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Affordable Fall Fashion

*This post is sponsored by Walmart and affiliate links are used.  All opinions and product selections are my own!

Fall Fashion (Sunny Side Up)

{free assembly turtleneck/skinny jeans/sam edelman hiker boots}

Happy end of October everyone!  Can you believe that Halloween is this weekend!?  I’m so confused at how this has been the longest year ever but at the same time it’s flying by so quickly.  Right!?  Ha.  Really though.. I can’t believe it’s time for November and the time change!  I’m soaking up these pumpkins for a few more days because come Sunday we are in full on Christmas mode!  Who is with me this year!?  So excited.  Our weather finally got the Fall memo and this week has been absolutely glorious.  It’s finally cooling off and feeling that crisp Fall air this week put me in the best mood.  I couldn’t wait to wear all of my sweaters and Fall clothes!  I am so excited to share some Walmart fashion finds with you all today!  Seriously.. I found some CUTE clothes for amazing prices and went a little crazy with the sweaters.  My favorite! :)

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Sam Edelman has always been a favorite brand of shoes (I lived in my SE slides this summer) so I was thrilled when I saw these cute hiking boots!  They come in a fun brown color too and are so comfortable.  I also love these boots that have a similar look and I’m thinking I’ll order these cute snow boots for El.  She needs a new pair for any Utah trips we take this winter.  Here are some other cute shoe options I found..

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I love a good turtleneck and this one by Free Assembly is so soft and a great fit.  Comes in other colors too!  I’m also flying high about these skinny jeans!  I tried on a few different pairs of jeans and these Jessica Simpson’s skinny jeans were a home run.  Really flattering.  They are supposed to be more of a cropped look but are full length for this shortie.  I’m so ok with it because they come to my ankle and are PERFECT to tuck into cute booties and boots!

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I already shared this cute camo cardigan sweater.  Love it!

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This lattice back cable knit sweater is so cute and the back has such a fun criss cross detail at the top!  I need to wear it next time with a ponytail to show off the cute back.  You can also see in this pic the length of the skinny jeans I mentioned above.  (I’m 5’3 and 1/2 (don’t forget the half) for height reference.) ;)

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I can’t help myself when it comes to green!  Love this long sleeved ribbed henley.  I’ve mentioned this before but I really love simple, solid colored tops like this because I wear them with jeans or joggers during the day and then just keep them on with pjs pants in the evening.

My favorite thing about this upcoming time change is that I feel completely justified putting on pjs at 4:00 every day.  :)

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Cutest chunky crewneck sweater!  Another Free Assembly win.  That brand at Walmart is a great place to start if you’re looking for cute, affordable fashion.

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I paired this cute striped crewneck sweater with these black time and tru skinny pants and love this outfit!  Pants come in other colors and are just $15!  They are a great fit – flattering and stretchy.

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{cropped balloon sleeve sweater/skinny jeans}

I told you I went a little crazy scooping up all of the fun sweaters!

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{balloon sleeve pullover/skinny jeans}

I’ve always loved sweaters with big, balloon sleeves so these last two are right up my alley!  Both so cute and comfortable for cooler temps.

Now fingers crossed these cooler temps stay around!

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We’ve got lots of work to do and I work best in sweaters.

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Home Decor

Fall Dining Room

I have a system when I decorate for a new season.  I basically pull everything I might want to use to decorate into one room.  That room becomes a total hot mess landing zone (items fly in and out daily) while I’m styling the rest of the house.  My hot mess landing zone as of late has been my formal dining room and this week I finally got it cleaned up and put back together.  Fall bins are put away and it feels great!

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{large paneled wall mirror}

My formal dining room.. finally clean!  See.. I promised I’d bring us right back to Fall now didn’t I!?

At least for a post or two. ;)

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{similar olive tree here & here/basket}

I moved my cute little olive tree in this corner and kind of love it there.

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Then I brought in my favorite Fall wreaths, and handknit pillows and set up some simple Fall table decor!

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{wool jute rug/sideboard table/sunken treasure art/artisan vase/similar pampas grass/linen glass pumpkin/similar wood bowls}

I also brought my industrial shelf in from my hallway and decided to use it for extra storage in my dining room for all of my wooden bowls.

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I’m running out of room in my decor closet and I decided they are pretty enough to just display for a while.  My shelf fits so nicely in this happy little spot.

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Always fun to move older items around and make them feel like new again isn’t it!?

Similar industrial shelves:

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For table decor I decided to work smarter, not harder and just stick with the same look I have on my kitchen dining nook table and my coffee table.  I still love it so much!

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I found this beautiful ivory chiffon table runner for just $10!  Isn’t it pretty!?  I tied the ends and love how they hang.  If you have a shorter table than mine this runner would be pretty hanging down longer and touching the floor too.

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{eucalyptus garland/similar garland/flameless candles/candleholders/taper candles/similar gold pinecones}

The only addition to this long table compared to my other tables is that I added these fun wooden candleholders.

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I enjoyed this look for a day and then decided to add some dishes!

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Just a simple table setting for 5 since we aren’t entertaining much these days.  We haven’t been using this table and I decided today that it’s time we start.  Why not enjoy a pretty table for regular family dinners with just the 5 of us?  Even if dinner consists of takeout or pancakes. :)

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I’ve used my wooden chargers for years and still love them so much!  The cute appetizer plates say things like “grateful” and “thankful.”  They aren’t in stock anymore, but I’ll link to some fun similar options below.

Wooden Chargers: 

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What really makes this simple table setting beautiful is my Amazon gold flatware!  Kenny surprised me with it for Christmas last year.  And by surprised I mean that I picked it out for him to order for me.

But it was still a surprise to see whether or not he would follow through. ;)

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So nice to have our dining room all clean and dressed up for Fall!

Just in time to start pulling out the Christmas bins.

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Home Decor

2020 Christmas Decor Favorites!

It’s time for one of my favorite posts of the year!  Let’s talk Christmas decor for 2020!  Ahhh!  Pinch me!  Is it really time!?  Well no.  Ha.  For some of you I know it’s a little early and yes.. I promise we’re still celebrating Fall and Halloween around here.  But if you’re into seasonal decorating at all then you know that a lot of Christmas decor sells out quickly.  Some items are already backordered so really.. what choice do we have?

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{Flocked Long Needle Green Pine Tree – new this year and I could not love it more!} *affiliate links used

We simply have no choice but to go there.  And while we’re at it, I might as well admit to what happened at my house last weekend.  Eek!  Ok.  Before you roll your eyes (yes.. I can feel it.. I’m tricky like that) please know that this decision (like the decision to write this blog post) was 100% totally justified.  I mean I HAD to put up this tree.  It’s new!  And when it came in the box I immediately realized that the only smart, responsible thing to do was to make sure that it was working properly.  What if the tree was damaged and I had to send it back and get another one?  Wouldn’t it be irresponsible of me to wait!?  Clearly I had no choice whatsoever.

Ok.. the jig is up.  I LOVE Christmas!  I could have Christmas decor up in my house for 6 months and I wouldn’t get tired of it.  The season is never long enough for me.  I’ve been like this since I was a little girl.  Just ask my dad who would shake his head every year when the Chipmunk Christmas tape (later CD) would start echoing from my bedroom in September.  So yes.  I start decorating a little early.  And some years I’ve left a Christmas tree or two up through February.  I sincerely hope that we can still be friends.  If not.. I have my Christmas tree lights to console me. ;)

There are so many fun Christmas decor items popping up this year so today I’m sharing all of my favorites!  First up are a few beloved items I’ve used in past years throughout my home (some are on sale through the weekend!).  Then at the end of this post I’ve rounded up my favorites in several Christmas categories.  These items took hours to round up because I wanted to share my absolute favorites and there was a lot of Christmas decor on-line to comb through!

It’s a dirty job but somebody had to do it.  I decided to take one for the team and make it happen. ;)  I’m sure I will discover other fun items and I can’t wait to decorate and share my Christmas decor with all of you!  But after this post I promise I’ll wait until after Halloween.

