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Sunday Edit

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Happy Sunday! Saying good-bye to this sweet girl today after such a fun weekend. It went by way too quickly but we’ll take any time we can get with our college kids! We did all of our favorite things – walks, grocery store/Starbucks runs (Ad loves the grocery store.. funny but she does!), hair appointments (I chopped off 4 inches!), pool/hot tub, Gilmore Girls (ALWAYS and usually on in the background while she does homework and I blog), lunches & dinners at favorite spots, movie night/late night chats and plans to do it all over again when she’s home for Thanksgiving with her sister. Officially counting down!

I hope you are enjoying your weekend! Below are fun round-ups from the week! A lot of these collages were for Amazon Prime Day so some are a repeat you might have seen. But if you missed the collages I added on Prime Day (including items that I ordered) it’s all here too. I especially love seeing what you are loving (top sellers)! You all have great taste. ;) Happy Sunday!
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xoxo, Erin
Christmas

Saturday 6 (holiday planner is here!)

1 – 2024 HOLIDAY PLANNER

 

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Happy Saturday! Kicking off our Saturday 6 with my 2024 Holiday Planner! Sorry it’s a little late this year. My goal is to alway have this planner ready to share by the beginning of October but I made some changes and life got in the way and well.. here we are almost half way through the month! Exactly why it’s important to plan ahead. Ha. ;) Time flies always but especially during the holiday months! Thank you to everyone who reached out about it! It makes me happy so many of you still use it and love it. Print and use it all or just use the pages that are helpful! I’m excited to start marking mine up this weekend.

You can download my holiday planner HERE by joining my e-mail list. If you’re already on my list just enter your information again (it won’t add you twice) and you’ll get instant access to my printable library. Wishing you the happiest well planned holidays! :)

2 – HOLIDAY MUGS

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Ghost Mugs, Snowman Mugs, Gingerbread Mugs

Speaking of the holidays, these mugs are the cutest! I always get excited about hot chocolate when it starts to cool off and these are mugs = holiday hot chocolate perfection. They are the perfect size and I love the way they stack. I knew I had to have the ghosts for October and couldn’t choose between the snowman and gingerbread mugs for Nov/Dec so I ordered both and will attempt to part with one and give it as a gift. I’m actually thinking of stocking up on more for gifts because they are only $10 each! They come in some other cute options for Halloween and Christmas too.

3 – RUG CRUSH

Saturday 6 (Sunny Side Up Blog)Floral Rug, Beige Lines Rug, Handwoven Rug

Three cute rugs I love and have in my home! The stripe on the left is currently in my powder bathroom. (I use these pad grippers to hold it in place.) The floral rug is in my mudroom and I’m seriously debating ordering it in a larger size for under my dining room table. The handwoven jute rug is outside in front of our mudroom dutch door. All cute neutral options!

4 – TARGET HOLIDAY FINDS

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Some of my Target Christmas order showed up on my doorstep yesterday and I wanted to share a few items I was impressed with that are still in stock! These bottle brush trees were so much bigger than I expected! Probably because I’m the worst at actually checking measurements when I order things, but they were a happy surprise! I love the colors and promptly ordered another set.

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This pretty wreath comes in a regular size..

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and a larger size. Beautiful and I’m shocked it hasn’t sold out yet!

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Ornaments

I’m the most excited about these velvet ornaments! They are large and beautiful and look like the Mcgee & Co set.. SO good for the price and I’m excited to decorate one of my trees with them!

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Here is a better look at the colors and what is included in one set.

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Wreath, XL Wreath, Ornaments, Large Gold Tree, Medium Tree, Small Gold Tree, Decorative tree set

I also ordered and love these pretty gold trees. They actually have some silver in them and they are such a cute shape!

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Faux Cedar Branch Arrangement

I love this faux cedar arrangement! The vase has a deep orange tint (like the fall version I also have and love) and the cedar branches are very realistic. EASY decorating!

Saturday 6 (Sunny Side Up Blog)Wreath, XL Wreath, Ornaments, Large Gold Tree, Medium Tree, Small Gold Tree, Decorative tree set

You can see more of my Target favorites/order in this blog post but so much of it sold out! I’ll let you know when other impressive items come back in stock, but the items I shared above are GOOD and are all still in stock! YEA.

5 – FLOCKED TREES (on sale!)

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Flocked Balsam Fir trees with Basket

Quick sale alert that is too good to not share! My cute flocked trees are on sale! All 3 sizes! The sale might just be for one more day.. I’m not sure. I didn’t fix the branches before I snapped this pic quick so picture them all evened out! Kenny helped me get some things down from our garage attic a few days ago and I pulled them out to show you how tall/cute they are. Love that they come in a basket!

