Home Decor

This and That

Nearing the end of summer friends and I can honestly say that I’m completely exhausted. Ha! The best kind of exhausted but exhausted none the less. :) I know a lot of you are already headed back to school. (Here’s a fun post on back to school organization if you’re interested!) I hope the transition is going well! Two more weeks for us and this mom is hanging on by a very thin but mostly happy thread. ;) Here’s a picture dump of what’s on my camera and phone at the moment!

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This kid. His outfit says it all. :) Love him. There is no rest with this one in my life, but his toothless smile makes up for it.

My little buddy is allergic to something in regular sunscreen – his skin breaks out and he gets the worst rashes from it. I’ve struggled with this problem for years and have seriously tried over 20 different sunscreens on him. I finally found something that works! Sharing this for any moms dealing with the same issue. This Burn-Out Eco-Sensitive sunscreen is amazing. Goes on so smooth and doesn’t bother his skin at all. (Hallelujah!) I initially found this at a health food store and then later found it here.

Ad lounging at the pool with friends. Rough life, right?

Plasma cars are still our favorite!

This girl has had a great summer hanging with friends, hanging with the family and working on her play. My little Alice debuts in Wonderland next weekend!

Back to school is going to be a rough transition for my girls. Ha! I am going to start getting them to bed earlier each night and waking them up a little bit earlier each morning next week. Wish me luck with that one. I’ll need it. :)

El has spent her summer dancing. She recently got back from a week long dance convention in Long Beach. I told her to pack before the trip and she said “I already did mom!” Her stuff was laid out so neatly. It made me smile so I took a picture. :) She’s such a little mini-me when it comes to organization.

Proud of her and her cute friends.

I snapped this at her dance studio a few days ago. She came home from her trip and has been there non-stop learning next year’s solo routines. Hardly a break from dance for this girl! And hardly a break from workout clothes for me. I’ve been living in Zella leggings and tanks this summer. I always have great intentions of getting dressed and ready after I exercise, but most days it’s suddenly 6 pm before I even realize I forgot to get dressed. Some days it’s 6 pm before I realize I forgot to exercise too. :) #summerproblems

{Ex boyfriend jeans/sandals}

I did clean up one day this month for a camp performance and dinner with friends. Snapped a picture to document the rare occasion. ;)

{Zella crop joggers/twist front tee/sandals}

If I do get dressed I’m wearing these joggers! Hands down my favorite summer staple. They sold out so quickly and have now been re-stocked. I have them in the green and black and just keep rotating the two with different summer tees. My girls tease me each time I put them on about wearing them yet again. They are just so light weight, flattering and comfy!

{Tie Front Pullover/Zella Leggings/Pink Adidas}

Something else I adore that was re-stocked is my favorite tie front pullover. Love this. They came out with it in a pink (so cute) and also now have this similar version. I can’t wait to wear it more this Fall! I just can’t wait for Fall period. I’ll take cool weather and all of the tie front pullovers please!

{Family Room Sources}

We’ve been doing some MAJOR paper organization at my house this past month. I tore my office apart last week. Again. Shared some pics on my IG stories of the mess. :) I’ve been trying to get all of my files and everything in order before school starts. Today I had my girls sort through some of their old work that was accumulating. We had a movie paper sorting party mid day. :) I can’t wait to have this project checked off my list!

{White Swedish Lace/Bloom Burst Backpack}

New backpacks for 6th and 8th grade! Did I really just say that!? El’s last year of middle school. My girls picked out their own and I love them both. Nothing like a new backpack full of new school supplies for day one. :) I’m going to see if I can stretch one more year out of Kole’s backpack, but it might only make it to Christmas.

The start of a new school year gets me so excited to plan ALL the things! My head is bursting with ideas and projects right now! Some I can’t wait to finish and show you all and some that I can’t wait to get started on. OneCanoeTwo came out with their new planners for 2018.. SO cute! They sent me this adorable version and now I’m itching to use it! I’ve loved using their planner from 2017 this year.

Remember the fun new lamps from Barn Light Electric that I shared in this post? Betty (who works there and is such a sweetheart) wrote a fun post about them on their blog if you want to check it out!

She also wrote a post about my new dishes. Love them! Love Betty. Love Barn Light Electric. :)

Remember when I shared my Summer Living Room re-fresh? I’ve been looking high and low for something to replace that square Spring sign because it just never looked right to me. Too many square shapes and not the right size.

So last week I took it down. And I love it with nothing there! Which made me think about how we sometimes overthink decorating (at least I know I do!). A lot of times when I don’t love the way something is styled, after playing with it forever I always end up taking off half of the “stuff.” And like magic.. it looks better. Breathing room is a good thing and quite often less is more. A little life tip I needed to hear myself today. ;)

Found the quartz I’m using for our theatre room! Man. What a project that space has turned out to be. It has occupied a lot more of my energy this summer than I planned on, but things are moving right along and I can’t wait to get it finished. We have one counter in the room (I’ll share another progress post at some point!) and I chose this slab of quartz called “Calcutta Vicenza.” Very similar look to marble but it will hold up great in a space that will often be used by teenagers. Mission accomplished!

Summer evenings outside are my favorite! My outside lights all click on and there is such a soft glow when the sun starts to set over the ocean. I can just smell it. The summer evenings and my neighbor’s BBQ. ;)

Then it gets dark and we all head inside to continue our Harry Potter Marathon. Ad is reading the books and is flying through them at record speed so that we can watch each movie after she finishes a book. I don’t think I’ll let Kole watch the last few (they get so dark and scary!) but he has loved the first few movies. And I love our time spent cozied up on this couch together.

Maybe I’m not so ready for summer to be over after all.

xoxo, Erin

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Home Decor

08.07.17

Summer kitchen decor

August! I can’t believe it’s already August. This summer is flying by so quickly.

I realized when I recently shared my summer shelf decor that I never shared pictures of my summer kitchen decor.

Either because we got busy. Or I forgot. Or I thought it wasn’t a huge enough transformation to share. Or the kitchen was too messy to take pictures.

Most likely all of the above. :)

I’ve been feeling a major pull towards “less is more” with my decorating this summer. Probably because there are so many other things filling up space in our home lately. The kids toys are out more than usual, there are pool towels drying on empty chairs, friends’ shoes fill up the mudroom, books and movies cover my console tables and slime is around every corner. (I’m SO over the slime!)

It’s crazy. And I love it. I really do enjoy a break from the hectic school schedule and having less structured, low key days with my kids and their friends. BUT. While I love summer, chaos can be hard for me. Too much stuff and clutter in my home is hard for me. So to keep my sanity the past two months I’ve really simplified my decor.

Less is more has actually become my motto when it comes to everything in my house. Even more than usual. Every day I find myself getting rid of more things we don’t need and putting away excess decor until I’m in the mood to have more of it out again.

It has been therapeutic for me and has helped me cope with the mess surrounding me each day that comes with having kids out of school.

Light and bright. Less is more.

Makes it easier to enjoy the little things.

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Dish towels

Enamel dishes

xoxo, Erin

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Fashion

08.02.17

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale – Final Favorites!

Hello friends! I am so knee deep in projects and kids at my house right now it’s crazy! I need a distraction! Not that projects and kids aren’t both wonderful, but sometimes you just need a break from all that wonderful. ;) The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has been a fun and happy summer distraction for me. Did you all know there was a sale going on at Nordstrom? Ha. ;) Some things I ordered on-line to try a while back have come in so I’m sharing my last round of favorites from the sale! The sale ends this Sunday night and on Monday everything will be full price again. So sad. Well.. for some people. Not so much for my husband. He will be doing a major happy dance. I told him the other day when a few more new boxes arrived on our doorstep “don’t worry! I’ve ordered multiple sizes in things.. there will be returns!” He was like “um.. yeah.. not buying that anymore since every time you head to the store to return 3 things you buy 5 more. How about I ease your load and start making Nordstrom returns for you?” Me: “Hmm.. Let me think about that. Nope. Not really a fan of that plan. But you can ease my load by taking Kole to the park next time I make Nordstrom returns.. I’m open to discussing that option.”

