1 – FALL STEMS

Vase/Branches/Acacia Bowl

Happy Saturday! I haven’t done much fall decorating but I thought I’d share a few fun things I’m starting to style. We move the girls next week! I’ve been focusing a lot on getting things ready and spending time with them and my emotions are all over the place. One minute I’m so excited and happy for them and the next I’m in a puddle of tears. I have a feeling it will be this way for a while so I’m going to have to just roll with it. And try to distract myself with lots of organizing and decorating. :) These turning maple branches are so full and beautiful! I just have two stems in this vase and love the look so much. They make me excited for football to start!

2 – DISH DRYING RACK

Dish Drying Rack/Potted Leaf Plant/Faux Lavender/Pedestal

I’ve had this dish drying rack for a while.. so handy! It’s perfect for when I just need to wash a few things by hand that I don’t put in the dishwasher.

I love that it sits so easily over the sink and it rolls up and is easy to store when I’m not using it.

Dish Drying Rack

Sometimes I just set it on the counter quick too because my dishes dry so much faster when I use it. Just a little thing that makes life easier. :)

3 – FALL PILLOW

Belgian Linen Pillow/Embroidered Throw Pillow

This green embroidered pillow is so pretty! I was shopping with a friend when I saw it and while I was swooning over it she said “it is pretty and it looks like you! Similar to one you have..” Why yes.. yes it is. Similar to my beloved floral quilted pillow. Clearly I’m easy to read. :)

4 – FALL STYLING

Pumpkin Wood Board/Decorative Tray/Faux Eucalyptus/Pumpkin Candle/Utensil Crock/Salt Mill

Happy little fall moment on my kitchen tray.

I keep moving this pumpkin board around because it looks cute in so many places!

 5– FALL LOOK

Corduroy Jacket/Corduroy Pants/Booties

This jacket was a favorite from the N sale and it sold out before I even had time to share it. Back in stock and I know it will go fast. It’s such a cute and comfortable fit! I love it so much I bought it in both colors. Website says it runs slightly small but I bought it in my true size and it fits great.

6 – LIFE

Sharing a little dose of life lately! My baby started high school. I know some of you have been with me reading since Kole was born.. how in the world are we here!? I snapped this quick right before he got out of the car on the first day. Then I blew him a kiss.. super fast so nobody would see! I didn’t want to embarrass him on day one. I’ll wait for day two for that. Then I drove home and cried the whole way. I can’t think of a first day of school that I haven’t cried so why break tradition now! He had a great first week and even though I’m sad about my girls moving out, I’m excited to have lots of time for this one.

I didn’t have time to get too buried in my first day of school feelings because soon after drop off it was time to meet friends for a little party. Isn’t this pool gorgeous!? Looking out the window here.

One of my close friends turned 50 (she’s the one in the crown!) and we planned a fun spa day to celebrate. We kicked off the day in shirts with her face on them for yoga.. ha.

Then enjoyed a spa treatment..

and pool time! We ordered lunch by the pool and just ate outside relaxing and catching up. Not a bad way to spend the first day of school. I highly recommend planning something fun with mom friends after drop off! Why haven’t we been doing this for years. :)

I wanted to share this fun idea for a birthday. When I turned 40 my friends made me a “40 things we love about Erin” sign all sharing different things they love about me and it’s one of my most treasured gifts! It meant so much to me so I made one for my friend’s 5oth. I love this idea for a big birthday! I decided to make it BIG and printed it 20×24 and then put it in this frame. My friend (above) ordered cute bags and then I filled them with some pool essentials for a little gift sack. Birthday girl felt loved and we had a great day.. mission accomplished!

Another fun birthday celebration for a friend! There was a bigger group at lunch and about 10 of us showed up in white shirts! We laughed at this pic looking like my friend Ann’s bridesmaids.. ha.

Last summer birthday at a favorite restaurant in Coronado! If you ever visit make sure to stop at The Henry! Such good food and a fun vibe.

Then roast marshmallows on the beach! I’ve done this several times and it never gets old. You can rent fire pits by the hour. Such a cozy way to spend time together.

Grateful for all of my beautiful friends! Especially this year. Several of us are sad/struggling right now with kids moving out and it has been the best to have each other to lean on. I remember being a mom of young kids and needing my friends then too. I can’t imagine life without good girl friends! So worth the effort at every stage of life.

Spending time with friends at the Hotel Del? That’s just the icing on the cake.

:)

Have a beautiful weekend!