{affiliate links used}

{hanover pendant}

Happy almost September everyone! We are back in a routine this week and it feels so good! We had a busy August and I’m due for a life catch up/photo dump at some point. All good things, but it has just felt like I’ve been running for a month and now I’m ready to walk. Actually I’m ready for a nice STROLL. Ha! September is truly one of my favorite months of the year. It’s always the month we settle back into a good school/work/life routine and I love the calm rhythm that comes with it. Football starts and we start welcoming fall! I’ve been adding fall decor here and there and just love how cozy it makes everything feel.

{antiqued metal tray/black marble serving board/marble & wood serving board/rattan bowl/round wood stand/brass salt mill/brass pepper mill/similar utinsel crock}

I really didn’t do too much in my kitchen but small changes make a big difference don’t they!? I took my lemons out of this rattan bowl and added some pinecones and just like that.. good-bye summer and hello fall. :)

{golden ash leaf arrangement/river scape framed art/round black marble & wood serving board/wood rectangle board/round wood pizza board}

I also added a pretty leaf arrangement and some art on the shelf above my stove. I’m a sucker for all of the true fall colors! Deep oranges, yellows and reds.. I love bringing fall colors into my home.

{marble lazy susan/dried flowers/similar bowl here & here/marble stacking salt & pepper/pumpkin spice pumpkin candle/black candle snuffer/gold candle snuffer}

These dried flowers are perfect for fall too and so easy to arrange in a vase or bowl! They are a little messy to style, but they stay put and don’t drop once you are done and I love the look! I’m also loving this little salt & pepper holder for easy use when I’m cooking (I actually cook a little in the fall) and this candle holder! If you only buy one thing this fall let it be this pumpkin spice pumpkin candle. Aside from being adorable (right!?) it’s my all time favorite candle scent! So good! I look forward to having this scent in my home all year. Kenny and my kids love it too. Antho also has this cute wooden acorn candle. I love it too! It’s just a different scent and the pumpkin spice scent is best in my opinion. :)

{wooden lazy susan/faux rust eucalyptus stems/glazed terracotta vase/stoneware mini bowls}

I was playing around with a few different arrangements for my island and decided to just photograph them all to give you some ideas! Here is a fun option with this wooden lazy susan. These stems are a great price and come in a bundle. I’m using 3 bundles for this arrangement and the stems don’t even go down half way in this vase! The branches are so full it was easy to get them to stay put. The vase is a favorite (I love the shape) and it’s on sale at the moment!

Add a candle or some mini bowls in fun fall colors to complete the look. :)

{matte black vase/faux rust leaf branches/ruffled marble bowl}

I pulled this vase and branches in from my master bedroom to try and love it on a woven tray. My Celia woven trays are sold out at the moment so I linked a few other fun options below. Rattan trays always work so well in the fall with their beautiful texture!

{ruffled marble bowl/faux acorns here & here}

A pretty little bowl with acorns is always a nice touch in the fall too. Especially when the acorns are from your dad’s tree and collected by the grandkids for some change. ;) I’ve used faux acorns in bowls too and they always work great! I linked the two faux options I like best. :)

{tondo rectangle serving board/small ribbed glass jug vase/large ribbed glass jug vase/faux hops flower stem/pumpkin spice pumpkin candle}

You know how I feel about green.. these vases just sort of hopped into my on-line cart! I love the ribbed look and they will be pretty for Christmas too. These stems are so realistic and a crazy great price! I just used 6 stems in the tall vase.

Oh hello little pumpkin. You look cute there too. :)

{slope ceramic vase/faux willow eucalyptus stem/antiqued brass candlesticks/spiral candles/tondo rectangle serving board}

Another fun option! Love this tall vase next to candlesticks. It’s so pretty, but I wasn’t feeling it as much in my kitchen so I moved it to another spot (perfect for a console table!). I love these spiral candles for fall! (Obviously don’t light them next to branches.. ha.) These faux branches look lighter in this lighting and spread out.

Here is a pic of the same branches in my kitchen last year. Don’t be afraid to manipulate and bend faux stems! I had the stems of these branches coiled up to fit in this shorter vase for a totally different look. Make your branches work for you! That’s why I love all things faux. :)

Alright friends.. do something you enjoy today for even just 20 minutes! Read/listen to a good book, go on a walk, or pull out your fall branches and start decorating.

