{roll arm couch/wool jute rug/rattan stool}

Happy weekend! Sharing some current pics of my family room. Now that the time change is behind us it’s really starting to feel like Spring! I struggle losing that hour (I’ve felt tired all week!) but I love that it stays light enough that Kenny and I can walk/hike in the evenings again after work. So nice having a little more daylight in the evening isn’t it!?

I keep tweaking things in this space and it doesn’t feel “done” for the season yet but I took some pics to share anyway. Progress! :)

I love this faux ficus tree! Pretty leaves and it comes in this cute pot, but I’m still deciding if this is the best spot for it. I wish it was just a  little bit taller for this space.

{3 ivory decorative boxes/artisan vase/floral framed canvas/oval metal tray/similar oval metal tray/wooden beads/similar frames}

Simple shelf styling. I might add some black at some point (maybe black frames?) but this is where we are for now. I love the 3 decorative boxes! They are so pretty with those gold handles.

{asparagus fern/handled vase/simplicity/AD at 100/linen tray/wild poppy art/display easel/similar frames}

Linking what I can.. I shopped my house for most of these items. :)

{round rattan tray(similar tray here & here)/maidenhair fern/cross hatch object/Live Beautiful/brass canister/gold candle snuffer/eucalyptus and sage candle/marble coaster/down to earth/made for living/live beautiful/patina farm}

Shared coffee table details in this post.

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

My mantel is simple at the moment. There is always so much going on with my shelves and the console table that it starts looking like too much when my mantel is busy. Plus I just can’t quit my brass lanterns! I love the candle light clicking on in the evenings. They are so cozy at night!

{Santorini Urn/similar faux cherry blossoms/scalloped bowl/wood chain link/Dreary Abstract Landscape Canvas/candle holders/battery operated candles}

Still loving this moody canvas next to pretty faux cherry blossoms. :)

{kitchen sources}

I’ve been decorating with mostly neutrals – blacks, browns, creams, etc. with some soft pink here and there for spring. I found some really cute, inexpensive pillows to pull things together.

{dotted stripe throw pillow/striped jute throw pillow/similar pink pom throw here or here}

I snapped a few pics with my cell phone to show you pillows .. love these two especially! :)

{center stripe tassel throw pillow/oversized textured neutral throw pillow}

{color block border throw pillow}

I also picked up this cute color block throw pillow. Kind of fun placing a longer lumbar pillow on the couch to mix things up!

{oversized woven lumbar throw pillow/color block border throw pillow/oversized boucle woven stripe throw pillow}

I actually found 3 lumbar pillow options I love! Really nice quality for the price. (Sorry this is horrible lighting! They look better in person.) The stripe on the left is currently on my bed in my master bedroom. :)

{ribbed knit tassel throw pillow/oversize woven stripe pillow/woven throw blanket}

I had this stripe pillow and throw already (I used them in the Fall) and I added a pink tassel pillow from my living room. Then I felt like I needed a floral pattern with all the stripes going on.

Sometimes I tend to over stripe.

It’s a problem and admitting it is the first step.

{rose floral printed pillow}

So I moved my tassel pillow back and brought in this cute floral pillow. Exactly what was missing!

Took this pic before the floral pillow swap. Ha.

{white spring cherry blossoms/Pine Brooke Diamond Rug/Abbott Dining table/similar chairs here/wood serving board light wash/wood serving board dark wash/spectrum pitcher}

My nook is pretty simple at the moment. I just added these pretty white flowers.. they brighten any space for spring!

Nothing like March. Around here that means turning the fireplace on one day and heading to the beach the next. There’s only a 10 degree difference between the two activities, but that’s as exciting as it gets when it comes to weather in southern Cal. :)

Have you been adding spring touches to your home? Bring on the sunshine!

We are ready.

:)

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Happy March 11th! I’m 45 years old today! Wow. That age really hits home when you type it out.. ha ha. Getting up there! Really it’s all good. I’m just so grateful to still be here healthy and happy! Doing what I love – raising my kids, loving their dad and organizing my drawers and closets to death. Who could ask for anything more? I mean maybe a Cadbury Egg or two wouldn’t hurt. I’m pretty sure someone I know will give me one today. If not I know what I’m giving myself. Tis the season! For birthdays and ALL the Easter candy. Bring it on. I’m so ready. :)

I have some fun plans for the day/weekend with friends and family but I’m still hoping I can squeeze in some organizing too! I have to get major knee surgery mid April (boo!) so I’m using that date as my end goal. I want to have everything on my list checked off by then! A pretty big task because we have my kids’ Spring Break and lots of life happening in-between now and my goal date. I need to keep my motivation going so I took my original list..

and copied the to-do’s I still have left on a new list. Just the act of writing things down again helps me focus. I’m making progress and I hope you are too! If you’re feeling unmotivated try making yourself a new list. Then pick a day/time on your calendar to organize and when that day/time comes pick one thing on your list and knock it out! Honor that commitment you made with yourself. You’ll be so happy you did! Make it more enjoyable by listening to a good podcast or book on audible while you organize – that helps me look forward to it! (You can download this printable HERE.)

