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We’re back! Spent 3 days in Disneyland with my sister and her family and let me tell you.. I am TIRED. Ha. There is nothing like Disneyland right!? The characters, the rides, the magic.. the lines, the crowds, the overpriced churros. It’s not for everyone! But I’m a forever fan. :) The last time we went with my sister her kids were so little! It was time for another trip with our now “big kids.” So big in fact, if you look close at this pic you’ll see that I’m on my tip toes attempting to still look like one of the adults! The big kids are now taller than me. {sigh} We were NOT messing around this trip. Walking so fast and trying to fit it all in.. 10 times! We all came home and could hardly move on Monday! My legs still ache from all the walking and my sides still ache from all the laughing. So much fun. There are a few more pics from our trip at the end of this post!

{cotton fringe table runner/metal taper candleholder/battery operated candles}

First though I need to share this EASY, beautiful fall centerpiece! This candle holder is stunning and comes in 3 sizes (this is the largest). You could get this same look with individual candles or by combining a few of the smaller sizes. Similar options are also linked below! My favorite part of this little set up is my beloved battery operated candles. You know how much I love these during the holidays! They click on and off with a remote and look so realistic! Bonus that you don’t have to worry about setting your house on fire when using them. ;)

Once you have candles along your table just add fall branches and pumpkins for a beautiful centerpiece!

{faux fall branches/faux pumpkins/white faux pumpkins}

These faux branches are so long and beautiful! I have some in a vase and they are stunning displayed that way also (on sale at the moment!). I just laid a couple of branches facing each way and then weaved them inside the candles covering the stems with leaves. Then I added a few faux pumpkins and done! Took about 5 minutes. I love easy decorating!

This table runner is stunning in person. Wide and long plus I love the texture and the fringe on the ends! I mentioned in my fall pillow post that I am adding more greens in my fall decor this year because it will transition so beautifully for Christmas!

This bench is usually in my bedroom at the foot of my bed, but I brought it in my dining room to see how it looks. I want a dining bench with a shorter back for this room that doesn’t cover so much of the window! This gave me an idea of how it will look.

The best part of this display is when it gets dark outside. I click on my candles and just leave them on in the evening. This room is off of the main hallway of our house that we walk through over and over and we love seeing the soft candle lit glow coming from this space! Makes me excited for all of the Christmas lights coming soon. :)

In other fun news I found some serveware that is just gorgeous! It has small gold flecks and a gold rim around the dishes/platters which makes it look a lot more expensive than it actually is. Pumpkin serving bowls and soup bowls to match? Why yes.. I’ll take a few more of those too. :)

I rounded up lots of our favorite Good & Gather snacks from Target to put together a fun spread for Monday night football!

The kids loved it. So did I because an EASY dinner on pretty dishes just makes my day. :)

{tiered wood/metal round serving stand}

I linked favorites below!

These chips are my #1 and they are dangerous for me to have in my pantry! I TRY to just not buy them. But then I do buy them thinking “I’ll just have a couple with lunch or after dinner.” Then the sack is empty in a day and I don’t let myself buy them again. Until I buy them again. It’s a vicious cycle between me and the kettle cooked BBQ chips.

They win the battle every time.

A few more Disney pics! El reached up to hug Ad and Kole on our drive to LA and I turned around and caught this sweet moment. She has had such an appreciation for us all after living away from home! These two adore her and I’m so happy every time we all get to be together. Half way through the summer we came up with a new game plan for El because she switched her major and the school she was at doesn’t have the best program for what she has decided she wants to do. She was going to go back to finish her generals and then apply to some new colleges, but after such a fun summer at home with friends and family she decided to just finish her generals at a school here in San Diego and then head to a new school next fall to finish her degree. Addison is a senior in high school this year so I get both of my girls home one more year and then they will both leave to different colleges next fall. I’m elated about having my girls home together this year! I’m also already feeling sad and anxious about having them both leave next year. So many emotions with my kids getting older. I have to keep reminding myself to just live in the moment and enjoy each day with them and not stress about the future. Easier said than done sometimes, but I’m trying! I’m so grateful I get one more bonus year with El home. Thinking of all of you who sent kids off to college this year! Just like a trip to Disneyland.. it’s not for the weary. :)

The good news (I’m learning) is that they always come back!

At least next year I’ll still have these two to keep me young and entertained. :)

We love hitting Disneyland in the fall when all of the fall/Halloween decor is up. California Adventure is spooky beautiful (if that’s a thing?) when it’s dark!

{vuori polo/AG farrah fray hem bootcut jeans/everywhere belt bag/similar adidas sneakers}

Nothing beats spending time with my sister! Our kids get totally embarrassed when the two of us are together. It’s pretty much nonstop hype and laughing.

