love baskets like this in the spring. Perfect to hold Easter decor or tulips or lemons or outdoor dishes. I’ll share how I’m using them all soon! Probably to hold Easter decor or tulips or lemons or outdoor dishes. ;)

5 – SPRING/EASTER DECOR

Woven Basket / Bunny ceramic bowl

A few other inexpensive spring favorites!

Bunny Serving Board / Egg Serving Board

Adorable. I bought the bunny last year and he’s back in stock! With a cute egg serving board to accompany him. :)

Faux Willow Leaf Bundle

I didn’t fan these branches out very well so I’ll share a better pic soon but I really love the look of these bundles!

6 – WALKS/FRIENDS

I’m still trying to walk at 6 am as much as possible! I’ve missed a few days here and there for different reasons and I really notice a difference. The days I miss I don’t feel as happy and productive overall as I do on the days I walk early (even if I still exercise later in the day!). Walking first thing in the morning just starts my day off right. It helps me focus on getting to bed earlier the night before and I start my day drinking more water. It clears my mind and I’ve noticed I’m not as scattered during the day. A few different days friends have come with me and that has been so fun too! It’s honestly the most positive thing I’ve done for myself in such a long time and I’m loving it. :)

{similar option here & here}

One of my cute friends who came with me this week can’t believe I’m heading out alone most mornings when it’s still dark outside and dropped this gift off at my house.. ha! Now I’m really set. :) It actually is such a smart thing to always have on hand and I’m buying one for my girls to take to college next year!

Grateful for good friends who keep me safe and stylish. ;) Grateful for morning walks and the month of March and fruit rainbows and comfy sneakers and spring baskets.

Grateful for all of you. XO

Sharing a few fun things we did during our trip to Hawaii – the big island! I’m kind of laughing as I’m typing this post because of all the Hawaiian islands the big island is the one we have spent the least amount of time on! Ironic that I’m writing a post on it before Maui and Kauai where we have vacationed a lot. Hopefully this starts a trend and I can finally get around to sharing tips on the other islands in 2024. ;) We took this trip soon after Christmas 2023 and only did a few activities. We spent a lot of time just resting and relaxing by the pool and beach which was just what we needed after a busy holiday season and being sick with the flu! But I had done a lot of research and talked to many friends who had been to the big island so I will share what we did along with ideas I gathered and things we want to do next time we visit. (There will definitely be a next time.. we loved the big island!)

WHERE WE STAYED:

I’ve mentioned before that we have a timeshare with Westin in Maui which is why we vacation there often. We bought it when our oldest who is now 20 was just turning 2 years old and have absolutely loved it! It has been a great option for our family and we have loved taking our kids to the same spots through the years to relax and create memories. Kauai also has a Westin which is why we have spent more time on those two islands. The big island doesn’t have a Westin that is part of our timeshare network so we booked a week at the Waikola Beach Mariott Resort. Our travel manager (aka Kenny) spent some time looking about a year before and booked an ocean view room on Red Week.

We were really happy with the resort and I would totally recommend it! Great pools and fitness center and overall service. The room was beautiful and had everything we needed. And this view! WOW. So fun to wake up to each morning. The grounds are stunning!

My favorite thing about this resort (and our Maui Westin) is how the beach is easily accessible right off of the swimming pools. This is the fun walking path through the lava rocks that takes you from your room/pools straight to the beach. My kids are always back and forth from the pools to the ocean and I love having everything so close so that we can easily split up and then meet together again if we want to be in different places for a couple of hours. (A major advantage to travel with older kids!)

Another thing I loved about the beach right off of this resort is that they have a little rental spot with everything you could possibly need! You can rent things like snorkeling gear and kayaks by the hour so you are set for a day of effortless fun in the sun.

We were at the resort on New Years Eve and there was a band playing and some fun dinner options at the resort and close by. A few boats let off fireworks so we could see them from our room. Overall the resort was comfortable and quiet with amazing views (the sunsets were crazy good!) and we really enjoyed our time there.