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{faux pine trees – coming soon!/down swept flocked trees/similar gold faux lit door garland/gold lanterns /flameless candles /fluted outdoor planters/similar poinsettias here/glitter gold star ornaments/concrete round bowl planter/red plaid rug/light up village wreath}

You can also see them on my Christmas porch from last year.

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I think they are adorable.

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Plus they light up so pretty at night!

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They sold out by mid October last year so don’t wait if you want them!

6 – GYM BROS

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Life with my boys. I’ve been trying to keep up with these two at the gym! Not an easy task but we have been having fun all going together in the evenings. I’m desperately trying to get back in a good workout routine! I sort of fell off the wagon with it all last spring when things got so busy. It feels good to be active again! I want to start my early morning walks again too but I’m easing into things. Baby steps around here! Sometimes I take a class with friends and sometimes I hit the treadmill and weights. Other times I just follow these two around and act like we are all tough gym bros. They love it. Especially when I make them take a selfie mid workout.. ha. Happy they humor me! They know I miss my girls and are good sports to let me tag along. ;)

Speaking of my girls.. Ad flew home this weekend for a quick fall break trip! We had the best day hanging out and Ellie is coming over tomorrow. I’ll have to share our itinerary in a post soon.. we came up with a good one! She flies back Sunday so it’s a quick trip, but we’ll take what we can get. This is a happy weekend at our house!

I hope it is at your house too. :)

xoxo, Erin
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Prime Day Deals (favorites I have/love!)

Prime Day is officially here and today I’m sharing favorites I have and love that are on sale! This post is going to be long because I’m planning on adding to it throughout the day with good deals I’m seeing (and anything else I’m buying!) so check back and scroll to the bottom every few hours if you’re interested! To make the shopping easier for you and the linking easier for me, I grouped everything in the same Prime Day Amazon Deals folder and will keep adding to that. I put the items from my home in the order I shared them below so they are easy for you to find in my Amazon folder! :)

FAVORITES ON SALE:

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My beloved artificial maple trees.. they light up my porch so cozy every fall!

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Battery operated candles.. a staple here during the holidays!

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Electronic candle lighter

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Cute cauldron I recently shared!

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My eucalyptus stems and faux trees

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Cutest Christmas tree!

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My beloved travel backpack

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Luggage set

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Favorite make-up bag

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It fits ALL the things.

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These sheets are on every bed in our house! Love them. A great gift for the holidays.

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Love this make-up brush cleaner.

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Snack box.. fun to fill with holiday candy!

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Shoe organizers – genius!

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They save a lot of space! Perfect for my sneakers.

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Linen storage bins (love that I can see inside)

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Hat organizer

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Perfect for junk drawers!

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Expandable kitchen drawer

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Long time favorite bag storage/foil organizers

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My girls’ makep-up organizer (would also be a cute holiday gift and put things inside!)

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Drawer jewelry organizers

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Perfect lazy susan

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Car duster – I use this all the time!

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Car trunk organizer – game changer!

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Outdoor side tables (loving these!)

I could share more, but to make it easier I’m just linking my favorite items HERE throughout the day so check back! Below are more fun deals I’m seeing/ordering (including some Christmas items I have and love). Happy Prime Day shopping!

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xoxo, Erin
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Gift Ideas

Fall Gifts & Prime Day

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Fall is such a fun time for gift giving! Whether it’s a hostess gift for a holiday party or Thanskgiving, a fall birthday or just to wish a “happy fall!” to a friend or neighbor.. it’s a fun time of year to help someone enjoy this beautiful season! A couple of weeks ago I shared these fun things I picked up for gifts. Geometry towels are so good! Really absorbent and these fall patterns are too cute.

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The Meyers fall scents are another staple this time of year.

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{FREE FALL GIFT TAGS}

Download my fall tags and below are a few ways to pair these items!

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Tie a towel or two on a pumpkin board! You can add some cute wooden serving spoons and this velvet ribbon is my favorite for gift giving and Christmas decorating!

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This pumpkin board comes in a set of 3 and is just the right size to add a towel or a few dishcloths!

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I added the Meyer’s scents in this cute basket with a couple of dishtowels. You could also just tie them together with ribbon!

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Happy Fall indeed!

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There are so many ways to group these fun items together! You could even just tie a couple of dishtowels together with ribbon. I would love getting one of these fall gifts and might have to gift one to myself! That’s what you get when you give friends your favorite things. ;)

PRIME DAYS kicked off today! There are so many fun deals and LOTS of my favorites are marked down! I’ll have a post full of my top picks up tomorrow but if you want to check out things I have in my home and love that are marked down you can visit my Amazon Storefront here! Have the best day!

xoxo, Erin
Christmas

Target Christmas

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Scalloped Brass Christmas Card Holder

Happy Monday! I hope you had a good weekend! New Target Christmas collections are rolling out every day and today the Mcgee and Magnolia lines are up on-line! I’m sharing my favorites below! Last year I ordered these fun brass Christmas card holders and they sold out so quickly I didn’t even have time to share them! They might be sold out again by the time you read this post.. items in these collections don’t last long! BUT they usually restock so if you see something you love below that is already sold out click the “notify me when it comes back in stock” button and then if you get an email that it’s back don’t wait to order!