I give you permission to do all 3 of the above! And to buy the cute little wooden pumpkin. You deserve it. ;)

{POST SOURCES}

*affiliate links used

{nottaway chandelier}

Happy Friday! I hope you’re doing well! It felt like we had a million random things going on this week. So busy. I’m looking forward to the weekend so that I can catch my breath! Also so that I can finish decorating. My house is a fall explosion at the moment. Ha. I have so many fun things to share! If only I didn’t need to sleep.. that would solve a lot of problems. Do you ever feel that way!? :)

Sidenote: Aren’t these pumpkin chargers the cutest!?  I think so too. :)

I’m sharing some fun fall porch ideas today! This was last year’s porch decor and I think I’ll do something similar this fall because I want to use my lighted maple trees again. So excited to pull them out and to see pumpkins popping up in stores!

 {lighted maple trees/tree baskets/jute rug/orange outdoor rug/cream & brown stripe rug/caleb metal lanterns/bats/happy halloween garland}

I added the cute happy halloween garland and some bats in October. Now we’re talking. :)

The best part was seeing the pretty tree lights and candles click on at night! They added such a cozy glow. (My trees are on sale at the moment!)

{similar faux eucalyptus trees/caleb metal lanterns/hand woven jute rug/similar tan accent rug/black planters}

The year before I went a slightly different direction. My fall porch was simple and GREEN. Not quite as traditional but I absolutely loved the change!

I use stools some years to add variety in the height of my pumpkins. :)

Combining different shades of the same color is always a decorating win! Especially when the color is green. ;) Some hanging witch hats would be cute with this set up too right!?

One year I used more whites and purples and loved that look for fall. So many fun options this time of year!

{striped jute runner/hey there pumpkin mat/similar wood crate/similar wheat bundle}

Nothing like beautiful mums with a hey there pumpkin mat. :)

{caleb metal lanterns/similar black jack-o-lantern/similar stripe rug/hello door mat/similar free standing chalkboard/similar black square planters}

Traditional black and orange! Always a good thing in October. :)

{metal black lanterns/similar black jackolantern/black lanterns}

Stacking pumpkins on top of each other is another fun idea.

{similar free standing chalkboard}

So is writing a cute Halloween message on a chalkboard! Cobwebs are easy to draw so I recommend sticking with them if you aren’t an artist like me. Ha.

I’ve never met a stripe I didn’t like. Did you know that? Especially in the fall. :)

I hope these porch pictures gave you a few ideas! It’s always so fun to get creative with outdoor holiday decor. I rounded up more fun options below! Faux trees, mums, lanterns, wreaths, mats and bats. My favorites for a spooky (or not so spooky) fall porch. :) Happy decorating whenever you choose to start!

{POST SOURCES}

1-autumn fall eucalyptus tree  2- large faux eucalyptus tree

3- faux maple tree   4- maple tree   5-lighted maple tree

1 – mum filler  2 – harvest faux mum spheres

1- wreath with bats   2- pumpkin wreath   3-faux fall grass

4- dried sunset wreath   5- grass wreath   6- dried grace wreath

1- handwoven outdoor lantern   2- set of 3 stainless steel lanterns

3- cross bar outdoor lantern   4-malibu outdoor lantern

1- set of 3 stainless steel lantern   2-handwoven outdoor lantern

3- chester handcrafted lantern   4- metal outdoor lantern

1- trick or treat doormat   2- ghost doormat   3- bats light up doormat

4-welcome ghost doormat   5- halloween trick doormat   6- hello pumpkin doormat

1-bat wall decor   2-bat doormat   3-hanging bats   4-lit hanging bat

5- bat shaped pillow   6- hanging bats string lights    7- lit woven bats   8- 10 pcs hanging bats

*affiliate links used

I hope your weekend is off to a good start! I’m sharing a fun update in my master bedroom. New bedding! Clean sheets and new bedding. That combo always feels so good right!? It made my bedroom feel new again. It has also helped me feel more excited about making my bed each morning!