WHAT WE LOVED:

All of the Hawaiian islands are so special and my very favorite thing about visiting all of them is the way they force you to just RELAX. Everything is on island time and you will automatically slow down the second you arrive. The gorgeous weather and scenery and slower pace have a way of forcing you into happy, relaxed vacation mode. :) This was definitely the same with the big island! But I noticed two things about the big island that felt different than the other islands. The first thing we noticed is how QUIET it was. Maui is full of activity and tourists and while there were definitely tourists around the big island I almost felt like a local! It’s the biggest island but it has a smaller population. Kenny and I loved how quiet and less busy it felt overall. We kept calling it the retirement island which is totally our style for vacationing at this stage in our lives!  Because it’s such a big island we had to drive longer to get to certain restaurants and activities which was also a plus for the two of us because we love driving and just enjoying the beautiful scenery. As you can guess this aspect was a negative for our teens. Ha.

The big island is also unique because of its varying environments. I have never been to one place that looks so different everywhere you go! We would drive through trees that made me feel like I was on the East Coast. Then suddenly we would be in a total desert with black lava rock. Then we drove a little further and everything was lush and green and tropical. It truly looks so different and changes so much throughout the island.

WHAT WE DID:

A few things we did! Hands down our family favorite activity was night swimming with Manta Rays in Kona. I heard this was a fun thing to do on the big island and it really was. Definitely do this if you go! You ride out on a boat or canoe depending on what company you book with and what you prefer. I mentioned that I get seasick/motion sick easily and they recommended the canoes. The guides help you get into the water with snorkel gear and grab a board with lights that you all hold on to so that you can see into the water. The Manta Rays swim right underneath you! You aren’t supposed to touch them but sometimes they touch you. It feels totally safe and is just the coolest thing to see. We all loved it! I was sitting in the front of the canoe on the way out into the ocean and turned around and snapped this picture right before we took off. It got dark quickly and water was splashing everywhere so it’s the only pic I took that night!

We hiked Akaka falls. Absolutely beautiful! It’s a really short hike that’s more like a walk that leads to a beautiful waterfall.

We spent one day visiting Volcano National Park. Lots of walks and drives and really cool things to see and learn about. It is home to two of the world’s most active volcanos and I’ve heard it’s especially incredible if you get lucky with timing and catch the volcanos in action with lava flowing. We didn’t catch that so we’ll have to check it out again next time!

Kenny took the kids on a helicopter ride over the island and they all loved it. They saw amazing scenery! I politely passed on this one because of my motion sickness (it’s bad and hits even if I’ve had dramamine sometimes!). They woke up at 5 am and were gone a few hours so I slept in and went on a walk on the beach and then they were back and we all went to breakfast. I had zero FOMO on this one and am so fine never riding in a helicopter. Ha. ;)

But such a cool experience! I was happy Kenny took the kids.. they all had a lot of fun.

Obisic Shave Ice is a popular spot and was so good! I can’t say that I liked it as much as Maui’s Shave Ice but it was a VERY close second. :) We lucked out because it was located in a mall right across the street from our resort.

Always an island favorite.

Lava Lava Beach Club is a fun restaurant that was also right next to our resort!

Located right on the beach so a beautiful spot to enjoy a meal. I can’t remember other places we ate other than the Fish and the Hog. I remember that one because of the name and the food was delicious! We don’t get too adventurous with food when we travel because we aren’t really a foodie family. My kids found a Macaroni Grill and wanted to go there every other night.. ha. I remember when Ellie was in second grade they had to write about what they did over spring break and she wrote all about how she had gone to Maui and loved it because she got to eat a hot dog at a cool restaurant called Hard Rock Cafe. Forget the whale watching, road to Hana, beautiful beaches, turtles, snorkeling and all things unique to the island.. Hard Rock Cafe was the highlight! Her teacher and I had a good laugh about that one. :)

WHAT WE HOPE TO DO NEXT TIME:

Like I said we spent a lot of time on this trip just relaxing on the beach and enjoying some down time together, but these are some other fun things I researched/heard about and would love to do during our next visit to the big island!