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{Christmas Kitchen Sources}

Happy Christmas decor shopping and have a great start to your week!

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xoxo, Erin
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Sunday Edit

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{Amazon Christmas Favorites}

Sharing pics of a few holiday favorites that showed up on my doorstep Friday! I’m so excited to decorate. :) Below are also my roundups from the week! I have a fun post going up Monday too with some new Christmas arrivals so if you’re as excited about Christmas decorating as I am definitely swing by the blog! Enjoy your Sunday! xo

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{Stockings/Bow Tree Topper/Velvet Flocked Bauble Ornaments}

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xoxo, Erin
Christmas

Christmas Decorating Ideas

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{Cozy Knit Ugg Slippers}

Hello hello! It’s time for Saturday 6 – Christmas style. :) I couldn’t be more excited about the holidays this year! They are always so special but I’m feeling it even more this year knowing that I get my girls both home from college! Just can’t wait! I’m sharing Christmas decorating ideas today and breaking this post into 6 categories: GARLAND, TREES, BRANCHES, WREATHS, PILLOWS, DECOR/CANDLES. You’ll see long time Christmas decor favorites along with cute new things I’m seeing and loving this year. This post is full of ideas so grab some hot chocolate and settle in! It’s the most wonderful time of the year. :)

1 – GARLAND

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{faux cedar garland/eucalyptus garland/arched mirror/lit birch trees/flameless candles/linen pillow/similar stars/ribbon/jeweled snowflake ornament}

We have to kick this post off talking all things garland because is it even Christmas without garland hanging in every room!? At least not in this house. ;) Good faux garland looks so realistic and you all know my absolute favorite. It’s back! My favorite faux cedar garland is back in stock. AND this year they have it in a thicker version! YEA. I used so many strands on this mantel last year so I’m excited to see how thick the new version is! I ordered 2 strands and will share a pic of it soon!

To get the look above I combined my faux cedar garland with my long time favorite eucalyptus garland. You can see more pictures and details about this mantel in my holiday star mantel post.

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So beautiful! I love this garland.

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Nighttime Christmas views are the best aren’t they!?

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{faux cedar garland/norfolk pine garland/antiqued metal tray/faux eucalyptus swag/flickering candles/taper candles/candle holders/holiday tree shaped board/marble lazy susan/balsam candle/brass salt & pepper grinder/candle snuffer}

For my kitchen garland last year I combined my faux cedar garland with this beautiful norfolk pine garland and I loved the look! Planning on pairing those two together again this year.

Good garland is usually the first thing to sell out (many by the end of October)! I rounded up my favorites from Amazon and other stores below!

AMAZON GARLAND PICKS

2 – TREES

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{faux pine trees – coming soon!/down swept flocked trees/similar gold faux lit door garland/gold lanterns /flameless candles /fluted outdoor planters/similar poinsettias here/glitter gold star ornaments/concrete round bowl planter/red plaid rug/light up village wreath}

Trees! There are so many beautiful tree options if you are looking for a new tree this year! These little down swept flocked trees were a favorite purchase last year and this year I bought the 3 sizes in the green version for inside. The faux pine trees on this porch are coming in stock soon! You can see more pics of last year’s red and gold holiday porch here. I’ll probably decorate it pretty similar this year.

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It was especially fun at night. :)

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{flocked tree/similar wood bead garland/green ball ornaments/similar chairs/similar pom throw}

If you need a large, pretty flocked tree I love this tree! I will say that it’s a bit messy during assembly (like most flocked trees!) but once it’s up it’s just stunning. A favorite for my bedroom! You can see more of my Christmas master bedroom decor here.

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{Puelo Pre-lit Aspen Fir Tree}

Last year I didn’t decorate my bedroom as much but I added this cute faux aspen in the corner and loved it! It’s beautiful and a great price. I didn’t even decorate it! It was so pretty just on its own. I’m excited to decorate it this year.. still debating where to put it!

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{norway 9′ tree/clip on candles/wood bead garland/similar bead garland/gold bead garland/rizzo textured ball ornaments/

similar stars/jeweled snowflake ornament/similar tree skirt/chunky wool jute rug}

This norway 9′ tree is absolutely stunning and I love it so much I have two! Aside from being absolutely beautiful, it’s FULL of sparkling lights and it’s so easy to assemble. It’s a higher price point but I know I’ll use it forever. Or at least close to forever. :)

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{faux fur round chair/similar santa pillow/plaid pillow/similar tree/bead garland/clip-on candles/similar snowflakes/similar house ornaments}

Last year (per request!) I decorated Addison’s bedroom in tradition Christmas colors. She was so excited and I can’t wait to decorate my kids’ rooms this year! You can see more details in this post.

