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

{moroccan diamond washable rug}

Happy Thursday! How is it already Thursday!? This week has flown by. I’ve been organizing a lot lately and when I get in a groove with organizing I tend to lose track of days and time altogether. What kids? You’re hungry? You need to be where? You need help with what? Whatever it is it can’t possible be as important as going through this sock drawer. I just know I’m not wearing half of these..

More on my organizing adventures soon. :) For today I’m popping in to share this beautiful new rug I got from Walmart for my girls’ bathroom! You might remember not long ago I shared some smaller navy rugs I bought for this space. They were so cute! And my girls hated them. Ha. Honestly I can’t say that I blamed them. The rugs had nothing holding them down and even later when I added rug pads they slipped off the pads and swirled around everywhere. Then some make-up spilled on one of the rugs and wouldn’t come out. One day I walked upstairs and there were the cute navy rugs.. sitting in the hallway. Apparently my girls were done with them regardless of how cute they were!

It was time for a new rug and I was very selective picking one this time around! I knew I wanted a dark blue runner and it had to have more of a secure backing (I didn’t want  to mess with rug pads in this bathroom again). This rug could not be more perfect and we are in love! Aside from the cute print it’s machine washable! I can toss it in my washing machine and it will always look as good as new.

It has a soft, nonslip backing and I love the deep blue and fun pattern. It comes in lots of sizes and I was bummed the biggest is 7’6 by 9’6. I need a larger rug for my outdoor area and this is exactly what I want in that space too! My girls are also thrilled with their new rug and we will never go back to small rugs that you can’t wash and that don’t stay in place in this bathroom again.

The end.

Almost. :) I was thinking this would be a fun print for summer in my mudroom so I tried it out in this space too. So cute! Perfect for the kitchen too since that’s the place most of the spills happen.

Walmart has an entire line of beautiful WASHABLE rugs! So many fun prints in various sizes. I rounded up my favorites below. I’m very tempted to pick up another one.. or two! Affordable, stylish, washable rugs?

Almost as exciting as my organized sock drawer.

Almost.

;)

1- cadarn beige rug  2- krystin distressed rug   3- diamond rug   4- geometric area rug

5- persian medallion rug  6- cadena blue rug  7- faded vintage rug  8- floral area rug

{Walmart Home favorites} 

{sectional/wool jute rug/rattan-wrapped stool/coffee table/faux fig tree/large dough bowl}

I hope you’re all having a good week!  We’re enjoying some lovely 80 degree weather on the coast at the moment but have no fear!  It feels like 60 degrees in my family room.  You just have to smell the pumpkin spice candle, crank the air, close your eyes and .. pretend. Fall in southern Cal!  I am well trained. :)

{chunky woven throw/woven stripe pillow/hand knit pillow covers here & here/counter stools}

I found so many cute and cozy pillows and throws for a great price this year and couldn’t resist picking up a few new additions! I especially love the texture of this throw. It looks so cute hanging off the back of my couch!  I always feel drawn to neutrals this time of year and especially shades of brown.

{linen frayed edge pillow/windowpane pillow/pumpkin lumbar pillow}

We have been lounging on these pillows every night for a couple of weeks now and they definitely pass the comfort test.  Perfect for a Sunday afternoon football nap!  I’m normally not much of a napper, but something about the soothing sounds of football crowds..

{texture woven lumbar pillow/hand knit pillow covers here & here/woven stripe pillow/hand knit throw here & here}

{thatcher chair/x base stool/woven throw blanket/cable knit throw pillow/gold lamp (set with floor lamp)/similar plaid throw/cross hatch object/pacifico pot}

{brass lanterns/flameless candles/arched mantel mirror/seagrass basket}

I kept my mantel simple. The brass lanterns and candles have been up all year!  I bought them last year thinking I would just use them during the holidays, but the candlelight every night from my flameless candles (they are set on a timer!) is so cozy that I just kept them up during the summer months too.

{pampas grass/white Santorini urn/oval metal tray/tourmaline framed canvas/gold lamp (set with floor lamp)/similar console table/similar console baskets}

I shared this littles set up in a previous post.  Happy to say that the pampas grass shedding has stopped!  The stems really do make a beautiful statement in person.

