Cool spots · fashion · friday · Friday Faves · friends · Gardening · old navy · ootd · Outfit Details

{friday favorites}

SHOP: Floral-Print Scalloped-Edge Cami  (on sale $13) | Textured Shaker-Stitch Long-Line Plus-Size Open-Front Sweater | 9-Inch Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans (60% off) Gradina Block Heel Bootie (on sale) Luca Disc Huggie Hoop Earrings | Herringbone Chain Necklace | Paperclip Chain Necklace Oversized Square Sunglasses

Committed not addicted to plant shopping. Never knew how uplifting + fulfilling this could be. I mean – this place is actual heaven! And I’m so happy I got to experience my first brunch + plant gawking at High Hand with my bestie by my side.

In case you missed it……

{target tuesday} was FULL of new arrivals this week. So many cute dresses! Now if Mother Nature would cooperate so we can wear all these cute dresses 🙂

I wrote up were to eat + drink + play + where NOT to say {pacifica || travelogue}

Shared a little {valentine’s day || gift guide} along with the cutest new $20 pink top that would be perfect for the 14th!

Continue reading “{friday favorites}”
Bay Bakes · California · Cooking · Cool spots · fashion · Food · foodie · friday · friends · ootd · Outfit Details · Target · weekend · Wine · Wine Tasting

{weekend notes}

SHOP: Ruffle Sleeve Sweatshirt (on sale $21) | 9-Inch Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans | Gradina Block Heel Bootie (on sale 50% off) | Herringbone Chain Necklace

Today I am feeling grateful for such a beautiful sunshine ☀️ filled weekend. And Great Bear Vineyards 🍷

Tell me something you’re feeling grateful for and I’ll randomly pick one of you to send a Starbucks on me ☕️

Intentions for the week…..

  • Stay healthy
  • Eat healthy
  • Drink a shit-ton of water
  • Hit my 15,000 steps per day goal
  • Get good sleep
  • Dog license renewals
  • Doormat poll (I have two and cant decide between)
  • Finish thank you notes
  • Share Ikea finds (aka the middle finger on my mantel)
  • Hang my new Dots Framed Under Glass with Mat in the dining room
  • Make heart shaped dog treats
  • Visit High Hand Nursery + Green Acres in search of the perfect Olive Tree
Continue reading “{weekend notes}”
Charlie the Goldendoodle · Cool spots · Crafting · diy · fashion · friends · jcrew addict · ootd · Outfit Details · sale · ShopStyle · Target

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

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…..

Continue reading “{weekend notes // painting the inside of the fireplace}”
Decor · fall · family · fashion · friday · friends · Holiday Whore · Holidays · kids · Lake Tahoe · old navy · ootd · Outfit Details · sale · ShopStyle · weekend

{weekend notes}

Tell me somethin’ good 🎶

Other than a great weekend filled with sunshine + family + friends….
Some other good of the order – the killer sale at Old Navy today. Each of these tops are under $20. 50% off everything. So I’ll be sharing all my faves today at the bottom of this post!!

SHOP: Printed Tie-Neck Boho Swing Blouse ($15) | Cozy Leopard-Print V-Neck Cardigan ($20) | Mock-Neck Sweater ($15) | 9-Inch Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans (50% off) | Mont Blanc Sandals | Sonix Phone Case

Spotted this Printed Tie-Neck Boho Swing Blouse on the Old Navy website the other day and knew it would be good. I went with my normal size medium and it’s a perfect fit.

SHOP: Printed Tie-Neck Boho Swing Blouse ($15) | 9-Inch Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans (50% off) | Mont Blanc Sandals | Sonix Phone Case

I’m kinda of obsessed with cardigans as tops. This Cozy Leopard-Print V-Neck Cardigan is only $20 and so fun + comfy!

SHOP: Cozy Leopard-Print V-Neck Cardigan ($20) | 9-Inch Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans (50% off) | Mont Blanc Sandals | Sonix Phone Case

This cute Mock-Neck Sweater comes in all the colors. It’s $15 and true to size. Great layering piece and the neck keeps you so warm.

SHOP: Mock-Neck Sweater ($15) | 9-Inch Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans (50% off) | Mont Blanc Sandals | Sonix Phone Case

Intentions for the week:

  • Stay strong on our 80 Days Six Fix Challenge
  • Get blonde AF
  • Paint the inside of our fireplace – DIY?
  • Create a spooky charcuterie
  • 7 day Peloton streak
  • Try a new restaurant
  • Give my houseplants some TLC
  • Attempt a dog Halloween costume photo shoot ha!
  • Celebrate Sarah P’s birthday with the girls
  • Start Emily In Paris

Highlights from the weekend……

Continue reading “{weekend notes}”
Crafting · Decor · diy · friends · kids · weekend

{weekend notes}

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…..