I scheduled a 2 hour block last Saturday in-between kids’ activities and was so productive! I tackled my playroom closet and drawers and said good-bye to things we aren’t using/loving!

{handheld vacuum}

Then I enlisted some help and tackled our mudroom. Kole makes his chores more fun by listening to music. He has learned a trick or two from his mom. :) You can see I still had my Christmas cards up! I usually leave them up to enjoy through February but by March we’re ready to take them down and move on to all things Spring. We donated old shoes and cleaned out our lockers. Feels so good to have this room organized again!

Then I laid down this cute stripe jute runner (one of my kitchen options!)..

{oversized woven diamond pillow/addie stripe tassel pillow}

and I added a couple of pillows to the bench. Simple touches to welcome a new season. This stripe pillow is a long time favorite I pull out every spring/summer and it’s on sale! I have it in navy too (also comes in a lumbar pillow). It’s Serena & Lily’s spring sale this weekend and everything is 20% off right now with the code HOME. Lots of my S & L favorites are linked HERE.

On to some simple coffee table styling! I mentioned that I’ve been a tad obsessed with home decor books lately. I have so much fun flipping though them in the evening! Zoning out with a good show on, a decor book in my hand and the fireplace going (chilly weather this week!) has been my favorite way to relax lately. Which is why my table is covered in books at the moment. :)

{round rattan tray/similar tray here & here/maidenhair fern/cross hatch object/Live Beautiful}

A simple round rattan tray with a fun plant is an easy way to welcome spring!

You also can’t go wrong with a stylish small tray. (Similar option here.)

I added a brass canister, a gold candle snuffer, and this eucalyptus and sage candle (smells so good!) on a pretty marble coaster, (a gift from a close friend!).

Then books books and more books!

{down to earth/made for living/live beautiful/patina farm/simplicity/AD at 100/wool jute rug}

Hello. I’m Erin and I’m 45 years old and I like home decor books. These are my recent favorites. Not only are they FULL of beautiful inspiration but they also look amazing styled on a table or shelf.

I should know. I’m 45 years old. Did I mention that yet?

Just trying to help that number sink in..

;)

{eileen coffee table/wool jute rug}

{console table sources here}

Enjoy your weekend! If you see a Cadbury Egg think of me! Or better yet.. if you see a Cadbury Egg mail it to me.

I deserve it right!?

I mean.. I am 45 after all.

;)

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Hello hello! Sharing a few quick progress pictures of Ad’s bedroom today! Along with my Spring Entry. You’ll see what they have in common soon. I just snapped these pics of her room quick with my phone.. we’re moving slow in this space but we’re moving. :)

Around this time last year we added the detail to the wall behind her bed. LOVE the way the molding turned out! We just painted it white and then the rest of her walls a soft grey (the main grey color I used throughout my home and then we lightened a bit – you can download my paint colors here.) These lamps aren’t staying – they look a little too grown up to me for her room! They are just some I had on hand to use until we find what we want. The upholstered bed and white nightstands are new and we have been so happy with them both! The bedding is the whimsical waves comforter I also have in El’s bedroom.. we love white bedding at our house. :) I also recently bought this cute bench for the end of her bed and love it.. planning on bringing in a little more ratan to this space. The indigo barefoot dreams blanket was her Christmas wish this year and she has been wrapped up in it ever since! Looks like that color sold out at Nordstrom but you can also find it here.

{distressed arabesque wool rug}

I’m sure you recognize the rug.. it has been in my dining nook and guest bedroom and landed here for now. Addison loves blue! It has always been her favorite color so she wanted me to bring blue into her room and when we were looking at rug options she didn’t like any as much as this rug we already had. Definitely getting our money back out of this one. :)

{abstract mountain canvas/cloud wall canvas}

I ordered these two beautiful art options to try in her space and didn’t love the clouds print. It’s beautiful! Jut not the right fit for this room with the rug.