Clearly the two of us have some compromising left to do.. ;)

(Huge thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post and for the amazing sale this year! Affiliate links used.)

{Tassel Earrings/ Black Tassel Earrings/ Kate Spade Earrings/ Cubic Zirconia Earrings}

My favorite earrings from the sale! I have the tassel earrings in a coral/orange and have loved them so much I picked up this rose gold pair on sale and also splurged on this black pair (which aren’t on sale but I know I’ll wear all the time!). The Kate Spade earrings will be such a fun simple every day pair. I have friends who have bought and also love these that are similar and on sale.

{Vince Camuto Peep Toe Booties/ Boots}

I started off the sale just buying a couple of pairs of Fall shoes but then a week later I tried on these…

{Over the Knee Black Boots/ Gray Block Heel Bootie}

You guys.. I never thought I could wear over the knee boots like this black pair. I’m short, I have thick calves.. I just didn’t think they would fit right and look good on me. But I tried on this pair on a whim and they seriously fit like a glove and are so comfortable! I absolutely LOVED them. So excited to wear them when it cools off! If you’ve been on the fence about boots like this too this is a great pair to try. They really are so flattering. I was shocked at how much I loved them!

{Scallop tee/ AG jeans/ Similar Purse/ Gray Block Heel Booties}

The gray boots were a no brainer. I knew I’d love them the second I saw them! And these boyfriend jeans I bought and love have been re-stocked!

Really cute with pants that roll up.

{Ruffle Bell Sleeve Blouse/ AG Jeans/ Gray Boots/ Tanner Bar Necklace}

Or with regular length jeans. I wasn’t sure if I’d love this Ruffle Bell Sleeve Blouse because it looked kind of boxy on-line but once I tried it on I was so happy I ordered it! Looks so cute tucked a bit in the front with jeans and I love the sleeves! Comes in lots of colors.

{Ruffle Beel Sleeve Blouse/ Black A-line skirt/ Black over the knee boots}

It’s also really cute tucked in and dressed up with a skirt. This skirt was another favorite find! I knew I needed a new black skirt this Fall and I ordered two to try.. this pencil skirt from Vince Camuto and this A – line skirt I’m wearing. The pencil skirt was just too long on me and too tight on my butt! I tried 2 sizes and it still didn’t work for me. If you’re tall and thin it would be a great staple skirt! #shortpeopleproblems #bubblebuttproblems

This A-line skirt worked so much better for me. A great length and you can see in this pic it’s high waisted and while it’s fitted up top, it’s very butt friendly. So if you’re short or have had one too many BBQ’s like me this summer you’re still in good shape with this one. ;)

{Military Bomber Jacket/ AG jeans/ Vince Camuto Booties/ Earrings/ Necklace}

I mentioned in my last sale post that I was excited to try this green military jacket. Love it! I knew I would. :)

It’s thin and light weight and just really stylish and fun. A keeper for sure! And aren’t these earrings gorgeous!?

{Long Sleeve Crewneck Tee/ AG Jeans/ Tory Burch Bag/ Tory Burch Bags on Sale/ Vince Camuto Booties/ Necklace}

I also ordered a few of my favorite Caslon long sleeve tees on sale. They come in lots of colors and have been a favorite Fall/Winter staple of mine for years. On sale for just $19!

{Caslon Tees/ Vest/ AG Jeans/ Peep Toe Booties}

I love to layer them under vests or jackets. They are a great length and not too heavy or too light. Love them!

I also love Caslon’s long sleeve scoop neck cotton tee and they are marked down too. Very similar to the Crewneck tees except a bit more fitted.

Tried this one on under my new Leather Bomber Jacket.

And under this Suede Moto Jacket I bought last year. There is a darling similar suede moto jacket on sale this year too!

{Camo sweatshirt/ AG Jeans/ Pink Adidas Shoes/ Similar Adidas Shoes on sale}

I ordered this cute Camo Lounge sweatshirt on-line a while ago and forgot that I had ordered it! It was such a happy surprise when it came. LOVE it! So cute and soft and on sale for just $31! Great for lounging or those cold days I’m just working from home and don’t want to clean up.

{Asymmetrical dress/ Over the knee boots/ Necklace}

K – my favorite dress from the sale! This Asymmetrical plaid dress caught my eye when I first saw the Nordstrom catalog before the sale. I loved the look but wasn’t sure how it would fit and the material looked like it might be itchy. I was wrong! It’s a knit but so soft and incredibly comfortable! Flattering fit and I found it to be true to size. I love the sleeve length for Fall too. I’m so excited to wear it with my new over the knee boots!

Showing a little skin here (we just went from G to PG) ;) but I wanted to show you all where these boots hit my thighs (I’m 5’3 1/2 – don’t forget the 1/2). Can I just tell you another reason why I’m so excited about these boots!? There are so many days in the winter when I need to dress up (for church or other events) and my legs are white and I haven’t shaved. These boots are going to save me! No more tights or nylons! No more last minute scrambling to put on some tanning lotion or do a quick half shower shave! (Am I the only one who does this?) I’m pumped.

I was too excited to wait until Fall to wear this dress so I wore it to church last Sunday with my peep toe booties. (Got so many compliments on it!) The booties make the dress look a little more casual. Peep toe booties with skirts or a dress is such a fun look right now. I don’t love the look on me personally because like I mentioned I have short legs and thick calves, but I still do it anyway sometimes because I love my booties. :) I actually think this looks better on me…

See how a simple black heel without straps in the front elongates my legs where the booties cut them off? Little trick I learned years ago on “What Not to Wear.” (I love you Stacey and Clinton.) Short people take notes. ;)

{Good Vibes Sweatshirt/ Good Vibes Tee}

Another fun sweatshirt I ordered that still hasn’t come yet! Sub_Urban Riot is one of my favorite brands. LOVE the way their tees and sweatshirts fit. I also ordered this Good Vibes tee that’s backordered and am patiently waiting for it to come. I love this brand for my girls too!

{Good Morning Sunshine Tee}

I got my girls two Sub_Urban tees from the sale and they love the way they fit too! El is at a dance camp this week so Ad has been running around in them. Good Morning Sunshine. :)

{Going Out Shirt}

And how can you not love a Going Out Shirt? Especially one that’s casual enough for dinner with the family right after swimming with the family. :)

So that’s a wrap on the clothes I loved from the sale! A couple of other fun things I picked up..

{Kate Spade Zipper Pouch}

As if I could pass up this cute little striped Kate Spade zipper pouch that’s on sale.. especially when it comes with mini school supplies! Be still my heart. :) I’m planning on using this to hold things in my purse. Maybe receipts I want to keep, or extra cards, or my lipstick.

{Bliss Plush Throws}

And last but certainly not least.. a favorite find from the sale this year for my home decor lovers out there! Ahhh! So crazy about these throws! I saw them on-line and thought they looked nice and ordered one. When it came it SO exceeded my expectations! They are crazy soft, the perfect length, thick and warm enough but not too heavy, and darling with those tassels. But the best part? They are on sale for just $25!

So I picked up 4 more for Christmas gifts! Crazy but smart right!? I know it’s early but I love getting my Christmas shopping done before the holiday madness hits and these throws will make a PERFECT gift. Throws are great for people you want to get something nice for, but maybe don’t know as well personally to know exactly what they would want. Neighbors, friends, teachers.. everyone loves and can use a comfy throw! And these throws are heavenly. Clearly I’m a fan of tassels. :)

I styled a couple of them in my house. Love the navy in my living room!

