1 – WRAPPING UP SUMMER

{Planter Pots}

Happy Saturday! I can’t believe it’s August. I definitely feel summer starting to wind down at our house. Remember these beautiful hydrangeas I bought in June?

{Willow Sage Outdoor Wicker Chair, Planter Pots}

They have looked gorgeous in my yard all summer and I have been watering them so diligently!

{Planter Pots}

But alas.. all good things must come to an end and my plants aren’t feeling it anymore. I can’t bring them back! I had to laugh when I saw them like this not long after I watered them. They look like I always feel at the end of summer. Ha. Kole got his class schedule this week and he starts a week from Tuesday. I can’t believe my youngest is staring high school! We move the girls into their dorms the week after so we are busy getting all the back to school things ready. Feeling a lot of emotions this year and I know I’ll be a rollercoaster of highs and lows (mostly lows) for a while. But it’s coming whether I like it or not! I’m going to do my best to roll with it and find joy wherever I can. :)

2 – BRING ON THE BATS

One thing that is helping me feel happy is knowing fall is almost here. I bought myself some of my favorite fall cookies from Trader Joe’s yesterday to remind myself that good things are coming!

Rattan Bat

Then I promptly ordered these bats! Because hello.. retail therapy. Plus I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Halloween decoration I’ve been more excited about. I can’t wait to style them! I’m not a huge Halloween girl (more just into fall in general) but Kole loves Halloween and since he will be my only child at home this October I’m bringing my A game.

Bat Scissors

I’m also clearly bringing my bat game. Couldn’t resist these scissors! I bought them because they are cute but they have quickly become my favorite pair because they are sharp and the wings make a great grip. Ha. I put together a fun page of Amazon Halloween favorites here! I’ll be sharing more on a lot of these items soon. :)

3 – CLOSET CLEAN OUT

We finally finished going through the kids’ closets and it feels so good to have done! We donated lots and have Addison’s things ready to pack.

Tank top hanger

I shared these tank top hangers before.. I ended up ordering more for both girls! Crazy how much space they save.

Space Saving Hangers

I also ordered these space saving hangers for tops.

Space Saving Hangers

Genius! You can see more of my closet organization favorites here.

{floral mini dress/initial necklace/sneakers – on sale!}

Of course cleaning out the old also means we have room for new! We got Addison this dress for college and she loves it so much that we ended up ordering it in the green floral print and the black too. The back is so cute and it comes with a built in bra (you can remove the pads if you want to). 10/10!

{white dresses/initial necklace/sneakers – on sale!}

Another cute option! Lots of darling white dresses at Hollister right now.

4 – TARGET FINDS

{Fruit Still Life, Marble Candle Tray, Ceramic Vase, Ceramic Vase (Similar) Decorative Bowl}, Stripe Pillow, Floral Pillow}

I’m having a hard time resisting Target’s fall arrivals!

{Ceramic Vase, Ceramic Vase /Ceramic Vase,(Similar)}

So many cute vases..

{Marble Candle Tray}

and this marble candle tray is so good!

{Fruit Still Life, Marble Candle Tray, Ceramic Vase, Ceramic Vase (Similar)}

I’m also dying over the art work coming in and can’t wait to add them all over my house this fall!

{Decorative Bowl}

I fell hard for this bowl on-line but got even more excited about it when I saw it in person because it’s huge! Going to look so good in the kitchen. :)

{Forest Landscape print/marble pumpkin/gold pumpkin}

More art and the cutest pumpkins! The marble pumpkin is so heavy! I was surprised when I picked it up and had to use both hands.. ha. Solid. The forest art went out of stock and just came back! I don’t think it will last long.. it’s so good.

{Mountain Landscape Canvas}

Ok.. one more canvas! That I’m showing today. ;) So pretty isn’t it!? For such a great price.

{Planner, Sugar Paper, Pens}

I also picked up some cute planners for my girls for college and then ordered one for me to match. You can’t ever have too many planners in my opinion. ;) They start in July so a great option for back to school. I got the cute office supplies for their desks.