This abstract mountain canvas print is a strong contender! I love the rectangle shape on her wall, the moody vibe, and it works well with the rug. If I use this print I’ll switch out the flower pillow for something else. I might try to add some black into her room too. We still need a large mirror for the sidewall and I need to style her nightstands and bookcase. Not sure if El’s faux fur chair is staying in this room.. Addison always steals it because it’s so comfy to read in. :) (You can see El’s bedroom here.)

Anyway.. I thought I’d give you an update of where we are with her bedroom. Progress needs to be celebrated! Even when it’s moving slow. :) I linked sources here including her desk/new fan not shown. Hopefully I can share the room finished soon! It’s the first project I want to tackle after I’ve organized everything on my challenge list. :)

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So what does her room have to do with my entry? I loved this abstract mountain canvas so much I decided to “borrow” it downstairs for a while to see how it looked. I love it on the table in my entry! I always decorate with blues in this space because of my navy bench and this print is just gorgeous here. Hmm.. I may have to re-think Ad’s art situation! Where do you like it best?

A couple of months ago I ordered 3 of these faux green bay leaf branches. I about died when they were delivered! They came in individual LONG boxes. I thought what in the world are those!? I had no idea how HUGE they were! These branches are BIG you guys. And absolutely gorgeous! They look so real.. crazy real! Like I cut down a tree and plopped it on my table. Ha. :) I struggled to find a vase big enough for them because the branches are too thick to bend. This large ceramic vase is the largest vase I have and I feel like it’s not quite tall enough! I ordered this mango wood vase to try – the small size which is actually huge. It’s the vase they show at PB with the branches and looks like it will be the perfect size. I’ll share it when it comes in but if you want some beautiful branches that make big statement look no more! :)

Simple bench with pillows and this favorite faux eucalyptus tree are on the other wall.

{woven striped square pillow/woven diamond throw pillow}

Love these pillows! Both inexpensive new additions for Spring.

I added this long time favorite linen throw to a basket and called this space done!

That is until I put the print in Ad’s room, move the faux tree to my spring porch and get the new vase for my branches.

Things are never really “done” around here. Just temporarily decorated until it’s time to rotate again. Ha. ;)

But I’m definitely enjoying this entry spring re-fresh for now.

:)

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We made it though February! Heading into March is always a good thing. Spring is right around the corner and I’m feeling incredibly motivated to finish organizing everything on my challenge list. Once the weather is warm and evenings start staying lighter longer I just want to be outside! Now is the time to get things in order inside the house. If you’re working your way through the organizing challenge with me don’t give up! Commit to just working on a little bit each day.. even just 15 minutes makes a difference! On our way to an organized home. :)

*You can find challenge details and this free printable HERE. I finished a lot of my closet to-do’s last week (my closet is still a work in progress) and I’m moving into bedrooms. Goal is to finish my closet before April.. it has been a lot of work!) 

1- decorative tray   2- decorative boxes   3- sticky notes packet 

4- 12-piece plastic tumblers   5- architectural digest   6- live beautiful hardcover

7- stackable water bottle holder   8- cleaning duster   9- kitchen storage organizer 

10- set of 6 plastic tumblers   11- kitchen storage bin   12-  egg trays

I’m wrapping up the month with my February Amazon Buys! You can tell I’ve been doing lots of organizing and decorating by the Amazon purchases this month. :) You’ll be seeing a lot of these items popping up in future posts! I picked up some beautiful trays and decorative boxes I’ve had my eye on for quite a while to use for shelf styling. I needed more of my favorite to-do sticky notes..I love the little “to do” “to buy,” “to put off,” etc. They are so fun. I use the “to remember” notes a lot with my kids. I left something in El’s car for her at school that she needed a few months ago with a little “to remember: your mom loves you and is proud of you” note and she saved it. Made me smile when I saw it on her bedroom mirror. :) When I tackled my kitchen during the organizing challenge I tossed all of our old mismatched glasses/cups and ordered new clear every day drinking glasses on Amazon.. we’ve loved them! We were due. Some of our old cups were around when my girls were toddlers! The two coffee table books were from my husband for Valentine’s Day. I’ve wanted them for a while.. he knows me well! :) Lately my favorite way to relax is to watch a show while I’m flipping through one of my home decor coffee table books. They are always so inspiring to me! I picked up a few other kitchen organizers that you’ll see in more detail soon! And we were out of our electronic cleaning duster. :)

It was a fun Amazon delivery month! For my boys too because they ordered lots of cool things for their fish tank. I just didn’t think you’d care too much about those items. ;) Fish are doing well by the way. We lost two and Kole was heartbroken (RIP Sunshine and Edward). Thankfully my fish Gilmore is swimming strong. Kole is feeling better after a trip to the fish store this weekend to pick up a few new friends. I feel like we need an Edward 2 (team Edward from Twilight forever). I also suggested Paul Anka to be besties with Gil (if you’re a Gilmore Girls fan.. you know ;)) but Kole isn’t feeling it. I’ll keep working on him.