Mostly.

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First exciting news.. my faux cedar garland is back!  So is my beautiful faux cedar wreath that goes with it!  Many of you know I went a little crazy with this garland in my home last year and I plan to do the same this year.  I’ve never before seen Christmas garland that looks so real.  It’s absolutely gorgeous and this weekend it’s 25% off!  Also this year they came out with it in a longer size.  I actually bought several last weekend at full price!  Kicking myself I didn’t wait one more weekend!  But I didn’t dare because this garland sold out so quickly last year.  It is on the thin side (it truly looks just like real cedar garland) so on my mantel I used multiple garlands to get this look.  (I think I had 5 layered on this mantel.. but this mantel is huge!)

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Here you can see the width of it better around my door.  Can’t wait to get out my ladder again! :)

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Isn’t it beautiful!?  I’m holding the faux Cedar wreath that later went up above my mantel.  My potted Cyprus trees are also back in stock!  I can’t wait to decorate my porch for Christmas.  It’s going to be similar, but I’ll try to add a little more red this year.  If you ever wonder what my favorite color is.. this picture might give you a hint.  Ha.

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Faux Cedar Garland / Faux Magnolia Wreath / Faux Cedar Wreath

Faux Boxwood Garland / Ice-Frosted Lemon Leaf Wreath / Faux Mixed Greens Wreath

Anthropologie is a go-to for me when it comes to good Christmas wreaths and garland.  I shared a few other favorites above.  Seriously all such a good deal at 25% off!  Good garland is one of the first things to sell out every year so don’t wait if you find garland you love!  (I linked lots of beautiful garland options below!)

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Home Sweet Home / Wooden Photo Clip Garland / Advent Calendar / Merry & Bright Mini Ornaments / Deidra Tree Skirt / Josie Tree Skirt

Om Cookie Set / Faux Alpine Tabletop Trees / Decorative Snow-Dusted Pine Tree / Dasher Serving Platter / Fir & Firewood Candle

These are a few other Anthro Christmas favorites this year!  I love the tabletop trees (I have the trees on the left) and I of course stocked up on the Fir & Firewood candle while it’s on sale.  It smells SO good and is perfect for holiday gifts!

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My beloved jeweled snowflake ornaments and birch trees are back in stock!  Seriously how you can you see lights like this in a window and not get excited!?  :)

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This was my kitchen window decor the year before and once again.. my Fa-la-la banner is back!  Always a favorite.  I know some of you have it and love it as much as I do. :)

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Last year I added the Fa-la-la banner to my living room tree.

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And to my living room mantel.  No doubt it will be popping up somewhere new again this year. :)  I also found knitted stockings similar to mine on-line!  I have the same set in red..

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and in cream.  These look almost identical and you can buy them in red, cream or as a 2 piece set with one of each.

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Last but certainly not least.. my gingham plaid pillow covers are back in stock!  The cool thing about this pillow is that the back is a beautiful grey faux fur so you can use either side and get two totally different looks.  They also sold out quickly last year.

Ok friends.  Can I still call you friends? ;)  We all know that I could go on sharing Christmas decor favorites from my home for much longer, but I’ll wrap it up because I’ve linked everything I’m loving so far for you below!

Now back to my pumpkins for the rest of the month!

Mostly.

:)

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{FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GARLAND}

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{FAVORITE CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS/HOLDERS}

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{FAVORITE CHRISTMAS TREES}

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Happy early holiday planning!

xoxo, Erin
Fashion

Recent Fashion and Beauty Favorites

Fall Fashion (Sunny Side Up)

{Night Owl Tee/Ad’s Jeans/Girls Shoes (Air Force 1 Sneaker)/My Shoes (Swift Run Sneaker)/Striped Jute Rug/Hey There Pumpkin Mat/Baskets/Similar Wheat Bundle/Similar Wooden Crates HERE or HERE}   *affiliate links used

Happy Saturday everyone!  I hope you all had a great week.  Today I’m sharing a few recent fashion favorites to kick off the weekend!  When I saw this cute Night Owl tee I had to snag it for me and my girls!  You all know that I’m a night owl.  Pretty much every post you’ve read on this blog has been put together between the hours of 10 and 2 pm.  :)  I’ve tried time and time again to become more of a morning person and it just doesn’t work for me!  I always get a second wind around 9 or 10 at night and I crave that quiet time when all of my kids are tucked away in their bedrooms and Kenny is falling asleep on the couch.  Peace!  Just me, my laptop, my popcorn, and a movie on in the background (preferably one I’ve already seen because I’m not really giving it my full attention).  Ellie has always been a night owl too.  The two of us are always the last two in bed every night and it’s funny because we aren’t affected as much if we don’t get enough sleep. Our moods stay the same!  Kenny and Addison are a different story.. watch out when those two are overly tired. ;)  During quarantine and the summer when we had no schedule whatsoever Addison started staying up late with us.  We would all three exercise late on our treadmill and then plop on the couch after the boys were in bed and the girls would watch movies while I worked.  We were able to sleep in a little so we got on a pretty late night schedule!  So many fun late nights up hanging and laughing with my two girls!  I had to buy us these fun tees to remember our late nights together and to wear during future night owl parties. :)

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{night owl tee/joggers/adidas sneakers}

A closer look on a day I was wearing it with these cute Daily Joggers.  I’m still over here obsessed with all things Vuori and I’ve got Kenny hooked on their banks shorts!  He works in them every day with a dress shirt on top for zoom.  Ha.  I’ll let you know the second my joggers get restocked because they are gold!  I also think this tee is fun for Halloween.  Here are few other cute Halloween tee options I’ve found on-line..

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{Adidas Swift Run Sneakers/Bedroom Rug (on sale through Amazon right now!}

Another obsession?  Adidas Swift Run Sneakers.  This isn’t a new obsession either.  Long time favorite shoes for every day running around!  The shoes pictured are all more recent buys which is why they are still so clean.  I tossed two older pairs that I had worn into the ground.. they were looking a little rough!  I love these sneakers for light exercising (a walk or bike ride) and also just to slip on with leggings or joggers to run errands.

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{4-pack liner socks}

This one is a new obsession!  I just discovered these 4-pack liner socks and you guys!  BEST no show socks out there!  They are so low!  They work great with any shoes – including Fall booties that have slits on the sides.  The best part is that they come with a silicone grip on the heel that holds them in place.  I’ve tried so many no show socks through the years and these are hands down the best I’ve tried.

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{cozy v-neck hooded sweatshirt/faux leather leggings/adidas swift run sneaker/initial pendant necklace}

I’m slowly bringing jeans back into my wardrobe but still end up in leggings and joggers most days.  These faux leather leggings  I bought at the N sale have been on repeat.  I feel like they look a little more put together because of the material and they are so flattering.  I want to try these cute camo prints they came out with!  And I really love this cozy hooded top!  It’s lightweight but warm.. the perfect comfy transition to Fall top.

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{Puff sleeve sweater/AG jeans/similar booties here & here/textured tear drop earrings/initial pendant necklace}

We’ve only had a few cool days this Fall and then our temps go right back up to just too HOT.  Of course the second they dip you can find me in a sweater. :) For someone who loves sweaters as much as I do I really should consider moving somewhere cold!  November is usually when it cools off for us so me and my sweaters are patiently waiting.

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{Madewell crewneck/AG jeans/similar booties here & here/part of the flower etched necklace}

In the meantime tops like this cute crewneck are perfect because they are so lightweight!  I love tops like this because I can wear them all day with jeans and look put together and then just switch to pj pants in the evening and they work for lounge wear too.

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{cap sleeve blouse/AG jeans/similar booties here & here/part of the flower etched necklace/similar TB bags}

This is such a pretty cap sleeve blouse!  It comes in ivory and black too.  Very lightweight and easy breezy. :)  Would be cute with a blazer over it for work/zoom meetings or a moto jacket over it for date night!