• Wailea Falls in Hilo
• Pololu Valley – I’ve heard the tour is really cool and to stop in Hawi on the way or way back (a cute little town) and eat lunch at Bamboo.
• Waipio Valley lookout – spectacular view and I heard to stop at Tex Drive-in for their malasadas which are the best on the island.
• Mauna Kea – road up to observatory if weather is good
• Hawaiian Botanical Garden (north of Hilo)
• Hilo Farmers Market
• KUA bay (one of the best white beaches)
• Black sand beach & Green sand beach
• Star Gazing
• Hot Glass Hawaii (book a class to make glass)

I hope this post was helpful if you are planning a trip to the big island! If you’ve been and have anything to add please do in the comments! We had the best trip and loved our time there. The kids said they would still choose Maui first, but it was a close tie as second with Kauai. Kenny and I are ready to move to the big island and retire. ;) Even the airport is outside and super chill!

ALOHA Hawaii!

Until next time.

1 – SHOE LOVE

{New Balance 327 Sneakers/Retro Runner Sneaker/Bay Cutout Slide Sandal/Bambi Raffia Buckle Slide Sandal}

Happy Saturday! Let’s talk shoes to kick off today’s Saturday 6 shall we? We shall. :) These sneakers and sandals are so good! I’ve had the New Balance shoes for months and every time I think about sharing them they are sold out. A popular shoe and I get it.. they are so comfortable and versatile! I wanted a pair in black too but then saw these Rag and Bone retro sneakers and fell pretty hard. They are pricey but I bought a similar brown pair during the N sale and I have worn them so much! Neutral sneakers are what I live in and are always worth the money for me. The raffia sandals I bought last spring and they are back in stock! Such a cute and comfortable slide. Perfect for spring, summer and ALL the vacations. :)

{Bay Cutout Slide Sandal/New Balance 327 Sneakers/Retro Runner Sneaker}

I bought these cute slides for our Cabo trip! They come in so many shades/colors and just like the raffia shoes they are incredibly comfortable. I bought saddle leather and almond patent. Neutrals of course. :)

2 – FAVORITE SHEETS

{Mellani King Size Sheets}

I just ordered extra sheets to rotate for our beds so I thought I would share our favorites again! We have used these Amazon sheets for years and I love them. Silky soft and such a good price. I wash our sheets like clockwork every other week (part of my cleaning routine!) and these hold up so well. They make great gifts too!

3 – BATHROOM RUGS

{Washable Knitted Stripe Accent Rug/Artisan Handcrafted Terracotta Vase/Faux Tree Branches}

I also bought some new bathroom rugs! (That sunshine in Cabo inspired a complete spring re-fresh around here and I’m just getting started. Ha.) Really though I couldn’t pass these up because they are crazy soft, have a rubber backing so they don’t move/slip AND they are washable. Perfect for the bathroom, entry, kitchen, all the rooms!

{Washable Knitted Stripe Accent Rug}

Never met a stripe I didn’t like. :) These are a deep grey but also come in a tan color.

{Counter Organizer/Black Marble Tray/Artisan Handcrafted Terracotta Vase/Faux Tree Branches}

I brought my black marble tray in to coordinate with the dark rugs. A simple, fun change in this space!

{Washable Knitted Stripe Accent Rug}

{Washable Knitted Stripe Accent Rug}

After using them in our master bathroom for a while and falling hard I bought the tan for our powder bathroom! 10/10.

4 – DRY SHAMPOO/TEXTURE SPRAY

{living proof dry volume & texture spray at Amazon/living proof dry volume texture spray at Nordstrom}

I know most of us have tried and like the Living Proof Dry Shampoo, but have you tried their Dry Volume & Texture Spray!? LIFE CHANGING! Ok.. maybe that’s going a bit far but wow. I LOVE this product! I think the Living Proof Dry Shampoo is good, but so are several other dry shampoos I’ve tried and used. BUT when you combine it with a texture spray that gives your hair so much volume and makes it easier to style!? MAGIC. Definitely try it if you haven’t yet! I’ve been using it for over a year and love it so much. I even use it when my hair is clean because that texture spray makes it so much easier to style!