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I used a cute skinny tree that I’ve had for years (it’s discontinued) so below are some similar options from Amazon and other places!

AMAZON TREE PICKS

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{Pre lit Wall Hanging Olive Leaf Tree/Fa la la Pillow}

I didn’t do a great job of capturing this tree at night (quick phone pic)..  it lights up so beautiful! I can’t wait to pull it out again this year. It would be cute on any blank wall or above a console table. Not your traditional tree but it’s definitely a favorite!

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{Balsam & Cedarwood Hand Soap/Faux Pre-lit Alpine Mini/Lit Faux Pine Trees/Hand Towel}

This little mini tree is another long time favorite and these lit faux pine trees are similar and come in lots of sizes!

Trees I’m loving.. 

AMAZON TREE PICKS


3 – BRANCHES

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{similar woven tray/real touch norfolk pine branch/rizzo textured ball ornaments/textured metallic glass ball ornaments}

Let’s talk branches! These real touch norfolk pine branches are beautiful!

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I love laying them in a long tray with ornaments. Simple decorating and they always look beautiful!

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{real touch norfolk pine branches/lighted brown branches/black serving board/white ceramic vase/similar gold trees}

These lighted brown branches are such a pretty addition to any holiday arrangement!

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You can set them on a timer and they click on in the evening and give such a nice glow. Love them!

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{Zeyune Norfolk Pine Branches}

I moved the real touch branches to my vase last year so I bought these zeyune norfolk pine branches to replace them and they are also beautiful! A great price for a pack of 6!

I rounded up so many fun stems on Amazon! You can see them all here..

AMAZON HOLIDAY BRANCHES & STEMS

4 – WREATHS

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Wreaths! A favorite for holiday decorating and last year I had so much fun with mini wreaths!

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{faux juniper wreath/ribbon}

LOVE them. I added ribbon to these faux juniper wreaths and they turned out so cute! (Looks like this year they come with ribbon already attached!) I just use a small dot of glue with a glue gun so the bows can easily be pulled off.

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Then I attached clear command hooks to my counter stools.

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{woven counter stools}

Easy to hang and I loved the look! In past years I’ve attached them with ribbon but then they slide around. This worked better for me with these stools!

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I also hung them down my hallway on the molding. Mini wreaths look good everywhere!

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{similar wreaths}

A couple of years ago I hung these hoop wreaths on our mudroom lockers.. another fun way to use them!

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Sharing some fun wreath options below!

AMAZON HOLIDAY WREATHS


5 – PILLOWS

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{everywhere velvet pillow/similar for less/merry pillow/conell lumbar pillow/velvet sherpa tree pillow/green loops tree pillow/chunky wool jute rug}

Pillows! We love them! I’ll be sharing more favorite pillows soon but above and below are some favorites from PB. Their holiday pillows are always so cute!


6 – DECOR/CANDLES

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This fun bottle brush display with lights was another favorite addition last year! I tried making my own too but it didn’t turn out quite as cute.. ha. I’m seeing lots of fun similar options popping up this year!

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{flickering candles/taper candles/candle holders}

I love using candles during the holidays and the two I linked above are my long time go-to favorites. I use remotes/timers for them and they light everything up so beautifully!

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I always use them in my kitchen window too. :)

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{wooden tree board}

I shared this cute tree board that was so fun for entertaining and holiday movie nights with the kids!

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{bronze sculpted reindeer}

Also these cute reindeer are fun decor that have been popular and sell out quickly!

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{pine tree towels}

Love my tree towels too. :)

You can see more fun decor I’m excited about in the link below and of course I’ll be sharing lots as I decorate! I could talk Christmas decor all day long but this post is already a book so time for a break. If you made it this far you might be just as crazy as I am when it comes to holiday decorating.. ha. I hope this post gave you some fun ideas! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Now back to our pumpkins. ;)

AMAZON CHRISTMAS FAVORITES

xoxo, Erin
Favorite Things

College Care Package Ideas

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College Care Package Letters

Ok college parents! I’m sharing a quick and easy care package idea you can send to your kids! If your kids aren’t in college yet but will be someday save this idea for later! And if the college thing doesn’t apply to you and your family these gift ideas could also make great gifts or stocking stuffers for anyone so I hope the ideas are helpful regardless! I found these fun envelopes over the summer for my girls and ordered them each a set.

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College Care Package Letters

I love the idea of each of them getting to open something up over time for a little pick me up when things feel happy or stressful or hard! I had plans to leave these envelopes with them when I initially dropped them off but I didn’t have them ready in time so I just recently sent them and I’m actually happy about the delay! There was so much going on their first few weeks of school that I feel like they might have been lost in the shuffle a bit. Now the hype of moving in and meeting new people has slowed down and classes are getting harder and they have been gone from home longer. Perfect time for a little pick me up!