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{Meadow Blouse/AG jeans/similar booties here & here/textured tear drop earrings/initial pendant necklace}

Next up is a blouse that is so pretty for Fall!  I love the earth tones.  Also a pair of my favorite go-to tear drop earrings are back in stock!  Simple gold tear drop hoops are a staple for me.  They always look classy!  While we’re talking jewelry I’ve been going back and forth between two favorite necklaces lately – I either wear this flower etched necklace (you can wear them all together or separately) or I wear my initial pendant necklace.  Both so pretty with the gold tear drop earrings!

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{vuori outdoor trainer shell jacket/initial pendant necklace}

This Vuori outdoor shell jacket is a new favorite!  I’ve only worn it a few times but I can already tell it will be a staple for me.  I mean first of all.. it’s black camo.  What’s not to love about black camo!?  It’s so cute on and will be perfect for our evening hikes with cooler temps.  I also love jackets like this to throw on over tops when we get rain or coastal misty wet weather.

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{scoop cardigan sweater/AG jeans/similar black booties – so cute and on sale!}

Speaking of my forever love of camo.. how cute is this scoop cardigan sweater!?  Walmart you guys!  It just sort of slipped into my cart when I was ordering some groceries. :)  Walmart has seriously stepped up their fashion/home decor game – you just have to pick and choose.  I find so many random cute finds at Walmart lately!  Our closest Walmart is a bit of a drive for me so I order pretty much everything from there on-line.  Can you remember a time when we didn’t have on-line shopping!?  I feel like now I couldn’t live without it!

I’m sure Kenny would agree to disagree on that one.  Ha.  But it’s definitely a time saver that I’m grateful for.  He is too.  He just doesn’t know it yet. ;)

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I’m excited to wear this more when it cools off.  I put a black camisole under it to add a little length.  Cute and so comfortable and warm!

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That’s it for clothes today but I want to share some skin products I’ve been trying lately because they are all 25% off this weekend!  I was going to wait to share them because I’m still in test mode, but even though I’ve only been using them a few weeks I already have a few favorites.  Plus it’s such a good sale!  I’ve been hearing about Colleen Rothschild skin products for years from friends who use and love them so I decided to finally try a few of her best sellers.  These are the products I’ve tried so far and what I think about them..

  • Radiant Cleansing Balm – Honestly obsessed with this one already!  You use it to take your make-up off and clean your face at the end of the day and it seriously feels like you’re giving yourself a spa treatment!  It comes with a muslin cloth that you put under warm water to wash it off.
  • Matcha Tea Treatment Toner – I also love this toner and know that (like the above cleansing balm) it’s a keeper for me.  I put a little on a facial pad after I use the cleansing balm and spread it all over my face (you can use these soft facial pads or your own).  It makes my face look and feel so CLEAN and refreshed!
  • Mandelic Acid Radiance Serum – this is supposed to help with skin texture and tone, unclog pores and help with wrinkles.  I can tell my skin is smoother in the mornings because of this and I love the way it feels!  I need to use it longer to really notice a major difference so I’m going to be consistent with it and will let you know if I see progress.
  • Face Oil N °9 – This is the product I’m having a harder time getting used to because it’s an oil.  You can watch a video about it on the website that explains why it works so well.  It has amazing reviews and everyone I know who uses it loves it, but it feels so weird to me to put something oily on my face!  I do like the way my face feels in the morning because of it so I’m going to keep using it and I will follow up with this product too.
  • Retinol Supreme Eye Serum –  I can tell already I love this product!  My eyes need the most help (wrinkles on the sides of them and sometimes bags and dark circles under them.. remember I’m a night owl and my eyes show it). ;)  I can already tell a major difference with this!  I’ve been using it consistently for a few weeks and my eyes look so much more refreshed in the morning!  Less bags and my eyes already look more firm and smooth.
  • Quench and Shine Restorative Mask – LOVE LOVE LOVE this!  And it’s sold out at the moment.  But I will let you know as soon as it’s back in stock (looks like this month and they will still honor the discount!).  This is a conditioner for your hair and it’s absolutely amazing.  I’ve been using it twice a week with my Moroccan oil shampoo and it leaves my hair so smooth and shiny!

Overall in just the short time I’ve used these products I’m honestly impressed and excited about them!  There are a few other best sellers I want to try and like I said I will follow up again in a few more months.  One thing I’ve learned about skin care is that you have to be consistent and use the products every day to really see results.  Sometimes that’s hard for me because I do go to bed late and most nights I’m too tired after blogging the night away to spend time putting on 5 face creams!  I’ve mentioned this trick before, but for those of you who missed it, I came up with a simple way to fix this little problem a few years ago.  When Kole was younger I always put him to bed around 8:00 pm.  I created a routine where I would read to him and tuck him in and then immediately go to my bedroom and put on my pjs.  Then I would take off my make-up, wash my face and put on my skin care products.  After reminding myself to wash my face right after I tucked in Kole for a few weeks it just became part of my routine and I didn’t have to even think about it!  Kole goes to bed a little later now, so I have a routine of doing it right after Kenny and I get back from our evening hike.  Ever since quarantine we’ve been exercising in the evenings together so as soon as we’re back I shower and then put on all of my skin care products.  Now taking care of my skin is something I look forward to instead of something I dread doing at the end of each night!  This little trick can work with so many things.  If you want to make a new daily habit, tie it to an existing habit and it becomes much easier to make it a part of your every day.

Maybe that will help some of you with a not so fun daily task too. :)

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Of course, going to bed earlier is probably the real solution.  To an easier face washing routine time AND the bags under my eyes..

but where’s the fun in that?

:)

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2020 Holiday Planner and Amazon Prime Sales!

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Alright friends. It’s hard to believe it but it’s that time of year again!  My HOLIDAY PLANNER is back and ready for 2020!  A few years ago (after one too many stressful Decembers) I designed this holiday planner to help me prepare for December by starting holiday prep early.  I love Fall and don’t want to rush the season we’re in!  But I’ve found that by doing a few simple things ahead of time my Nov/Dec runs so much more smoothly and I’m able to really enjoy the holiday season.  I created this planner because I wanted one place to keep track of everything for the holidays that was running through my head.  A place to calendar activities from October through December.  A place to list what I need to get done.  A place to plan gift ideas and budget.  A place to plan holiday get togethers and baking.  A place full of weekly reminders so that I don’t forget things.  A place to plan fun family holiday activities and ways we can serve others.  This planner is my massive holiday brain dumping spot and I love it!  It honestly is so helpful to me each year and I’m always thrilled to hear that it is helpful to some of you too!

It is a gift from me to you this season!  Completely free for you to download and use when you sign up to be on my blog e-mail list HERE!

(If you are already a Sunny Side Up subscriber just enter your info. again to get the calendar.. it won’t add you twice!  Also, if you sign up and don’t get an e-mail soon after check your junk mail!  Once in a while it lands there first.)

Holiday Planner (Sunny Side Up)

(I wrote a post about how I use my holiday planner HERE)

I know that this holiday season will feel different and we may not be doing as much entertaining as we have in past years, but I left my party planing pages the same regardless.  I know some of you will host big family get togethers and some will entertain outdoors or safely with small groups.  Obviously these pages are all just here for you to use however you want to use them!

INCLUDED IN THIS PLANNER:

October/November/December monthly calendars (both vertical and horizontal options)

October/November/December to-do lists (I’ll be printing out multiple copies of these!)

Week at a Glance (LOVE this!  I laid out exactly what we should be working on each week so that we can fit everything in BEFORE December!)

The Nice List (Organized shopping for your kids)

Shopping by Group Guide (So excited about these pages too!  They make shopping for everyone on your list a breeze!)

Holiday Menu Plan (Because we have to cook.. ) ;)

Holiday Baking

Party Planning 

Decor Planning (can’t wait!)