Kind of funny.. I never really planned for this room to turn out so.. carmel!  Clearly I am drawn to this shade of brown. :)

{coffee table/white lined pot/olive branches here & here/made for living/homebody/Patina Farm/Simplicity/brass round gold tray  (similar option)/wood chain link/anthro candle}

My new coffee table feels very at home here.  I had fun styling it!  Even though Kenny and the kids move and stack everything around in the evening because we use this table so much.  I’m not always the best at making my bed each morning but I do always straighten the couch pillows and now.. I straighten my coffee table decor too.  It makes me happy.

{chunky wool jute rug}

Especially the bowl full of acorns Kole and his cousins gathered for me in my mom’s yard last year. :)

{newgate wall clock/kitchen details & sources}

I love you Fall!  Even when you’re just a dream in my head that I manifest in my home. Ha.

:)

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{kitchen rugs/similar pendants}

It might not officially be Fall until Wednesday the 22nd (mid November for San Diego), but Fall has arrived in my home and I’m not one bit mad about it! I love adding a few Fall touches to my kitchen every September. Fall decor is so just warm and inviting isn’t it!? I always keep it simple in this space because (like in most homes) our kitchen gets trashed and then cleaned multiple times a day and too much decor combined with every day family clutter is just.. too much! But it doesn’t take a lot to welcome this beloved season. I started by adding some new inexpensive neutral rugs. I’m always drawn to neutrals for Fall!

{woven tray/similar tray/similar crock/anthro candle/oil & vinegar set}

I love to add items with lots of texture to up the cozy factor and rattan is a favorite go-to of mine! I just set some of my often used kitchen items and a pretty candle on a rattan tray and my kitchen instantly felt warmer.

{similar rectangle board/round board/gold mirror/similar wreath here & here & here/brass candle holders/ivory candles/pumpkins are real.. similar faux mini white pumpkins here & here}

I was a little torn on what to put on the shelf over my cooktop this year (I added garland and pumpkins last year!) and ended up just adding a simple wheat wreath over my mirror with my beloved candle holders on each side. Mini white pumpkins had to make an appearance too of course. It’s just not Fall in my kitchen without them. :)

{similar art here/here/here/here}

Adding vintage (or vintage looking) art to a more modern space has been trending for a while now. Something about that mix of old with new is so fun isn’t it? I’ve wanted to add some art to my kitchen for a while but just couldn’t find anything that really spoke to me until I came across this rooftop painting at a boutique in my hometown last time we were visiting. It was love at first sight because the rooftops reminded me so much of a favorite trip Kenny and I took years ago to Italy.  Also… GREEN! So many shades of my favorite color. I knew we were meant to be together the second I saw it. :) I don’t have a link for this exact canvas but I linked a few fun similar looking options. Flea markets, antique stores and etsy are fun places to find art like this too! You really don’t have to spend a lot.

{hicks pendant}

{olive branches here & here/navy rugs}

This is a picture from my kitchen decor last year.. sharing it because I didn’t get a pic snapped of this whole window and I kept it close to the same! Favorite faux olive branches in a crock next to candles on the left and then pampas grass in a vase on the right. The pampas grass I used last year was real.

{dish towel/similar round rattan tray/artisian vase/faux pampas grass/similar pampas grass option}

This year I used faux pampas grass and I LOVE it! Unlike the pampas grass I shared in my last post this grass doesn’t shed one bit! It’s so realistic looking and I love how tall it is (easy to bend the branches to adjust the height for your vase!). The color is so beautiful too.. instant Fall!

{antiqued metal decorative tray/smoked glass vase/vintage wooden tray – several options here}

I’m still playing around with my cabinet shelves but love my long metal tray below it. One of my favorite accessories for holiday decorating! Right now I just placed a pretty vase (works great with my green painting!) and a wooden tray on it. I might add some Fall flowers to the vase at some point.