And I have a crush on this soft pink throw in my family room! Light and bright for summer.

It has inspired pink flowers all over my house. :) Now the only problem is that I want to keep more than one! We’ll see if they actually get used for Christmas gifts or just rotated around here. Ha..

I can think of worse things.

Just don’t tell Kenny.

;)

Linking to everything in this post and all of my favorites from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale below! Remember that it all turns into a pumpkin and goes full price this Sunday night. What a sale. All set for Fall and beyond!

xoxo, Erin

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07.30.17

Decor Updates with Barn Light Electric!

Happy Monday friends! Remember my upstairs laundry room? And how in my first post about this space I told you all how excited I was when I found my light fixture on-line?

I went on and on about the fun schoolhouse pendant that not only gave me the look I wanted in this space but also came in the exact shade of green that matched my cabinet paint perfectly. The day this light fixture arrived at my house was a very happy day. :) I ordered this light from an on-line store I’ve loved for years called Barn Light Electric and couldn’t be more excited about partnering with them on this post! When they reached out to me to collaborate I had a major pinch me moment because I seriously LOVE their products. Their Primary School House Stem Light in my laundry room has always been my favorite part of that room. I was able to pick out a couple of fun things for my house from their website (like I said.. pinch me!) and I’m excited to show you what I chose and how I’m using it in my house!

Does it surprise you I headed right to my favorite color combo again? :) I can’t get enough Jadeite in my life. And white with a black stripe? Perfection. Barn Light Electric started carrying Porcelain, Enamel and Copper Dinnerware a while ago and I’ve been eyeing this Dipped Enamel Breakfast Set for so long!

Major upgrade from the plastic Target dishes we’ve been using for breakfast since my girls were toddlers. :) I love that they are enamel because aside from their fun vintage look, they won’t break! My kids are older now, but I still try to avoid glass dishes in the kitchen when I can. Plus my dad always had an enamel set of dishes in our camper we camped in as kids growing up so they bring back fun memories for me.

We’ve been using them for breakfast this summer and have loved them. This is a typical look at breakfast at our house most mornings. Except for all of the flowers that are usually in my family room. I brought them in for all of you. ;)

El and Kole always want fruit and toast (Kole’s with cinnamon!). Ad is my cereal girl. Some mornings if my husband has time he makes scrambled eggs or pancakes. Once in a while I attempt scrambled eggs or pancakes, but that usually ends with pancakes that are too doughy or scrambled eggs that are half burned so when I’m in charge I often stick to cutting up fruit and toasting the bread. On cute new enamel dishes. ;)

When I started snapping these pictures I told my kids “ignore me and just eat your food.. act like you usually do at the breakfast table.”

So they did.

What I should have said was “ignore me and just eat your food.. but instead of acting like you usually do at the breakfast table, sit up and pretend like you have manners.”

Manners? You mean like not putting elbows on the table and chewing with mouths open and cutting out shapes in our bread (because heaven forbid we eat the crust!) and laughing hysterically at who knows what.

Yeah.. bad plan to tell them to act normal for these pictures. Ha! They don’t know it yet but after sorting through 20 pictures that look just like these I’ve decided we’re starting table etiquette 101 at breakfast tomorrow morning. Thank goodness my teaching skills are better than my cooking skills. There’s no hope for my doughy pancakes but there’s still hope that these three will turn out ok. ;)

While using my new dishes for breakfast every morning has been fun, what I really love is how cute they look styled on my butler’s pantry shelf! I wanted to re-style these shelves for summer and they make perfect accessories. So fresh and clean and I love just pulling them off this shelf to use each morning.

I kept the rest of my shelf decor simple. Lots of white and a fun plant for summer. Lemons always. :)

I wanted the jadeite set to match the other jadeite in my kitchen but these dishes come in so many colors! That’s one thing I love about everything Barn Light Electric sells. Most items come in a large variety of colors so you can get a custom look for your home.

Want to see what else I picked out that I’m so excited about!?

Lamps for Kole’s room! Oh my word. I couldn’t love these lamps more! I actually knew I wanted lamps from Barn Light Electric for his room from day one before I even started decorating this space, but I kept debating color and style and just hadn’t pulled the trigger on ordering anything.

Once I decided his room would be navy and gray with pops of orange I knew the direction I wanted to go with the lamps. This collaboration couldn’t have come at a better time because I’ve just started accessorizing his room and was ready to order! I chose two Drake Retro Desk Lamps in orange. I was a little worried about the orange being too red of an orange so they sent me a sample of the color (they have amazing customer service!) and then I could tell it was perfect.

You can really customize these lamps. I ordered the largest stem and the largest shade because I wanted the lamps to stand out and I knew I had plenty of wall space, but you can get them in a smaller size.

They are huge in person! And amazing quality.

I honestly couldn’t love them more. They give Kole’s room such a fun pop of color. Exactly what this space needed! Kole loves them too. We have been reading The Magic Treehouse series together every night with his new lamps on. :)

I have a few more fun things I’m adding to his room soon so I’ll keep you posted on progress! You can see my first post on his room with sources here.

Huge HUGE thank you to Barn Light Electric for sponsoring this post! I just couldn’t love their products more. You have to check out their wall sconces (I’ve got a major crush on this copper gooseneck light at the moment!) and all of their ceiling lights. Too much fun.

Alright.. signing off for now! I need to get some rest since I have a serious date with my kids in the am at the breakfast table.

;)

*This post was sponsored by Barn Light Electric but all opinions and thoughts expressed are my own! Love them. :)

xoxo, Erin

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Food and Cooking...or lack thereof

07.25.17

Feta and Tomato Dip

Hello friends! How is your week going so far? Good I hope. Summer is moving right along isn’t it!? Part of me wants it to slow down and then there’s another part of me that is getting excited to have a little structure back in my life. That part of me usually hits around 7:00 pm after a full day of entertaining kids when everyone is tired from fun in the sun and Ad and Kole start arguing over who started their previous argument first. Ha. Good times. :)

Last month I shared a favorite recipe with you all (our Easy Cashew Chicken) and you were so sweet! E-mails came pouring in from so many of you who have tried it and love it and are adding it to your family’s favorite recipes. Seriously that made me so happy to hear! That a non-chef like me could make dinner time just a tad easier for someone. ;) So I’m going to try to share more favorites like that with you all.. maybe one a month? By the end of the year I’ll have shared everything I know how to cook.. ha. Kidding! Kind of. :)

When we were in SLC over the 4th a few weeks ago, aside from acting like a dork with my husband.. (seriously what is this pose!?), my sister and I cooked up a huge feast.

Well.. I shouldn’t say my sister and I cooked. She and her husband cooked up a huge feast and I assisted as is usually the case with family get togethers. I always get the “chop this Erin” or “stir this Erin” or “entertain the kids while we cook Erin” types of jobs. And they work just fine for me. :) This year I begged my sister to make the Feta dip she makes every year when we are all together over Christmas. I was craving it! It’s SO good you guys. And so easy to make. I snapped some pictures along the way to show you all how to make it too. If you haven’t had this yet you have to try it! Btw.. my mom snapped this picture of us looking so triumphant just before we broke into a laughing fit over something like we usually do. Isn’t my sister’s kitchen cute!? Her home is so modern and fun. I shared some other pics of her house in this post if you want to check it out.

Ok.. I’m calling this Feta and Tomato Dip for obvious reasons. All you need is Olive Oil, Feta Cheese, Roma Tomatoes, Green Onions, Greek Seasoning and a fresh Baguette. My sister has been making this every December for over 10 years but found it on-line so we didn’t invent this! We just love it. :)

I’ll show you how to make it step by step since that’s how I need to see all things recipe related. :) First! Pour some Olive Oil onto a platter.