{Planner}

Love this week at a glance layout.

5 – AMAZON FINDS

{Hydro Silk Dermaplaning Wand}

Couple random Amazon finds that are too good to not share. I ordered these Dermapaning Wands to try a few months ago and they are so good! The best I’ve ever used so I ordered some for my girls too.

{Handheld Mini Fan}

This handheld mini fan is another recent favorite! I ordered it for Addison to use in Texas.. maybe after booking it from one class to another while it’s so hot. But it packs such a punch I want one to keep in my purse! It’s also a flashlight and a backup power bank. Cute summer gift!

6 – HAPPY WEEKEND

Have the best weekend! I’m hoping to watch some of the Olympics I’ve been recording! So fun seeing everything take place in spots we visited a month ago. Trip pics are coming soon along with fall inspo! Good things are always coming right?

We’ve got this.

:)

Sharing a few pictures of our new couch today! Right after we finished building our home 11 years ago we purchased the Pottery Barn Comfort Roll Arm Sectional for our family room (you can see pics of it here). We love that couch and have the same couch in our theatre room! My husband’s parents moved and needed a couch and his mom has always loved mine so we took our PB couch to them and started hunting for something new. I looked at so many couches! I wanted something really comfortable with clean lines and ended up landing on a couch from Arhaus. Above and below are pics of some of the samples I looked at.

This dark swatch on the top was our PB couch and I was looking for a lighter fabric.

I knew I wanted their Crypton fabric (spill resistant and easy to keep clean!) and really liked Nomad Snow.

Then I found Wiley Snow. Similar to Nomad with more of a linen look. It’s a grade D fabric vs Nomad Snow which is a grade B so Wiley cost a bit more. I debated the two for a while and ended up going with Wiley. Both are beautiful options!

{Arhaus Kipton Wide Arm Sectional/Wool Jute Rug/Coffee Table/Glass Vase/Faux Hydrangeas}

Weeks later she arrived! I ended up choosing the Arhaus Kipton Wide Arm Sectional and I’m pretty smitten. :) I snapped these pics with my phone so the lighting isn’t great. I’ll share better pics when I get some fall decor going in this space! My house doesn’t stay this clean for long in the summer with everyone home so I wasn’t about to waste time pulling out the tripod. Ha.

It’s so comfortable! We all love crashing on it every night to watch movies. My previous couch had a slipcover and while it was nice to take off the covers and wash them, I was excited to have a cleaner look. We chose the deep cushions and extended one end of the couch longer to fit our space.

{Similar Neutral Pillow/Floral Quilted Pillow}

The Kipton couch typically has a skinny arm and to be honest originally I passed this couch up because of that and kept looking for something with a wider arm (just a personal preference!). Then I saw on-line that there was an option to get it with a wide arm and I was sold.

{Arhaus Kipton Wide Arm Sectional}

One of the main reasons we wanted a different couch was for TV viewing space in this room. Our last couch only had enough room for two people to comfortably sit facing the TV. This couch fit the measurements I was looking for and is longer. Now we can comfortably fit three people facing the TV. Mission accomplished!

The corner is my favorite place to be. :) A few more pics just because I took them..

{Counter Stools/Kitchen Pendants}

{Frayed Lumbar Pillow/Heather Square Pillow/Floral Pillow/Block Woven Pillow}

{Celia Woven Tray/Jug Vases/Wildflower Stems/Lamp/The Art of Home book/AD at 100 book/Candle Warmer Lamp/Capiz Jar Candle/Framed Canvas/Faux Eucalyptus Stems/Santorini Vase/Similar Console/Similar Baskets/Similar Clock}

I wanted to share details in case any of you are in the market for a new couch! It’s a big investment and decision isn’t it!? I spent a lot of time researching. We have been so happy with this and I know we will love it for years to come. I’m so excited to add a few new pillows for fall! And some cozy throws.