Car yelled to these two “you’re my sister’s favorite!!! We HAVE to get a pic!!!”  Ha ha.. did you know Alice in Wonderland is my all time favorite Disney movie?

Curiouser and curiouser!

Not done yet! Our kids had all run away from us at this point.

I don’t think her majesty liked me very much but that didn’t stop me from giving her a huge hug! Careful, she’s stark raving mad!

Oh the memories! That movie is my childhood.

The nice thing about Disneyland is that there is a little something for everyone. :)

That was kind of a random post! I’ll try to stay focused on just one topic next time.. ha.

Until then I’ll just be over here reciting Alice in Wonderland quotes, eating BBQ chips, and enjoying each day! I hope you are able to do the same.

:)

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{pumpkin chargers}

I can’t believe it’s already almost Friday.. I hope you had a good week! We’ve had so much going on lately that I’ve had this post half way ready for a while now and just couldn’t find time to get it over the finish line. I’m so happy to finally be sharing it today! Remember the cute pumpkin chargers I shared earlier? I was thinking about a fun table setting with them and thought “wouldn’t it be cute if I could make a pumpkin with a linen napkin.. what a fun idea!” I started playing around and figured out a way to do it and was thinking I was pretty cool for my new creative discovery. Then I decided to just check Pinterest to see if there is anything similar out there and it turns out this creative discovery of mine was discovered a long time ago.. ha! Whether you’ve seen this before or not, it’s such a simple and cute idea for fall/Thanksgiving tables! And it’s new to me. ;)

{napkin ring/taller napkin ring option/linen napkin}

I just used a circle napkin ring I had on hand, but after making these I actually think a taller napkin ring like this would work best. I saw a few tutorials on-line using a small section of a paper towel roll too so there are lots of options! Set your napkin ring in the center of your napkin. (Don’t worry about ironing your napkin if there are creases.. they won’t show!)

Then pull about this much napkin through the ring. Just a little!

Keep that middle section pulled through and then pull all of the napkin corners in and start stuffing them inside the napkin ring.

This is easy when you start and then gets harder because you start running out of room and it gets tight inside the ring. You can use a butter knife to help slide more napkin inside the ring if you need to! Keep stuffing the napkin in all the way around until you have this..

It will look a little messy and that’s ok! I actually love the imperfection with this little project. :)

Flip it around and it will look like this on the other side! Hello pumpkin! The cutest right!? If pieces are falling out, flip it back over and keep stuffing the napkin inside the ring until everything is tight.

You can use anything you want for a pumpkin stem (I saw a lot of green versions on Pinterest). I just used a cinnamon stick and it fit perfectly! :)

Aren’t these little pumpkins adorable!? I love to see how different each pumpkin turns out. They are messy and uneven and all so unique and that’s what makes them beautiful. :)

{pumpkin chargers/cream dinnerware set/harvest pumpkin salad plates/napkin/cinnamon sticks here or here/similar gold flatware/rattan glasses}

I’ve had this set of salad plates for years so I pulled them out and layered them with a plate from my favorite cream dinnerware set. Then I just placed the pumpkin napkin on top! Such a cute and easy tablescape. I love this for Thanksgiving too!

Here it the same place setting using a cream napkin.. another fun option to go with a more neutral fall table!

3 pumpkin place settings for my 3 pumpkins! Sidenote: I don’t think you have to have a fancy party or special dinner like Thanksgiving to use a fun table setting like this. I often use our cute dishes at home with the kids on our island. Every once in a while we will just use the fancy plates! Even if we’re just eating pizza. Ha. Makes the every day feel a little special.

{kitchen pendant lights/barstools}

{fall kitchen 2023/fall kitchen 2024}

Fall is the coziest isn’t it!?

I love this time of year.

{anthro top}

I hope you’re all doing well and getting in a good fall routine! I have so much to share! My mind is just racing with holiday decorating ideas!

That have probably (unknown to me) all been done before.

ha ha.. ;)

Be back soon!

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{chunky wool/jute rug – on sale!/kitchen sources here}

Happy Monday! I hope you are enjoying the long weekend! (If you missed my Labor Day Sales post you can find it here.. sales are still going through today!) I recently shared a few pops of fall I added to my kitchen and today I’m continuing with my family room. I’m especially excited about the pillows I’m using this year because they instantly brought fall into my home and made it feel so cozy! I played around with lots of different pillow combos and these were my favorites. :)

{belgian linen throw pillow/desiree floral embroidered throw pillow/heathered stripe woven throw blanket}

If you want your throw pillows to really add the cozy factor in your home pay attention to texture! I love pillows with extra texture and I love browns in the fall. This linen pillow is stunning in person! So is the embroidery on the floral pillow. I love that it adds small pops of gold and cream and blue. A perfect fall accent!

