Category Archives: diy

{keeping the christmas magic alive}

Posted in Christmas, diy, family, Holiday Whore, Holidays, kids, mom & me, ShopStyle, Target by

4 Sleeps till’ Christmas!!!

Christmas is a mere 5 days away and 2021 is 11 days away. And just like that 2020 is OVER! Crazy times, friends.

It’s been extra hard to keep the season magical. But, I vow to give it my best shot. So, I rounded up 20 fun + festive Holiday activities to help really embrace the final days of Christmas!

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{homemade bailey’s irish cream}

Posted in Charlie the Goldendoodle, Cocktail, Crafting, diy, fashion, Food, foodie, Holiday Whore, Holidays, home, jcrew addict, ootd, Outfit Details, Recipe by

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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{top 20 christmas movies | garland diy}

Posted in Charlie the Goldendoodle, Christmas, Coffee Table, Decor, diy, Holiday Whore, Holidays, home, Movies, Outfit Details, Products, ShopStyle, Target, Trader Joes by

SHOP: Radley 3-Piece Fabric Chaise Sectional Sofa | Streamline Coffee Table | MERETE | Dauntless Curtain Rods | 7in Ceramic 3-Tier Christmas Tree | 7.75in Ceramic 2 Tier Christmas Tree | Emma Beaded Stoneware Pitcher | Tiled Margot Monogram Mug | Striped Perfectly Cozy Flannel Pajama Set (on sale $20) | Calf Hair Slippers (50% off) | Harmony Bells Set of 3 | 60in Merry Garland White | Hand Knit Christmas Stocking Ivory | Aluminum Taper Candle Holders | Split Willow Christmas Tree Collar | Red & White Pom Pom Garland | 20ct Christmas String Lights

You can find me curled up on the couch with……

Comfy pajamas. Cozy blanket. Cup of something (ha). Twinkling Christmas lights. And my list of Christmas Movies to watch.

What are your favorite Christmas movies? Did I forget any must-sees that I need to add to my list? Leave a comment below to keep our list going!

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{weekend notes}

Posted in Cooking, Crafting, Decor, diy, family, fashion, Food, foodie, Holidays, home, jcrew addict, ootd, Outfit Details, sale, ShopStyle, weekend by

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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{weekend notes // painting the inside of the fireplace}

Posted in Charlie the Goldendoodle, Cool spots, Crafting, diy, fashion, friends, jcrew addict, ootd, Outfit Details, sale, ShopStyle, Target by

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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{fall front porch}

Posted in Crafting, Decor, diy, fall, Halloween, Holiday Whore, Holidays, home, ootd, Outfit Details, Pumpkin, Target by

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.

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{weekend notes}

Posted in Bay Bakes, Charlie the Goldendoodle, Cooking, Cool spots, Crafting, diy, fashion, Halloween, Holiday Whore, Holidays, home, ootd, Outfit Details, Peloton, Pumpkin, ShopStyle, Target, weekend, Wine, Wine Tasting by

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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{target tuesday | fall table setting}

Posted in Decor, diy, fall, fashion, Food, foodie, Halloween, Holiday Whore, Holidays, home, Kid Food, Products, Pumpkin, ShopStyle, Table Setting, Target by

SHOP: 6′ Faux Rust Aspen Leaves Garland | Napkin Ring Set | Water Hyacinth Charger Natural | Raffia Pumpkin Figurine Brown | White Buffet Napkins Set of 6 | 3pc Taper Candle Holder Set Gold | Carlisle High Back Dining Chair

I accidentally went to Target every day last week 🤫 only for necessities though.

And by necessities, I mean fall decor 🍂🎃 and cute tops.

My super simple fall table setting inspired by @champagneandchanel 🍁 everything is available at the one, and only, Target!

Sharing all my table details + more Target Tuesday find today!!

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{weekend notes}

Posted in Crafting, Decor, diy, friends, kids, weekend by

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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{weekend notes}

Posted in Charlie the Goldendoodle, Decor, diy, fashion, friends, home, kid style, kids, ootd, Outfit Details, Products, sale, ShopStyle, Target, weekend by

SHOP: Tortoise Print Pajama Set ($25) | Fluffette Slipper (on sale) | Tiled Margot Monogram Mug

If only I could be a stay at home dog mom 🐶 anyone else need a day before Sunday + Monday? Just to wear pjs + drink coffee and hang out with the dog 🙋🏼‍♀️

Sharing my new favorite $25 pj set + some sale finds.

Intentions for the Week:

  • Share a new recipe this week
  • Hit 20k steps a day (crushed it last week)
  • Style our freshly painted fireplace + mantle
  • Enjoy the last week of summer before distance learning begins
  • Give intermittent fasting another shot
  • BE BETTER AT DRINKING WATER
  • Make Mom’s Italian green beans
  • Write a post on Amazon top rated items
  • Check out Target’s website for the new McGee + Co Fall release (coming in September)
  • Work in the yard + prune bushes
  • Get some Holy Rosary fair tacos!


Highlights from the weekend……

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