{round wood serving tray/white terracotta jar/brass candle holders/similar gourd}

My white terracotta jars are back in stock! They are perfect to hold faux eucalyptus branches (or any branches/flowers really!). I picked up this wood serving tray at the Nordstrom sale and couldn’t love it more. It’s hard to tell in this pic but it’s huge! Fun for a little Fall moment on my island. :)

My fun fall dish towels are from Anthro a few years back.. they always have so many cute options! I’ll link a few favorites out new this year at the bottom of this post with sources!

{platters & boards book/similar gold book stand here, here, & here/round marble & wood serving tray here, here & here}

I brought out a favorite cook book on a gold stand in my kitchen. Platters & Boards is actually more of a “how to style your food and make it look pretty” vs. how to cook it.. totally why it’s a favorite at my house. Ha.

{similar trivet/round wicker tray/white terracotta jar/similar faux pomegranate branches here, here & here/similar velvet pumpkins}

Then I added some faux pomegranate branches to my other white terracotta jar. A few velvet pumpkins never hurt anyone either. :)

{flour/sugar canisters/marble & wood cutting boards/white ceramic pot/similar pumpkin here & here}

Simple Fall kitchen decor! I’ll take it. :)

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Happy Friday!  I hope you had a good week!  We ended up traveling over the long weekend and then it felt like everything hit at once when we got back!  I’ve hardly had time to catch my breath.  But next week isn’t quite so crazy and I’m beyond excited to get into a somewhat normal schedule with kids back at school.  When I dropped Kole off on his first day I said “I’ll miss you today!” He answered “I’ll miss you too mom but don’t be sad.. I probably won’t think about that much because I’ll be having so much fun with my friends.”  Ha ha.. best answer.  He did just that and his last year in Elementary school is off to a great start. :)

{brass lanterns/arched mantel mirror/seagrass basket/pampas grass/white Santorini urn/oval metal tray/tourmaline framed canvas/gold lamp (set with floor lamp)/similar console table/similar console baskets/chunky woven throw/roll arm sectional}

So is my Fall decorating! I’ve had so much fun bringing warm, cozy neutrals into my home.  I’m sharing my family room console table decor today because I’m slightly obsessed with this pampas grass I ordered!

{pampas grass/white Santorini urn}

Isn’t it stunning!?  It instantly brought so much warmth and texture into this space.  The stems are tall and I ended up ordering more after the first six arrived. (I have around ten stems in this vase.)  I also learned the hard way (trial and error!) what to do with these stems to avoid a mess.  I didn’t read the instructions with the first set I ordered.  I opened the box, brought them in my house and fluffed them up instantly with my hands.  Some shedding is normal with pampas grass, but I caused A LOT of shedding.  Ha!  So much that I was worried everything would end up in my vacuum by the end of the night.  They stopped shedding after a while and then I read the instructions and realized I could have avoided the mess.  Note to self: read instructions more often.

I ordered another set because I needed more for my vase and this time instead of opening them inside I opened the box outside.  The initial shedding didn’t seem so bad when it was on the grass!

Then I set the branches in a vase in the sun and left them outside for a few hours.  They expanded so beautifully!  When I was ready to bring them in I fluffed them out a little more outside and then sprayed some hairspray on them (another tip in the instructions.. so smart.  Did I mention it’s good to read instructions?)

I brought them in and they’ve hardly shed since!  So if you order them follow my lead.. the second time around. :)  Leave them outside for a few hours before you bring them in.  Your vacuum will thank you!  Other console table decor includes my cute little oval metal tray full of sticks, pinecones and acorns, this beautiful framed canvas, and my gold lamp that’s back in stock!  It comes in a set with my gold floor lamp. LOVE them.

{hicks pendant/navy rugs/marble and gold tray/faux pumpkins/olive branches/candlesticks/dishcloth/artisan vase/mirror tray/anthro fall candles}

Last year I put real pampas grass in my kitchen window and loved the way it instantly brought Fall into my home!  My kitchen window looks similar this year but I ordered this pampas grass because I wanted something a little taller.  It’s also beautiful and doesn’t shed at all.  I’ll share a pic of it soon!  I also pulled out these go-to olive branches and ordered more this year.  They are so realistic and another beautiful option for Fall decorating.