Let’s see how long that lasts. :)

{sutherland canopy bed/stripe linen duvet cover/stripe linen shams/grey linen blend comforter grey sham/stitched throw pillow/charcoal zuma blanket/linen gauze throw/linen gauze bed blanket}

I’ve been looking for a new comforter or duvet cover for a while now and when I saw this beautiful stripe linen duvet cover that’s part of the N sale I knew I had found “the one!” Nothing like a good stripe to make all things right in the world. :)

It’s so beautiful and cozy and has matching shams in standard, king and euro. I ordered the king shams because my headboard is low and I didn’t want to cover it up with tall euro pillows. Then I layered the stripe pillows with these fun comforter shams in a dark grey.

I placed this cute stitched throw pillow in the center and done! Honestly I like to keep the pillow situation pretty simple on our bed so that it’s easy to make and un-make. I always toss the pillows we sleep on on the benches in our bedroom and then at night I switch and toss the decorative pillows on the benches. Back and forth and back and forth. It’s a system. :)

I added these beautiful blankets at the bottom of my bed too. The zuma blanket in dark grey – I love the texture it adds and it’s on sale through this weekend! Then this beautiful linen gauze blanket on top. The gauze blanket was also part of the sale but it sold out. This is the same blanket just maybe a little larger. It’s crazy soft and so beautiful. Sheets are my long time Amazon favorites.

{dried wheat wreath/similar faux wheat wreath}

I’m not really in a fall frame of mind yet (that usually kicks in after my kids are back in school!) but I decided to add this pretty wreath over my bed since I was giving my bedroom a little re-fresh with the new bedding. I bought this beautiful dried wheat wreath last year and had it in my kitchen. This is another faux wheat wreath that is also a fun option! The ribbon might look intentional but it’s there because of pure laziness. Ha. The nail in my wall was too high from the last thing I had hanging in this space and I wasn’t in the mood to add a new lower nail and pull the old one out and touch up the paint. I’ll use wreaths on ribbons during the holidays and save that little chore for next January. Pure laziness or pure genius? Maybe a little bit of both.

I’m tricky like that. ;)

{flax linen bench/similar bench}

{facette white vase/faux millet bundle/antiqued brass candlesticks/spiral twisted candles/black terracotta table lamp/metal framed mirror}

I decided to roll with a little more fall decor on my nightstand for fun too!

Love these antiqued brass candlesticks with my beloved spiral candles. This beautiful faux millet bundle was a fall favorite last year! It comes grouped together so you literally just set it in a vase and done. Easy styling and so pretty for fall.

I won’t be lighting these candles next to my little wheat bundle in case any of you were worried. ;)

This cozy corner got a little update too! (Sidenote.. I would love to switch these drapes out for something more neutral. On the someday wishlist!)

{cora side table/ophelia black vase/faux rust leaf branches/ruffled marble bowl}

For now I’m thrilled with how much this cute side table elevated things. These branches were also fall favorites last year and I don’t know how long they will last in this space because I love them in my kitchen during Sept/Oct too! I just have two stems in this vase (each branch is very full!).

{ivory stripe pillow/softest throw blanket/similar chair here, here & here}

I added a couple of cute pillows (more stripes? don’t mind if I do..) and this beautiful throw that is also still on sale through the weekend. It’s called the softest throw blanket and really is so soft. I gave one to a friend for her birthday recently and she loves it too!

{ophelia black vase/faux rust leaf branches/ruffled marble bowl}

A closer look at this beautiful vase and bowl! STUNNING.

Maybe I AM in a fall frame of mind! This little re-fresh is making me want to bust out my fall decor and put it all over my house!

You know the book If you Give a Mouse a Cookie? I’m hearing a new title taking shape in my head.. If you Give Erin a new Duvet Cover.

Thinking I should write that book. I’m feeling New York Times Bestseller vibes.

No? Not so much? Ok ok. Guess I’ll just stick with blogging.

:)

Below are bedroom sources along with some fun N sale items that are still in stock. Sale ends this Sunday! I’m always sad to see it end. Kenny is always so grateful. Ha. I’m also sharing your July favorites! It’s so fun seeing what items you love the most that I share here. You all have great taste. ;)

Happy August everyone!