Then chop your tomatoes.

And put them on top.

Dice the green onions..

And add those too.

Stop and take a quick picture of your cute niece because whew! A lot of cooking has been going on and we need a break to do something fun.. like photography. ;)

Add the crumbled Feta and then sprinkle the Greek Seasoning on top.

That’s it!

Stir it up and serve with slices of fresh bread.

Is your mouth watering yet!? It’s SO delicious you guys! And I don’t even love tomatoes. But I LOVE this dip. I could eat it all day long.

If this is a new recipe for you I hope you enjoy it too! (Thanks for letting me share it Car! And for making it every time we’re together after I beg you to..)

Now.. time to make breakfast for my kids.

Feta and Tomato Dip anyone?

xoxo, Erin

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Fashion

07.21.17

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale – Best Purchases!

Ahhh! Today’s the big day my fashion loving friends! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is officially open to the public! Everyone can shop the sale regardless of whether or not you have a Nordstrom card. Oh happy day. :) If you enjoy my organizing/home decor posts more than the fashion, fun stuff is coming next week! But this is an exciting day for those of us who love a good peep toe bootie that’s on major sale. ;) Especially when it’s new Fall stuff that’s marked down! Oh how I LOVE this sale! I’ve already shared a lot of my favorites in this post and this post, but I have a few new things to show you and wanted to do a quick round-up of my favorites in each category to celebrate the official opening of the sale! I hope this makes your shopping easier. Remember that if something you love or the size you need is sold out to check back. Things get re-stocked often during this sale. I’ve already seen a few of my favorite items get re-stocked and then sell out again. Crazy! But fun crazy. :) Here are my favorites from the 2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

(Huge thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post! Affiliate links used.)

The sweaters this year were my all time FAVORITE! Bell sleeves and ruffles are big for Fall. I loved this Bell Sleeve sweater so much I came home with it in gray and navy!

This is the navy. I need to take one back and can’t decide! SO cute. Whenever I’m debating 2 options during this sale I always buy both! Returns are a breeze at Nordstrom and things sell out so fast it’s better to just get what you want now and return later.

This Ruffle Bell Cuff Sweater is a favorite I came home with that I don’t think I’ve shared yet. It’s just $31! And so cute.

This Ruffle Sleeve sweater is one I know I will reach for over and over this Fall/Winter. So comfortable! Comes in lots of colors.

Same with this Tie Front Cozy Fleece Pullover. (I’m clearly loving forest green at the moment!) This sweater isn’t as fitted which means it’s prefect for dinner out. Especially if Italian or Mexican is on the menu.

Now I’m hungry.

And sharing this Flare Sleeve sweater one more time because I just couldn’t love it more. These types of tops/sweasters are my favorite! Simple, solid color with a little something extra that makes it look like you’re fashionable and put yourself together when all you did was toss a sweater on. :)

Favorite Sweaters:

Darling tops on sale this year – how cute is this ruffle top!? Pink usually washes me out, but I’m ordering it to try anyway! We still have many hot days in our future and this is perfect for summer.

This Ruffle Front Poplin top is also darling. I love it out and tucked in. If you work out of your home this would look so cute for work with a skirt or slacks! A little dressy for my every day office (hello couch and laptop.. I’m back). ;) It also comes in a black and white stripe.

Speaking of stripes.. how could I pass up this Rounded V-neck Tee when it’s so comfortable and such a good price!? I LOVE a good, simple tee. This comes in other colors too. It runs big so order down! (I’m wearing an xxs and you can see it’s still plenty long!) These green Slim Utility Pants are also darling and a great fit. (True to size.) I didn’t come home with them because I already have a few pairs of pants/capris that are so similar. And yes.. I already have striped tops too, but stripes surpass all rules in my fashion book. ;)

I actually just wore this top yesterday. :)

Favorite Tops:

It’s great for summer but will also be fun to layer when it’s cooler with a cute cardigan! SO many cute cardigans on sale right now! I came home with 3 so I’m gearing up to hear lots of Mr. Rogers jokes this Fall. At least my husband thinks he’s funny.

Favorite cardigans:

You know my all time favorite jeans are AG so I was thrilled when I saw so many of my favorite pairs on sale! I scooped up the one style I didn’t already have (these boyfriend jeans that were just re-stocked!). I love them with this Embroidered Military Shirt.

Another fun pair of jeans I’ve shared that I came home with.

Favorite jeans:

I was talking to a friend the other day and she was telling me how she always hits the shoes very first during this sale. I get it! The shoes are SO cute this year. Initially I just came home with these Peep Toes, these Over the Knee Boots and these Running Shoes.

But I kept thinking about these Block Heel Booties I had seen! Perfect for dressier occasions and such a great price for this shoe! So I ordered them on-line. Can’t wait to get them. I have a similar bootie that I’ve worn for years and they are starting to look really worn. I think I just found their replacement. :)

Date night with my babe. This picture is from last summer but the Laurel Peep Toe Booties I have on and have had for years are on sale too! I love the slouchy look of these shoes. They are beautiful but I’ll warn you.. they aren’t as comfortable as the Vince Camuto peep toe booties. They are perfect for dinner out, but not all day.

The Vince Camuto booties are my very favorite! So comfortable and stylish. They go with everything. If I had to recommend one shoe for everyone it would be this Vince Camuto peep toe bootie in black. I bought mine at this sale last year and am still wearing them 4-5 days a week! But you see what I’m wearing most days so you already knew that. ;)

There are also a lot of fun Converse shoes on sale! Love my Converse. :)

Favorite Shoes:

I love stocking up on favorite workout clothes during this sale! Darling vests on sale too.

This picture was from last year wearing my Quilted Vest that’s on sale again. I always end up with a new vest and plaid top from this sale!

Favorite Workout Wear and Vests:

There are so many darling plaid shirts on sale this year! I came home with this Classic Plaid Shirt but also love this Plaid Cotton Blend. And have you noticed the new thing is to tuck half of your shirt in and leave half of it out like the picture above? What do you think? Kind of funny looking but I like it. :)

Favorite Plaid Shirts:

Let’s talk jackets! These three things landed on my doorstep as I was typing this post! I haven’t tried this Military Bomber Jacket on but can’t wait to tomorrow. So cute. So me. :) I also got a watch I’ve had my eye on for months that’s on sale and this cute pink Velvet Baseball Cap for days I don’t want to do my hair. I’ll let you know if they are keepers!

This Ruffle Trim Track Jacket is another sale item at the top of my list. I’ll probably wear it just as much as a top! It’s so soft you can bag wearing something under it and just zip it up for days that aren’t cold enough for a second layer.

And my all time favorite jacket maybe EVER that I’ve shared with you all!? This Shrunken Leather Bomber Jacket. So flattering! So soft! So warm!

I’ve already worn it twice this week! (It’s always cool enough for a jacket in the evening in San Diego – even in the summer.) We went on such a fun mom/daughter date with friends a few nights ago. First dinner at the Cheesecake Factory.

Then we saw the play Guys and Dolls. Love these darling girls! And their moms. :) Kenny and Kole watched The Lego Batman movie and had their own party. ;)

Favorite Jackets:

We can’t talk favorites without mentioning lounge wear! My favorite of all the favorites. :) I’ve already shared details/pictures in this post but here are my favorites for lounging one more time! My family will see me in these clothes LOTS this upcoming year. :)

Favorite Lounge Wear:

There are also a lot of amazing deals on beauty products and jewelry! My favorite perfume is on sale!

And I just bought this darling Initial Necklace that’s on sale for a close friend’s birthday. She loved it! :)

Favorite Beauty Products and Jewelry:

Favorite Purses:

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Whew! Well now. That was a workout. :) Like I said, I hope that my favorites give you some fun ideas and help with your sale shopping! Nordstrom and this Anniversary sale are my favorite. So many fun new things marked down!