5 – SPRING WREATH

{Faux Laurel Leaf & Sedum Wire Wreath}

This cute spring hoop wreath is cheering me up immensely!

{Faux Laurel Leaf & Sedum Wire Wreath/Rectangle Wood Board/Pizza Paddle Board/Marble & Acacia Wood Serving Board}

I don’t know if it’s going to stay in this spot because I’ve got a lot going on in my kitchen and we have to move it every time we cook! Which isn’t a big deal since that isn’t too often but still.. ;)

It will land somewhere and look cute! Never met a hoop wreath I didn’t like.

6 – BUNNIES

{Large Woven Bunny/Small Woven Bunny/Large Sitting Wood Bunny/Large Standing Wood Bunny/Large Ceramic Bunny/Small Ceramic Bunny}

Speaking of looking cute.. all the bunnies are out!

Large Woven Bunny/Small Woven Bunny/Large Sitting Wood Bunny/Large Standing Wood Bunny/Large Ceramic Bunny/Small Ceramic Bunny

These cute bunnies are affordable and perfect for any and all Easter decor! I’ll share how I’m using them this year soon. I’m so happy Easter decor is popping up in stores!

It means Cadbury Eggs are coming too. Always here for the chocolate. Ha.

Marble Easter Bunny

Never met a bunny I didn’t like.

But you knew that. :)

Marble Bunny

Enjoy your weekend! I hope it’s a good one. :)

Is it Thursday already!? We went to Cabo over the long weekend with my siblings to celebrate my little brother’s 40th birthday. It was such a fun trip! Quick but so fun. I came back to clouds and rain and have been dreaming of our time at the resort ever since! Being out in the beautiful sun by the beach made me so excited for warm weather and spring! (I’ll share more details and Cabo pics in a post soon! And my Hawaii big island post is coming next week.) :) 

I came home and started pulling out all of my spring decor! I’ve shared all of these arrangements in previous posts but wanted to round up my favorites to give you some inspo if you are itching to decorate for spring too! I can’t believe February is already winding down. These are all on my kitchen island but the vases and stems and trays work everywhere. On the kitchen table, on the coffee table, on the console table, on the entry table, on the bathroom counter.. I threw you there with a counter instead of another table didn’t I?

You get the idea. ;)

{tondo rectangle serving board/woven serving basket/frida vase/real touch white tulip/marble bunny/

similar marble bunny/similar wood bunny/small sage green vase/small tulips – pack of 20}

Nothing says spring like tulips and my favorites are back in stock! I love both of these options. And the marble bunnies of course! :)

{modern vase/plum blossoms/rattan candle/similar black pot/vintage peonies (2 packs)/rectangle serving board}

I still can’t believe these stems and peonies I recently shared are from Amazon!

{faux olive branches/minka textured pot/celia woven tray/black bowl}

My long time favorite faux olive branches. These are always somewhere in my home and have been for over 4 years. Also my beloved minka pot is finally back in stock!

{faux tree branches/artisan terracotta vase/ceramic decorative bowl/tondo rectangle serving board}

I love how realistic these faux tree branches are!

{ceramic decorative bowl – similar terracotta bowl/similar pedestal bowl}

My black bowl is also back in stock! It’s a little pricey so I linked two similar options. And if you haven’t noticed yet.. I clearly believe every good kitchen arrangement is made even better with a side of lemons. :)

{faux eucalyptus stems/santorini vase}/ceramic footed bowl/similar bowl here & here/tondo rectangle serving board}

Another arrangement with the same footed bowl. I love this vase and these eucalyptus stems so much! These stems would also look beautiful paired with other faux branches/flowers.