1- dried pampas grass   2- white  pampas grass  3- faux taupe stem 

4- beige blush pampas grass   5- large pampas branches 

6- sunshine marigolds tall stems

I looked at A LOT of faux pampas grass before I ordered mine and these are my top picks!  The two I ordered were both from Amazon and I’m sharing my other Amazon buys from August below (better late than never!).

One of my favorite Amazon buys last month were these clear chair covers for my barstools!  I’ve struggled to find something to protect my floor from my kids sliding around on our barstools that doesn’t leave a sticky mess.  These have been perfect!  They work so well.  No scratching and they stay put.  They come in different sizes (square too!) and in a variety of colors if you want to match them to your barstools.  I just went with translucent.

I also ordered a new tape measure because the 5 we have seem to disappear!  This one is mine all mine and I keep it in my office.  I got some beautiful gold file holders (also for my office), another travel case charger for times I’m just taking my computer and phone chargers, a drip pad for all of the cooking I plan to do this Fall (always hopeful! ;)) and some OXO scoops to try in the pantry.  I only ordered 10 items this month and usually hit twelve so I included two favorites we use over and over!  My steamer and our power washer.  We love you Amazon. :)

1- bat die cuts & bat stickers  2- measuring tape   3- 3-piece scoop set 

4- file holder  5- clear chair covers   6- olive branches

7- large pampas grass  8- faux pampas grass   9- carrying case charger

10- drip pad  11- high pressure washer  12- steamer

Signing off with two other Fall console table looks from the past two years!  I love this Fall by the Lake art.. so beautiful!  I have it on my entry table this year.

{similar faux branches/white vase/dough bowl/mini velvet pumpkins/linen citris print/brass candlesticks/candles/similar console table/similar baskets}

This is how I styled my mantel last year and I still love this look too!  You just can’t go wrong with Fall colors/decor.  It’s all so WARM and inviting.  Such a fun season!  We don’t get to celebrate Fall outside in San Diego so I make sure to bring lots of it inside. :)

Enjoy your weekend!  More decor is coming soon!  I’ve been decorating up a storm.

Just me, my messy pampas grass, and the air conditioner cranked to the max.

Feels like Fall.

:)

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

It’s the official last weekend of summer at our house!  Kole starts school on Wednesday and we’re feeling ready and excited.  6th grade and last year of Elementary school for my youngest!  I can’t believe it.  We took some time this morning to get his room straightened.  After a long summer with lots of friends over it was due!  The final touch after some clean-up and organizing was adding this beautiful new blue bedding!

{organic cotton blend quilt & shams/textured stripe sheets/asymmetrical stripe square pillow/washed denim throw pillow}

It’s part of Walmart’s new Gap Home collection and I couldn’t love it more!  Kole’s nursery was all done in Gap bedding.. a long time favorite at our house. :)  Aren’t the striped sheets fun!?  Lots of cute throw pillows too.  I love this set for a boys room!  You can see more fun Gap bedding here.  They have so many beautiful options – great quality for such a good price if you are ready for a little bedroom re-fresh!

We had some fun space themed bedding on his bed, but he’s getting older {sigh} and this feels a little more grown up and age appropriate for him.

I love the throw pillows in this collection so much I added a few more on his window seat.

{lab equipment charts}

{frayed denim pillow/cross-hatch frayed edge pillow}

They come in multiple colors and are the softest!

{mandalorian baby yoda}

A soft spot for a 6th grader (and some “friends”) to land. :)

{astro boy galaxy print/wired laundry hamper/moon phases framed canvas/phases of the moon print/multi-bin storage cubby}

Kole still loves all things space/moon so we are keeping his art work up until that changes!

I couldn’t resist picking up this beautiful moon phases canvas to add to his collection. :)

1-stoneware mug set   2- square throw pillow  3- blue and white dinnerware set 

4- oblong striped pillow   5- natural throw pillow   6- soft cotton blend comforter

7-shower curtain  8- white bath towel set  9 – 3- piece ombre bath set 

10- bath rug  11- white/blue bath towel set

Here are a few other items from the new Gap Home collection I’m loving.  So many cute things for bathrooms and kitchens too!