Holiday Self Care/Fashion and Beauty

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Shopping Page

It’s a Wonderful Life (make the holidays meaningful!)

Wrapping Up the Holidays

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2020 has been a hard year for everyone and I’m looking forward to a little Christmas cheer more than ever!  I’m hoping it will be a year that everyone can focus on why we celebrate and spend quality time with loved ones.  For me that means getting a jump start on the less important things so that I have time for the most important things!  These 3 are always a party and I’m looking forward to family traditions and spending cozy nights by the tree with them so much!  Bring on the hot chocolate station and It’s a Wonderful Life!  So excited.

Now back to all things pumpkin spice. :)

And all things Amazon Prime!  Prime Day is here and the savings are crazy good this year!  You have to be a Prime member to shop the sales, but if you aren’t you can also shop the sales if you sign up for a free Amazon Prime trial HERE.

I rounded up some of our Amazon favorites below and hope they are helpful!  Now that we have our holiday calendars ready to go it’s time to get a jump start on the holiday shopping.  Gifts will all be bought and wrapped and sent out so early this year!  Right!?

Right. ;)

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apple airpods prosamsung smart tv / fire HD 8 tablet / kindle paperwhite / echo dot

These are some of the big items that will be on many lists!  Do any of you have the echo dot for your kids?  Love it?  I’m debating that for Kole this year.  This TV is in our guest room and is a favorite and we gave my dad the Kindle for Christmas!  The AirPods are Ellie’s all time favorite gift.

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handheld clothes steamer / microfiber bed sheet set / high waisted leggings / dyson cordless vacuum / zingo

My top best sellers!  I’m excited to try these sheets and Zingo was one of my kids’ all time favorite games when they were younger. :)

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wooden beaded garland / gold flatware set / starry fairy lightsstuffer pillow inserts / flameless candles

Holiday must haves!  I love them all and just got out my gold flatware set yesterday!

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fridge and freezer bins / plastic drawer organizers / battery organizer storage case / clothes storage bag organizer / charging station / rubbermaid 24-piece containers

Favorites for organizing!  This collage makes me so happy. :)

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4-pack slim-fit camisole / lightweight puffer jacket / mid-calf winter snow boots / honeydew pj set / balloon-sleeve sweater / adidas running shoe

Ordering some of these items and I’m excited about them!  The snow boots I bought last year and love.  So cute and a great price!

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Wearing them in this pic with Ad last February. :)

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    soft cotton beanie / slim-fit long-sleeve henley / quarter-zip french rib sweater / plaid poplin shirt / lightweight t-shirt hoodie

Some fun items I’m ordering for Kenny!  He has the beanie and wears it non stop in the winter months when he runs.

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Wrapping up this post by sharing a few recent family Amazon favorites!  This egg spatula saved our marriage.  Ha.  Seriously though.  I searched for this when Kenny had driven me crazy for the 88th time by using our wooden spoons to make scrambled eggs and then not rinsing off the spoon.  (Why is it that hard to remember to rinse off the spoon!?)  The egg would harden on the spoon and it always took me too long to soak and scrape the egg off and wash it by hand.  I finally said no more one morning!  I looked this up on Amazon and ordered it and now we are both in egg spatula heaven!

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(And yes!  We always move the wreath when we cook!  Forgot this morning and moved it right after I took this pic.) ;) 

It scrambles his eggs to perfection, has a ledge so nothing gets on the counter and is a breeze to clean.  Win for both of us!  Marital bliss once again.

It’s the little things.

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I shared this cute workout top a few months ago and still wear it all the time!  Kenny and I hike every evening and it’s one of my go to tanks.  So cute and comes in lots of colors!  Amazon prime day deals (Sunny Side Up)

     egg spatula / book light / blue light glasses / running tank topwater waist pack for exercise

I also use the waist pack every night to hold my water and phone.  It’s a great pack for exercising!  The book light is Kole’s favorite for night time reading and my girls are both in love with their blue light glasses!  All the high school kids are wearing them on-line this year.  So much screen time!

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See how happy we are together!?  You can thank our new egg spatula.

Amazon prime, I love you. 

;)

xoxo, Erin
Home Decor

Favorite Holiday Trays

Made it to Friday!  This week felt long at our house.. anyone else?  And busy.  Although it was one of those weeks where I felt busy, but at the same time I didn’t feel like I was getting much done.  I’m not a fan of days/weeks like that!  I was putting out too many little fires and not eating my frogs.  ;)  (If you haven’t read Eat that Frog it’s a favorite!  And clearly one I need to re-read.)  But enough about fires and frogs.  Let’s talk about trays!  How was that for a topic transition?  Ha.

I use trays when I decorate all of the time but I especially love using trays for holiday decorating!  They are such a perfect accessory to style with a little holiday cheer.  Use them to hold pumpkins and a Fall candle in October (spiced cider is my current favorite!), a vase with olive branches in November, and ornaments with some greenery in December.  I love using trays on my kitchen counters, dining tables, coffee tables, and console tables.  ALL tables need a tray!  Well.. most of them in my house do anyway. ;)  I’ve shared several of these favorite trays throughout my home in various posts already, but thought I’d round up my top 6 trays at the moment because they are making me happy.

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{antiqued metal decorative tray/dining table/rug}

This antiqued metal tray is my most recent favorite.  I have the large size on my dining room table and it’s absolutely beautiful in person!

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{eucalyptus swag/candles}

Aren’t the handles fun!?  And the rust gold is perfection.  I love the large size for long tables.  I styled it the same way I styled my coffee table with simple greenery, candles, white mini pumpkins and gold pinecones.  We slide the tray to the end of the table at dinner time and turn on the candles.  They light up with a little remote and create such a cozy vibe in the evening!  I’m getting excited to style it for Christmas.  There are so many fun ways to use this gorgeous tray!

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{gold round tray/white jar/anthro candle}

I’ve shared this lacquer wood round tray a few different times.  I love puling it out for the holidays every year!  Aside from the pretty style I also love the size of this tray.  It’s just right for a kitchen island.  Big enough to hold a few fun items, but it doesn’t take up too much precious counter space.

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{Cambria Dishes/Pumpkin Dishes/Mirror Tray}

I love this brass cafe mirror tray so much I bought two of them!  I keep one in my kitchen below my glass cabinets..

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{organized jewelry details and sources}

and I have one in my bathroom.

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It holds decorative bowls that hold all of my earrings.  Such a beautiful tray that can be used a variety of ways!

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{marble and gold tray/oil bottle}

I recently shared this fun marble and gold serving tray.. love it so much!  I’m just now noticing that all the trays I’ve shared so far have gold handles.  Nothing wrong with being predictable. :)

(Sidenote:  This has absolutely nothing to do with this post, but when I went to World Market’s website to get the link for this tray I started looking around (job hazard) and came across this desk and isn’t it absolutely perfect!?  So fun for a teen bedroom or offie space and a great price.  I spent 15 minutes trying to figure out why we need it.  Spoiler – we don’t.  We all have desks already and I’m kind of bummed about that after seeing this one!  Maybe one of you were meant to have it?)  

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{similar marble lazy susan}

I have fun plans for my lazy susan this Nov/Dec too.  If it’s not holding decor it’s perfect for cheese and crackers or holiday cookies!

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{rectangle woven tray/neutral plaid table runner}

Last but not least you can’t go wrong with a great basket tray for the holidays and this tray is absolutely beautiful in person!  It’s so large and I love the brown handles.  This is my friend’s table and her house looks so cute for Fall!

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Those are my 6 favorite holiday trays at the moment!  I’m excited to dress them up again for Christmas. :)

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Since we’re talking Target and I’m sharing a pic from my friend’s house.. isn’t her front porch cute too!?  I gave her the lanterns.. the rug and wreaths are also Target!  I rounded up some of my favorites for Fall from Target for an IG story a few weeks ago so I’ll add that collage below.  Some of the items have sold out but a lot of times they come back in stock so check back if you love something!  Or they might still have things at your local store.  Fall decor is pretty picked over at mine so I mostly order on-line.