{POST SOURCES}

1-throw blanket   2- wood serving bowl   3-high waist bootcut jeans

4-  marble & wood serving board   5- faux eucalyptus plant   6- flat iron

7- bathroom organizer   8-stylemax dryer   9- city sneaker   10- bootie 

1- performance jacket   2- ultraboost sneakers   3- texturizing spray

4- socks   5- high waist leggings   6-leather crossbody bag

7-loafer mule   8- slipper   9-western boot   10- mini lipstick trio

*affiliate links used

{zip front chino dress/button-front chino dress/raffia sandals/mini paperclip chain necklace/mini paperclip chain bracelet/havana friendship chain}

Happy Sunday! Apologizing in advance for the length of this post! I’m sharing some recent favorites along with a photo dump from our Seattle trip last weekend. Feel free to skip the second half of this post since I’m using it as a family journal. I’ve learned that if I don’t document life here every once in a while the documenting will never happen! Ha. I shared that I ordered this cute J Crew dress a few weeks ago and wanted to share how it looks on! Such a great find! The reviews were right.. it’s very flattering! Of course I’m a fan of the color so there’s that too. :) It’s sold out in a lot of sizes (I’m hoping they bring it back!) but it comes in white and I also linked a very similar dress above. CUTE.

{pilcro embroidered tee/colette cropped wide leg pants/raffia sandals/

mini paperclip chain necklace/mini paperclip chain bracelet/havana friendship chain}

I’ve been living in this outfit this summer! I’ve shared the pants before.. they are so comfortable! The tee is beautiful. On the short side but perfect with high waist pants.

{travel cosmetic bag}

I know I’ve shared this travel bag before, but now I’ve actually traveled with it multiple times and I just couldn’t love it more! I heard it was so popular it went viral on social media? I’m not surprised because it holds so much more than you think it would! I’ve already ordered my girls each one for Christmas. (Yes.. thinking ahead to that already because I want to be mostly done with holiday shopping by October!) 

{travel bottles}

I also shared these travel bottles and just used them for the first time on our trip to Seattle. LOVE them! They hold a lot of product and didn’t leak at all!

{cimicifuga ramosa leaves}

Fall is right around the corner (I know that makes some of you cheer and some of you boo!). I’m really enjoying summer with my kids and I never feel ready to decorate until they go back to school BUT I do like to start planning ahead! It’s not difficult for me to enjoy one season while planning ahead and getting excited about the next. I’m tricky like that. ;) You too? If you’re in my boat and enjoying summer while thinking a little about fall decor then you might be interested to know that these stunning cimicifuga ramosa leaves are back in stock! I’m very excited to pull them out again. They sold out quickly last year so don’t hesitate if you want them!

1- eucalyptus leaves   2- nandina leaf branch   3- cimicifuga ramosa leaves   4- ivy branch

A few more AFloral favorites for Fall!

{terracotta jack o lanterns}

I’m also pretty smitten with these terracotta jack o lanterns! They came out with these last year but just in the orange. I loved them but didn’t order any because I wasn’t as into the color. Well ok! Whole new story with this black/gray vibe! I’m definitely a fan. They were so popular last year and sold out before October even hit and I know these will sell out quickly too so I’m sharing them early! A lot of people found ways to make something similar for less which is so fun too if you have the time! I ordered one of each size and will share a pic when they come in. Thinking they’ll land on my front porch this year. :)

1.jack o lanterns   2- cimicifuga ramosa leaves   3-travel cosmetic bag

4- chain bracelet   5-  embroidered tee   6-  round marble serving board   7-  linen blend pillow

Most loved lately!

{pretty things jewelry box}

These “pretty things” jewelry boxes sold out in a blink during the N sale, but there are so many similar fun options still in stock! Sharing 5 I love below! A cute little jewelry box like this is one of my favorite gifts to give because you can put some jewelry inside to make it really special.

While we’re talking gift ideas, below are other fun gifts that are still in stock and on sale! I always knock out some of my holiday shopping during the N sale and when December hits I’m always grateful I did!