Continue reading “{weekend notes}”
Charlie the Goldendoodle · Decor · diy · fashion · friends · home · kid style · kids · ootd · Outfit Details · Products · sale · ShopStyle · Target · weekend

{weekend notes}

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……

Continue reading “{weekend notes}”
Charlie the Goldendoodle · Cool spots · fashion · friends · Nordstrom · ootd · Outfit Details · sale · ShopStyle · Spring · Summertime · Target · Wine · Wine Tasting

{weekend notes}

SHOP: Sleeveless Eyelet Blouse (size down) | Levi’s Wedgie Icon High-Rise Jeans (shade: bright side) | Flat Brim Hat |Heels | Sunglasses

Let’s make plans, I’ve got some cute outfits that need to be seen 💃🏼😆

Sharing the details on this go-to spring outfit that I reach for over and over. Crisp white top + Levi’s. Every time.

Intentions for the Week:

  • drink a shit-ton of water
  • make a hair appointment #roots
  • pull the trigger on a new couch (sitting in camp chairs is for the birds)
  • get a spray tan with my girl Stover
  • hit the gym (never been so excited for my 4:45 am alarm before)
  • plan a fun day with my teenager
  • trader joe’s run for some new arrivals
  • father’s day gift-guide + plans
  • send out some snail mail

Highlights from the weekend…….

Continue reading “{weekend notes}”
Charlie the Goldendoodle · Cool spots · family · fashion · Food · foodie · friday · friends · Nordstrom · ootd · Outfit Details · ShopStyle · Wine · Wine Tasting

{weekend notes}

SHOP: Square Neck Cinched Front Top ($20) | Levi’s 501 Skinny Jeans | Heels on sale ($28) | New Sunnies | Necklace | Choker Set (5 pack $10) | Bracelet Set (5 pack $12.99)

Sunday’s are the perfect day to sip back + relax🍷 In love with Matchbook’s Syrah. If you haven’t visited the winery in a while, add it to your weekend to-do’s. Such a great hidden gem!

This weekend was just what the doc ordered. Family + friends + pizza + wine ❤️

And before we get started….My heels are on sale for under $30. This square neck top can be made into a crop top in seconds 😆 and its only $20. Comes in black too!

Intentions for the Week:

  • Watch my girl receive her 4th sacrament
  • Get my hair done…kinda have a wild hair to try something different?
  • Use My Fitness pal daily…I’ve been bad lately
  • Share my not-so-healthy chicken pesto lasagna roll-ups
  • Stay out of Target…lol
  • Hit my 1 gallon per day water goal
  • Stick a Great Bear wine date on my calendar
  • Get Bay to bake something delicious for the blog next week
  • Attend the 4-H Green + White Social this weekend

Highlights from the weekend……

Continue reading “{weekend notes}”
blogger · fashion · Food · foodie · friends · Giveaway · Holiday Whore · Holidays · ootd · Outfit Details · Random shit · ShopStyle · Trader Joes · Uncategorized

{galentine’s giveaway}

SHOP: Square Neck Smocked Top ($20)| High-Rise Distressed Skinny Jeans ($20) | Wood Bottom Heels ($35) | Necklace ($20)

Today feels like a good day for a GIVEAWAY!

So, in true Holiday Whore fashion – I put together a big ol basket of goodies. All the things for a killer Galentine’s Day!

First I want to THANK YOU for a few things……

Today I published my 1,028th blog post. WOW!

I received my monthly  Shop Style Collective check and it was my largest yet. Almost every item, fashion + home I can now make a small commission on. That is, if you click on the link, like what you see and purchase.

If you shop though my links on instagram or my blog, I GREATLY appreciate it. Whether you’ve shopped a link once or continue to do so I am extremely grateful.

Insert: happy dance!!!

And that’s all because of YOU! It takes a lot of time and effort to find sales and link every item, but it’s something I truly love to do. And I hope you continue to follow along!

Continue reading “{galentine’s giveaway}”
Charlie the Goldendoodle · fashion · friends · jcrew addict · mom & me · Nordstrom · ootd · Outfit Details · ShopStyle · Spring · Target

{weekend notes}

SHOP: Bl Nk Miranda Peasant Blouse | High Rise Toothpick Jean In Charcoal Wash | Devon camera bag with detachable strap

Life is short, BUY THE BAG! My very first white bag. And it’s a vibe, friends!

In VERY important news…..

Groundhog Day 2020: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Early Spring. … The groundhog allegedly did not see his shadow, according to members of his “inner circle,” meaning there will be an early spring. According to legend, if he had seen his shadow it would have signified six more weeks of winter.

Now if that isn’t a highlight to the week, then I don’t know what is! #coldaf #bringonspring

I hope everyone had a great weekend. Ours was equal parts of relaxing + fun! How about that football game at the JLO concert yesterday? I’ve never seen so much ass shakin in my life..ha!

Intentions for the Week:

  • Master the Hair Waver
  • Woodland High School Showcase Night (how do I have an incoming freshman?)
  • Finish my last week on the Kaia Woodland 30 day Jump start STRONG!
  • Purchase a new houseplant
  • Create an epic Valentine’s Dessert Board for Omega Nu
  • Continue not eating dairy, gluten + drinking alcohol on weekdays
  • Send out thank you’s
  • Gather goodies for a fun Trader Joe’s Giveaway
  • Workout with Bay at the gym
  • Summer House season premier
  • Check out the Sacramento Antique Faire

Highlights from the weekend……..

Continue reading “{weekend notes}”