‘ Tis the season for a shit-ton of holiday parties + gatherings. So I thought I would share some of my hostess gift ideas for this year. Always something homemade, always. And something semi-homemade. Like you didn’t really make shit, but you wrap it up with twine and fresh greenery to make it look extra cute.
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{paper snowflake diy}
SHOP: Women’s 1/2 Zip Sherpa Jacket (30% off)| Minsmere Caned TV Stand | 28″ Round Decorative Wall Mirror | Limestone Knot Figurine Natural | Ombre Bottle Brush Trees (similar) | Wood Tall Cake Stand | Decorative Bell Filler Gold
‘Twas the night before Christmas Eve
and all through the house
not a creature was stirring
(except for people with kids who still believe in Santa )
sleeps till Christmas!
Sharing this super easy + fun paper snowflake DIY
{homemade bailey’s irish cream}
SHOP: Ruffleneck Classic-fit Plaid (70% off under $40) | High-Rise Toothpick Jean (under $50) | Juliette Collarless Sweater Blazer (45% off) | 5 Pack Gold Bangles ($8) | Signature Engravable Disc Necklace | ‘Merry’ Stoneware Holiday Mug
Each year I try to come up with some kind of homemade gift to hand out to friends + family. So, in true xoxo stacyb fashion….
We’re goin with booze!
Served on the rocks. Stirred into a cup of hot coffee – homemade Baileys Irish cream makes the perfect boozy-spiked drink. If you’re living the though the weirdest holiday season the way I am, then stay tips!
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SHOP: Mockneck Embroidered Eyelet Top (on sale $19) | 9-Inch Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans | Gradina Block Heel Bootie (33% off) | Signature Engravable Disc Necklace | Luca Disc Huggie Hoop Earrings | 5 Pack Gold Bangles
A new baby nephew was by far the sweetest highlight of 2020 // we had an intimate sip + see to celebrate my sister + Cameron
My eyelet top is on sale and under $20 today. I linked a bunch of cute options. Sharing all the details today…..
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SHOP: Mineral Wash Long Sleeve Sweatshirt Dress | Gradina Block Heel Bootie (on sale under $100)| Classic Denim Jacket (50% off) | Hot Dog Costume | Witch Hat
Happy Monday Witches the gangs all here this morning + ready for Halloween
You guys – I painted the inside of our fireplace and it turned out so good I had to share. You have to check out the before + afters.
How many treats do you think I had to give the pups to put on their costumes? dying over our little hot dog
sharing all the details on the fireplace + costumes + outfit today…..
I’m bringing back the weekly Starbucks giftcard – I’m gifting another follower a Starbucks Sunday morning. All you have to do it “like” all my photos for the week on Instagram. Click here: xoxostacyb Instagram
Intentions for the Week:
- Kick off the week using my Weight Watchers App
- Wait patiently for the arrival of my new nephew
- Keep chuggin along on our 80 Days Six Fix Challenge
- Research winter crops for our raised beds
- Get good sleep
- Find a Christmas cactus
- Make a big Fall salad
- Girls night + Emily In Paris
- Plan out my Christmas mantel
- Visit GG on Halloween
Highlights from the weekend…..
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SHOP: Giant Black Plush Spider | Lifesize Poseable Skeleton | Light Up Orange Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern | Doormat (similar)| Paint Color | Lighting | House Numbers | RING doorbell | Keyless Entry | Plant Stand | Planter | Halloween Bat Graphic Pullover Sweatshirt | Roadtripper Skinny Jeans
Hangin with my B’s – Brenda
Jack
+ Charlotte
Wishing you a Happy First day of Fall
Sharing our Fall front porch with lots of fun festive decor + doormats. And a really easy DIY Jack-O-Lantern.

{weekend notes}

SHOP: Puff Elbow Sleeve T-Shirt | Levi’s Wedgie Icon High-Rise Jeans | Gradina Block Heel Bootie | Sunglasses
Wine (and girlfriends) are like duct tape….
They fix everything 🍷👯♀️
We fell in love with Grindstone Winery Chardonnay + tasting room this weekend. Such a gorgeous spot to picnic and #chardsohard
Intentions for the Week…..
- dedicate this week to all things health + wellness
- make my yearly dermatologist appointment
- 20,000 steps per day
- hit my water intake goal
- peloton ride each day
- try to hit 7 hours of sleep per night….basically impossible
- evening walk with the fam bam + dogs
- log all my food into the weight watchers app
- celebrate my mom’s birthday
- at home face mask/mani night with Bay
- order Holy Rosary fair tacos (not so healthy) HA!
Highlights from the weekend……
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First day of school 2020. Looks a little different than years past.
May your coffee be strong. And your WiFi be stronger!!!
Intentions for the Week:
- Practice patients (I have NONE)
- Make Bay’s first week in high school (from home) extra special
- Get my spin on. Peloton friends – tell me what instructors to start with
- Share a new recipe
- Top rated Amazon products “things we don’t need, but need”
- Start Omega Nu 2020-2021 year
- Pick up some new reading material at the library (curb-side, obvi)
- Hit 20,000 steps per day (I only got to my goal 4 times last week)
- Style my coffee table for Fall (baby steps so Cory doesn’t freak out with all the Fall decor)
- September style calendar
Highlights from the weekend…..
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SHOP: Sweatshirts ($15) | My Jeans (on sale)| Bay’s Levi’s Shorts (on sale) | Sunglasses ($10)
To DYE for 💀 DIY! As soon as we find a fun little quarantine activity, bleach becomes gold and goes extinct. Ha! Figures!
Sharing this super easy bleach tie dye DIY today on the blog. Along with perfect sweatshirts + tees to get the job done!
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SHOP: Tie Dye Pajama Set ($25) | My Slippers | Bay’s Slippers ($20) | Charlie’s Bandana Set
My Valentine’s 💕 (minus Cory) I hope your day is filled with Reese’s heart peanut butter cups 🍫 + Chardonnay for days🍷 + matching pajamas 👯♀️ + pizza 🍕 My true love language 🤗
Welcome to another week of Friday Favorites. A random list of things that caught my eye and things I’m really diggin at the moment!
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