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College Care Package Letters

I sat down and made a list of a few ideas of things I could put in the envelopes or that I could attach the envelope to and ended up coming up with the list below. You could obviously put in anything you want! I’ll share what I did just to give you some ideas.

OPEN WHEN YOU:

Need to laugh – Emotional Support Pickle

Need a hug – Hug Chocolates

Need some love – Heart Initial Necklace

Can’t sleep – Sleep Mask

Are happy – Pumpkin Slippers

Feel sad – Favorite Candy

Feel sick – Tylenol

Miss us – Pocket Hug Pin

Finish a big exam – Starbucks Gift Card

Feel stressed – Mechanical Pencil Set, Highlighter Set, Planner

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{Mechanical Pencil Set, Highlighter Set, Planner, Sleep Mask, Pocket Hug Pin, Emotional Support Pickle, Slippers. College Care Package Letters}

Here are a few things I laid out getting them ready! El’s gifts on one side of the table..

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{Mechanical Pencil Set, Highlighter Set, Planner, Sleep Mask, Pocket Hug Pin, Emotional Support Pickle, Slippers. College Care Package Letters}

Same things for Addison on the other. :) I gave them the pumpkin slippers for “open when you feel happy” and told them to open those soon so they can use them this fall!

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Emotional Support Pickle

Have you seen these fun emotional support plushies!? They crack me up.. especially the pickle! I got this for the “when you need to laugh” envelope and it was a huge hit with my girls. I ended up ordering Kole the positive pumpkin. :)

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{Mechanical Pencil Set, Highlighter Set, Planner}

I wrote little notes to my girls in each envelope. Nothing to long or elaborate.. just a little about the gift and how much I love them. For the “open when you feel stressed” I told them that nothing helps me when I feel stressed like a good brain dump/planning session! I attached that envelope to the pencils and highlighters and the daily notebook I’ve been using and loving. On the “open when you feel sick” I added the Tylenol and wrote “take two of these and call your mom!” For the “open when you finish a big exam” I wrote a little note about how proud we are of them and enjoy a pink drink on us. I know my girls well. :)

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Gift Bag

The small gifts I put inside the envelopes and the larger gifts I wrapped and attached the envelope to the item. I took this package to Addison at parent’s weekend and we see Ellie most weekends so it was easy to give to her. Because I was giving it to them in person I just put all of the envelopes and gifts inside this cute gift bag. You could obviously box it all up and mail it too! Another fun idea is getting this ready now and sending it back to school with your college kid after Christmas break! Something to look forward to during harder winter months. Living away from family and home for the first time can be challenging in so many ways! I love this care package idea as a fun way to make sure they know how much you love them and are cheering them on.

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Pocket Hug Pin

One of my favorite gifts I gave the girls was this cute little pocket hug pin I found and sent in the envelope “open when you miss us.” I wrote a little longer note for that one and told them the pin would be good luck and a reminder of how much we love them and are always with them. Addison sent us a text a week later with this picture of her on campus heading to take her first biology exam and told us she was going to take it with her to all of her tests throughout college. Cue the waterworks! Love my girls so much.

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I came home from dropping Kole off at school one morning to this beautiful basket that was left on my doorstep! Two of my sweet friends put it together for me to cheer me up during this “almost empty nest” transition I’m going through and it was the cutest gift! Full of self care items.. beauty products and a candle. Girlfriend coupons, a few relationship/couple games and some treats. So thoughtful of them and cue the tears once more! As if I haven’t had enough tears during the past few months. :) My friends have really helped me get through this transition and now that I’ve gone through this a couple of times myself with both girls moving out I am definitely going to be more aware and watching for friends who are going through it in the future. It’s a tricky stage of life for moms to navigate and a great time to really be there and help each other through it! I’ve been taking a box of tissues and a bag of Hugs chocolates to my mom friends soon after they say goodbye to kids moving out just so they know I’m thinking about them. Small things make a difference and where would we all be without good girl friends!? They are everything.

I hope this post gave you a few ideas for gifts whether it’s for kids in college or birthday/holiday gifts or for any other event! Enjoy your day and I’ll be back with more holiday decor fun soon. :)

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xoxo, Erin
Home Decor

Halloween Cauldron Serving Bowls

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{Fall Kitchen Sources/Halloween Serveware & Favorites}

Happy October! Sharing a quick and easy way to add a little Halloween fun to dinner!

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{Cauldron Serving Bowls}

I came across this fun cauldron serving bowl set on Amazon and fell hard! Isn’t it cute and perfect for Halloween dining!? I immediately thought of so many different ways I can use this. Tonight it held toppings for our taco dinner!