Cute Fall Target Rugs:

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{golden aspen leaves/yellow glass pumpkin/white ceramic vase/berry wreath/plaid table runner/brass round gold tray/woven rectangle tray (smaller version)/gold bowl/

clay grey vase/love fall most of all mat/pumpkin spice candle/plaid throw pillow/cable knit pillow}

I hope my tray round up gave you a few fun decorating ideas!  Enjoy the end of your week and make sure to spend some time re-charging.

Because next week.. we eat our frogs!

;)

xoxo, Erin
Home Decor

Pumpkin Fall Porch

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One October afternoon when Kole was around 4 years old we came home from the grocery store and I set the pumpkins we had just bought outside for him to spray them off with the hose.  They were a little dusty, but I was mostly just trying to keep him entertained for a few minutes while I unloaded the groceries.  Like most little kids he loved water!  He had such a fun afternoon spraying them off.. along with the rest of the yard and house. :)  The next October when we bought pumpkins at the grocery store he asked if he could spray them off again.  They needed a good cleaning after all.

And so began our pumpkin washing tradition!

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The two of us now have a date together every October.  We go to the store and pick out our pumpkins and then he gives them a good cleaning and waters the other plants while I sweep and decorate the porch.  It’s one of our favorite traditions and I’m sure at some point he will out grow it.  At which point I will cry and make him continue regardless.  Someday he will be all grown up and he and his wife will come over when it’s time to wash pumpkins and decorate the porch.

Hope she’s cool with that. ;)

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Fall porch for 2020!  I kept it really simple this year.

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{Striped Jute Rug/Hey There Pumpkin Mat/Baskets/Similar Wheat Bundle/Similar Wooden Crates HERE or HERE} *affiliate links used

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Just pumpkins (added the bright orange this year!), wheat and mums stacked on wooden crates.  (You can find lots of fun wooden crate options here or here.)  My mums haven’t bloomed yet but will be stunning when they do!

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As long as I don’t kill them first.

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{Striped Jute Rug/Hey There Pumpkin Mat}

I just used the same two rugs I used last year.  Still love them both so much!

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My favorite additions this year are the orange Black-Eyed Susan Vines!  Aren’t they pretty!?  So fun for a Fall porch.  I put them in these beloved baskets I’ve used on my porch before and throughout my home.  I might still look for something to put on my door although I say that every year with every Fall porch!  Then before I know it it’s time to take down Fall and put up Christmas so it never happens.

I guess I’ll just take the pressure off of myself early and decide that it’s done even without something on the door.

That felt good.

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Fall Front Porch (Sunny Side Up)

Nothing like a few pumpkins and a cute door mat on the porch to make life a little sweeter each day.

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Along with time spent with favorite people.

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{2017}

Who are growing way too quickly.  Happy October friends!

From my pumpkins to yours. ;)

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xoxo, Erin
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Daily Routine, Decor and Deals

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Happy Saturday everyone!  I feel like after last week we are finally back in a routine.  It’s a different routine with my girls doing school from home, but I’m happy to say that after months of who knows what!? we are at least in some sort of rhythm now.  YEA for that!  Kole is my only child who is actually leaving the house for school this year and I don’t think I ever shared this pic from his first day.  He turned back after drop off to say “I love you mom!” and I yelled it back, snapped this pic and then proceeded to cry the rest of the drive home.  5th grade this year but he’ll always be my baby.  And I guess I’ll always tear up on the first day of school!  Even if I was beyond elated that he was going. :)

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{Forehead Thermometer}

Part of our routine is taking his temperature every morning and uploading it into an app before he gets to school.  Our previous thermometer broke so we replaced it with this one and it’s amazing!  I just hold it 2 inches away from Kole’s forehead and push the button and done!  His temp pops right up on a little screen.  Thought I’d share in case any of you need an upgrade too!

On that note I hope you’re all staying healthy. :)

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{weekly planner pad/Bliss Daily Planner}

Getting back in a routine for me always means time to be better about planning my days the night before.  I’ve been using these notepads lately and really like them both!  The top is great for a week at a glance when I don’t have as much going on and the pad below is perfect for days that are busy and I want to plan hour by hour.

Planning pages (Sunny Side Up)Some days I use my notepads and some days I use my various printables.  (I have LOTS that you can download for free when you sign up to get my blog posts by e-mail!)

The only thing consistent about my planning is that I like to mix it up.  Ha.  Really though.. with all of the uncertainty and craziness going on around us these days I have found that planning ahead is so calming!  The ordinary, mundane to-do’s are really comforting to me right now.  Making lists, feeling productive, routine, and exercise.  Those 4 things are definitely cheering me up at the moment.  Stability I guess!  Along with Fall decorating and organizing everything in sight of course.  :)

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Sharing a few pics of my kitchen I took last week.  Our cozy Fall decor is so fun to wake up to every morning.  Light pours through the window and shines off of all of the gold and is so pretty!  I try to focus on the pretty light and not on the fact that it’s insanely hot outside and not even close to sweater weather here.  (Sigh.)  I have two favorites in my bay window at the moment.  First are these faux olive branches on the left.  They are so realistic!  An amazing price for a set of 5.  Honestly they look like Pottery Barn faux branches for so much less!  I have them spread out in a wide crock, but they would look pretty tighter together in a tall vase too.  On the right in a favorite vase is my Pampas grass!

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It grows all over in my area and I was excited to bring some of the outdoors into my home this year for Fall!  I have to buy faux colored leaves but Pampas grass we’ve got. :)

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{artisan vase}

I cut this from behind my house and it looks so pretty!  I thought it would be a mess all over my counter by now but I’ve had it about 2 weeks and it’s still holding strong.  I shared my Pampas grass in IG stories last week and had lots of requests for some good faux options for those of you who who aren’t surrounded by it!

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These are my favorite faux options I’ve found on-line!  Such a pretty way to bring Fall indoors.

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{hicks pendant/navy rugs/marble and gold tray/faux pumpkins/olive branches/candlesticks/dishcloth/artisan vase/mirror tray/anthro fall candles}

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{Swift Run Sneaker/Chain Pointed Toe Mules/Ugg Fluffette Slipper/Cozette Genuine Shearling Slide}

Ok.. fun fashion news!  Remember the cute chain pointed toe mules from the N sale that were such a hit?  They’ve sold out but I found an Amazon dupe!

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{Kell Parker Chain Mule/Madewell front knot top/Flower Etched Necklace/AG jeans/Madewell Crossbody Tote}

So cute, almost identical and a great price.  Also my Madewell tote is on sale and this cute necklace is back in stock!  I love it because it’s basically 3 necklaces that can be worn all together or on their own.  Sometimes I pair two of them together like I did in the pic above.

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{Ruffle Tie Neck top/Tory Burch Purse/AG Jeans/Peeptoe Booties}

Another favorite top that is on sale for a great price!  I just wore this to dinner two nights ago. :)  You can find it in other colors here too.

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AND my cute open stitch cardigan just got marked down 50% off – just $24!  Score.  Comes in beige and black too.

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{Cambria Dishes/Pumpkin Dishes/Mirror Tray}

My Cambria dishes AND my cute pumpkin dishes are both marked down this weekend!  The Cambria dishes are perfect for entertaining or to put on display.

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But they are also great every day eat your cereal kind of dishes too. :)

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This Zella hoodie looks cozy for Fall.  I also included this mascara primer that’s on sale because I’ve heard it’s so good so I ordered it to try!

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{Live in Performance Jacket/Zella Crop Lite Leggings/Swift Run Sneaker}

My cute black Zella jacket is also marked down – 40% off!  So many great deals right now.

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Enjoy your weekend!  It’s going to be another hot one here so I’m planning on staying inside and doing a little more Fall decorating.  Maybe we’ll make our favorite banana bread muffins again.  I was going to share a fun pumpkin chill recipe with you all that we tried this week but honestly.. it turned out awful!  Ha!  Would not recommend.  It made the house smell good and Kenny ate it (he was the only one who took more than one bite) so I counted it as a semi win and made the rest of us sandwiches.