May you have more strength than I’ve had this year.

;)

xoxo, Erin

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Home Decor

07.20.17

The Theatre Room (and other summer projects!)

*Picture of the day: Kole and his buddy poolside with root beer floats – livin’ the good life. :)

Ahhh summer. Moms.. how are you holding up? Are you all hanging in there? Two days ago I had to go to the doctor for an MRI. (Dealing with re-occuring knee issues I’ve had since I was 10 years old.) The guy administering the MRI told me that he was sorry, but I’d have to put on some headphones and lay still for 30 minutes.. 15 minutes for each knee. I said “Sorry? You’re sorry? I have 3 kids and we’re in the middle of summer. 30 minutes of headphones and laying still doing absolutely nothing sounds amazing. Don’t be sorry.. it will be the highlight of my week!”

And it was. It felt so good. I just zoned out, let my thoughts wander and almost fell asleep. Talk about relaxing! I was seriously sad when it was over. I told him it was the closest thing to a spa treatment I was going to get for a while and I’d see him next week please.. same time same place? Ha. :) I love summer. But it’s exhausting and I’m tired.

Part of the reason I’m tired (aside from the usual summer shenanigans with my kids) is because of a little project I’ve got going on that is occupying a lot of brain power. Remember the extra room next to our playroom? You can see more pics of it and my organized attic in this post from a couple years back.

When we built our house we planned for this space to be a theatre room. At one point during building we were going to finish it, but we knew it was a room that would take a lot of planning and we were so overwhelmed with all of the other decisions going on that we decided to leave it alone, get settled in the new house, buy a couch or two and tackle it later.

And now it’s later. :)

My husband and I went back and forth on this room so many times and had totally different ideas of how it would look. I really wanted it to just be like a second family room more than a theatre room. I didn’t want the stacked rows of seats – I like comfy and cozy and just wanted one big couch. I also would have been fine with a large TV instead of a projector and screen. My husband had dreams of making this space more “theatre like.” Finally we met in the middle and decided that I would take over the room layout and all design decisions while he would handle all things audio, electrical and technical. So basically this room will consist of a large comfy couch (with cute throw pillows of course) and a projector/projection screen.

And popcorn. We both agreed on the popcorn. ;)

These pictures are early on getting everything taped out the way we sketched it.

Soon after it was go time and the couch and crib had to leave!

And this is what our theatre room looks like at the moment!

So maybe there’s a little more going on than just a couch and projector.

If I’m designing a room you better believe molding will be involved. ;) I’m in my happy place with where this room is going!

While this project is only one room, it has been so time consuming. A lot to figure out – especially with all of the electrical stuff going on. I’m really grateful we didn’t try to tackle this room while we were building the rest of the house. Even though doing it this way means we get to enjoy all the dust floating though our upstairs. ;) It’s seriously everywhere!

So there you go! A little progress update on one of the many projects going on around here right now.

I can’t remember if I shared this on the blog at the beginning of the year, but if not these were my house goals for 2017:

1 – Design, build and decorate the theatre room. Obviously we hire out the building part! By “build” I mean to manage all of the moving pieces. :)

2 – Design and build something to cover the outdoor TV (progress post on that project here.)

3 – Decorate our guest bedroom (you can see the beginning here and more fun progress is coming soon!)

4 – Finish decorating the master bedroom (done and I can’t believe I still haven’t shared it with you all yet! I’m not checking it off of my list until I’ve blogged about it.) ;)

5 – Decorate Kole’s bedroom (first progress post on his room here.)

6 – Finish the garage. You can see my last garage progress post here although it didn’t include a whole lot of progress! I’ve realized that it’s really hard to whip the garage into shape when you have so many other projects going on. Our garage has become the catch all for everything project related! Right now it’s full of extra wood the guys are using for the theatre room. And dust. LOTS of dust going on at my house. Did I mention that already?

The garage might not get finished this year but I think (I hope!) everything else on my list will.

I also have a “to organize” project list that I’m working on but that project list deserves a blog post of its own!

Want to see our other recent catch all with all of these projects going on?

Yup. That’s what used to be my organized playroom. Everything isn’t quite in its place at the moment! And yup. Still not ready to get rid of my crib and rocking chair. So I’m not. :) Keeping them both. I just need to decide where to store them. And find the energy to put them away.

Then I need to find the energy to clean up everything else in this room. This space will most likely be on my 2018 “to decorate” list.

But I can’t go there now.

It makes me want another MRI.

p.s. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale opens to everyone on Friday! I shared my favorites from the sale here and here if you missed them. :)

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xoxo, Erin

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Fashion

07.16.17

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks (Round 2!)

Happy weekend everyone! Back with round 2 of my picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! (You can see round 1 here if you missed it.) Such a good sale this year! For those of you who don’t have a Nordstrom card and are patiently waiting, the sale opens to everyone on Friday. Woot woot! And I know a lot of items and sizes are selling out, but keep checking back if you love something because a lot of times they re-stock things. Alright.. has everyone gone to the bathroom, do we all have a snack? Have I been spending too much time with my children this summer? Yes. :) But this is a long post so we need to be prepared. I have my popcorn. Let’s do this.

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{Sunshine Sweatshirt/Good Vibes Jogger Pants}

So yeah.. we’re kicking things off with pajamas. But not just any pajamas. Good Day Sunshine pajamas! I mean how could I resist.. right!? :) You all know my love for Make and Model so I was thrilled to find so many cute new pj’s on sale this year! I love this brand of lounge clothes because they are so comfortable and a great fit. Plus they’re light weight so I can wear the pants year round. But since this cute sweatshirt is a little hot for summer I bought this too..

{Gotta Have It V Neck Tee/Good Vibes Jogger Pants}

LOVE this tee. Such a fun 80’s vibe that totally reminds me of clothes I wore when I was a little girl. I had a pair of pants with a rainbow just like this on the pocket. Clearly it had to come home with me. For memory sake. ;)

{Gotta Have It V Neck Tee/Raw Hem Ankle AG Jeans/Chuck Sneakers}

This tee also looks really cute with jeans. I love tops that I can run around in all day and then keep on to lounge in in the evening. I have two pairs of AG jeans that I seriously LIVE in (you see them in every single fashion post) and they are both on sale! The pair pictured above (Raw Hem Ankle) and the Stilt Cigarette Skinny Jeans. Seriously love them. Hands down my favorite jeans!

{Brushed Hacci Sweatshirt/Good Vibes Jogger Pants in Black}

Sorry. Ignore the lightsaber. Quick visit from Kole while I was taking pics. :) And this is the last lounge wear pic! But these were so soft I couldn’t resist. (Seriously you won’t want to take this sweatshirt off!) I had to sneak all the pj’s past my husband. He tells me every year at this sale to just not come home with more pajamas. He thinks I have too many. But if you ask me, pj’s are like notebooks and throw pillows. You can never have too many.

But I don’t think he’s asking me… ha. :)

{Zella High Waist Crop Leggings/Zelfusion Water Repellent Vest/Free Run Distance 2 Running Shoe/Wool Shag Rug}

I’ve loved my Zella gray high waist leggings so much I was thrilled when they went on sale! Got a black pair to exercise in.

And I fell hard for this darling white vest! Perfect for cool morning walk/runs. I’m wearing the Zella Siesta Studio Tee under it. Great top for every day or to exercise in. Also on sale! I’m hoping this outfit inspires more exercise than I’ve been getting lately. I’m determined to get back in shape after letting things go the past few months. A topic for another day! The struggle is real. {sigh}

So you can see this vest from the side. So cute right?!