{green nandina faux branches/quin ceramic vase/matte terracotta vase/monique handwoven tray}

These faux branches have a lighter look and feel! I love the way they hang and this tray is beautiful in person. It comes in a collection with a few other favorites I’ll link here. All so beautiful and some are on sale. I’m ordering the chip and dip server! Getting excited for summer get togethers. :)

This is the short neck matte terracotta vase. It works great as a second smaller vase paired with something larger.

I currently have it sitting here with the long neck matte terracotta vase. Also perfection! I’ve used these both seperately and together.

{faux cherry blossom branches/artisan vase/tondo rectangle serving board/similar bowl here, here & here}

These faux cherry blossoms are another beautiful option for spring and they are on sale right now! They are STUNNING. And take no effort to style. I literally just set them in a vase and the branches bend and land every which way and instantly look amazing.

{cane recycled drinkware collection}

My favorite spring/summer drinkware is also back!

Dear Spring: We are so ready for you! Come soon.

Please.

I’ll bring the lemons.

:)

{SOURCES}

Here is my round-up of things I’ve been loving on-line this week! There are some great President’s Day sales going on this weekend so I included a few things on my wish list that are marked down too. I hope you are enjoying some down time today! I’m spending time with my siblings and it has been the best all being together. I’ll be back soon with some fun things to share this week.. enjoy my Sunday Edit! :)

{Necklace / Hair Care Set / Jewelry Case / Makeup Bag / Skincare Headband set / Scrunchies / Lululemon Wristlet}

SHOP:

{Shaving Kit / AirPods / Water bottle / Weekend Duffle / Lululemon Athletic Shirt / Inside Basketball Set}

SHOP:

{Pillows / Console Dresser / Rug / Lamp / Faux greenery / mirror / ceramic dish}

SHOP:

{Rug / Dresser / Bathroom Vanity / Chandelier / Mirror /

White ceramic vase / Slate ceramic vase}

SHOP:

{Top left / Top Right / Middle Left / Middle Right / Bottom Left / Bottom Right}

SHOP:

{From Left to Right: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Bag, Shoes}

SHOP:

{Green chair / Rug / mirror / Chandelier / lamp / coffee table}

SHOP:

{Top: 1, 2, 3  / Bottom: 1, 2, 3 / Left Bag / Right Bag}

SHOP:

{Rug / Chandelier / Faux Tree / Basket Planters / Pillow / Lamp / Nightstand}

SHOP:

{ Top- From Left to Right: 1, 2, 3 , 4}

{Bottom- From Left to Right: 1, 2, 3}

SHOP:

{ Chandelier / Rug / Faux Tree / TV Console / Accent Chair/ Bowl}

SHOP:

{Bench / Pillow / Rug / Sconce / Ceiling pendant / Mirror}

SHOP:

{TV Console / White Planter / Faux Tree / Side table / Mirror}

SHOP:

1 – VALENTINE’S DAY

{etu home rectangle board/etu round board/rectangle board/

pizza paddle board/heart board/similar heart board}

Happy Saturday! I hope you had a nice week and a happy Valentine’s Day! As soon as I made my pretzel hugs on the 14th the holiday felt official. :)

{pretzel hugs}

I had fun delivering them to friends with these lipsticks. My girls were so excited to get the lipgloss and hugs too! We had dinner with friends on the 13th and some family time on the 14th.. it was a good year!

{THEN}

Me and my Valentine in 1993. :)

{NOW}

And now. Standing in the exact spot in our old High school where we met. I’m so happy the girl who was supposed to take me home after dance practice that day during my sophomore year decided to flirt with Kenny’s friend instead. Ha. (You can read our story here.. an old blog post I wrote on our 13th wedding anniversary! The post made me laugh because we haven’t changed at all!) This year we will celebrate our 27th. Growing up and growing old together. :)

{THEN}

My other 3 Valentine’s in 2011. Just want to squeeze those sweet cheeks!