1-lipgloss set   2- brush trio set   3- flat iron

4- waterproof mascara   5-marble serving board   6- earrings

7- socks   8- set of 6 candles   9- chain bracelet   10-bath towel

1-kiss lip kit   2- perfume gift set   3-hand cream set   4-texturizing spray

5- crossbody bag   6-heart necklace   7- stylemax dyer

8-leather strap watch   9-leather jewelry clutch   10-plush throw

Anthro Fall candles are out and they have so many fun options this year that double as decor too! That pumpkin/cinnamon fall smell is probably my favorite smell ever and something I always look forward to. I have a feeling a couple of these pretty candles will find their way into my home this fall. :)

1- capri blue pumpkin   2-pumpkin glass candle   3-walnut candle

4- wooden acorn candle   5- capri candle matte candle   6-small gourd candle

7- minka ceramic candle   8-pumpkin soufflé jar candle   9-glass gourd candle

10- pumpkin clove tin candle   11-capri blue jar candle   12-caldron candle

1-table lamp   2- throw pillow   3-floral pillows   4- faux dry grass

5- brass tray   6-harvest spice candle   7- swivel armchair

8-wildflower wreath   9-  coffee table   10- wood candle holder

Above are few recent new arrivals at PB I’m especially loving and below are a few Hearth & Hand. So many cute things are popping up for fall!

1-sage table runner   2-euro bed pillow   3-fringe throw pillow   4- grid lines euro pillow

5- horizontal pillow   6- stoneware utensil holder   7- dark green vase

9- sideboard buffet cabinet   10- throw blanket   11-cable knit throw   12- wooden lazy susan

Below are some pics from our recent trip to Seattle! Kenny and I love Seattle, but have never taken our kids. It was a short trip but we packed a lot in and had such a good time.

We kicked off our trip touring U Dub with Addison. What a stunning campus!

It was a beautiful day and the grounds were absolutely breathtaking.

The buildings were gorgeous too. Total Harry Potter vibe. I half expected Dumbledore to pop into this beautiful library at any moment. ;)

I would love to go back and see it again when the cherry blossom trees are blooming! It’s the same thing every time with these college tours. Kenny is always asking questions about things that are actually important for Addison to know about the school while I just get lost in the architecture and landscaping. Ha.

We took the kids to Pike Place Market (of course!). So fun to show them everything.

El snapped this on our way. :)

We showed them the first Starbucks which was a summer highlight for Addison since she’s addicted to pink drinks. Ha.

So fun seeing where it all started!

We hung out at the Pier for half of a day and did all the fun tourist Seattle things. Definitely do the “Wings over Washington” ride if you go.. it was incredible and Kole’s favorite part of the trip!

The Carousel was a hit too. :)

My kids loved the city and it made me so happy to finally show it to them! We lucked out with perfect weather too.

We ate at a few fun restaurants..

and walked a lot exploring in the evenings. We stayed at the Residence Inn Downtown/Lake Union and the location was great. We were so close to everything so we didn’t rent a car and just walked most of the time and took an uber if we needed one.

I love this city! I would seriously want to move here if the weather was always this beautiful. Not so sure I could handle the rain. :)

Another sweet moment El captured. She’s becoming quite the photographer. :)

Day 2 we took the kids to Lake Union to kayak!

I was so happy to finally have Tevas.. ha! Every trip we’ve taken for the last few years I’ve wished I had a pair for stuff like this.

We paddled around and had the best time! I loved seeing the beautiful houses on the lake and kept thinking of Tom Hanks and how they looked just like his house in Sleepless in Seattle. When we left the lake I looked it up and sure enough.. this is exactly where that movie was filmed!

Check out these expert kayakers.

So in sync! ;)

After a fun day on the lake we cleaned up and got ready for the main reason we hit Seattle..

Taylor Swift! What a night.

{pleated cap sleeve minidress/similar prairie dreams flutter sleeve dress/similar black over the knee boots/ruffle romper/monikka western boots}

To say the 3 of us were giddy is an understatement! I wore this black dress I recently bought at the N sale.. Reputation all the way for this Swiftie. ;) My girls wore these cute rompers they have been living in this summer and I last minute ordered El a pair of western boots from the sale because she didn’t have a pair!