{rattan wrapped side table – on sale!/antiqued brass candlesticks/spiral candles/barstools/hanover pendants}

The gold/cream throw is lightweight and also adds texture with its stripe pattern and fringes. So good for the price. Speaking of price, my rattan side table is on sale for the lowest price I’ve seen it! Pretty much everything everywhere is on sale right now.. ha.

{oversized embroidered striped lumbar throw pillow/horizontal chain stripe throw pillow/zenia floral quilted throw pillow}

I decided to bring in greens for fall this year for two reasons. One.. I can never get enough green. But you already knew that. :) Two.. the greens will transition so smoothly into Christmas! I could not love this floral quilted throw more! So stunning and I love it paired with the stripe lumbar.

{terracotta vase/faux wild grass bundle}

Behind my couch I have my faux bundle in a vase. Talk about easy decorating! It’s all put together for you so you just set it in a vase and walk away! Brilliant and beautiful for fall. :)

{coffee table}

{comfort roll arm sectional}

{oversized woven striped throw pillow/belgian linen lumbar throw pillow/similar knit throw}

I added another linen throw on the other end of my couch in green and paired it with this fun large striped throw pillow. You can’t really see the beautiful textures going on in these pictures. You’ll have to trust me! Or just come over to visit. :)

Once I added these pillows to the couch my family room instantly took on a new life. It’s crazy how a few throw pillows can completely transform a space isn’t it!? I’m a fan. :)

{wingback chair/x base stool/textured chenille throw pillow/chunky cable knit throw toasted almond/lamp/tartan plaid woven throw}

I continued the greens in this corner with a chenille pillow that is also gorgeous and perfect for Christmas! I’m also loving these two throws. The almond throw is thick and heavy while the green plaid is lightweight. We’re now set for a wide range of fall temps! Which for us is basically 70-75 degrees.. ha.

Good thing I’m prepared. ;)

{faux rust eucalyptus stems/glazed terracotta vase/trinket dish/nesting tray/maple leaf platter/

wooden book display/made for living/similar hand knit throw pillow/reed striped lumbar throw pillow}

Our coffee table is ready for fall too! I kept decor really simple this year on my table with just a few larger items. Half of my coffee table decor gets set on the floor every night when my family invades this space. We use this table for laptops, homework, board games, books, drinks and snacks. I decided to make it easy for me to put it back together each morning by keeping the decor at a minimum. I’m tricky like that. :)

Fall decor you are my favorite!

Until it’s time for Christmas decor when you become a very close second.

;)

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Happy Labor Day weekend! I hope you’re all able to relax a little over the next few days! I have a lot on my to-do list, but also plan on enjoying dinner with friends, walks with Kenny, movies/swimming with my kids and a little on-line shopping. :) Some of the best sales of the year are this weekend and I’m in trouble after going through everything to share favorites with all of you. SO MANY FUN THINGS on sale! I’m going to have to do some serious on-line cart editing before I hit purchase. Good thing football has started so my husband is in an especially good mood. ;)

Kicking things off with favorites on sale from Pottery Barn. I was surprised and happy they have so many fall/Halloween items marked down! Tis the season! My beautiful metal nesting trays are on sale and so is my glazed terracotta vase!

1- terrocotta bowl   2- glass canisters   3-outdoor lantern

 4- table lamp   5- floor lamp   6- jute rug

7-nesting trays   8- 3- piece sectional   9-woven stool

1- jack-o-lantern candleholder  2- black lanterns

3-lit wire spider web   4- aspen tree branch   5-  glass pumpkin

6-terracotta pumpkins   7-  faux pumpkins  8- maple tree

{minka textured pot}

Ok.. very excited that my beloved minka textured pot is on sale! I don’t think I’ve seen it on sale ever before. Have you!? Such a good price! This vase comes in several sizes (this is the medium). It’s so beautiful for every occasion. Summer..

{vintage countryside framed canvas/antique brass candle holders/minka textured pot/similar green pine branches here & here/merry Christmas banner}

or winter. :)

{minka textured pot}

This is the large size in my Christmas entry from last year. That gorgeous texture will always be a favorite in my home! I have the smallest size too. Obviously a fan. :) Below are more anthro favorites on sale!

1- velvet pillow   2-bath caddy   3-summer sky art

4- capri blue candle   5-primrose mirror

6- minka textured pot   7- taper candlestick   8- dinner plates

9- scalloped bath mat   10- rattan basket

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Colleen Rothschild is having a major sale this weekend too! I love her skin products and always stock up during sales. Above and below are my tried and true favorites! On a side note.. I’m still loving my little counter organizer. :)

{ribbed crewneck puff sleeved sweater/other sources (tags/soap/dishtowels/jeans) linked here}

Lately I’ve been finding cute tops at Express and they have 40% off of everything this weekend! I found this fun green sweater I was wearing in yesterday’s post there.