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{Spider Serving Bowl}

I used my cute spider bowl to hold the taco meat. Clearly I was feeling festive! Ha. I’ll share how I make our meat for tacos or taco salad.. it’s so easy! I’ve been making it this way for years and my boys like it. :)

Brown 2 lbs ground beef (I used 3 tonight so we would have leftovers.. you can do as much or little as you want with this mix!). Drain it and then add: 

1/3 – 2/3 cups of water (I eyeball this and just put enough in that the meat is moist but not too soupy)
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1 can red kidney beans

Simple and tasty! Especially if it’s in a cute spider bowl. :)

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This was so easy to put together! I saw another similar set on Amazon with plastic bowls that I also ordered to try but I like the ceramic bowls better. Especially for food! This was hands down the nicest set.

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I usually fry or bake our taco shells but Kole likes the store bought crunchy shells best so that’s how we’re rolling with our tacos over here when it’s just me and the boys! I laid them out on a black board for fun.

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This took no extra time and made a regular boring dinner so fun tonight! This cauldron would be cute holding toppings for so many different meals and snacks (potato bar, ice cream toppings, etc.) and it’s perfect for a Halloween party! Would be cute with the bowls full of candy too.

October we are ready for you!

*You can see all of my Amazon Halloween favorites HERE and favorites I’m rounding up/buying for Christmas HERE.

Love this time of year. :)

xoxo, Erin
Home Decor

Sunday Edit

Happy Sunday! Excited about this week’s round ups AND Walmart dropped their Christmas decor! So many cute things. I’m especially loving these black outdoor deer and these gold deer (here and here) for inside. Such good prices and a few items I was debating yesterday already sold out! I know it’s early but I wanted to share favorites before they are gone because the good Christmas decor comes in and FLIES. Apparently there are other people out there who love Christmas decor as much as you and I do. ;)  Below my Walmart Christmas picks are your favorites from the week, sale round-ups, Target favorites, recent Amazon buys, Aritzia favorites and game day inspo! I shared this cute daily to-do list notebook last week in IG stories and was happy to see that so many of you loved it too! I’ve been trying to get back in a good exercise routine and it reminds me to schedule my gym time and helps me keep track of how much water I’m drinking. Not gonna lie.. it has been a bit of a slog getting back into my routine and I’m so sore and tired from last week! But if I write something down it will actually happen so I’m going to keep scheduling gym time and press on until it’s easier or I collapse! We’ll see which one comes first. Ha.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

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xoxo, Erin
Home Decor

Saturday 6

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1 – FALL GIFTS

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Happy Saturday and happy September! Feeling like I need to say that since September is almost behind us! So crazy isn’t it!? We’re about to enter the holiday months once again. Talk about crazy. In the best way possible. :) I have so many things to share today! Old favorites and new favorites and

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Last year I put together these fun fall gifts for friends and teachers and wanted to do the same this year.I used Anthro’s seasonal hand soap last year which I LOVE but this year I’m using it for some early Christmas gifts so I decided to do something different for fall gifts.

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Target came out with these dish cloths in beautiful fall colors again so I picked up a few with some cute maroon towels.

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{Meyer’s Counter Spray/Dish Soap/ Hand Soap}

I was ordering some Meyer’s counter spray for me (my favorite!) and decided to pick up more for friends. The seasonal smells are so good! I love both Apple Cider and Acorn Spice in the fall. You can get the dish soap and hand soap too but the counter spray is my favorite! Leaves your counters clean and your kitchen smelling amazing.

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{Fall Geometry Dish Towels/Fall Serving Spoons}

I wanted to get some Geometry towels for fall and fell hard for the patterns out this year! Aren’t they fun!? Have you tried Geometry towels yet? I love how absorbent they are. I found these cute fall serving spoons to pair with them too. The green floral will also be perfect for Christmas! Picked up some for friends and some for us. You know you’re getting older when you get this excited about seasonal dish towels. Ha.

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{Fall Geometry Dish Cloths}

I got some of the matching dish cloths too. :) Try them and let me know what you think!

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{FREE FALL GIFT TAGS}

I made these cute fall gift tags last year last year that are in my printable library if you want to use them too! You can download them HERE! (Just add your name/email again even if you are already on my list.. it won’t add you twice!) I think they are on page two of my printable library next to the Christmas tags that are equally cute. :) Enjoy!

2 – AMAZON FAVORITES

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{Tree Wood Serving Tray, Amazon Christmas Favorites}

Amazon Favorites! First up is this wood tree serving board. I shared this last year and it sold out so quickly! I heard from so many of you that you were bummed after it sold out so I’ve been watching for it to come back in stock.

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Tree Wood Serving Tray

I just cut some parchment paper to set inside of it to set food on.