{NOW}

And today. Where does the time go? Feeling extra grateful for these 4 this year. My everything!

2 – SPRING CANDLE

{rattan candle/marble lazy susan/faux peonies/concrete planter/similar vase/capiz jar candle/gold candle snuffer/

brass salt mill/brass pepper mill/also sold here – gold salt & pepper mill}

Moving on to some recent favorites! I’m mostly sharing Amazon favorites today but I had to also mention this rattan candle because it’s definitely a favorite and it sold out quickly last year. I bought a similar candle last spring and it was hands down my favorite to have displayed all through spring and summer. I’m so happy Anthro brought it back again this year! I always save my candle jars (especially cute jars like these two!) even after the candles are gone. They always make great home decor!

3 – STEMS/VASE

{modern vase/plum blossoms/rattan candle/similar black pot/vintage peonies (2 packs)/rectangle serving board}

Ok.. how good is this vase and these stems!? All Amazon!

The texture on this vase makes it look a lot more expensive than it is and I love the smaller top (you don’t have to use as many branches!). These stems come in a set of 4 and this is one set. I could easily use 2 sets for a fuller look but I kind of like it more sparse like this! The peonies are also Amazon favorites I recently shared. I ordered the vintage soft pink peonies to try and love them! (This is 2 bundles of the peonies.) Such a good price for all of these fun spring finds!

4 – COLLAPSIBLE MICROWAVE COVERS

{Collapsible Microwave Covers}

I’ve had these for a while and keep forgetting to share them but I’m in love! They are covers for the food you put in the microwave! Does anyone else hate cleaning up the messes when food explodes!? Ha. My kids love messy foods like pasta and it drives me crazy when the sauce gets all over the microwave. These come in a set of 3 OR you can just buy one size. They are easy to expand and collapse!

{taco soup recipe}

Taco soup is another frequent favorite that makes a mess at my house. This small cover works perfectly over bowls!

You can also flip them upside down and use them as a strainer.

They collapse thin so they are easy to store!  They also wash easily and you can put them in the dishwasher. Seriously a game changer at our house!

5 – PIZZA STORAGE CONTAINER

{Pizza Storage Container}

This is a recent Amazon find that I just got and can’t wait to use! FINALLY! A pizza storage container. Anyone else tired of trying to squeeze a full pizza box in your fridge for leftovers?

It comes with 5 dividers to lay slices of pizza on but you could definitely store even more if you didn’t separate every slice.

The bottom expands to fit all the pizza slices!

I don’t know where this has been all my life but I know I will never go without it again! Excited to test it this week. We have pizza all the time with all of the teens coming and going and I’m so excited to have a solution for leftovers that doesn’t take up my whole fridge. THANK YOU to whoever invented this one!

6 – STEAMERS

{Handheld Steamer}

I’ve been using this steamer for over 6 months now and really like it. I had one before that was good, but it didn’t feel as powerful as I wanted it to be for bigger jobs like steaming bedding or really wrinkled clothing. This steamer works great!

{Mini Steam Iron}

It’s on the bigger size so I also picked up this adorable mini steam iron for travel! It’s the perfect size to toss in your bag.

The handle flips around to use and it comes with a little plate to set it on when it’s hot.

So excited about this! I’m traveling with it soon and will report back!

I hope you liked seeing some of my Amazon favorites! I’ll be back tomorrow with my Sunday Edit. Enjoy your weekend! :)

Happy Sunday! I’m kicking off a new blog post series today called The Sunday Edit! For years I’ve been pulling together all the things I see on-line and love into collages for IG stories. Sometimes I sprinkle my collages in blog posts, but I thought it might be fun and helpful to add a new blog post each week where all of my collages from the week are together in one place. That way if you miss my IG stories and enjoy getting ideas from these collages you can check out my Sunday post! If you aren’t interested in the collages you can just tune in for my other blog posts. Overall I hope sharing fun options I’m seeing on-line at different price points helps with gifts for loved ones, ideas for decorating and organizing your home and of course.. cute things to wear each season! Enjoy the Sunday Edit and enjoy the Super Bowl if you’re watching! I’m tuning in for Taylor, halftime, the commercials and the chip dip. ;)