To be continued..

;)

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

Who is ready for warm weather!? In the Fall I’m always incredibly jealous of those of you who get to experience the changing leaves and Fall in all of her glory! I start dreaming about moving to the East Coast or to northern Utah by my sister where I can wear sweaters 24/7 and over the knee boots and sip apple cider by the fire. Then before I know it the holidays have come and gone and it’s mid February. San Diego starts showing off with warm, beautiful sunny days here and there and I remember that I’m actually quite content right where I am. ;)

Every year around this time I start getting excited for Spring and Summer and days spent by the pool! It’s also when I start planning anything I want to change/add to our yard and my front porch to welcome the new season. I’m planting a few more rose bushes and one more lemon tree! (You can never have too many lemons in my book.) I’m also adding some furniture in our backyard and the first items I ordered came a few days ago. I was so excited for fun mail! I opened the boxes, laid everything out, looked at the multi-step directions.. and then called Kenny. :) Really this wasn’t hard to put together at all, but he can do this type of thing so much faster than me that I’ve found my skills are better used elsewhere.

Like looking for the frogs that are hiding in our water fountain with Kole which is what I did while Kenny put everything together.

Ha.

Ready to see what I ordered!?

Ahhh! Are these not the cutest outdoor canopy chairs you’ve ever seen!? I knew I wanted more seating by our pool and when I saw these on-line my heart skipped a beat. Walmart has so many fun options for outdoor furniture this year!

Each chair comes in a set with the matching ottoman and I LOVE the canopy! Our back yard bakes in the summer with non-stop sun and I’m so excited that these chairs are covered. I can keep my face out of the sun and my legs in the sun which is usually what I prefer when I’m sitting poolside. :) We love our lounge chairs, but when the pool is full of kids and friends it will be so nice to have this extra seating.

I’m going to put these in the front facing the pool (I just turned them this way because I couldn’t photograph them very well from the water!) so I decided to anchor them with a rug. I ordered two options to try.. this navy geometric outdoor rug.

and this cute multi-colored striped rug. So happy and fun for summer! I love them both – great price, great quality and I’m excited about the cute patterns for summer. Originally I was going to return one of them, but I decided to keep the navy rug by the pool since that works so well with our umbrellas and the outdoor pillows we already have and I’m going to use the striped rug on the back porch or on my girls’ balcony.

Ok.. back to these chairs. They are so comfortable! They are also wide so two kids could easily share one.

My favorite part is the detail on the side. Those wicker loops and circles! And the tassels on the canopy!? SOLD. Details like that get me every time. :)

The cushions are made with fade-resistant and stain-repellent fabric so they should hold up well. I will put them to the test and report back!

This cute little 3-piece set we ordered a couple of years ago for our upstairs outdoor deck has held up beautifully so I expect these will do the same. It’s back in stock by the way! It sells out quickly every year. You can see more pics of our upstairs deck in this post.

I was snapping these pictures and before I knew it two little heads were popping up in my photos. I couldn’t believe Kole and his buddy jumped in.. that water is ICE COLD right now. They only lasted a few seconds before hitting the hot tub. BRRRR. Our sun is making an appearance and flowers are starting to bloom, but we aren’t quite pool ready yet!

I took this picture a little later in the evening when the sun was starting to set so that you can see a better look at the rug. I’m so bummed it doesn’t come in a 9×12! This is exactly what I want for our outdoor seating area. Hunt is still on for that space.

Chairs are now turned the right way ;) and Addison and I have been testing them out. She and Ellie are trying to convince me that they need these chairs on their deck upstairs, but for now they are staying put! I’m very excited about planting right here this summer – just me and my Coke Zero and a good decorating book. A little slice of heaven on earth. BRING ON THE SUN! We are now officially ready.

Walmart has so many cute options for outdoor furniture this year! I rounded up a few more favorites below. I’m thinking about picking up a couple more items that match these chairs for the lower back deck.. this set is just speaking to me! My birthday is right around the corner and I think I just found what I’m asking my husband for.

Assembly required too babe. Don’t worry.. I’ll help Kole find ALL of the frogs.