I also ordered these cute clear purses for each of us to take! Now we’re set for future concerts/events too.

Kole’s first concert. Now I’m worried any future concerts will fall a little flat in comparison.. ha! So special experiencing this night with my family! And a couple of Ad’s besties she was face timing at the beginning of the concert. Too fun.

The energy in this stadium was off the charts! I’ve honestly never experienced anything like it! This clock started counting down to Taylor coming on and everyone went absolutely crazy.

She was unbelievable.

WHAT A SHOW.

We never sat down and sang and danced our hearts out! Kenny was laughing after and said he felt like he was there chaperoning his 3 teenage daughters.. ha. I definitely lived it up with my girls! Ad and I even traded friendship bracelets with other fans. Swifties are the sweetest people! I loved everyone I talked to that night. Even the boys had the best time. We have all been singing her songs nonstop this past week! It was a night we will never forget.

We didn’t travel far but that was hands down one of my favorite family trips. :)

{This post is sponsored by Walmart. All product selections and opinions are my own!}

I hope your week is off to a good start! We just got back from a quick weekend trip to Seattle. We were only there 3 days but packed a lot in including the Taylor Swift concert.. so good! I’ve been on a high from that night ever since! I’ll share a few pics soon. We got home late last night so today was an unpack, clean, laundry, grocery, re-group sort of day. While I was cleaning I snapped a few pictures of recent favorites around the house that I’m excited about! Starting with this cute new rug for my mudroom. I actually ordered this rug for my backyard (and it still might end up there!) but I opened it in my mudroom and it just sort of looked like it belonged and wanted to stay.

So I let it. :)

{geometric linen & ivory rug}

I love this rug because it’s such a great neutral and works with everything, but the pattern adds a little something extra. I usually have a runner against our locker drawers in this room, but my runners always get in the way of the garage door so it’s fun to mix it up and add a larger rug for the room like this sometimes.

Door clearance.. check!

{drinking glasses/serving set/condiment board set/gap playful pattern dinnerware set/large wood acacia bowl/round charcuterie board/square charcuterie board/rectangle condiment tray}

I shared these entertaining favorites in a recent post and have been using them non-stop this summer!

Especially these 3 go-to’s.

{serving set/large wood acacia bowl/condiment board set}

Cute serve ware isn’t it!? Whenever I think of summer the first thing that pops into my head is snacks. NON-STOP snacks. Ha. I feel like fixing snacks is about all I do in a day and I know most moms can relate! I put this together in minutes today before I picked up Kole and his friends from a morning camp. I can get snacks here so quickly with Walmart.com and it has saved me time and time again this summer (especially on days like today when we have no food in the house!). When I order groceries on-line from the app I love their substitutions feature. You can choose what product substitutions you do or don’t want (so you always know exactly what you are getting), place the order and then pick it up or have it delivered. GAME CHANGER.

Snacks on the upstairs deck today! I moved these cute outdoor canopy chairs up to this spot about a month ago after enjoying them by the pool for a while. They have been a great solution to add more shade to this sunny spot!

{outdoor canopy chairs}

This deck if off of my girls’ bedrooms and they love chilling out here with each other and friends. I can always hear laughter coming from this deck when I’m in the kitchen with the window open and it makes me smile! I love having my girls both home and together again.

{metal tray end table}

I recently ordered this little end table that’s perfect for outdoors and exactly what we needed to hold snacks and drinks. It’s a great price, durable and can be used indoors too! So cute.

{serving set}

I love that this saving set has a spot for toothpicks. It’s the little things. :)

A great spot to sit and enjoy the view!

{wicker bar cart}

While we’re talking Walmart favorites here are a few more I’ve been loving. :)

{serve tray bowl set/mason jar beverage dispenser}

     {these ribbed tumblers/this oval iron tray}

{medium sized tray}

This little bar cart is the best! I’ve only had this a few weeks and have already used it several times.

{BHG stripe rug}

Another great neutral Walmart rug. This pic was from last fall but seeing the mini white pumpkins makes me excited for things to come! I have absolutely loved this rug. Very durable and the stripe works with everything.

{BHG blanc de blanc dinnerware}

This set of dishes is another favorite and so good for the price! They are beautiful, great quality and I love having them displayed out on shelves when we aren’t using them.