I like it with jeans too. And my new white Nikes from the sale. Also meant to inspire more exercise. ;)
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{Feathers Contour Bra/Rose Dream Bra/Sublime Full Fit Bra/Seamless Bikini/Wool Shag Rug}

K.. feeling a little silly posting this picture and I almost didn’t, but since I recently showed you everything in my bathroom drawers (clearly we’re that tight) and since a good majority of my readers are women I feel like I would be doing you all a disservice to not share my favorite brand of bras that are on sale right now. :)

Natori bras are amazing! Such a great fit and the 3 I bought are perfect to wear under tees. I’ve loved this brand for a long time. They are a little pricey so I stocked up while they are on sale! Also the seamless bikini underwear pictured above, while not the cutest, are also amazing to wear underneath fitted clothes. No lines and they are SO lightweight. They are also pricey (you’ll see why if you get a pair!) so now is a great time to try them or stock up if you already use and love them. Also Spanx are on sale! YEA! Love my spanx. Most moms do. ;)
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{Vince Camuto Karinta Block Heel Bootie/Madolee Over the Knee Boot}

My favorite shoes from the sale! They come in other colors. I already have similar shoes in black and a deeper brown so this color will be perfect for Fall.

I also love these Prasata Booties. So cute! I have narrow heels and they kept slipping out (hate that!) so they didn’t come home with me. But a favorite for sure.

{Classic Plaid Shirt/Tanner Bar Necklace/Jeans/Boots}

Love this classic plaid shirt! So cute.

{Quilted Vest/Similar Striped Tee (also on sale!)/Jeans/Boots}

And here’s a better pic of my favorite vest from last year that’s re-stocked and on sale again this year!

I have this vest in navy too – yes I love it that much. :) Wore it for family pictures a couple of years ago. My kids look so little to me in this picture! Time needs to slow down.
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This little V-neck wool cardigan is darling! Comes in lots of colors. A lot of times cardigans like this pull at the chest, but this one is a perfect fit. Fitted but not tight. And so soft! (True to size)

And a few pics of some of the things I shared in my first sale post. The lighting in that dressing room was so bad so here are a few favorites without the fluorescents! This shrunken leather bomber jacket is one of my favorites from the sale. So beautiful in person and so comfortable. I love that you can move in it! Sometimes moto/short jackets are stiff and it’s hard to move your arms around (hate that) but not this one! I don’t know that I love these boots with it – too similar in color – maybe a darker brown? I got lazy trying this stuff on for you all. I’m used to taking my fashion pics as I wear the clothes.. not so many at once! This was a workout. Ha. ;)

While we’re on the subject of cardigans.. ahhh! LOVE this one from Barefoot Dreams! So perfect for chilly days and seriously the softest material EVER. I got it in black but it comes in lots of colors.

This is the other Barefoot Dreams Circle Cardigan I came home with. I had a hard time choosing which color to get.. they are all so beautiful! I brought home Stone.

Seriously these 2 cardigans above are like being wrapped up in the softest blanket! My best attempt to show that with the above picture. ;) Last Fall I bought several cardigans and I wear them all the time either with jeans or over my pj’s when the house is cold. One time I was wearing a favorite cardigan and Kenny told me I looked like Mr. Rogers. (Had to laugh at that one.) Ever since whenever I put on a cardigan he starts singing “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood..”

So glad he amuses himself. Ha.

Last cardigan (Ruched Bell Sleeve) I shared earlier but wanted you to see it in better light. I love the style of this so much!

The sleeves and pockets are my favorite!

Had a visitor mid photo shoot. Back from volleyball practice. :)
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So you know I went on a major purse spree around my birthday last year (purse sources in this post) and I got my Tory Burch bag for Mother’s Day so I couldn’t justify a purse or bag during this sale. But they definitely had a few I wanted! Love this Crossbody purse on sale that is so similar to my navy purse above! These are my 5 favorite bags from the sale..

And we can’t forget the HOME department! I’ve loved my fringe pillow and there is a similar pillow on sale that comes in navy and gray on sale. So cute! I ordered it in both colors to see what works best. I have a spot in mind. :) Here are my favorite sale items from the HOME decor department!

My Mia Pink Sonic is also on sale! Just mentioned that in my last post on bathroom organization. Love this.. I’ve used mine for years.

{Black Soft Lace Up Sneakers/Old School Navy Vans (need to lace them!)/Navy Tennis Sneakers/White Adidas Sneaker}

And I got some new shoes for the Mr. Last year I bought him a pair from the sale and he has LIVED in them. He usually tells me to not buy him anything but this year he asked for shoes. Progress! ;) He was due for a few more and already has a lot in brown so I went with navy, black and white. They have a great selection of shoes on sale for men this year.
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And a few things I got for my girls for back to school before I sign off! We aren’t keeping all of this. I always pick out my favorites and then let them my girls try everything on and just keep what fits and what they love. Things sell out so quickly during the Anniversary sale so I buy heavy upfront and return later!

A few things that we loved and are keeping..

LOVE this washed and worn green romper! I want it in my size! Ad hadn’t been out of the pool long but couldn’t wait to try it on. :)

I bought her these pants in the Spring and she has loved them so I got another similar pair.

They are the Utility Cargo Pants and are a great fit. Ad had just stepped out of the shower this time. Clearly we don’t do our hair much in the summer. ;) She also loved this black and white striped top.

And this floral print tank/tee and the Collin Skinny Jeans.

And I especially loved the Pineapple Graphic Tee so that’s a keeper for sure. :) El still needs to try a few things on. Really cute stuff on sale for back to school for kids this year! I still need to look at a few things for Kole. They grow so quickly! Here are some of my favorites for the girls..

This post has also grown quickly. Sorry for the novel! I told you you’d need a snack for this one. And my popcorn is gone so it’s time to sign off. Happy Anniversary Sale shopping friends!

(My first round of sale picks are here if you missed them!)

xoxo, Erin

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Fashion

07.13.17

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks (round 1!)

*FOR THE QUICK SHORTENED VERSION HEAD TO MY FAVORITES PAGE TO SEE ALL OF MY FAVORITE ITEMS FROM THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE THIS YEAR!

Alright friends. I’ve been shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for years and this is honestly hands down the best I’ve seen! Seriously. It’s SO good this year!

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And yes.. I tried this ALL on today. :) I’ll go into more details about my purchases in future posts but for now I just wanted to take you into the dressing room with me to see a glimpse of what I bought and LOVE! Today wasn’t my best hair day, the dressing room lighting is horrible and I snapped these pictures so fast because I only had a short amount of time that my husband could shuffle kids around. I felt like at any minute my carriage was going to turn into a pumpkin so this was speed shopping at its best! Luckily I know my way around Nordstrom. ;) Here are some of the things that came home with me today! Like I said, better pics, more clothes and more fit/size details will come later. After sleep. :)

Channing Embroidered Military Shirt and Roll Cuff AG jeans. AG jeans are hands down my favorite jeans and there are so many fun styles on sale this year! I’ll link to some of them at the bottom of this post! Can’t express enough love for this shirt!

This Catskills Jacket fits darling if you are looking for a military jacket this year! Cinches in at the waist for a flattering fit and I love the pockets!

I knew this Ruffle Trim Track Jacket would come home with me as soon as I saw it in the catalog!

I was so excited to see the Barefoot Dream Cardigans on sale! Softest cardigans EVER! I wanted one last year and they never went on sale and then sold out of my size. They come in lots of colors. I love the longer version too. I have a feeling these will sell fast!

Cutest scallop edge sweater! Also comes in lots of colors.

And I love this Ruched Bell Sleeve Cardigan. I also bought these Wit and Wisdom Hem Jeans ($45!) and these Vince Camuto Peep Toe Booties. Knew I wouldn’t leave the sale without a pair of peep toes. ;)

There were so many darling sweaters with ruffles and bell sleeves! I wanted one of each! (Halogen Ruffle Sleeve Sweater – comes in lots of colors! AG Step Hem Ankle jeans)

Another cute bell sleeve sweater!