Bring on ALL the movies. :)

Time for the Sunday Edit! On a Monday. My motto is clearly better late than never. :) I hope your week is off to a good start! Our new couch came and I’m excited to share details soon! Also trip pictures are coming (for those of you who wanted to see them) and I’m organizing a few things this week. Remember how I said I was totally fine with my house being a disaster? Well that was yesterday. Today it drove me crazy. A couple of spaces especially and I’m excited to tackle them this week! We are also going through my girls’ closets to decide what to donate, what is going to college and what is staying home. It’s taking a while so I’m glad we started it early. More on that later too! I’m sharing some fun things in today’s round-up! Your favorites from last week, early fall finds, dorm decor, cute ghost prints I ordered, faux tree/plant options and a peek at some Christmas items coming in stock! Just a minute of Christmas in July because.. why not? Then back to summer. :)

{Shop: Faux Stems, Fall Faux Tree, Car Trunk Organizer, Sunglasses Holder, Interior Car Duster, Hair Finishing Stick, Bathroom Mirror, Clean Skin Club Towels Snack Tray}

*You can see more dorm/college favorites HERE in my College Shopping List on my Amazon Page!

{Shop: Footed bowl, Mini light up pumpkin, Pumpkin table runner, Pumpkin beverage dispenser, Glass pumpkin creamer jar, Ghost wine glass, Tinted eucalyptus bunch, Pumpkin napkins, 

1 – SUMMER DAYS

Umbrella, White Side Table, Similar Chaise Lounge, Flamingo Floatie, Outdoor Poolside Chair

Happy Saturday! Are you staying cool!? This picture pretty much sums up our life right now.. ha. Lots of pool time! I snapped these pics today when we got out of the pool.

Umbrella, White Side Table, Similar Chaise Lounge

We get in multiple times a day. It’s hard to feel motivated when it’s so hot outside! I have loved having so much time to hang out with my girls and I’m taking full advantage of having them home right now with no schedule. My house is a mess, laundry is everywhere, I’m behind on so many things.. and I am so fine with it! There will be plenty of time to catch up on everything when they are gone. I have 3 more full weeks with them so we are living it up and spending lots of time together! Pool, walks, movies, outings, packing for college, repeat.

2 – WHITE SIDE TABLE

White Side Table

I forgot to share these white side tables! I ordered them for the yard right before this summer party and they showed up an hour before guests arrived. Kenny put them together for me quick before he changed his clothes. I was so happy they came on time!

They came in boxes like this and were easy to assemble.

White Side Table

Perfect little outdoor tables! We had similar white tables out here before but they were wood and the paint was chipped off and they looked horrible. These are Polywood and their outdoor furniture holds up so well in weather. We have loved them this summer and I know they will last for years!

3 – SUMMER STEMS

Serving Board, Serving Bowl, Vase, Willow Leaf Stem

I’ve shared these stems before.. another summer favorite! We eat so much fruit in the summer that I love having it out on the counter in a big bowl. This wood bowl from the N sale has been perfect to hold it all!

Similar Round Tray, Willow Leaf Stem, Ceramic Candle, White Vase

I have these same stems in my powder bathroom too. Such a great look for any season!

4 – KITCHEN STYLING

Decorative Tray, Utensile Crock, Serving Bowl, Faux Dogwood Plant

I’m using the small wood N sale bowl to hold my lemons and limes. It’s so cute and inspired a little kitchen styling!

Decorative Tray, Utensile Crock, Salt & Pepper Mill, Serving Bowl

So did my marble crock! LOVE it.

Decorative Tray, Utensile Crock, Salt & Pepper Milll, Serving Bowl, Faux Dogwood Plant

A happy little moment in the kitchen!

Marble Serving Board, Terracotta Jug, Capri Blue Volcano Candle, Candle Snuffer, Wall Canvas

I’m using my new white marble serving board like a tray holding this gorgeous jug and candle.

5 – PROTEIN SHAKE

Fairlife Protein Shake

Ok have you tried these protein shakes!? They are SO good! They basically just taste like chocolate milk! One of my friends told me about them and we have been obsessed ever since. You can get them on Amazon and sometimes Costco has them. Addison has been begging us to ship them to her when she’s in college.. ha. They come in vanilla but the chocolate are my favorite.