Love the two toned look. So good!

{pumpkin bowls}

Fall is around the corner and my cute pumpkin bowls are back in stock! Definitely favorites and they sold out quickly last year so I had to share.

Enjoy your day and I’ll be back soon! :)

{SOURCES}

*This post is sponsored by MacKenzie-Childs. All product selections and opinions are my own! 

I’m so excited to be sharing some happy news with you all today! MacKenzie-Childs is having their biggest and best sale of the year July 20-24 with up to 60% off some of their most treasured items! I was slightly giddy when they reached out to me to help share the news because I have always admired their dishes from afar (especially their Courtly Check Collection!). Black and white checkers? Yes please! These pieces are beautiful, timeless and just FUN.

{two tier sweet stand /everyday bowl – extra large/abundant bowl/pedestal platter – large}

I love to entertain and can’t wait to use this fun collection for ALL the get togethers. This black and white pattern works so well for holidays like Halloween and Christmas! You can easily add pops of orange or red or any color any time of year to create a new look. I chose these 4 items to kick off my collection because they are large and perfect for hosting. I love the cute two tier stand and the abundant bowl is perfect to hold large salads.

This collection also doubles beautifully as decor and adds a pop of personality and fun to any space! I’m excited to style these dishes in my pantry and on kitchen shelves.

{everyday bowl – medium/everyday bowl – large/everyday bowl – extra large}

These bowls in 3 different sizes can be used in so many ways. I love the gold rim on the top!

{simply anything bowl/flower pot/pitcher/practical pitcher – medium/round tray}

A few more favorites. I love this flower pot and the two styles of pitchers. They would all look cute holding flowers too!

{pitcher/practical pitcher – medium}

{simply anything bowl/two tier sweet stand}

These anything bowls look like little mini colanders (too cute!) and you can use them for so many things. Soup, fruit, nuts, snacks, etc.

{two tier sweet stand}

This might be my favorite piece from the collection!

{ice cream dish}

No wait.. these ice cream dishes are my favorite! It’s a tie. I adore them all. :)

{triplicity}

Seriously though.. how fun is this for ice cream toppings!?

I have a feeling these items will be used by my family the most. We love ice cream with our movie nights! Especially in the summer. We have been staying up so late every night watching movies together because we can sleep in a little most mornings. :) Not ready for summer to end!

{ice cream dish/two tier sweet stand/mini pedestal platter/ baguette dish /triplicity/paper napkins}

I set these cute dishes together in less than 5 minutes and had a beautiful display ready to host!

Fast forward a few hours to our evening movie party and it’s time for ice cream and treats! My kids were so excited when they got home and saw this out on the counter. I said “I know right.. aren’t these dishes just beautiful!?

Come to find out they were just in it for the gummy bears and doughnuts.

And the oreos. :) Ha. What a shock.

I love this collection and know I will use it again and again for years to celebrate time together with family and friends.

I can’t think of anything sweeter. :)

You can check out the sale along with other fun MacKenzie-Childs collections here! 

{SOURCES}

*affilliate links used

{hanover pendant/mumbai rug/mantel mirror}

I hope you had a good weekend! We had a lot of friend activities and get togethers. So much fun, but now I need a day to recover. After a weekend of socializing I’m all about nesting quietly in my house with a good podcast. Ha! Not likely with the kids all home, but it sounds amazing doesn’t it!? :) Speaking of nesting I added a few of my N sale home staples to my kitchen last week and I’m loving the overall summer vibe! All of my favorite boards are back in the sale this year (and they added a couple more!). Serving boards, platters and bowls always make the best kitchen decor. At least that seems to be the case in my kitchen. :)

Here are my favorite boards/bowls from the sale this year:

{linen gauze throw/softest throw/in the wild throw blanket/cozy ribbed throw}

These are the throws I came home with/have and love! The “linen gauze” throw is so beautiful in person! Perfect for the end of a bed – I’m going to use it in my master bedroom. The “softest throw” with fringe I actually bought a few weeks ago before the sale (never fails!). It’s beautiful draped over a chair or couch. I picked up another for a friend’s birthday gift. The “in the wild” print throw I’ve had for a few years and it is hands down my favorite throw to relax with for movie nights. I ended up buying my family all their own barefoot dream blankets for Christmas so they would stop stealing mine! I picked up a “cozy ribbed” barefoot dreams throw to use for a future gift for someone. They are always a hit. Lots of beautiful throws in the sale this year!