And my favorite of them all! If I HAD to pick. :) (Flare Sleeve Sweater – love it in white too!)

This darling Tie Hem Sweater is so cozy. It made me forget that it was 80 degrees and humid outside!

I tried on a lot of cute moto jackets (including this gorgeous Felicity Leather jacket).

But ended up splurging on this Shrunken Leather Bomber Jacket. You guys! SO comfy and it’s absolutely gorgeous. This pic doesn’t do it justice. And I don’t usually like this beige/pinkish color on me, but I fell hard for this jacket! In this color! I’ll take a better pic soon.

I tried on lots of boots and absolutely loved these Camellia Tall Boots but they were just a tad too tight on my calves. If you have skinny calves these boots are gorgeous! I ended up buying these Vince Camuto Madolee Over the Knee Boots instead because aside from loving the look they also just fit me so much better.

Such a great shoe selection this year! I tried on lots and I’ll link to some favorites below! I only came home with 3 pairs and was so proud of myself because I seriously could have bought 20! Almost every pair I tried on I fell in love with.

I needed some new Nikes (so many cute Nikes on sale!) and came home with this pair. They make me feel like I’m walking on a cloud.

LOVE these Sperry Rainboots if you live in the rain/snow. I needed something to wear when we go snow skiing but was bummed they don’t come in half sizes. I’m in-between! I also love this darling pair of Hunters that are on sale!

And you guys! My favorite vest from last year’s sale is back! Seriously one of my favorite things I bought last year. It’s so flattering and comfy! I lived in this last Fall/Winter and always got so many compliments every time I wore it. It sold out fast last year so I’m thrilled it’s back again this year for those of you who wanted it and didn’t get it in time!

Other favorites that went on sale are my favorite Adidas sneakers (I just bought them in pink but also love them in this Talc White that’s on sale.) My Tie Front Pullover also went on sale! Such a cute way to dress up a sweatshirt which basically allows us all to wear pj’s out and about in a totally acceptable way. ;) AND these beloved high waisted Zella leggings went on sale. Woot woot! I bought this top and more of my favorite black leggings too. Love Zella!

Ok friends.. I feel like we’ve barely touched the surface of this sale! I didn’t get to Kids (got some darling things for back to school!) or Home or the beautiful Hand Bags on sale or the fun shoes I bought my husband! I’ll take some better pics soon! Luckily this is just day one and we’ve got time. As we all know, the Anniversary Sale is a marathon, not a sprint. ;)

Favorites so far are linked below!

xoxo, Erin

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Organization

07.11.17

Organized Master Bathroom

Hello hello friends! Today I’m sharing my organized master bathroom with you all! Well. Some of it. Part of it. The part that’s organized. Ha. Kidding! It’s actually all organized. But only because this room (for the most part) is a kid free zone. I have control. Complete control! It’s a wonderful feeling! ;)

{Master Bathroom Tour and Sources}

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Let’s start with the built-in cabinets on the left! My side of the bathroom. :)

They hold all of our towels. LOVE the Savannah baskets from PB for organizing (on sale right now!). I have them all throughout my house!

More towels on the bottom.

I did a major towel clean out in the Spring when I bought some new towels and tossed everything that was old and we weren’t using anymore. Feels so good to not have cupboards that are crammed with too many towels!

Pretty much the same thing on my husband’s side of the bathroom.

Although I don’t think he’s ever opened these cupboards since I always wash/fold/rotate the towels. Like I said.. complete control in this space. ;)

Still loving my chevron vase and coral flowers and you probably noticed I have the same set up on my living room mantel. They have made this bathroom so bright and cheery for Spring and Summer!

K – let’s take a peek at how I’ve organized the 6 drawers with handles on the left and in the middle (pictured above)!

On a sidenote.. I was feeling just a tad vulnerable about sharing every single thing in my bathroom drawers with you all, but that feeling only last about 2 minutes and then I was over it. When I think about the big scary “web” sometimes I pause before I post. Then I get past it by picturing me chatting with a bunch of my friends. Friends who love the same things I love. Their families, their homes, organizing, decorating, list making, and maybe a good pair of peep toe booties. I always like to picture my blog as one big slumber party where we stay up way too late talking about our favorite things. And we all have on really cute Make and Model or PJ Salvage pjs on. Ha. ;)

We’re all still friends right? I thought so. :) (Since my slumber party is actually in large part a one way conversation I get to answer questions the way I want to.)

On with the bathroom drawers!

Top left drawer holds my make-up! I’ve been using these inexpensive Rubbermaid Interlocking Drawer Organizers from the Container Store for years to organize my bathroom drawers. I love them! So easy to customize for exactly what you need and easy to wash clean. Every few years I toss them and buy new ones.

On the top I keep smaller items.. my contacts, chapstick, nail clippers, elastics and some make-up I use once in a while.

The bottom holds my every day make-up, favorite daily sunscreen and glasses. (I’ll link to all of my favorite hair/make-up products at the end of the post!)

The drawer below my make-up was tricky for me! It took me awhile to figure out how to best use the space because it’s such a deep drawer. I had a lot of taller items I wanted to keep standing up but they didn’t take up the whole drawer so I finally tried putting one of my dream drawer dividers inside to corral them to the side and it was perfect! (Dream drawer dividers are another favorite organizer I use throughout my house!)

Wash cloths take up the other side of the drawer. I always have a wash cloth laid out on my counter top to set make-up and other things on because we have marble countertops in here and they scratch so easily. I love my marble counters but they are definitely high maintenance and every single day I’m grateful I went with quartz in my kitchen. :)

A mirror and extra curling iron are chilling in the bottom drawer.

Top drawer in the middle holds all things night time! My toothbrush and floss and then everything I use to wash my face at the end of the day. I love my Mia Sonic! I’ve been washing my face with it for years and I feel like it makes a big difference when it comes to keeping my skin healthy and clean. I’ve been trying this TNS serum for about a year now and really like it too. It’s pricey but you only use a small amount each night so it lasts a long time. Then this Clinique Mask is what I love and use as a moisturizer. Brushes and my hair clips and headband (that I wear when I put on my make-up to keep my hair out of my face) are also in this drawer. :)

I have favorite gray baskets in the middle drawer that hold extras. Things I stock up on from Costco basically. :)

I also keep a notebook and pen in this drawer because every single night when I’m brushing my teeth I think of something I need to remember the next day that I forgot to add to my to-do list! I like to jot my thoughts down in a notebook instead of my phone because I’m old school like that. I’ve kept a notepad in one of my bathroom drawers since I was in high school. :)

Bottom drawer holds a few more extras I stalk up on like soap, toothpaste and deodorant.

So that’s it! The cupboards don’t have much in them because I’m careful to only keep what we use every day in this bathroom and my husband’s drawers on the far right are organized basically the same way with his things. We’ll let him have some privacy and just stick to my drawers. Today. ;) I still need to share how I organize my vanity area with you all and those drawers are my favorite! Coming soon to a blog near you.

K friends! Hold the popcorn. I’m pausing our sleepover party until next time because this girl needs some sleep. I love summer but my kids are wearing me out! Plus I have an early appointment at Nordstrom tomorrow! Time to find the best of the best from the Anniversary Sale to share with you all! I’m excited. Next post will have my first round of favorites up!

Hopefully pj’s will be included.

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Favorite Organizers, Make-up, and Hair/Skin Products from this post are below!
(Master Bathroom Decor and Sources are HERE.)

xoxo, Erin

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Family

07.09.17

5 Things.. and a giveaway!

Happy weekend friends! Sharing a few random things today because I’m in a random sort of mood. I’m watching Fred Claus while I type this. A Christmas movie in July. And it’s seriously making me crave chocolate milk. Which has nothing to do with Christmas. Or July. Or Fred Claus. I just had some yesterday at my mom’s house and it was really good.