I love it so much I bought it in cream too. :) I’ll share a few other cute tops I found there soon and below are a few I have in my on-line cart!

1- relaxed stripe shirt   2- satin cowl neck   3- pleated shirt

4-crew neck tee   5-sweater vest

6- faux leather tee   7- sweater   8-bomber jacket

Serena & Lily has up to 40% off of everything! Such a good time to look at furniture and favorites from their store. It’s really the best sale of the year there. I love the pillows below for fall and want that beautiful vase they just got in!

1- hillview pillow   2-heath pillow cover   3-asheville pillow cover

4-goleta vase   5-bobbin taper holder  6-rattan tray

Madewell is always a favorite and they have 30-40% off most items this weekend! I have the green sweater below and love it. :)

1- harlow wide leg pant   2- pullover   3- rib tank

4- floral mini dress   5-conway pullover  6-wide leg jeans

1- transport saddlebag   2- camera bag   3-transport shoulder bag

4-transport tote   5-black tote   6-rush hour tote

Their totes are on sale too.. so good! My favorite bags for every day running around.

{leather tote}

This cute tote has been my recent favorite and is also back in stock and on sale this weekend!

{wooden book display}

1-bread board   2- woven pendant   3- fringe pillow cover    4- cielo boxes

5- brass salt mill/brass pepper mill   6- wooden book display   7-callahan rug   8-frida vase

9- seagrass basket   10- haven wall mirror   11- rectangular breadboard

So many great deals at Mcgee & Co this weekend! Up to 25% off site wide! The items above I either have in my house or want in my house. :) I also rounded up some good deals at Lululemon right now because I’ve been on the hunt for new align pants. They have become my favorites for exercise!

1- align tank top   2- racerback tank top   3- mid rise pant

4- low rise short   5- align high rise pant  6- flared pant

1- oval wall mirror   2- table lamp   3- serving bowl

4- armchair   5-herringbone rug   6- cream rug

7- canopy bed   8- standing desk

Wayfair favorites are above. They have a huge sale going on this weekend including lots of favorites for the holidays! I’m stocking up on my favorite ornaments. :)

Last but not least are favorites from Nordstrom! So many cute things that are on major markdown and going fast.

1-moonlight short pajamas   2- miller shoulder bag   3- performance joggers

4-crop tank   5- sweater   6-slipper   7- color block sweater

8- Allington tote   9- jumpsuit   10- water resistant boot   11- cardigan

If you’re shopping sales this weekend I hope this post was helpful! Enjoy your day and I’ll be back soon with more ideas for FALL. Love this time of year. :)

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{hanover pendant}

Happy almost September everyone! We are back in a routine this week and it feels so good! We had a busy August and I’m due for a life catch up/photo dump at some point. All good things, but it has just felt like I’ve been running for a month and now I’m ready to walk. Actually I’m ready for a nice STROLL. Ha! September is truly one of my favorite months of the year. It’s always the month we settle back into a good school/work/life routine and I love the calm rhythm that comes with it. Football starts and we start welcoming fall! I’ve been adding fall decor here and there and just love how cozy it makes everything feel.

{antiqued metal tray/black marble serving board/marble & wood serving board/rattan bowl/round wood stand/brass salt mill/brass pepper mill/similar utinsel crock}

I really didn’t do too much in my kitchen but small changes make a big difference don’t they!? I took my lemons out of this rattan bowl and added some pinecones and just like that.. good-bye summer and hello fall. :)

{golden ash leaf arrangement/river scape framed art/round black marble & wood serving board/wood rectangle board/round wood pizza board}

I also added a pretty leaf arrangement and some art on the shelf above my stove. I’m a sucker for all of the true fall colors! Deep oranges, yellows and reds.. I love bringing fall colors into my home.

{marble lazy susan/dried flowers/similar bowl here & here/marble stacking salt & pepper/pumpkin spice pumpkin candle/black candle snuffer/gold candle snuffer}

These dried flowers are perfect for fall too and so easy to arrange in a vase or bowl! They are a little messy to style, but they stay put and don’t drop once you are done and I love the look! I’m also loving this little salt & pepper holder for easy use when I’m cooking (I actually cook a little in the fall) and this candle holder! If you only buy one thing this fall let it be this pumpkin spice pumpkin candle. Aside from being adorable (right!?) it’s my all time favorite candle scent! So good! I look forward to having this scent in my home all year. Kenny and my kids love it too. Antho also has this cute wooden acorn candle. I love it too! It’s just a different scent and the pumpkin spice scent is best in my opinion. :)

{wooden lazy susan/faux rust eucalyptus stems/glazed terracotta vase/stoneware mini bowls}

I was playing around with a few different arrangements for my island and decided to just photograph them all to give you some ideas! Here is a fun option with this wooden lazy susan. These stems are a great price and come in a bundle. I’m using 3 bundles for this arrangement and the stems don’t even go down half way in this vase! The branches are so full it was easy to get them to stay put. The vase is a favorite (I love the shape) and it’s on sale at the moment!