6 – CONSOLE ART

Console Table, Framed Canvas, Wall Canvas (Similar), Textured Pot, Faux Olive Stems, Oval Tray (Similar), Driftwood Filler

New art on the console table and I’m bummed this print already sold out! Hopefully it will come back in stock soon. It’s so cool and moody and perfect for transitioning into fall. I’m holding off with all of my fall decor but I always start getting excited to pull things out mid July! Not because I’m in a rush to have summer over, but just because it’s fun to mix up the decor in my house and by this time I’m always ready. :) Below are a few other Target items I have sitting in my on-line cart!

Random 6 on Saturday! I hope you have the best day.

:)

1 – JACK O’ LANTERNS/TREES

{Terracotta Jack O’ Lanterns/similar fruit print}

Happy Saturday! We’re kicking off today’s Saturday 6 with Jack O’ Lanterns! So sorry. I’m not trying to ruin summer by talking about fall too early! I’m in NO rush for summer to end. I just feel it’s imperative to let you know that these terracotta jack o’ lanterns are back in stock! Last year they sold out by early August which is why I’m giving you a head’s up so early! I took this picture last year and didn’t share it because by the time they arrived on my doorstep they were sold out. This is the medium and large size and I was waiting on the small. This year they added an XL size! TOO fun. I love the black.

 {lighted maple trees/fluted outdoor planter/jute rug/orange outdoor rug/perfectly wicked rug/caleb metal lanterns/flameless pillar candles/terracotta jack o’ lanterns/metal jack-o-lanterns (another option)/bats/happy halloween garland/similar trick or treat garland}

I mixed them with regular pumpkins on my Halloween porch last year. I’m very tempted to pick up more for inside this year!

 {lighted maple trees}

In other fall news! My beloved lighted maple trees are on sale this weekend! The lowest price I’ve seen them.

I love these trees! They are so beautiful at night. You can see all 3 of my terracotta pumpkins in this pic. :) Just had to share the jack o’ lanterns and trees for those who like to plan early because they are favorites.

2 – EARLY HALLOWEEN FINDS

This is another sweater I loved from the sale! It sold out in green but is still in stock in a brown that would be fun for fall.

4 – OUTFIT SOURCES

{Palm Springs Tee/Anessa High Waist Wide Leg Jeans/Raffia Sandals/Initial Necklace}

I got lots of emails/DM’s asking about this outfit when I shared details on Mattress Firm pillows I recently bought. These are the same jeans I just shared above with a $10 top from Target. :)

5 – HYDRANGEAS/SHEETS

{Faux Hydrangeas/Clear Vase}

I picked up another bundle of hydrangeas during prime day so I could have 9 total in this vase! They look so beautiful! I have loved them this summer and love that I’m not replacing them every 10 days like I usually do with real hydrangeas. Everyone thinks they are real! The water helps. :)

{Favorite Sheets}

I also ordered another set of our favorite sheets. And a lot of college stuff for the girls! I hope you picked up something fun too. :)

6 – MASTER ART/BLANKET SALE

{charcoal zuma blanket/linen gauze throw/linen gauze bed blanket}

My charcoal blanket at the end of my bed is part of the N sale this year! It comes in a natural and cream color too and I love the waffle texture.

{Rustic Wildflower Canvas}

I’m so happy to finally have this canvas hung above my bed! It works for all seasons with the beautiful flowers and moody color combo.

{sutherland canopy bed/stripe linen duvet cover/stripe linen shams/grey linen blend comforter grey sham/stitched throw pillow/

charcoal zuma blanket/linen gauze throw/linen gauze bed blanket}

Well that was a random 6 on Saturday! Now back to all things summer. :)

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

{COLLEGE DORM ESSENTIALS – AMAZON PRIME DAY}

Covering lots in this post! First off.. if you are sending one off to college this fall (or will be at some point) I rounded up all of the items I’m ordering/considering for my girls! I wanted to share our dorm essentials for those of you who have asked while so many items are on sale for Prime Day! You can see my favorites HERE. I’ll keep adding to this page as we order things and college moms.. definitely let me know if I’m missing anything they might need!