Kenny and I make a great team, don’t we?

He’s lucky to have me.

;)

1- 4-piece outdoor chat set  2- outdoor chair set   3- wicker egg chair

4- outdoor chaise lounge set    5- outdoor chair and ottoman set

1-   4-piece outdoor wicker set   2- 3-piece outdoor patio set

3- outdoor loveseat and ottoman   4- outdoor wicker 3-piece set

5- loveseat bench

1- LED outdoor string lights  2- navy and white umbrella

3- stripe outdoor rug   4- navy blue geometric rug   5- 18″ wood lantern

6- 23″ wood lantern   7- large modern planters

8- white planters   9- tall planter

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Sharing some simple styling today! Things have been a little quiet around here today after a fun weekend that had a not so fun ending! We took the kids to Palm Springs for the long weekend. It’s just 2 hours away from us and a quick and easy escape. We had beautiful, warm desert weather and spent most of the trip relaxing at the pool and just enjoying low key family time.

One morning we took Kole to the zoo (girls passed and stayed at the pool) but he loved it. It’s a great zoo by the way if you have kids and are ever visiting the area. This guy just looks happy doesn’t he? Not a care in the world. :)

Overall it was a great trip. Our last night there we took the kids out to dinner, spent some time after in the hot tub, came back to our room and watched a movie together and then went to bed. At 1:00 am I woke up SO sick. Long story short I got food poisoning! It must have been something I ate at dinner. Oh my word.. honestly one of the worst nights of my life. I was violently ill and I’ll spare you the gory details but at 5 am Kenny finally called an ambulance because I kept passing out. I spent the rest of the day in the emergency room. I was fine once it was out of my system and I had fluids in me again but wow. What a horrible night! I’m so sad too because the bad food was from one of my favorite restaurants and I don’t think I can ever eat there again! That’s the worst isn’t it!?

Anyway.. I’m so grateful to be home and feeling good again! I hope you had a nice long weekend that didn’t involve the emergency room. Clearly I like to keep things interesting. Ha.

{similar console table here & here/similar baskets}

On to some fun styling because that’s WAY more fun to talk about right!? :) I’m loving my console table at the moment! I was a little torn on what to do with it because I’m ready for light and bright and Spring, but I’m also loving the dark, moody vibes that are trending and with the black pendant lights in my kitchen so close to this table I wanted to make sure everything was flowing and working together. I think I found a good combo!

{Santorini Urn/similar faux cherry blossoms/scalloped bowl/wood chain link}

I put some faux cherry blossoms in a favorite vase (I love faux cherry blossoms this time of year!) and then added my pretty scalloped bowl with my chain link.

{Dreary Abstract Landscape Canvas}

Then I ordered this canvas that I could not love more! It’s so beautiful and looks a lot more expensive than it was. I love that it has darker tones/colors but also some soft pinks and lots of white. A perfect way to create a moody vibe that still feels like Spring!

I added these pretty candle holders and my favorite battery operated candles. (Remember these candles? I used them so much during the holidays!) I love turning them on with the little remote every night. So cozy!

I also added a few fun touches to this shelf by my kitchen pantry. Bringing in some soft pinks for Spring with these beautiful glasses, petal dinner plates and this cute floral framed canvas that I found on-line for just $10! This is where one of my cute new plants found a home too. :)

{faux peonies here & here/white planter/similar wood cakestand/petal cake stand/flowering thyme/similar vintage wood tray here, here & here/stoneware planter/petal dinner plates/pink glasses/white terracotta jars/similar wood cheese board/marble & wood board/floral framed canvas/Savor/Platters & Boards}

This shelf just makes me smile when I walk by it now. I love that about decorating and organizing. So easy to create happy little moments throughout your home. I of course have some unhappy moments too (a few rooms in my house are a hot mess!) but we’ll just focus on this shelf and the console table for now.

{kitchen sources}

I’m tricky like that. :)

Enjoy your day! Style a pretty console table and don’t get food poisoning!

I know I know.. where would you be without my sage advice and wisdom?

;)

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{chevron vase/faux cherry blossoms/similar wood ladder/tassel bath towels/heart rug/similar rattan tray/spectrum pitcher/candle}

Happy Saturday! Yea for the weekend. A long weekend for some! My kids are out of school Monday and Tuesday (Kole is out all next week!) so we’re excited to enjoy a little family time and break from the routine. When I shared my face steamer in my powder bathroom in my last blog post I got lots of questions about the faux flowers in this space and realized I never shared these pics on the blog. So for those of you asking, here is my pink bathroom in all of her February glory.. links included. :)

The faux flowers are artificial cheery blossoms from Afloral and this year they came out with these stems that are almost identical. I also have these exact cherry blossom stems in white that they brought back again this year. Both are beautiful faux options! (I have 4 stems in this white chevron vase.)