That might be the extent of my cooking this Fall.

Kidding!

Kind of. :)

xoxo, Erin
Home Decor

Boy’s Organized Bedroom

*This post is sponsored by Walmart and affiliate links are used.  All opinions and product selections are my own!

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Well!  I’ve spent my fair share of time in Kole’s bedroom this past week!  I’ve been slowly cleaning out our playroom toy closet and moving all of Kole’s toys to his bedroom. The girls have outgrown all of their toys and when Kole’s friends come over they use the playroom for the Xbox, swing and foosball table (hangout room!) but they come to his room to play with toys.  His bedroom was getting messy with the transfer and even though I have donated our fair share of toys he doesn’t play with anymore, it was clear that we were still going to need a few more storage options for the items we wanted to keep!

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You can tell in this quick cell pic that Kole was a huge help with this little clean out/refresh as always.  Can you spot him in all of his motivated glory?  Ha.  My kids are all getting older and I know my days are numbered with toys for Kole so I try to encourage creative play with him as much as possible.  Especially now that we aren’t doing as many after school activities.  Anything that will keep him off of electronics a little longer is a win in my book!  Walmart was the first place I started looking on-line for solutions because they have so many fun, inexpensive options for kids’ furniture and storage.  I’ve been a fan of Walmart’s kids’ selection ever since I decked Kole’s room in all of their Drew Barrymore Flower Kids’ Space Prints. :)  Ready to see some “afters?”

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{Astro Boy Galaxy Party/Moon Phases/Solar Orbit/Badger Multi-Bin Storage Cubby}

His room is as organized as it has ever been!  Can you see my favorite new addition to this space?

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Isn’t this storage cubby perfection!?  I’m seriously so excited about this!  I used to have a metal bin in this spot for stuffed animals, but the decorative rope wouldn’t stay on, it was scratching the paint on his wall and it didn’t hold much.  This is SUCH a better option.  It holds so many stuffed animals in the bottom section and is perfect for his overflow of books and toys on the top.

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{Moon Phases/Badger Multi-Bin Storage Cubby}

Plus it just looks cute!  He wanted only his most beloved books on this new shelf.  I’d love to say that those consist of classics, but nope.  Plants vs. Zombies and Dog Man are what he reaches for the most.  Ha.  Kenny is also reading the Percy Jackson series with him at night and he loves those too.  These Badger Cubbies come in other colors and in different styles.  I love this grey color for Kole’s bedroom and think they are such a smart solution for kids’ toys!  You can stack them or put two side by side for even more storage.

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We gave his pull out window seat drawers a good clean out.  I’m using two of them for large toys and the other two for blankets which freed up so much space in his closet!

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{Humble Crew Toy Storage Organizer}

I needed a solution for all of the small toys he loves to play with and I ended up going with a long time favorite some of you might remember from our previous house.  I had this exact toy storage organizer for my girls!  It was pink and green and we used it in our old playroom for years. :)  When I saw it in grey and white I knew it was exactly what we needed in his bedroom.  These are the BEST for small toys!  This organizer makes it so easy for kids to see their toys and keep them categorized.  Easy to access and even easier to clean up!  The bins are perfect for small things like Legos, blocks, toy vehicles, small dolls and action figures, etc.

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Nice and contained!  Organized solutions like this make me absolutely giddy.  You too? :)  Another bonus is that Kole is playing with these items so much more now that they are in this spot and easy to see instead of tucked away in a bin in the playroom.  (Out of sight out of mind.)  Funny how kids are like that isn’t it!?  You move their toys to a new spot and it’s like they are brand new again!

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{10 Gallon Handled Rope Tub – set of 3}

I also ordered a set of these fun navy rope tubs for extra storage.  Such a good deal for 3!  This tub is holding all of Kole’s Plants vs. Zombie stuffed animals (sigh).  It was a stage!  A long stage and they are not my favorites but Kole adores every. single. one.  He actually worked hard to earn money for about half of them.  The only toy that has ever motivated him to ask for extra chores!

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This little hallway leads to his closet and bathroom and is nice and wide.  I’m so happy we were able to use some of that extra space for toy storage!

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{Retro Lightning}

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{closet BEFORE}

Kole’s closet had seen better days and was definitely due for a clean out and update so I was excited to tackle it while I was working on his bedroom.

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{closet AFTER – Casafield Velvet Kid’s Hangers}

It’s so clean and beautiful now!  I keep walking inside just to look at it!  And to hang out with the singing angels of course. ;)  I started by going through all of his clothes.  He has outgrown so many items.  Look at the sad selection of winter clothes on top.. ha!  Just a few long sleeved tops next to his school uniform shirts for next year.  I switched out all of his hangers and that alone made a huge difference.  The green hangers he was using before were from his baby nursery!  I bought 2 packages of these velvet kid’s hangers and I’m so happy with them!  His clothes are getting bigger but I wasn’t ready for adult size hangers for him.  These hangers are the perfect size and I love that they have the bar on the bottom so I can use them for dress pants too.  They are lightweight but sturdy and easy to slip clothes on and off.  I love fuzzy hangers but some make it hard to get clothes on easily!  That was a concern because Kole puts away all of his own laundry.  I want it to be as easy as possible for him and these pass the test.  Win!

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*Ignore the bad lighting on top.. the paint is the same color as the bottom half of his closet!  Just a darker space that’s hard to photograph. ;) 

I also ordered several sets of these navy RiverRidge Bin sets (just $9.99 for a set of two!).  The 4 across the top are empty at the moment (so glorious right?) but will be handy to have when I need extra storage for him.

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The 4 bins inside of his closet cubbies are labeled “Keepsakes” for random items we want to save and “Too Big and Too Small.”  If I find clothes/shoes that Kole loves I always buy one in the next size up because I can’t keep up with how fast he grows!  Nice to have a place for items that he still needs to grow into and items that are too small.  He’s always getting dressed and saying “mom.. this shirt is too small!”  Now when that happens he can just drop it in the bin and when it’s full we will give the clothes to cousins or take them go Goodwill.  Organized systems make life so much easier don’t they!?  I’ve been wanting to do this in his closet for years and just never got around to it until now.

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I also put one more large navy rope bin in the back corner for a laundry hamper.

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While I was at it I vacuumed out and organized his drawers.

Organized Toys Boys Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

Feels so nice and clean with room to breathe!

Organized Toys Boys Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

The rest of his room still looks pretty much the same.  I’m excited to switch out his bedding for a fun change during the holidays. :)

Organized Toys Boys Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

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But our favorite Astro Boy with balloons won’t be going anywhere.  Neither will the sloth his grandma gave him.  These two beloved friends will be staying put.

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Trees, sales, pillows and more

Christmas trees! (Sunny Side Up)

Magnolia Wreath  –  Longmont Red Rug

Balsam Green Pine Artificial Tree  – Flocked Long Needle Green Pine Artificial Tree

You guys!  Just 15 minutes ago I ordered two new Christmas trees.  The two in the collage above!  WHAT’S wrong with me!?  We JUST got started on all things Fall and it’s still 80 degrees here in San Diego and I’m over here humming Silent Night.  Ha.  But in my defense they are both so beautiful (aren’t they!?) plus they were on sale!  And the good trees always go fast!  Wayfair is having their Way Day sale (it’s just 48 hours!) and I was getting some “Daily Deal” collages ready for IG stories.  Next thing you know I’m buying Christmas trees and garland!  Total hazard of this job.  I decided to share them here quick because I know these items will sell fast and I love my blog readers!  You all feel like family to me.  And I know you won’t turn your back on me.  EVER.  Even if I’m talking Christmas trees in September.

Right everyone?

Right?