Add a candle or some mini bowls in fun fall colors to complete the look. :)

{matte black vase/faux rust leaf branches/ruffled marble bowl}

I pulled this vase and branches in from my master bedroom to try and love it on a woven tray. My Celia woven trays are sold out at the moment so I linked a few other fun options below. Rattan trays always work so well in the fall with their beautiful texture!

{ruffled marble bowl/faux acorns here & here}

A pretty little bowl with acorns is always a nice touch in the fall too. Especially when the acorns are from your dad’s tree and collected by the grandkids for some change. ;) I’ve used faux acorns in bowls too and they always work great! I linked the two faux options I like best. :)

{tondo rectangle serving board/small ribbed glass jug vase/large ribbed glass jug vase/faux hops flower stem/pumpkin spice pumpkin candle}

You know how I feel about green.. these vases just sort of hopped into my on-line cart! I love the ribbed look and they will be pretty for Christmas too. These stems are so realistic and a crazy great price! I just used 6 stems in the tall vase.

Oh hello little pumpkin. You look cute there too. :)

{slope ceramic vase/faux willow eucalyptus stem/antiqued brass candlesticks/spiral candles/tondo rectangle serving board}

Another fun option! Love this tall vase next to candlesticks. It’s so pretty, but I wasn’t feeling it as much in my kitchen so I moved it to another spot (perfect for a console table!). I love these spiral candles for fall! (Obviously don’t light them next to branches.. ha.) These faux branches look lighter in this lighting and spread out.

Here is a pic of the same branches in my kitchen last year. Don’t be afraid to manipulate and bend faux stems! I had the stems of these branches coiled up to fit in this shorter vase for a totally different look. Make your branches work for you! That’s why I love all things faux. :)

Alright friends.. do something you enjoy today for even just 20 minutes! Read/listen to a good book, go on a walk, or pull out your fall branches and start decorating.

I give you permission to do all 3 of the above! And to buy the cute little wooden pumpkin. You deserve it. ;)

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Happy Friday! I hope you’re doing well! It felt like we had a million random things going on this week. So busy. I’m looking forward to the weekend so that I can catch my breath! Also so that I can finish decorating. My house is a fall explosion at the moment. Ha. I have so many fun things to share! If only I didn’t need to sleep.. that would solve a lot of problems. Do you ever feel that way!? :)

Sidenote: Aren’t these pumpkin chargers the cutest!?  I think so too. :)

I’m sharing some fun fall porch ideas today! This was last year’s porch decor and I think I’ll do something similar this fall because I want to use my lighted maple trees again. So excited to pull them out and to see pumpkins popping up in stores!

 {lighted maple trees/tree baskets/jute rug/orange outdoor rug/cream & brown stripe rug/caleb metal lanterns/bats/happy halloween garland}

I added the cute happy halloween garland and some bats in October. Now we’re talking. :)

The best part was seeing the pretty tree lights and candles click on at night! They added such a cozy glow. (My trees are on sale at the moment!)

{similar faux eucalyptus trees/caleb metal lanterns/hand woven jute rug/similar tan accent rug/black planters}

The year before I went a slightly different direction. My fall porch was simple and GREEN. Not quite as traditional but I absolutely loved the change!

I use stools some years to add variety in the height of my pumpkins. :)

Combining different shades of the same color is always a decorating win! Especially when the color is green. ;) Some hanging witch hats would be cute with this set up too right!?

One year I used more whites and purples and loved that look for fall. So many fun options this time of year!

{striped jute runner/hey there pumpkin mat/similar wood crate/similar wheat bundle}

Nothing like beautiful mums with a hey there pumpkin mat. :)

{caleb metal lanterns/similar black jack-o-lantern/similar stripe rug/hello door mat/similar free standing chalkboard/similar black square planters}

Traditional black and orange! Always a good thing in October. :)

{metal black lanterns/similar black jackolantern/black lanterns}

Stacking pumpkins on top of each other is another fun idea.

{similar free standing chalkboard}

So is writing a cute Halloween message on a chalkboard! Cobwebs are easy to draw so I recommend sticking with them if you aren’t an artist like me. Ha.

I’ve never met a stripe I didn’t like. Did you know that? Especially in the fall. :)

I hope these porch pictures gave you a few ideas! It’s always so fun to get creative with outdoor holiday decor. I rounded up more fun options below! Faux trees, mums, lanterns, wreaths, mats and bats. My favorites for a spooky (or not so spooky) fall porch. :) Happy decorating whenever you choose to start!