Her are a few pics of how I’ve organized his bedroom..

Honestly his books are the hardest thing for me to keep under control.  They multiply so quickly and end up everywhere!

More organization details and all sources are in this post if you’re interested!  (Also sidenote.. if something you want from Walmart is out of stock always put your e-mail in the “get in stock notification” box.  Most of the time they bring items back and will notify you when it’s in!  

Bedroom clean.. check!  Closet clean.. check!  Mudroom locker clean.. check!  School supplies ready .. check!  Haircut.. check!  I think we’re ready for 6th grade. :)

{rock painting kit/creepy monster craft kit/make your own comic book kit}

In the meantime to get us through the last few days of summer while his sisters are in school I picked up a few arts and crafts I knew he would like.  I’m desperate to keep this child off the iPad all day and this far into summer we are hanging on by a very thin thread!  Ha.  I love having things like this on hand for rainy days, down time and birthday gifts  They always come in handy.  Walmart has so many fun craft options for kids!  My girls especially loved stuff like this.  They would make crafts and jewelry for hours when they were younger!

Kole doesn’t engage with things like this quite as long as my girls did.  This should keep him entertained for maybe an hour if I’m lucky.. then only 11 hours to go.

Have I mentioned that I haven’t had all 3 of my kids back in school since March 2020?

VERY excited for next Wednesday.

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 (We were laughing that El’s hair totally covered her black tank in this pic!
I passed on some crazy thick hair to these two.)

Hello hello!  I’ve missed you all!  The chirping crickets on my blog were’t intentional. :)  Our last week of summer and beginning of a new school year turned out to be a little busier than I expected and this is the first minute I’ve had to sit down at my computer to catch up!  My girls started school yesterday – 10th and 12th grade. I can’t believe it.  I teared up as soon as I saw them in the morning.  They both came down the stairs looking so beautiful and grown up.  I always cry on the first day of school but this year I didn’t even make it to drop off.  Don’t blink moms!  Everyone tells you how quickly it goes by.

{El’s first day of pre-school}

{first day of 1st and 3rd grade}

{first day of 2nd and 4th}

Everyone was right.

I came home to my boys (Kenny is still working from home and Kole doesn’t start until September) and being with the two of them cheered me up.  :)

{similar pink cherry blossom branches/Quin white vase/similar round tray/Abbott table/similar chairs/Arabesque rug}

I also decided to cheer myself up a little by putting away some of my summer decor and pulling out a few things for Fall.  So much fun!  I love Fall decor.  I’ve had this arabesque rug in our dining nook for a while (it used to be in our guest room) but I’m going to try it in Addison’s room.  It has become a rotating rug that might just make a debut in every room in our house.. ha.

I replaced it with this beautiful Pine Brook rug from Target!  I wanted to bring more browns in for Fall but also keep some of my blues so this will be perfect.  I snapped these quick with my phone so the lighting isn’t great but I love the rug!  As far as quality I’ll share how it’s holding up after I’ve had it for a while.  It’s definitely thinner than my previous rug and not plush but it looks and feels great considering the price I paid for a rug this size. (This is the 7×10)

A quick and easy change that warmed this space up for Fall!

1-lantern pendant  2- cookbook stand  3-color block pillow 

4- floral print pillow  5- oversized woven pillow  6- diamond persian rug 

7- ficus tree   8- artificial branch plant   9 – oval metal tray  10-throw blanket

I shared it in this collage with a few other Mcgee Fall favorites.

1- seagrass pendant table lamp   2- framed canvas  3- magnolia wreath

4- chunky woven basket  5-serving utensils  6-bowls 

7-ceramic vase   8-vase  9- carved vase  10- gold metal ladder

Love these items too!

{woven cotton throw (I also ordered this throw!)/oval metal gold tray/round gold tray (I used this last year for Fall/Christmas)

ceramic gray vase/woven serve tray/fall leaves}

I ordered a few Fall Target items on-line and then a few more items came home with me when I went shopping for school supplies with the kids.  They just sort of hopped in my cart.  Crazy how that happens. :)  Here are a few other favorites popping up..