Pulled out my heart rug for the month.

And I love displaying these beautiful towels through Spring and Summer!

{ruffled chambray buttondown/AG jeans/similar booties}

I’m sharing a few cute tops and some great weekend sales! This ruffled chambray buttondown is a bit of a splurge but CUTE. Fits true to size (a great fit!) and I personally love the ruffle top. Obviously the color spoke to me. :)

{medium canvas transport tote}

It’s the same color as the bag I’ve been using since November. Have I shared this yet? It deserves a post all of it’s own! That’s how much I adore this bag. I’ve owned this beloved Madewell transport tote for years (Nordstrom carries this similar option with a zipper.. I personally don’t like the zipper). It has been such a staple for me for so long that when I saw the same bag in this green canvas my heart skipped a beat. I was going to ask for it for Christmas but couldn’t wait! So it came early from Kenny. He just didn’t know about it. Ha. (I’m tricky like that.) I own some cute small bags that I love to take when I’m going out on a date or with friends (a little more dressy), but for every day running around Madewell totes are so convenient! They fit EVERYTHING and are so easy to just toss things into. This canvas bag also has a huge pocket in the front (perfect for phone and keys so I can always find them) and a zipper pocket inside with a smaller pocket in front of that (perfect for lip gloss or whatever.) Plus it’s just so cute.. army green! With those leather straps! As you all know most of the clothes I wear are pretty casual and this bag just works with my wardrobe. Green top with jeans? Good. Black top with jeans? Good.

That sums up 80% of my wardrobe. Ha.

{pilcro ruched tee/initial pendant necklace/medium canvas transport tote}

Speaking of black tops.. one more favorite from Antho. Looks like the black sold out but it also comes in white and moss green! I’ve been going back and forth on getting the green too because it’s such a cute, flattering, comfortable top! But my sister always tells me I’m not allowed to buy anymore green tops so I’m pausing.. (Car be proud I’m at least waiting a while before I go ahead and buy another one.. progress.). 

{puff shoulder crew neck sweatshirt/initial pendant necklace}

Speaking of green tops I’m not supposed to buy.. oops. One more. :) Cutest puff shoulder sweatshirt! It comes in a couple of other colors too. I was wearing it in IG stories one day and got so many questions about it so I snapped this pic in my car to post with the link while I was waiting for Kole to finish tennis. It was evening so the lighting isn’t great.. color is really a deep green like the Nordstrom pic shows it. Also this initial pendant necklace is one of our favorites (Addison wears hers every day to school) and it’s 60% off – just $15 right now! I’ve never seen it so low. Not all letters are still in stock. I just ordered a few that were in stock for friend gifts. SCORE on that one.

If you are looking at larger home purchases (furniture.. couch, bed, mirror, coffee table, barstools, etc.) President’s Day weekend sales are some of the best for items like that! I rounded up sale favorites below from a few stores I always check out! Things I already have and love that you’ll recognize along with a few things I wish I had! :) I also found some cute sale items from Loft. I don’t shop on-line there often, but maybe I need to start. They carry one of my favorite brands of lounge wear (LOU & GREY) so I went down the rabbit hole on their website the other night looking for sweat pants and found a few really cute items on sale.

I hope these picks are helpful! Enjoy the start of your weekend! First up on my Saturday morning agenda is to finish de-cluttering a closet or two (still chipping away at my organizing challenge to-do list!). Then it’s time to relax and play. I hope you can do the same.

:)

1- table lamp   2- pommed jute pillow   3- textured pillow

4- mirror   5- catalina rug  6- jersey quilt

1- zoe frame   2- hanging basket   3- dish towels 

4- peyton dish towels   5- bath caddy   6- vase   7-primrose mirror

1- seagrass tray   2- matson rug   3- cutting boards   4- teak bowl 

5- regina doormat  6- counter stool   7- faux olive tree

8- white terracotta jar   9- pastry cloche   10- sunny days doormat

11- pitcher   12- wood carved pedestal   13- arched mirror    14- coffee table

1- 8-tier cabinet door organizer  2- bench and shoe storage

3- bench   4- desk lamp   5- slipcovered sofa   6- geometric rug

7- wall hook   8- ombre pouf   9- desk   10- ladder

1- high waist leggings   2- cables crew sweater   3- bobbled ribbed sweater

4- moonlight pajamas   5- A-line dress   6- swift run sneaker

7- straight leg jeans   8- underwire bra

1- balloon sleeve sweater   2- knit top   3- mascara primer   4- wristlet card case