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1-autumn fall eucalyptus tree  2- large faux eucalyptus tree

3- faux maple tree   4- maple tree   5-lighted maple tree

1 – mum filler  2 – harvest faux mum spheres

1- wreath with bats   2- pumpkin wreath   3-faux fall grass

4- dried sunset wreath   5- grass wreath   6- dried grace wreath

1- handwoven outdoor lantern   2- set of 3 stainless steel lanterns

3- cross bar outdoor lantern   4-malibu outdoor lantern

1- set of 3 stainless steel lantern   2-handwoven outdoor lantern

3- chester handcrafted lantern   4- metal outdoor lantern

1- trick or treat doormat   2- ghost doormat   3- bats light up doormat

4-welcome ghost doormat   5- halloween trick doormat   6- hello pumpkin doormat

1-bat wall decor   2-bat doormat   3-hanging bats   4-lit hanging bat

5- bat shaped pillow   6- hanging bats string lights    7- lit woven bats   8- 10 pcs hanging bats

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I hope your weekend is off to a good start! I’m sharing a fun update in my master bedroom. New bedding! Clean sheets and new bedding. That combo always feels so good right!? It made my bedroom feel new again. It has also helped me feel more excited about making my bed each morning!

Let’s see how long that lasts. :)

{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}

I’ve been looking for a new comforter or duvet cover for a while now and when I saw this beautiful stripe linen duvet cover that’s part of the N sale I knew I had found “the one!” Nothing like a good stripe to make all things right in the world. :)

It’s so beautiful and cozy and has matching shams in standard, king and euro. I ordered the king shams because my headboard is low and I didn’t want to cover it up with tall euro pillows. Then I layered the stripe pillows with these fun comforter shams in a dark grey.

I placed this cute stitched throw pillow in the center and done! Honestly I like to keep the pillow situation pretty simple on our bed so that it’s easy to make and un-make. I always toss the pillows we sleep on on the benches in our bedroom and then at night I switch and toss the decorative pillows on the benches. Back and forth and back and forth. It’s a system. :)

I added these beautiful blankets at the bottom of my bed too. The zuma blanket in dark grey – I love the texture it adds and it’s on sale through this weekend! Then this beautiful linen gauze blanket on top. The gauze blanket was also part of the sale but it sold out. This is the same blanket just maybe a little larger. It’s crazy soft and so beautiful. Sheets are my long time Amazon favorites.

{dried wheat wreath/similar faux wheat wreath}

I’m not really in a fall frame of mind yet (that usually kicks in after my kids are back in school!) but I decided to add this pretty wreath over my bed since I was giving my bedroom a little re-fresh with the new bedding. I bought this beautiful dried wheat wreath last year and had it in my kitchen. This is another faux wheat wreath that is also a fun option! The ribbon might look intentional but it’s there because of pure laziness. Ha. The nail in my wall was too high from the last thing I had hanging in this space and I wasn’t in the mood to add a new lower nail and pull the old one out and touch up the paint. I’ll use wreaths on ribbons during the holidays and save that little chore for next January. Pure laziness or pure genius? Maybe a little bit of both.

I’m tricky like that. ;)

{flax linen bench/similar bench}

{facette white vase/faux millet bundle/antiqued brass candlesticks/spiral twisted candles/black terracotta table lamp/metal framed mirror}

I decided to roll with a little more fall decor on my nightstand for fun too!

Love these antiqued brass candlesticks with my beloved spiral candles. This beautiful faux millet bundle was a fall favorite last year! It comes grouped together so you literally just set it in a vase and done. Easy styling and so pretty for fall.

I won’t be lighting these candles next to my little wheat bundle in case any of you were worried. ;)

This cozy corner got a little update too! (Sidenote.. I would love to switch these drapes out for something more neutral. On the someday wishlist!)

{cora side table/ophelia black vase/faux rust leaf branches/ruffled marble bowl}

For now I’m thrilled with how much this cute side table elevated things. These branches were also fall favorites last year and I don’t know how long they will last in this space because I love them in my kitchen during Sept/Oct too! I just have two stems in this vase (each branch is very full!).

{ivory stripe pillow/softest throw blanket/similar chair here, here & here}

I added a couple of cute pillows (more stripes? don’t mind if I do..) and this beautiful throw that is also still on sale through the weekend. It’s called the softest throw blanket and really is so soft. I gave one to a friend for her birthday recently and she loves it too!

{ophelia black vase/faux rust leaf branches/ruffled marble bowl}

A closer look at this beautiful vase and bowl! STUNNING.

Maybe I AM in a fall frame of mind! This little re-fresh is making me want to bust out my fall decor and put it all over my house!

You know the book If you Give a Mouse a Cookie? I’m hearing a new title taking shape in my head.. If you Give Erin a new Duvet Cover.