{Large Moving Bags}

These large moving bags were perfect to get El settled a couple of years ago. We were able to drive her but with Addison we’ll be flying so I’m hoping to ship a lot to the school and will probably just use suitcases with the rest. I still need to figure that out!

Sharing more fun Prime Day deals below and then some pics from our recent trip to Deer Valley!

{Shop: Bracelets,  Knit sweater vest, Knit Vest, Short Sleeve Top, Nippies, Green Dress, Crossbody Bag, Black Dress, Blue Dress } 

{Distressed Vase}

I snapped this with my phone quick today.. my living room vase is on sale! Another great Amazon find. Below are a few more items for HOME on sale!

Speaking of home! This stunning space was ours for a week in Deer Valley.. so gorgeous! My parent’s requested a week together with the family for their 50th wedding anniversary and when Kenny and I found this cabin on-line last summer we couldn’t book it fast enough. We had the best time staying here all together. It was large enough that we could all spread out or spend time all together in this spacious family room.

The best part was the view. Absolutely stunning! I love Deer Valley in the summer.

We all arrived 30 minutes before my parents and had just enough time to hang a quick banner my sister ordered and set out the cake before they came! My parents are the cutest and I love that we got a chance to celebrate their love for each other. They have always set such a good example of what love and marriage should look like. Couple goals! Making it to 50 years is pretty special.

Yellow roses are my mom’s favorite. :)

We snapped this right after we hung the banner. Love that we got the duct tape in the pic too.. ha. Always so happy when I’m with my siblings!

The cabin had a large basement that was a perfect hang out spot for all the kids.

They were in heaven with their own spot and even had a theatre room. They never wanted to leave!

Feeling was mutual.

Oldest granddaughter. These two have a special bond. :)

The original 5.

My little brother. He is the one who brings the party to the party. Especially when you get him and my husband together. Those two are trouble! I’ve always felt like Kenny married me just to hang out with him. Ha.

As soon as we decided on Deer Valley for this week I made a reservation for adults to eat at Grappa. Hands down my favorite restaurant in Park City and maybe my favorite restaraut EVER. It’s Italian and SO good! Definitely trust me and try it if you haven’t already and are visiting this area!

{Denim Shirtdress/Sandals}

Closer look at my dress that I recently shared! I like it better with these sandals but forgot to pack them on our trip.

{Denim Shirtdress/Raffia Sandals/Purse}

Isn’t Grappa charming!?

Definitely request to sit outside if you’re visiting in the summer or when the weather is nice. There are various levels of tables and it feels like you’re dining in a tree house with gorgeous mountain views!

Delicious AND beautiful.

I’m clearly still thinking about my meal.. ha.

We snapped this after dinner and had all been crying! Kenny made a toast to my parents and said a few things at dinner and it was so touching and made us all bawl! Totally unplanned and unexpected. After he spoke my sister’s husband said a few things and then my cute sister in-law did.. there wasn’t a dry eye at the table. The in-laws stole the show! :) They don’t feel like in-laws.. they are my parent’s kids as much as we are and I will always remember and treasure what was said. I know my parents will too. I’m so grateful to my parents for loving us all like they do.

We strolled around after dinner and got chocolate to take home for dessert.

The best night.

The rest of the week we just relaxed and spent time together! Lots of hikes and games and movies and restaurants and hot tub time.

My sister had some cute 50th anniversary games planned and Pictionary was such a hit! It was all themed with things about grandma and grandpa and the kids had to guess pretty close to the right phrase. Things like “planting peas in grandpa’s garden” or “grandma’s Amazon boxes”.. ha. There were so many funny personal jokes and we were all cracking up. We also played a cute game where the kids had to answer questions about my parents.. “where did grandma and grandpa meet?” “How many houses have they lived in?” “Where did they go on their honeymoon?” etc. I loved it because it was such a fun way for the kids to learn more about their grandparents and hear funny stories about them. The last question was “what do grandma and grandpa like to do together?”