5- ankle strap sandal   6- curling iron set   7- long sleeve top   8- knit dress

1- cowl neck tunic top   2- hoodie sweater  3- v-neck bralette

4- leopard oversized sweatshirt/matching sweat pants   5- plush zip sweatshirt   6- scalloped sweater

I hope you all had a good Valentine’s Day this week! Kenny took the afternoon off and surprised me with a drive and lunch. So nice because our evenings are always just divide and conquer with the kids’ activities and I wasn’t planning on going out or doing anything. Then Addison had a choir concert and sang the song “Like my Father” (I need a man who loves me like my father loves my mom.) Have you heard that song!? It’s so beautiful and we both teared up while she was singing. Ok.. Kenny teared up. I was full on SOBBING. Ad said the song reminded her of us.. the sweetest. Kenny and I are celebrating 25 years together in 2022 and I honesty can’t even believe it! I’ve spent more than half of my life with my husband.. HOW are we old enough for that!?

And yet.. we are. :)

I always re-read this past post on 10 ways we keep our marriage strong this time of year. I wrote that post 5 years ago and we are still consistently doing the things I mentioned. Our marriage certainly isn’t perfect, but we must be on to something because overall we are pretty happy. High school sweethearts beating the odds! Going a little crazy while we do it.. but still. :)

(If you visit that post and have a tip, leave it in the comment section! I love reading about how other couples stay happy (and sane) together too.)

Kole had a good Valentine’s Day too! With his tennis court box and Christmas socks. This kid is living his best life. Ha.

On to a few recent favorites! I’ve shared our beloved face steamer before and I know many of you now have one and love it too. Vanity Planet recently came out with one that includes 6 different settings (hot and cold) that is next level! Addison and I love this thing too much. I just leave it out on my bathroom counter and recently I’ve been steaming a little to wake up in the morning! I’m not a morning person and waking up is always a struggle for me (wonder why after hitting “publish” on most blog posts after 1 am..). This wakes me up and feels SO good on my face in the morning! The steam opens all of my pores and hydrates my skin and just helps me feel better about facing the day. My make-up goes on better too. It’s like having your own little spa in your home!

Comes in a black too! Vanity Planet let me offer my IG friends a discount and I asked if they would extend it a little longer for anyone who missed my IG stories but reads my blog. If you order through THIS LINK you will get my discount along with a free gift! (Reusable face rounds in a little mesh bag.. you’ll see it when you check out.) This steamer also makes a great gift for women of all ages (teens too). I’m not sure how long my discount will last so don’t wait if you want one!

{triangle ficus tree/eucalyptus tree/faux gypsophila leaf potted tree/chunky wool jute rug}

I’ve been on the hunt for a couple of new trees for my home and so far I really love these 3 options. The Eucalyptus tree in the middle I’ve had for a while (the trees I put on my green & white Fall porch!). The other two are new options. I would definitely recommend any of them! They all have very realistic trunks and leaves and look beautiful everywhere I set them. I want a tree that is a little taller for this corner in my family room so I just ordered this faux ficus tree to try in that spot. I’ll let you know where they all land as soon as I figure that out!

{scalloped bowl/vintage vase/white textured vase/rattan tray/large geo handled planter/pink peonies here & here/table lamp}

These are a few other recent Target favorites I’m using to style my home. That round rattan tray is so beautiful! I’m obsessed with the table lamp too. It landed in my office. :)

{jasmine in basket/large fern/small fern}

Along with faux trees Target also had the BEST selection of faux plants this year. I sorted through lots and found some REALLY good options. This jasmine and these ferns are so realistic! I love the pots they come in too.

{jasmine in basket}

The jasmine was so pretty I picked up a few extras to give as gifts and just gave one to my friend Amy on her birthday. In my opinion it’s so much better than sending real flowers that die! Something a friend or neighbor or teacher can enjoy in their home for years. It’s no secret I am team FAUX plants and flowers. ALL. THE. WAY.

I’ve done enough damage with real plants to last a lifetime. The plants and I are BOTH over it. Ha.

{large asparagus fern/pothos plant/flowering thyme potted plant}

These are 3 other beautiful and realistic options! I’m so excited to show you where these all landed in my home. They brought in so much warmth! A little taste of Spring is always the best this time of year isn’t it!? I’ll share everything here styled in my home soon!