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Tree Wood Serving Tray

I remember making this quick before I had to pick up Kole from school and it took less than 10 minutes! Anything you put inside will look cute because of the tree tray! I used a star cookie cutter for the cheese star. :)

Saturday 6 (Sunny Side Up)Velvet Pillow Cover, Pillow Insert

I ordered some velvet pillow covers and inserts to try from Amazon and was so impressed! I’ve heard these inserts were good but wanted to try them to see how good. They come sealed up smaller and the instructions said to take them out and leave them out a day or two. They fluffed right up and are so soft!

Saturday 6 (Sunny Side Up)Velvet Pillow Cover, Pillow Insert, Embroidered Pillow

Definitely impressed and the velvet pillow blends right in with my Pottery Barn pillows and looks just as nice! I love the brown but the pillow covers come in lots of other fun colors too.

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Decorative Bowl/Faux Artichokes

Love this modern bowl and I love these faux artichokes!

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Decorative Bowl/Faux Artichokes

Easy way to add some texture in the kitchen. The bowl comes in grey, beige and marble too.

Saturday 6 (Sunny Side Up)The Gingerbread Book, Call it Home Book

I’m not a phone scroller. I’m on IG a lot sharing my own content but when I’m done with that for the day I like to check out what my friends are up to and then I happily sign off and want nothing to do with my phone! I’m old school and love scrolling through magazines and books and the two above are my recent obsessions!

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 Call it Home Book

Call it Home is so inspiring! If you enjoy home design you’ll love this book.

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The Gingerbread Book

The Gingerbread book is full of recipes – cakes and desserts and holiday treats. I doubt I’ll use it to actually make anything but I love looking at the pictures!

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The Gingerbread Book

And for the REAL reason I bought his one.. the beautiful binding and colors are holiday perfection for sitting on a coffee table or shelf. ;)

3 – TARGET FAVORITES

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I don’t care how old my kids are.. I will keep buying them holiday slippers forever! Or at least until they have their own kids and I can buy them for grandkids. But even then I’ll problem still get them for my kids too. Especially when they are this cute. :)

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Woven Bag

Target came out with a bag just like my Anthro bag.. which is just like bags even more expensive! So cute.

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Faux Fall Stems

These fall stems are so beautiful! They are a mix of wheat branches combined with faux flower branches. I love the little maroon flowers!

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Console Table, Faux Fall Stems, Amazon Vase, Wall Art

I have them on my console table next to this pretty wall art. Large and beautiful for fall!

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Vernon Chair, Tufted Ottoman, Basket, Wall Art, Ladder, Faux Fern, Floor Lamp, Wool Rug, Mirror, Pillow, Matte Vase

My accent chair and ottoman are on sale this weekend!

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Love this cozy corner.

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Target Wall Art on Sale 

I have a lot of Target art throughout my home and most of my favorites are also on sale this weekend!

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Target Wall Art on Sale , Candle Warmer, AD at 100, The Art of Home, Capri Blue Glam Pumpkin Candle,  Table Lamp (Similar)

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Viral Target Christmas Trees

Last but not least favorite Target find are these darling Christmas trees! I used the flocked trees on my porch last year and couldn’t resist picking up the natural set this year. They come in 3 sizes and are so cute! I snapped this late in the evening when I pulled in and they had just been delivered. FUN mail! I can’t wait to start decorating for Christmas. :)

4/5 – WEARING AND LOVING

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Walmart Top, PAIGE Jeans, Butterfly Necklace, Buckle Sandals, Earrings

This post is turning into a book and I have a lot of fashion favorites so I’m counting these outfit pics as item 4 and 5 on our list! Cutest top! It’s cropped so I wore it with high waisted jeans. It came in my Walmart order that I recently shared.. so many cute things in that order!

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Butterfly Necklace, Crop T-shirt, Bootcut Jeans, Booties

This is another top I absolutely love. It’s lightweight so I’ve been able to pull it off on cloudy days!

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Butterfly Necklace, Bootcut Jeans, Plaid Bomber Jacket, Booties

This is such a darling plaid jacket! A little pricey but it’s warm and so soft and flattering. I’m wearing it like a top instead of a jacket.

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Butterfly Necklace, Corduroy Pants, Denim Jacket, Black Booties

This denim jacket is another top I love that I’m just wearing as a top vs. a jacket (those of you in colder climates can do the jacket thing!). So cute right!? I love it with these corduroy pants.

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Butterfly Necklace, Corset Top, Walmart Faux Leather Pants, Booties

This corset top is another favorite I’ve been wearing. Very flattering and a trending style right now. Cute with these faux leather pants!

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{Red Shoulder Hand Bag/Tobie Dress/Similar Bow Earrings}

I snapped this a couple of nights ago walking to meet friends for dinner. Loving this cute red bag and striped dress. I also linked similar bow earrings because I get compliments every time I wear this pair and there are so many cute styles out right now!

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Butterfly Necklace, Vuori Joggers, T-shirt, Sneakers

Last but not least is this cute Sunday Funday tee. Perfect for weekend lounging!