My cute dad answered “everything.” :)

We had such picture perfect weather while we were there that now we all want to move to Deer Valley! I have to keep reminding myself what it’s like 8 months out of the year. Kenny thinks we could handle the snow. I think definitely NOT. Ha.

But I would live there every summer if I could! And into the fall..

Love that these kids are so close. They all had the best time together. Their favorite vacations are always trips that involve the cousins!

My cute niece loves to do whatever the big kids are doing but sometimes runs out of steam. Uncle Kenny to the rescue. :)

Such a special week celebrating my mom and dad! I’m so grateful for the time we all had together. There is nothing better than time spent with family/people you love.

Except maybe eating at Grappa.

;)

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

{Serta iSeries Mattress}

I couldn’t resist checking out the mattresses while we were there and thought I would share a few of our favorites (all are on sale right now!) starting with this Serta iSeries. It’s plush and contours to your body and has a cooling technology that keeps you nice and cool while you sleep!

{Sleepy’s By Sealy Premium Memory Foam Mattress}

This is a great memory foam mattress that has a lot of support and is also so comfortable.

{Sleepy’s By Sealy Premium Memory Foam Mattress}

{Purple Restore Mattress}

This purple restore mattress is Kole’s favorite! It’s supportive and breathable and keeps you nice and cool. It’s also hypoallergenic (prevents dust mites!) so really good for people with allergies.

{Purple Restore Mattress}

I couldn’t get him off of this one! He quickly decided going to the mattress store is an acceptable errand and he will join me there anytime. I have a feeling his dad would approve of this errand too. Ha. 

{Sleepy’s Signature SUB-0°® Triple Cooling Pillow, Sleepy’s Signature Gel Memory Foam Pillow, Sleepy’s Deluxe Comfort Cool Pillow, Sleepy’s Deluxe Charcoal Cool Pillow}

{Sleepy’s Signature SUB-0°® Triple Cooling Pillow, Sleepy’s Signature Gel Memory Foam Pillow, Sleepy’s Deluxe Comfort Cool Pillow, Sleepy’s Deluxe Charcoal Cool Pillow}

These are the 4 different pillows I came home with! We’re having a hard time deciding which one we love best.

{Sleepy’s Signature SUB-0°® Triple Cooling Pillow }

If you order on-line your pillow will come packaged like this but as soon as you pull it out of the box..

{Sleepy’s Signature Gel Memory Foam Pillow}

This is Mattress Firm’s signature gel memory foam pillow. It’s more of a firm, supportive pillow and one side keeps you nice and cool while you sleep!

{Sleepy’s Signature SUB-0°® Triple Cooling Pillow}

This signature cooling pillow is also so good! Just enough firmness but also soft to sink into. I’ve been sleeping on this one lately and love it.

{Sleepy’s Deluxe Comfort Cool Pillow}

This pillow is another great option that comes in both soft and firm. It has a cooling feature too and doesn’t flatten!

{Sleepy’s Deluxe Charcoal Cool Pillow}

Last but not least is this deluxe charcoal cool pillow. You really sink into this one! Nice and cool also and you can take the covers off and toss them in the washing machine.

A view from the top! The charcoal draws heat, moisture and odors away. So many fun options to try! I’ll let you know my favorite in a month or so.

Thank you to Mattress Firm for helping us enjoy a good night’s sleep!

And thanks to Kole for keeping life interesting. :)

*Remember you can get 15% off until 7/31 with the code Pretty15! 

SOURCES:

{Shop:Purple Restore Mattress, Serta iSeries Mattress, Sleepy’s By Sealy Memory Foam Plush Mattress, Sleepy’s By Sealy Premium Memory Foam Mattres, Sleepy’s Signature SUB-0°® Triple Cooling Pillow , Sleepy’s Signature Gel Memory Foam Pillow, Sleepy’s Deluxe Comfort Cool Pillow, Sleepy’s Deluxe Charcoal Cool Pillow}