A little louder in the back please. ;)

Christmas rug (sunny side up)

 Longmont Red Rug  –  Abbott Dining Table (with zinc top.. now they sell the same table with a concrete top)

I also linked my Christmas rug from last year because it sold out so quickly and is back in stock and on sale!  Seriously so excited to pull this out again.

Christmas trees! (Sunny Side Up)

Norfolk Pine Garland  –   5′ Garland  – Lambs Ear Garland  – Eucalyptus Garland

This garland!  All so good and on sale.  The garland on the top right looks like the faux cedar garland I was obsessed with last year and put all throughout my house.  The two garlands on the bottom are what I’m using now for Fall.  The Eucalyptus garland on the bottom right has been sold out for over a year and just came back in stock!

Fall decor and new barstools (Sunny Side Up)

{eucalyptus garland/eucalyptus wreath/gold mirror (comes in black too!)/faux pumpkins/serving boards similar here, here and here/marble and gold serving tray/gold round tray/white jar/anthro candle/herringbone rugs/faux olive branches}

It’s the garland that’s on my oven hood shelf and it’s so beautiful in person!  I ordered a few more for my family room mantel.  The wreath is back in stock too but you have to get two of them.  (I hate it when they do that!)

furniture sale (Sunny Side Up)

Antonina Desk  –  Meredith Console Table  –  Etagere Bookcase    Durkin Desk Lamp

I’m in love with these 4 items and would buy them all but I already have items that are too similar!  Will one of you please buy them and let me know.  I’ll feel better knowing they are going to a good home!  Especially that console table on the top right!  Seriously is it not amazing!?  (Looks like a smaller version of the console I have in our upstairs hallway.)  The grey desk comes in other colors too and is perfect if you have kids doing school from home or if you need an extra work zone for yourself.

furniture sale (Sunny Side Up)

Metal Basket  –  Traditional Wicker Basket  – Foldable Storage Baskets   – Three Piece Basket Set

I also found so many cute baskets on sale!  I sort of gravitated to them because I’m on an organizing kick again.  I’ve been working on Kole’s bedroom and closet and am so excited about it!  Aren’t these such fun options!?  I especially love the set of 4 square baskets for organizing pantries, closets and cupboards.

After I bought my Christmas trees I knew I had to tell Kenny (knowing full well that as soon as I did all might not be so calm and bright like the song playing in my head.. ha).  I walked into his home office and said “Hi babe!  You look so handsome today.  Ok.. so remember how cool I was when you went on that trip with your friends last year.. and you were gone for SO LONG.  And I was just so happy you got to take a break and get away even though I had so much on my plate.  Remember how fun that was for you!?  I was just thinking about that trip today..   Anyway.. I bought a couple of Christmas trees because remember how the lights went out on that one we had.. such a hassle and I didn’t want you to have to deal with it again.  Always thinking of you babe.  Ok.. I know you’re SO busy so I’ll let you get back to work!”

(Smile and exit room as quickly as possible.)

Kenny and I have been married 23 years this month.  If we don’t make it to year 24 you’ll all know why.

Me and my 43 Christmas trees will all be very happy together. ;)

Fall decor and new barstools (Sunny Side Up)

Ok.. sharing a couple more pics of my kitchen because my new barstools came in!  I couldn’t love them more.

Fall decor and new barstools (Sunny Side Up)

eloise woven counter stool

I mean just look at the texture they add to this space!  If you want a quick and easy kitchen makeover start with the barstools!  I can’t believe how much they changed the look and feel of this room.  (I shared a round-up of other similar barstool options in this post if you missed it!)  I’ll give you an update on how they are working for our family in a few weeks.  So far the kids love them and they’ve been really low maintenance.  I just vacuum crumbs off of the seat every few days.  So much easier than my previous barstools that would get crumbs stuck down inside the seat cushions that I had to fish out!

Fall decor and new barstools (Sunny Side Up)

bluma handknit pillow/ similar cozy pom throw/darren textured pillow /gold feathers pillow/ cable knit pillow/woven plaid pillow/bluma chunky knit tassel throws

I especially love how well the new barstools work with everything going on in my family room.  Fall neutrals are giving me life this year!  So beautiful.  I paired a couple of more expensive pillows (the two on the left) with some inexpensive options from Amazon and Target and got a cozy, updated look!

Fall decor and new barstools (Sunny Side Up)

sectional/wool jute rug/rattan-wrapped stool

I also love the way it all works with the rattan-wrapped stool I bought this summer.

Fall decor and new barstools (Sunny Side Up)

I love creating a new look in my home to welcome a new season.  Especially living in San Diego since we don’t really get the seasonal change outside.

Fall decor and new barstools (Sunny Side Up)

Fall decor and new barstools (Sunny Side Up)

boho triangle pillow/tassel knit throw/gold lamp/large tote basket/gold feathers pillow/boho gold and white diamond pillow

These are my Amazon pillows that are so cute and cozy for Fall!  All under $20 each!

Fall decor and new barstools (Sunny Side Up)

Don’t be fooled by all of the sunshine, flip-flops and Christmas trees around here.

Our pumpkin spice game is STRONG in this house.

;)

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Fall decor (progress so far!)

Well!  It has been a week!  And a few days.  I hope you’re all doing well. :)  We have been adjusting to our new norm around here and it has felt good being back on some sort of a schedule!  I’ll be honest.. getting into a groove and routine with work while my girls and Kenny are still working/doing school from home has been a challenge.  They each pop into my most used “office” (aka the kitchen and family room) multiple times a day and it is making it a little tough to take pictures and share decor.  Ha!  I had big plans of knocking out all of my Fall decor and taking a bunch of pictures and posting a full home tour, but that might not be in the cards this year.  I’m pretty much taking it one day at a time right now so we’ll see!  For now instead I’ll just share what I’ve done so far.  With all of the heartache going on around us right now and our hazy skies that have been a constant reminder of the fires (so devastating) it has been easy to feel down.  It’s so therapeutic for me to take a little bit of time each day to get lost in decorating and feel some excitement for the upcoming season.  Little things like that bring joy and now more than ever we all need something that brings joy in our lives!

I’ll link all sources below but you can also find most items on this Fall decor favorites page. (*affiliate links used)

Fall decor (Sunny Side Up)

{eucalyptus garland (similar garland I’m using in another room here)/eucalyptus wreath/gold mirror (comes in black too!)/faux pumpkins/serving boards similar here, here and here/marble lazy susan here and here/gold round tray/white jar/anthro candle/herringbone rugs/similar faux olive branches}

I was looking for a mirror or something large for my family room mantle and came across this gold mirror.  Too small for over my fireplace but it was the perfect size for over my stove and I’ve loved the change!  It dressed up our kitchen and I love bringing more gold into my home during the holidays.  I added my garland and a few of these faux pumpkins with some real mini white pumpkins to complete the look.  Does my Fall decor give a small nod to Christmas with garlands and wreaths?  Why yes.  Yes it does.  Do I feel bad about that?  Not one bit.  This is 2020 and anything goes.  I’ll probably put up one of my Christmas trees in early October.  Kole can deck it with bats and spiders and I won’t feel one bit bad about that either.

This year we all get a pass.  You do you. ;)

Fall decor (Sunny Side Up)

{marble and gold tray/oil bottle}

You might have noticed in the picture above that I used my lazy susan next to my stove to hold our wooden spoons, salt and pepper, etc.  I loved the look but the elevated lazy susan was too high for my oven hood.  I found this gorgeous inexpensive marble and gold tray that is a better fit for this spot and love the way it turned out!  I always get lots of questions about my utensil crock and it sold out but I found some cute similar options I’ll link below.

Fall decor (Sunny Side Up)

This was my butler’s pantry last year.

Fall decor (Sunny Side Up)

{flour/sugar canisters/similar marble board/white bowl/natural basket/eucalyptus swag/linen glass pumpkin/white jar/similar beads/similar wood bowl/gold pinecones}

I started decorating it this year and then looked at last year’s picture and laughed!  Without knowing or trying I did something really similar.  Guess I have a method and style I gravitate to!  I might add more to this shelf but thought I’d share how it’s looking at the moment.  Also my new indoor step ladder has become my new BFF!  LOVE having it for seasonal decorating.