{antiqued metal tray/black marble serving board/marble & wood serving board/rattan bowl/round wood stand/brass salt mill/brass pepper mill/similar utinsel crock}

Back to the kitchen! One way I love decorating with boards and platters is by layering them on shelves or on my kitchen counter. Easy access if you want to use them to entertain plus they add a lot of style, dimension and visual interest. I placed this black marble serving board against my backsplash and then layered the smaller marble & wood serving board and it added so much personality to this spot!

{similar rattan wrapped candle/fern leaf plant/marble & acacia wood cake stand}

This beautiful marble & acacia wood cake stand is included in the sale this year and I have loved mine! It has been sitting next to my stove for over a year now. I love switching out the candle and items I place on top of it for different seasonal decor. Beautiful cake stand!

{round marble & acacia wood serving board/wood rectangle boards/wood pizza board/marble & acacia wood cake stand}

You’ve all seen my round marble & acacia wood serving board. I’ve had the wood and white marble board for years and this year I was excited to add the black to my little collection. :) They are both so beautiful!

{oil & vinegar dispensers}

{marble lazy susan/glass storage canisters with wood lids}

My marble lazy susan is another N sale favorite from past years. If I don’t have it out in my kitchen I use it in my panty. It always looks beautiful! Very tempted to get the black lazy susan too this year. I’ve loved having the white lazy susan sitting in this kitchen corner holding the oatmeal. :)

{citrus framed art/dish towel/large minka textured pot/faux olive branches}

Sidenote: my citrus framed art is finally back in stock!

Moving along the kitchen counter..

{11 inch wood serving bowl}

This wood serving bowl is another Nordstrom favorite that is on sale! I’ve had it for years and use it mostly to hold fruit. I love the light shade of wood.

{11 inch wood serving bowl/14 inch wood serving bowl}

I snapped this pic with my phone (ignore the bad lighting!) to show you how the two sizes of bowls compare. I love them both! Long time favorites at my house.

{11 inch wood serving bowl/marble serving board/rattan glasses/black cheese board}

Another board layered on a board. Clearly it’s a theme around here. :) This white marble serving board is the same as the back board I shared on my gold tray. They are so heavy and beautiful.. amazing quality for the price! A great gift idea too if you want to stock up on a few to have on hand. I’ve done that with marble boards in past years.

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

I put this vase and stems together to go in my entry, but I set it here on my kitchen counter while I was moving things around and then added some limes I had bought for my diet coke to this black bowl. As soon as I saw my faux eucalyptus stems next to the lemons and limes I knew they weren’t going anywhere for a while. Hello summer perfection!

Especially when you add the diet coke. :)

So that’s it! A few of my N sale favorites throughout the kitchen. Below are other HOME favorites from the sale this year. YEA that everyone can shop the sale now! A lot of my favorite clothes from the sale are still in stock! You can see them here:

• Try on #1
• Try on #2
• SHOES, SLEEPWEAR, JEANS, DRESSES and BEAUTY
• TOPS, SWEATERS, HAIR CARE, COATS, JACKETS, ACTIVEWEAR, JEWELRY and GIFT IDEAS

Enjoy your day and stay cool with the crazy heat going on right now! We’ll all have to tuck these pretty throws away to use in a few months. ;)

1-shower curtain   2-wood serving bowl   3- bath essentials

4-towel set   5-large mango cheese board   6- lazy susan

7- marble & wood board   8-linen curtain panels   9-cookware set

10- cake stand   11- round serving board

1- oversized throw blanket   2-reversible throw blanket   3- comforter & sham set

4- nordstrom throw blanket   5- duvet insert   6- stripe linen duvet cover

1-plush throw blanket   2- bliss throw   3- cozychic throw

4- riley oversized blanket   5-plaid cotton throw blanket

6- in the wild throw   7-fringe cotton throw   8-rib throw blanket