{Overhead Light Fixture / Green Lamp / Picture Frame / Pillow / Floor Lamp / Ceramic Vase / Basket }

SHOP:

{Rug / Dining Table / Bolster Pillow / Butlers Cabinet / Accent table / Green Lamp / Overhead large light fixture / Overhead small light fixture / mirror}

SHOP: 

{ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

SHOP:

{scrunchies / sneakers / ice roller / sunscreen set / water bottle / lip balm / skincare set / pink jacket / earrings }

SHOP:

{ Sneakers / toiletry bag / Madden Game / Spikeball Set / JBL speaker / Workout Shorts / Water bottle}

SHOP:

{Lip gloss & blush set / Lip stick set / candle / slippers / heart ring / cookbook / dish set / room spray}

SHOP:

{From Left to Right: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

Some of these items are higher priced.. I also included favorites for under $100 below!

SHOP:

{ Mini vacuum / cord organizer / organizer set / charging station / egg carton / foil organizer / produce bins }

SHOP:

{zip up / robe / golf balls / indoor golf course / cooler carryall / watch holder / knife set/ water bottle / weekender bag *more bag options at different prices are below!}

SHOP:

{ PJs / Diamond earrings / blanket / diffuser / candle / heart necklace / pickleball paddle set / filtered shower head set }

SHOP:

{Top: From Left to Right- 1, 2, 3}

{Bottom: From Left to Right- 1, 2, 3}

SHOP:

*These are Kenny’s Vuori favorites and what I’m buying him for Valentine’s Day! Really this is what I get him for ALL the holidays. :)

{ Pillow / Peonies / Floor Lamp / Lip stick set / Heart ring / Wooden Boards }

SHOP:

1 – RAIN & FRIENDS

Happy Saturday! Sharing a few things going on around here! Six things to be exact. :) What a rainy week we had!

It has been wet to say the least but the sun is supposed to pop out this weekend and I’m excited! It’s always so beautiful and green after it rains.

I’ve also missed my morning walks! The treadmill just isn’t as easy to wake up for. Ha. I’m hoping the trail by my house dries out quickly so that I’m not sinking in mud next week! One thing that always helps me on dark, dreary weeks like this is getting out to meet friends. Everyone is busy, but I’ve found that prioritizing a quick lunch with a friend or two (or three!) works wonders for my overall mood and is especially helpful on bad weather weeks. Sometimes I’ll even meet friends for just 30 or 40 minutes before we pick up kids from school for a quick diet coke! I alway notice my overall energy and mood are instantly boosted after seeing friends. If you have been feeling down at all because of weather or for any other reason reach out to a friend this weekend and schedule something for next week!  My favorite medicine. :)

2 – ORGANIZED JEANS

I didn’t get as much organizing done this week as I wanted to but I did finish one project that I’ve been putting off for over a year! I finally went through my jeans! It took me a few days (I only had time for 15-20 min a day and I tried on every pair) but I’m happy to sat that the floor pile is finally gone.

{similar hangers}

Ta-da! I only kept jeans that I really love and wear often. This wasn’t easy for me and I knew it wouldn’t be which is why I put it off for so long! I love clothes and jeans and often have a hard time parting with them (the reason I struggle to keep my closet clean!). The funny thing is that I actually think I’ll wear more of a variety now that I have less jeans! When I had too many and they weren’t organized I kept just grabbing the same pair to wear over and over. It was too hard to mix it up and find what I needed!

YEA for small tasks that make a HUGE difference. I can’t even begin to express how nice it feels to have that done! On to the next section of my closet this weekend!