Right now.. I need to get some sleep. Kole has to be to school early for play practice and my steamer (while it works wonders on my tired face) can only do so much.

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{cream stripe jute rug}

The weekend is here! I’m excited because it’s a weekend with not much on our calendar other than a few activities for the kids and dinner with friends. Lots of down time which means I’ll have time for some organizing. YEA. I’m almost done with my kitchen and I’m ready to start closets. It’s feeling so good to de-clutter! I hope if you’re joining me in my organizing challenge you are feeling motivated and making progress too! I’m switching gears a little today to talk about  kitchen runners. And weekend wear. Because it’s the weekend and well.. we need cute sweatshirts to wear when we organize. ;)

I ordered 4 different runners for my kitchen because I loved them all on-line and just couldn’t pick one without seeing them in my kitchen. Then they arrived and I tried them all in my kitchen and I still couldn’t pick just one.. they are all so good! So I’m keeping 3 of them (ha) and just putting a couple in other spots around my home. I thought I would share them all with you in case you’re looking for a new affordable rug too! They all come in lots of sizes at great price points!

First up this beautiful cream stripe jute rug with charcoal stripes. LOVE this rug. Great texture and it adds just enough personality without being too busy. It also works the best with my kitchen dining nook rug (below) that has some blues in it because this charcoal color almost looks navy. I’m keeping this and I’m going to try it in my mudroom or laundry room and maybe switch it out in the kitchen (it’s my second choice for this spot!).

{pine brook diamond persian rug/olive branch stems}

It works so well with this rug!

{reseda hand woven striped jute rug}

Another striped jute rug for the win! Wow.. love this one too! It has such a cool casual/modern vibe and I like the black stripes with my black pendants. Another fun option that I can’t part with!

{gray jute rug}

The 3rd runner is a great neutral option. I really love this rug.. it’s beautiful, has great texture, a fun pattern and I love the tassels on the ends. BUT. It feels a little too neutral with my current kitchen decor and I already have these neutral washable rugs that I can use during the holidays when I have more going on in my kitchen.

So this rug is going back but I wanted to share it because I do love it if you are looking for a good neutral rug!

{black jute rug}

And we have a winner for the kitchen! At least for now. :) This is the same rug as the neutral runner I just shared above but in black. I couldn’t love this jute black runner more! I’ve always been a sucker for black stripes. It has the same great texture and fringe and tassels as the rug above, but the black has so much more personality that I’m loving in my kitchen right now.

Plus just look at it with my black pendants! I knew it was the one the second I laid it down. But I love the charcoal/navy striped rug in this space too and it has more of a summer vibe so I’m thinking I’ll keep this rug here now and maybe switch to option #1 as it gets warmer.

Which runner is your favorite? :)

{weekend sweatshirt/AG jeans/swift run sneakers}

Before I sign off I thought I’d share a few sweatshirts I’ve been wearing and loving. I don’t know about you but I’ve had a really hard time getting out of lounge wear the past month! January and February are kind of funny months to me because I go between “it’s a new year and I’m so motivated to set new habits and do ALL the things!”   Then 5 minutes later.. “Can I please just curl up in my sweats and take a nap?”  

Anyone else? Hence the reason these 3 sweatshirts were really speaking to me. :)

First this pretty blue weekend graphic sweatshirt. (So comfy!)

{inhale exhale sweatshirt/AG jeans/similar white adidas}

Then inhale exhale. Always a good thing – whether you’re climbing the highest mountain or binge watching Stranger Things for the 4th time. (Speaking of I think season 4 is coming out this year! CAN’T WAIT.)

{ready for vacay/AG jeans/similar white adidas}

And of course.. ready for VACAY. Because when are we not ready for a vacay?

All 3 of these sweatshirts are warm and soft and comfortable and perfect for this time of year when we’re ready to do all the things along with absolutely nothing. :) I linked a few other comfy sweatshirts below!

*I usually wear xs in tops but I sized up to a small in all of these because I wanted a comfortable, loose fit so go up one size if you want the same!

{weekend sweatshirt/AG jeans/swift run sneakers}

And on that note.. enjoy your weekend weekend weekend weekend weekend weekend.

:)

1- crewneck sweatshirt   2- plush sleeve pullover   3- nike hoodie

4- puff shoulder sweatshirt   5- fleece crop hoodie   6- camo long sleeve top

7- lounge hoodie   8- lounge pullover

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