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Random #1 – It’s so good to be home. We just got back from Utah today. Had a great trip with the family! It was my third week of travel and to be honest, that was a bit long for me. I can’t even tell you how good it felt to be back in my own house puttering around today. We’ve had so much fun but I’m excited to get in a nice little summer routine with the kids and just be HOME. (I hear Dorthy’s shoes clickin’..)

Random #2 – Had a fun 4th of July in SLC at my sister’s house. Spending the holiday with her and her family has become such a fun tradition! We were missing my sister-in-law this year. She is due with baby #3 in a few weeks so we are all counting down!

Thank you Car for supplying us with appropriate head gear. The hats for the guys took the cake. Merica!

Pool bound!

{sunglasses/swimsuit/cover-up you can’t see in this pic ;)}

Kids love the annual Piñata.

And the guys started their own tradition of watching Rocky 4. Because what’s more patriotic than Rocky 4? “If Is can change.. and yous can change.. everybody can change!”

{Favorite daily hair products: Enjoy Straightener/Moroccan Oil/It’s a Ten}

Random #3 – I need some new hair tools. Help! I feel like the straight iron I use (Nano Titanium pictured above) is pulling my hair apart! My hair keeps snagging on it and it just isn’t working well lately. I need a new straight iron and don’t know what to buy. Do you any of you use one you love? Something strong (and safe!) for really thick hair? My blow dryer is also years old and on its last dying breath. I started researching the best hair dryers and this one kept popping up..

Have you all heard of this Supersonic Hair Dryer!? Looks so strange doesn’t it!? I’m so curious how it works! It’s crazy expensive for a hair dryer but wow.. amazing reviews. Seems to be worth the hype. Wondering if any of you have tried it before?

This Drybar blow dryer also has great reviews but I’m still on the hunt! I don’t want to spend a ton, but I do keep my hair dryers for years and they have to work hard with my thick hair. Would love to hear what you all use if you have one you love!

And on another totally random side note I’m getting so excited for the beloved Nordstrom Anniversary sale! Have you all seen the catalog!? CUTE stuff this year. I’m going in on Wednesday this week to scope it all out for you! Pre-sale starts Thursday the 13th and then it opens to everyone July 21st so make sure to check back for a full post of my favorites! The good stuff always sells out SO fast. I’m going to have to watch Rocky 4 with the boys the day before to get pumped. And drink LOTS of chocolate milk. This sale is serious business and I need to be on my A game. ;)

Random #4 – My hydrangeas are blooming! They are small but mighty. Move over Palm Trees.. a few East Coast plants never hurt anyone. ;)

Random #5 – So much fun hearing from all of you who are signing up and excited about Grove! If you missed my last post I shared my favorite cleaning supplies and how you can snag this fun set (that includes the white tray) for free!

To celebrate this summer of entertaining I’ve partnered with Grove to give away a beautiful bunch of farmgirl flowers to one lucky follower AND a friend! They are GORGEOUS. Head to my Instagram page and check the post with these flowers in it for details on how to enter!

The fun giveaway and free products when you sign up for Grove only last a few more days so don’t put it off! And let me know if you have any questions at all about joining! I’ve been using Grove for years and am happy to explain anything about how it works to you. Their customer service is also amazing and if you shoot them an e-mail they can help too. :)

Random #6 – (You didn’t really think I’d end at #5 did you?) Because we are talking all things cleaning lately I’m sharing a favorite past post if you missed it! Or need the reminders again. I know I do!

10 SECRETS THAT WILL HELP YOU KEEP YOUR HOUSE CLEAN AND ORGANIZED ONCE AND FOR ALL

I hope it helps! K – coming back soon with a fun organizing post! Fred Claus just ended and there is no chocolate milk in sight (major bummer) so I better sign off.

Talk soon friends! :)

xoxo, Erin

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Home Decor

07.06.17

My favorite cleaning supplies (get your free Mrs. Meyer’s Gift Set!)

There is something so special about summer. Green grass, beautiful flowers, sunny skies, slower paced schedules, the sound of kids laughter throughout the house. I love it all! I also love that I have more time to have friends over to swim and play and chat and eat in the summer time. We entertain more during this time of year so I work hard to make sure my house stays clean. Well.. mostly clean most of the time. :) I love for my home to be an inviting place where my family and friends can relax and enjoy each other.

During the summer months I try to keep real flowers on our coffee table and I make sure my kitchen smells fresh and clean.

Want to see what has been making my kitchen (and my hands!) smell fresh and clean this summer? Mrs. Meyer’s. I love Mrs. Meyer’s products! If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you know this. You also know that I’m a huge fan of Grove Collaborative. If you haven’t heard of Grove, they are a company that sells all natural eco friendly cleaning supplies and other products. I love their products. I love their customer service (honestly the best customer service you’ll find). And I especially love that they deliver exactly what I want/need right to my doorstep. It truly has been the best thing for our family! No more Costco runs for toilet paper. No more spending a fortune at Target because I got distracted in the home decor section of the store instead of buying cleaning supplies. (Happens more than I’d like to admit!) Plus I’ve been able to try out so many fun new products that have become favorite staples at our house. I get slightly giddy every time a box from Grove arrives on my doorstep. :) #truestory

Below are some favorite products I love and order often from Grove…

I’ve also found a few new favorites lately! Like these great Reusable Storage Bags. They have been perfect for so many things.

I especially love them when I travel. I’ve used them to hold sunscreen, medicine, toiletries, snacks, jewelry. This last week I’ve been traveling with my kids and used the large bag to hold their DVD’s. :)

I also love the Grove glass spray bottle. I have several! I use them for cleaning and Kole uses them to water the outside plants. He’s a huge fan of Grove too. ;)

When you click over to Grove, you’ll be asked a few questions and your cart will auto-fill with $20 of products. You can keep their suggestions in your cart, or replace them with items you know you love or want to try. They have such a HUGE selection of amazing, eco-friendly, well priced products. It’s honestly so easy to spend the $20 each month on items we all need and would buy anyway (like toilet paper!).

Grove is offering something special for my readers (YEA!). Right now when you sign up for Grove and place your first order of $20 you’ll get this SUMMER STYLE set for free!

*IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING CUSTOMER YOU CAN REDEEM THE TRAY FOR 25% OFF HERE!

{CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP AND GET YOUR FREE PRODUCTS!}

Such an amazing deal. I love this set! The dish soap, hand soap and hand lotion come in several different scents. I like them all but Lavender is my favorite! :) I’m also so in love with this sink tray! You can use it to hold your dish soap, hand soap and hand lotion on your counter next to your sink OR you can use it like I do..

I keep mine in the drawer next to my sink to hold two of my Grove dish brushes – they are forever staples! I just ordered another sink tray to hold my glass cleaner (another favorite from Grove). And while I’ve got my drawer open for you I should also mention that the walnut scrubber sponges are perfect for washing pots and pans and cleaning sinks so be sure to give those a try too. :)

If you decide to become a new member of Grove Collaborative let me know what you think! I know a lot of you signed up the last time I wrote a post about Grove and have been loving it! That makes me so happy. :) Affiliate links are used in this post, but as most of you already know Grove is a company I truly love, use and endorse 100%. (I wouldn’t be writing this post otherwise!) They are an amazing group of people who sell great, affordable products and have outstanding customer service. I’m a fan.

I’m also a fan of a clean, organized home that smells amazing in the summer. Thank you Grove for helping me keep mine that way! Now if I can just get my three kids on board to do the same..

xoxo, Erin

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Grove is offering something special for my readers (YEA!). Right now when you sign up for Grove and place your first order of $20 you’ll get this SUMMER STYLE set for free!

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