1- wall clock  2- fall plaid throw  3- serve bowl  4- olive leaf garland  5- stripes knotted fringe blanket

6- faux wheat plant  7- faux pomegrenate plant stem  8- watercolor wall art  9- euculuptus wreath

10- dark rattan tray   11-  stripe door mat  12- harvest spice candle  13- faux rusted plant stem

14- wheat grass potted plant  15- distressed ceramic vase  16- euculuptus plant stem

I feel like Target is killing it with Fall decor this year.  YES to every one of these items!

{carry-on luggage/straw circle tote/travel make-up bag/duffel bag}

Two of my close friends share a birthday in August so last week we spent several days celebrating.  I packed my bags and we drove an hour away to Dana Point – one of our favorite spots for a quick and easy getaway!  And yes.. we were gone two days and I packed enough for a week.  I’m a big fan of having options.  Just ask Kenny.  My overpacking is one of the many things he loves about me. Ha. ;)

We stayed at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa and it’s absolutely beautiful.  I’ve stayed there before and love it so I wanted to share in case you ever want to plan a trip to Dana Point!

I love Dana Point because aside from being so close to home the beaches are beautiful and it’s full of so many great restaurants/shopping.  It’s a perfect spot for a girls trip!

We spent lots of time lounging and laughing at the pool and some of our group went to the spa.

{linen beach pants/straw circle tote/bikini (green sold out)/similar flip flops here & here}

Southern Cal is usually sunny but can also be breezy and cool so this has been one of my go-to beach/pool looks this year.  I found this cute top on-line at Pink Lily but it sold out so I linked similar tops/cover-ups below!  I always love tops/coverups with sleeves that breathe.  That way if it’s chilly or I just want a break from the sun on my skin it gives me coverage without being too hot.

Dinner out!  This trip was for my friend Ann’s 50th (pink dress).  We had so much fun celebrating her!

Funny sidenote.. Ann and I have been friends for years and this picture is the two of us at the same resort in Dana Point in 2010!  Clearly it’s a favorite spot.  11 years later she still looks fabulous and I’m still the one taking all the pictures. :)

Other than spending time at the pool and spa and eating out we also spent some time walking and biking.

This was my favorite picture from the trip.  Five of us went on a bike ride and stopped and asked a guy walking by to snap a pic of us on our bikes “with the palm trees in it.”  We laughed so hard when we saw this picture!  So sweet of him but not quite what we had in mind.  Totally something my husband would do.  I was like ok.. we need to find a teenage girl or a mom.

A sweet mom with two little kids walked by and we got exactly we wanted. Ha. :)

We came back from the trip and got ready for party #2 to celebrate Ann and my other close friend Katy.  It was a 20’s themed murder mystery party!

My friend Brittany was the host and she had her home decorated so cute.  I loved the tables!

And the feathers on the light fixture!  So creative.  I didn’t snap a picture of her kitchen with all of the food and wish I would have!  She has a beautiful home (all renovated recently!) so I’ll try to get pics of it sometime.

{vintage flapper fringe dress}

The 3 of us showed up in the same dress and were cracking up.  Totally NOT planned!  But not a huge surprise either since there are only a few good 20’s outfit options on Amazon. :)  I put mine on for the first time 20 minutes before the party and was so happy it fit.  Then I realized I didn’t have close toed black heels!  Why didn’t I order those Louboutin pumps I saw on-line and loved!?  Oh yeah.. because they were 745 dollars.  Ha.  But they would have been perfect with this dress! ;)

We were all given names and identities and had to dress and act the part and try to figure out who committed the murder with clues along the way.  Have you even been to a party like this?  It was a first for me and so funny.  I had a hard time staying in character!  (Kenny and I were Charleston contest winners obsessed with dance and winning.. ha)

The whole crew!

Such a fun night!  The whole week I felt full of gratitude for good friends.  They make life FUN don’t they!?  By the end of the evening we were all kicking off our shoes and wanting to take off our tights.  I told everyone the next party will be at my house.. Erin style.

PAJAMAS ONLY baby.  Bring it on.

:)