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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.
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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.
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!)
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!
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!
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!
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.
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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. :)