6 – PUMPKIN NAPKINS/CHARGERS

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{How to make a pumpkin napkin/SOURCES}

Signing off with my beloved pumpkin napkins and chargers! A fall favorite. Everything is linked in the post above along with directions on how to make these cute little pumpkins. So easy!

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That concludes our Saturday 6! Enjoy the weekend! I’m excited to get my house in order and spray my counters with apple cider spray and watch some football and who knows.. maybe even assemble a Christmas tree.

Just a small one. ;)

xoxo, Erin
Fashion

Fall Fashion Favorites

*This post is sponsored by Walmart. All product selections and opinions are my own! All sources can be found throughout my post or you can get them on my LTK page HERE

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{Beautiful Slow Cooker}

Happy Monday! I hope you had a good weekend! I snapped this Sunday night. Candle was burning, football was footballing and I made taco soup in my slow cooker for dinner. Must be fall! I am HERE FOR IT.

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{Pleated Midi Dress}

I’m kicking off the week with a few more fall fashion favorites from Walmart! I seriously can’t get over how cute their fall clothes are this year! I loved everything I ordered and it’s going to be hard to be patient and not wear the cute sweaters I got until it cools off. I might just have to crank the air and carry on! Happy I don’t have to wait to wear this beautiful dress!

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{Pleated Midi Dress}

It’s very flattering and I love the pleats and sleeves! This maroon is perfect for fall and will also transition right into the holidays. It also comes in navy. SO CUTE.

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{Lace Trimmed Midi Dress}

This is another dress I recently shared that’s a cute fit and will be perfect for the holidays!

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{Pleated Mini Shirtdress/Shoulder Hand Bag}

I adore this little black shirtdress! Such a fun style and it’s so comfortable (all 3 dresses are!). Also how cute is this little red hand bag!? I’ve been looking at red bags but didn’t want to spend a lot on something so trendy. The price and style are perfect for this cute purse and it looks more expensive than it is! I love the cute pop of red with black. It also comes in a brown and green that would be great for fall.

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{String Bow Ballet Flats}

Speaking of fun trends.. ballet flats are all the rage! Don’t think twice about ordering a pair of these if you want to try them out. These bow ballet flats are so cute and so comfortable. I actually like these so much better than more expensive flats I’ve been trying on. 10/10!

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{Saddle Shoulder Sweater/{Cable Knit Sweater/Ruffle Hem Cardigan Sweater/Half Zip Sweater}

I fell hard for every sweater I ordered too. SO CUTE!!

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{Saddle Shoulder Sweater/Flare High Rise Jeans}

Of course I’m in love with the green! The sleeves the fit the color. It had to be mine. :) If you’re curvy and looking for a great pair of jeans at a good price look no further! THESE ARE IT.

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{Saddle Shoulder Sweater/Flare High Rise Jeans}

Great fit if you have a bootie and they suck everything in! They are a little long on me so perfect to wear with a heeled bootie.

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{Cable Knit Sweater/Flare High Rise Jeans}

This cable knit sweater is too cute! Comes in lots of colors.. I love the brown for fall!

Walmart Fall Fashion (Sunny Side Up)

{Ruffle Hem Cardigan Sweater/Flare High Rise Jeans/Shoulder Hand Bag}

The ruffle on this cardigan sweater is so cute and feminine! I love it.. especially paired with my cute red hand bag. :)

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{Half Zip Sweater/Flare High Rise Jeans}

Another keeper! This half zip sweater is so cozy and will be perfect for cool evenings.

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{Roll Neck Cotton Sweater/Flare High Rise Jeans/Shoulder Hand Bag}

I also couldn’t resist this cute striped sweater!

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{Roll Neck Cotton Sweater/Hi Rise Cuffed Ankle Jeans}

“I sail! I’m a sailor!” Sorry.. What About Bob again. But someone needs to get me a boat to pair with this look right!? This sweater is cute for fall but also perfect for cool summer evenings on the beach. A must have.

Bob agrees. :)

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{Eyelet Sleeve T Shirt/Hi Rise Cuffed Ankle Jeans}

This cute eyelet sleeve top is still in stock and a couple sizes of these jeans are too!

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{Zip Pullover Sweatshirt/Knit Cargo Pants}

If you’re like me and you wish you could live in pj’s you’ll love this fun sweat set! So comfortable and easy to wear to run errands and then back to lounge on the couch. I’m a fan.

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{Belted Utility Dress}

This cute utility dress I shared a couple of weeks ago is still in stock!

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{Cotton Cropped Button Down Shirt/Faux Leather Pants}

So are my beloved faux leather pants. Lots of fun options for everyday fall or holiday get togethers! I’ll link a few of the Walmart home items I just got in the mail and love too and will share them styled soon!

Wishing you all the best week. :)

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xoxo, Erin

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