3 – PEONIES

{amazon peonies}

{marble lazy susan/faux peonies/concrete planter/similar vase/capiz jar candle/gold candle snuffer/

brass salt mill/brass pepper mill/also sold here – gold salt & pepper mill}

I’ve shared my favorite faux peonies every spring for years! I love pulling them out in February. I ordered these faux peonies to try and can’t believe how realistic they look. Such an amazing price and so similar to my originals that were a lot more expensive!

4 – TULLE SKIRT

{my amazon tulle skirt/love sweater//similar tulle skirt/similar love sweater}

A few weeks ago I saw this cute tulle skirt on-line at Anthro and fell in love! But I didn’t want to spend so much on an item I knew I wouldn’t wear as often so I looked around and found this cute option that I’m thrilled about! So fun for Valentine’s day or any other dressy event.

5 – NEW RUG

{cascade rug}

I’m giving my living room a little re-fresh and I started with a new rug! It’s very similar to my old rug (I still wanted something neutral and light in this space!) but without the wear and tear and stains from 10 years. :)

Beautiful and soft and very affordable! I love the pattern too.

Of course as soon as I laid it down I started my “if you give a mouse a cookie” moment. “Love the new rug.. wouldn’t a new dark coffee table look good with it? And for the chairs.. hmmm.. I could move this coffee table upstairs and..”

One new item always makes me want to re-do everything for an entirely new look! Anyone else? :)

6 – FAVORITE PILLOWS

{Brown Linen Pillow/Floral Linen Pillow}

I recently shared some pillows I’m loving lately and thought I’d show you what I ended up with in the family room. These two are favorites from fall that worked through the holidays and into winter and I’m keeping them out for spring too!

{green square pillow/frayed lumbar pillow}

The rest are cute patterns from Target! Love the texture on these two.

{brown oblong pillow/oversized square pillow/woven plaid pillow/velvet round throw pillow}

I also love that green is having such a moment in home decor because it’s always a staple color for me. :) The cute round velvet pillow comes in 3 colors and is such a fun accent!

{floral square pillow/multi-strip pillow}

This green floral pillow might be my very favorite.. I love it for spring!

{similar striped pillows/fruit & floral outdoor pillow}

I also picked up this cute fruit/floral outdoor pillow because they sell out so quickly before the weather warms up every year. Tried it in my outdoor area and it’s a keeper too! Nothing like a few new pillows to give your space a new lease on life!

That wraps up this week’s Saturday 6! Enjoy your weekend everyone! I’m excited for some time with family, some time with friends, a little organizing, a little football and lots of sunshine. :)

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Hello hello! I’m popping in with some fun kitchen runner options today! These are all from Target so very affordable! I’ll share some options from a few other places this weekend too. A cute runner in the kitchen can add so much life, personality and warmth to your space! I love all five of the options I’m sharing today. (All of these runners come in other sizes too so really they are options for any space in your home!)

Rug

You can’t go wrong with green in my humble opinion. :) Cute and simple and so fun for spring and summer! I love that this works for the holidays too.. next December I would be set with this!

Rug

This is such a great neutral option! It’s so soft to walk on too! Reminds me a lot of my beloved wool/jute family room rug (the look and how it feels!).

This runner works with any and all decor. I love a good neutral rug!

Rug

This cute plaid pattern is giving me all the spring vibes! Another fun neutral. I think I’m going to try this in my laundry room too!

Rug

This rug looks black but it’s actually a deep grey. I love dark runners! They really ground your space. A dark runner also won’t show as much wear and tear!

So good!

Rug

Last but not least this cute tan/cream option! This runner added instant warmth to my kitchen when I laid it down. So beautiful.. I love the pattern. Another great neutral option that will work with any and all decor!

All so cute! Which is your favorite!?

I hope you’re having a good day! We are getting nonstop rain in southern Cal! The flooding hasn’t been too bad in my area but it’s definitely causing problems in others. I hope everyone affected is staying safe! My biggest fear when it rains like this is having my teenage drivers on the road. There are always so many accidents on the freeways when it rains! We aren’t used to any kind of weather here so it gets a little crazy. ;)

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