Thinking I should write that book. I’m feeling New York Times Bestseller vibes.

No? Not so much? Ok ok. Guess I’ll just stick with blogging.

:)

Below are bedroom sources along with some fun N sale items that are still in stock. Sale ends this Sunday! I’m always sad to see it end. Kenny is always so grateful. Ha. I’m also sharing your July favorites! It’s so fun seeing what items you love the most that I share here. You all have great taste. ;)

Happy August everyone!

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1-throw blanket   2- wood serving bowl   3-high waist bootcut jeans

4-  marble & wood serving board   5- faux eucalyptus plant   6- flat iron

7- bathroom organizer   8-stylemax dryer   9- city sneaker   10- bootie 

1- performance jacket   2- ultraboost sneakers   3- texturizing spray

4- socks   5- high waist leggings   6-leather crossbody bag

7-loafer mule   8- slipper   9-western boot   10- mini lipstick trio

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{zip front chino dress/button-front chino dress/raffia sandals/mini paperclip chain necklace/mini paperclip chain bracelet/havana friendship chain}

Happy Sunday! Apologizing in advance for the length of this post! I’m sharing some recent favorites along with a photo dump from our Seattle trip last weekend. Feel free to skip the second half of this post since I’m using it as a family journal. I’ve learned that if I don’t document life here every once in a while the documenting will never happen! Ha. I shared that I ordered this cute J Crew dress a few weeks ago and wanted to share how it looks on! Such a great find! The reviews were right.. it’s very flattering! Of course I’m a fan of the color so there’s that too. :) It’s sold out in a lot of sizes (I’m hoping they bring it back!) but it comes in white and I also linked a very similar dress above. CUTE.

{pilcro embroidered tee/colette cropped wide leg pants/raffia sandals/

mini paperclip chain necklace/mini paperclip chain bracelet/havana friendship chain}

I’ve been living in this outfit this summer! I’ve shared the pants before.. they are so comfortable! The tee is beautiful. On the short side but perfect with high waist pants.

{travel cosmetic bag}

I know I’ve shared this travel bag before, but now I’ve actually traveled with it multiple times and I just couldn’t love it more! I heard it was so popular it went viral on social media? I’m not surprised because it holds so much more than you think it would! I’ve already ordered my girls each one for Christmas. (Yes.. thinking ahead to that already because I want to be mostly done with holiday shopping by October!) 

{travel bottles}

I also shared these travel bottles and just used them for the first time on our trip to Seattle. LOVE them! They hold a lot of product and didn’t leak at all!

{cimicifuga ramosa leaves}

Fall is right around the corner (I know that makes some of you cheer and some of you boo!). I’m really enjoying summer with my kids and I never feel ready to decorate until they go back to school BUT I do like to start planning ahead! It’s not difficult for me to enjoy one season while planning ahead and getting excited about the next. I’m tricky like that. ;) You too? If you’re in my boat and enjoying summer while thinking a little about fall decor then you might be interested to know that these stunning cimicifuga ramosa leaves are back in stock! I’m very excited to pull them out again. They sold out quickly last year so don’t hesitate if you want them!

1- eucalyptus leaves   2- nandina leaf branch   3- cimicifuga ramosa leaves   4- ivy branch

A few more AFloral favorites for Fall!

{terracotta jack o lanterns}

I’m also pretty smitten with these terracotta jack o lanterns! They came out with these last year but just in the orange. I loved them but didn’t order any because I wasn’t as into the color. Well ok! Whole new story with this black/gray vibe! I’m definitely a fan. They were so popular last year and sold out before October even hit and I know these will sell out quickly too so I’m sharing them early! A lot of people found ways to make something similar for less which is so fun too if you have the time! I ordered one of each size and will share a pic when they come in. Thinking they’ll land on my front porch this year. :)

1.jack o lanterns   2- cimicifuga ramosa leaves   3-travel cosmetic bag

4- chain bracelet   5-  embroidered tee   6-  round marble serving board   7-  linen blend pillow

Most loved lately!

{pretty things jewelry box}

These “pretty things” jewelry boxes sold out in a blink during the N sale, but there are so many similar fun options still in stock! Sharing 5 I love below! A cute little jewelry box like this is one of my favorite gifts to give because you can put some jewelry inside to make it really special.

While we’re talking gift ideas, below are other fun gifts that are still in stock and on sale! I always knock out some of my holiday shopping during the N sale and when December hits I’m always grateful I did!