Fall decor (Sunny Side Up)

{September 2018}

I’m always climbing all over my counters this time of year so you can see why my step ladder and I are so tight. ;)

Fall decor (Sunny Side Up)

I was beyond ready to take down my patriotic summer pics on my shiplap wall in our hallway, but not quite feeling ready for Halloween.  I had a notebook full of 12×12 scrapbook paper (beautiful Fall prints) that has been in my office for years.  I tore out some of the prints and laid them on the floor to arrange them and see how they might look.  (iPhone pic with bad early morning lighting!)

Fall decor (Sunny Side Up)

{hello fall banner/fall scrapbook paper pad/woven ottomans/lyla knit throw}

I can’t even tell you how much I’ve loved this because it instantly brought in ALL of the warm gorgeous Fall colors!  If you don’t have a shiplap wall to decorate this would be a perfect way to update a gallery wall for Fall.  Just switch out your family pictures or regular prints for beautiful Fall paper!  So inexpensive and it makes a huge impact.  I’ve loved my woven ottomans below this wall and added this cozy throw and a Home Goods pillow.  At the end of this post I linked similar pillow options I love!

Fall decor (Sunny Side Up)

If you’re new here (hello and welcome!) I always attach things to this wall with painter’s tape.  You can see that I attached my banner at the top with some command hooks (left those up after Christmas last year!) and more painter’s tape to really hold it in place.  You know the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding and the dad’s obsession with Windex?  That’s me and my painter’s tape.  (Family joke!)  And yes.. once a teacher always a teacher!  This wall is totally where I get my bulletin board fix for each month.

Gotta be me. ;)

Fall decor (Sunny Side Up)

{wool jute rug/couch/similar coffee table/similar wood board here & here/eucalyptus swag/gold pinecones/candles/woven plaid pillow/bluma hand knit pillow/similar cable knit pillow/knit throw}

I shared this cozy Fall scene in my last blog post.  I’ll take pics of my other pillows and the rest of this room soon!  When I can find a magic 30 minute window with nobody around.  So maybe in the Spring when there is a vaccine? ;)

Fall decor (Sunny Side Up)

Fall decor (Sunny Side Up)

{similar faux branches/white vase/dough bowl/mini velvet pumpkins/linen citris print/brass candlesticks/candles/similar console table/similar baskets}

I also got my console table styled for Fall and this might be my favorite spot so far!  I just love Fall colors!  I added my long time favorite faux branches (these are similar and so beautiful) in my white vase.  This ceramic vase is the perfect size for tall faux branches and because it’s white it has worked and looked good during every season!  I also added a dough bowl full of mini pumpkins (some real and some faux) and then my new linen citrus print.  Isn’t it fun!?  I just attached it with a small, clear command hook.  Simple brass candlesticks are always a good thing and completed the look.

Fall decor!  I love you so much.  Thank you for cheering me up this year!

Your longtime fan,

Erin

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Favorite Barstools and touches of FALL!

Happy long weekend everyone!   I hope you’re enjoying it so far.  It’s crazy hot on the coast this weekend (record highs!) so we have either been in the pool or in the house with the air blasting.  I hope you’re staying cool this weekend!  If it’s already cooling off in your neck of the woods I hope you’re enjoying it!  I mentioned in my last post that I recently ordered some new barstools for our kitchen.  I have been looking at and debating different barstools since January!  Ha.  With bigger purchases like that (especially for home decor I know we’ll have and use for years) I really do my research.  I was going to share my favorites in a post next week but just realized that a lot of these barstools are on major sale this weekend!  So I’m sharing them now. :)  I definitely have a style/look I’m going for and you can tell below that my favorites all have a similar vibe.  I love every one of these barstools but finally decided on one and pulled the trigger!

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Favorite Barstools (Sunny Side Up)

1 – Aaron bar & Counter Stool   2 – Greely Counter Stool       3 – Wicker Counter Stool

4 – Sunwashed Riviera Counter Stool   5 – Eloise Woven Counter Stool     6 – August Barstool

7 – Balboa Counter Stool     8 – Portside Counter Stool   9 – Parisian Counter Stool

Aren’t they all beautiful!?  I ended up choosing #5 – the Eloise Woven Counter Stool.  I had it narrowed down and was really debating between the Eloise and the Balboa Counter Stool.  I proudly announced to Kenny a few months ago.. “ok.. I’m buying the Eloise!  Decision made!”  He of course was like “whatever.. I don’t even know/care what you’re talking about..”   Then I went on-line to hit order and.. they had sold out!  Ahhh!  I was so bummed.  I decided to just buy another option but every time I went to do that I just couldn’t pull the trigger.  Then last month I was looking at something else on Mcgee & Co and saw that you could enter your e-mail to be alerted when the Eloise stool was back in stock so I did.  I got the e-mail last week and didn’t hesitate to order them!  They are backordered now and I have no doubt they will sell out again (at least temporarily!).  I should have waited until this weekend to get them because everything is 15% off right now!  I was too worried they would be gone again if I waited.  I hope I love them once they get here!  The barstools we have now are beautiful, but they are over 7 years old and are definitely starting to show some wear and tear.  We are due for a change!

On a side note and speaking of Studio Mcgee.. have you seen their new Fall collection coming soon to Target?  So many beautiful things!  You can’t order on-line until the 13th but you can put things on your wishlist so you’re ready!  I was really impressed with the items I ordered from their last collection and have a few things I can’t wait to snag from this one!

Fall coffee table styling (Sunny Side Up)

{wool jute rug/couch/similar coffee table/similar wood board here & here}

We might be roasting outside but we are still feeling all things Fall inside!  I have been having so much fun adding Fall touches to our home this weekend!  I ordered this large metal tray for my coffee table but it hasn’t come in yet, so I pulled out a large serving board I’ve had for a while and added my Eucalyptus swag, these candles, some mini white pumpkins and gold pinecones.  So simple and I love the way it turned out!  This would be so beautiful on a large dining table too.. just add more of everything for a pretty Fall tablescape.  Any greenery would work (swags or garlands).  (I added some options in my last post here.)

These candles are so fun.  They come with a little remote control and light up so pretty at night!

{woven plaid pillow/bluma hand knit pillows/similar cable knit pillow/chunky knit throw}

I’m also loving this pillow combo on my couch!  I’m going to put this knit tassel throw on my couch corner when it comes and move this cute Target throw I’m using now into my mudroom.  Give me all the cozy pillows and throws!  They are the simplest way to bring Fall into your home.  I rounded up some favorites below.. so many are marked down this weekend!  You’ll see a lot of these popping up in my home this month. :)

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1 –  Chunky Cable Knit Pillow   2 – Woven Plaid Pillow    3 – Sungea Throw Pillow

4 – Darren Textured Pillow   5 – Owl Embroidered pillow   6 –  Sungea Geometric pillow

 7 – Bluma HandKnit Pillows   8 – Woven Stripe Pillow  9 – MIULEE Decorative Throw Pillows

1 – Bourina Decorative Fringe Blanket   2 – Surya Turner Throw    3 – CozyChic Diamond Throw

4 – Lyla Knit Throw   5 – Bluma Chunky Knit Throw With Tassels   6 – Chunky Knit Throw

7 – Cozy Sherpa Throws     8 – Tassel Knit Throw Blanket    9 – DOZZZ Knitted Throw Blanket

Just wanted to pop in with some happy Fall vibes.  It has to cool off soon right!?  Until it does I’ll just be over here pretending!  Faking Fall is a skill I’ve perfected over time.  Just ask my family as they wade through bins of faux leaves and pumpkins on their way to the pool and smell cinnamon spice on their way to the ice maker this weekend.

They’re so lucky to have me.

;)

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

xoxo, Erin

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