1-lipgloss set   2- brush trio set   3- flat iron

4- waterproof mascara   5-marble serving board   6- earrings

7- socks   8- set of 6 candles   9- chain bracelet   10-bath towel

1-kiss lip kit   2- perfume gift set   3-hand cream set   4-texturizing spray

5- crossbody bag   6-heart necklace   7- stylemax dyer

8-leather strap watch   9-leather jewelry clutch   10-plush throw

Anthro Fall candles are out and they have so many fun options this year that double as decor too! That pumpkin/cinnamon fall smell is probably my favorite smell ever and something I always look forward to. I have a feeling a couple of these pretty candles will find their way into my home this fall. :)

1- capri blue pumpkin   2-pumpkin glass candle   3-walnut candle

4- wooden acorn candle   5- capri candle matte candle   6-small gourd candle

7- minka ceramic candle   8-pumpkin soufflé jar candle   9-glass gourd candle

10- pumpkin clove tin candle   11-capri blue jar candle   12-caldron candle

1-table lamp   2- throw pillow   3-floral pillows   4- faux dry grass

5- brass tray   6-harvest spice candle   7- swivel armchair

8-wildflower wreath   9-  coffee table   10- wood candle holder

Above are few recent new arrivals at PB I’m especially loving and below are a few Hearth & Hand. So many cute things are popping up for fall!

1-sage table runner   2-euro bed pillow   3-fringe throw pillow   4- grid lines euro pillow

5- horizontal pillow   6- stoneware utensil holder   7- dark green vase

9- sideboard buffet cabinet   10- throw blanket   11-cable knit throw   12- wooden lazy susan

Below are some pics from our recent trip to Seattle! Kenny and I love Seattle, but have never taken our kids. It was a short trip but we packed a lot in and had such a good time.

We kicked off our trip touring U Dub with Addison. What a stunning campus!

It was a beautiful day and the grounds were absolutely breathtaking.

The buildings were gorgeous too. Total Harry Potter vibe. I half expected Dumbledore to pop into this beautiful library at any moment. ;)

I would love to go back and see it again when the cherry blossom trees are blooming! It’s the same thing every time with these college tours. Kenny is always asking questions about things that are actually important for Addison to know about the school while I just get lost in the architecture and landscaping. Ha.

We took the kids to Pike Place Market (of course!). So fun to show them everything.

El snapped this on our way. :)

We showed them the first Starbucks which was a summer highlight for Addison since she’s addicted to pink drinks. Ha.

So fun seeing where it all started!

We hung out at the Pier for half of a day and did all the fun tourist Seattle things. Definitely do the “Wings over Washington” ride if you go.. it was incredible and Kole’s favorite part of the trip!

The Carousel was a hit too. :)

My kids loved the city and it made me so happy to finally show it to them! We lucked out with perfect weather too.

We ate at a few fun restaurants..

and walked a lot exploring in the evenings. We stayed at the Residence Inn Downtown/Lake Union and the location was great. We were so close to everything so we didn’t rent a car and just walked most of the time and took an uber if we needed one.

I love this city! I would seriously want to move here if the weather was always this beautiful. Not so sure I could handle the rain. :)

Another sweet moment El captured. She’s becoming quite the photographer. :)

Day 2 we took the kids to Lake Union to kayak!

I was so happy to finally have Tevas.. ha! Every trip we’ve taken for the last few years I’ve wished I had a pair for stuff like this.

We paddled around and had the best time! I loved seeing the beautiful houses on the lake and kept thinking of Tom Hanks and how they looked just like his house in Sleepless in Seattle. When we left the lake I looked it up and sure enough.. this is exactly where that movie was filmed!

Check out these expert kayakers.

So in sync! ;)

After a fun day on the lake we cleaned up and got ready for the main reason we hit Seattle..

Taylor Swift! What a night.

{pleated cap sleeve minidress/similar prairie dreams flutter sleeve dress/similar black over the knee boots/ruffle romper/monikka western boots}

To say the 3 of us were giddy is an understatement! I wore this black dress I recently bought at the N sale.. Reputation all the way for this Swiftie. ;) My girls wore these cute rompers they have been living in this summer and I last minute ordered El a pair of western boots from the sale because she didn’t have a pair!

I also ordered these cute clear purses for each of us to take! Now we’re set for future concerts/events too.

Kole’s first concert. Now I’m worried any future concerts will fall a little flat in comparison.. ha! So special experiencing this night with my family! And a couple of Ad’s besties she was face timing at the beginning of the concert. Too fun.

The energy in this stadium was off the charts! I’ve honestly never experienced anything like it! This clock started counting down to Taylor coming on and everyone went absolutely crazy.

She was unbelievable.

WHAT A SHOW.

We never sat down and sang and danced our hearts out! Kenny was laughing after and said he felt like he was there chaperoning his 3 teenage daughters.. ha. I definitely lived it up with my girls! Ad and I even traded friendship bracelets with other fans. Swifties are the sweetest people! I loved everyone I talked to that night. Even the boys had the best time. We have all been singing her songs nonstop this past week! It was a night we will never forget.

We didn’t travel far but that was hands down one of my favorite family trips. :)