{living life to the fullest and turning moments into memories}
Today I’m sharing ALL THE THING Target. I spent wayyy too much time browsing the women’s clothing section. Then strolled over to home goods. The next best thing. And I found so much good shit, I have to share it with you today! Next week, I’m thinking ALL THE THINGS Old Navy? When’s the last time you shopped at ON? I was pleasantly surprised!
Let’s start with home goods. All my top picks.
It’s Friday. I got a job. And I’ve got a shit-ton to do. Ha! But, I don’t have a single plan for the whole damn weekend. You guys, I’m going to drink coffee on my couch in my PJ’s tomorrow morning. And again Sunday morning too. It’s been so long. And maybe a little day-date with my girl. Nephews football game. Meal prep. Outfit prep. Done! Oh, I did splurge and grab some extra wine. So, I’ll be gettin tips too! I almost forgot… the one thing I’m most looking forward to (other than drinking wine + coffee obvi) shampooing the seats in my car…Ha! It’s the little things peeps. Have a great weekend friends.
Before I let you go……
Let’s chat about 5 things on my mind real quick!
ONE – A Star Is Born // Oh man everyone keeps saying how great the new Gaga + Bradley Cooper movie is. I have my fingers crossed I can sneak away at some point and go see it. For those of you that have seen it….on a scale from 1 to 10. How good is it?
You can watch the movie trailer here: A Star Is Born movie trailer
Threshold Decorative Basket Natural with leather strap
TWO – Target Basket // Posted a photo of the basket I found at Target yesterday. You guys clearly liked it as much as I did. My ShopStyle account as of this morning showed 5 basket orders. BIG thank you to all of you for clicking on my affiliate links and placing orders. Today, my first ShopStyle check posted for $47 and I’m fucking giddy…lol.
I found inspo image with a similar hanging basket for my girlfriend Nicole. She has the best front porch. She picked up the Target basket yesterday and I can’t wait to see how she styles it!
(image: via)
Hi friends. Thanks to having Monday off…this week is flying by. Bay was home sick yesterday. Luckily she’s back to her spunky self today. I cleared our calendar for the week. Skipped things I/we probably shouldn’t. Just to straight up stay at home! We never, ever do this. But, it felt necessary. You should try it…just saying.
Our house is all set for Fall. Yesterday’s morning rain storm gave me all the feels. But, then it got hot AF and I had to turn the AC on…lol.
Let’s chat about our Fall table. You know I have a thing for a set table. Well, I do!
A beautifully set table makes any meal feel like a special occasion. And yes, we 100% sit at this table and eat dinner every night. I pick up the place settings and move them to the side. Then put them back in place when we’re done. It takes maybe 2 minutes out of my day, so I don’t mind it one bit. Someday, when I grow up (lol) I dream of having a big long formal dining table. It will be set year round. With all the pretty things I can find!
This year I planned the table all around this show stopper. My succulent pumpkin. Real succulents. Spanish moss. Eucalyptus. All spread over the top of a real pumpkin. Keep scrolling and you’ll find the DIY below. I even figured out how to make a printable version, which knocked my own socks off Ha!
My everyday gold flatware. Linen napkins. Gold rimmed stemless wine glasses.
Pulled out my trusty gold-rimmed white dishes too. Bet you can’t guess where I bought them?
I scored these dishes from the Dollar Store. Last Christmas.
The Target dollar spot had rolls of boxwood garland for $3. I picked up one. Which made each wreath place setting and chair backers.
I was inspired to use mini white pumpkins and wreaths after seeing Karen of Serendipity Boutique’s table setting at her own home. Simple + clean + festive.
I picked up the gold leaf garland that is strewn down the center of the table from Serendipity Boutique too. For $12. I think it would look so pretty across a mantle.
Continue reading “{fall table setting + DIY succulent pumpkin}”
Hello FRIDAY! And good morning from the Oregon coast.
Five things on my mind….
ONE – Portland // I woke up in Portland this morning. Cory planned + booked this trip for us all on his own. The planner in me wasn’t too sure how I felt about it at first..lol. But, we’re here and we’ve got so many fun things planned for the next couple of days. Today we’re off to Cannon Beach. Goonies never say die! It’s been on my bucket list for years and I’m so happy we’re finally checking it off the list. But first breakfast cocktails. Morning mules. Stay tuned for a shit-ton of Portland pics 🙂
TWO – Centerpiece // Sneak peek at my Fall Table. Which is coming next week. I created another pumpkin + succulent centerpiece. Back in October 2015, I shared the DIY. {friday 5} Going back 3 years on this blog is really crazy FYI! Anyway, its super simple. And I got tons of questions about it. I will go into more detail next week, but you really just need a pumpkin + succulents + moss + glue gun. That’s it!
Okay, so this week was weird. But, I woke up this morning and instead of thinking how not-so-good it was. I started thinking of all the good things that happened. To me. Around me. With me. And I gotta say. It wasn’t really all that weird/bad after all. I could list at least 5 things right now. What ONE good thing that made you smile this week? Mine – watching my daughter spot me at her volleyball game Tuesday afternoon. She was scanning the bleachers. I could tell she was looking for me. Our eyes met and she shot me the biggest smile ever. Happy that I’m able to sneak out of work early to be there ♥
Weekend plans: This evening we’re headed downtown on a double date with some friends. Gonna drink some beerz, maybe some chard. Who knows…I’m still debating on my drink choice for the night. BIG decisions people, big decisions! Bay’s going to her first middle school dance…I die! The rest of the weekend we’re spending with our favorite Hostert girls in Salinas. Apple pickin’ (photo ops + all the apple recipes to come) and an outdoor play in Carmel are on the agenda. Probably going to drink too much wine and talk poor Nicole’s ear off too. But, she loves me so it’s okay.
ONE – Fall color scheme // Orange + white + green. Brought to you by good ol’ Trader Joe’s. You guys, they have the best pumpkins. Gotta give Sarah P a shout out for this one. I’ve been waiting patiently for the TJ’s pumpkin patch to arrive. I even called Monday and Tuesday. Fall arrived on Wednesday. Runnnn don’t walk and get all the things ASAP. They sell out so quick. I’m going back today to pick up a leaf wreath and pumpkin pancake mix. Back to the colors…this is what I’ll be sticking with for my front porch and dining room table. Still working on it, but hopefully I can share all the details next week!
TWO – Madewell Sale // Madewell rarely has a sale and they just extended the sale one more day. Today is the last day to scoop up some great pieces.
Use code: HEARTEYES for 25% off!
Shop everything here: Garment Rack + details
Sorry for the bit of radio silence yesterday, it has been a crazy week. I worked on this post and just flat-out ran out of time. Some posts take a hell of a lot longer to write than others.
Today is the day. The day I’ve been looking forward to for 30 days. Can you guess why?
My spending freeze has come to an end!!!
You can read more about my {spending freeze} here.
Yesterday, actually. (Remember this post is a day late)
I had originally planned to spend my beloved lunch break at the one, the only, Target. I have been in the store ONCE in the last 30-days. And it was only to pick up an order for Bay. Not me.
But, my homegirl Sarah P posted that Trader Joe’s FINALLY got their pumpkins. Detour! I ended up spending an entire hour stacking pumpkins and sending Sarah pictures. Because my indecisive ass can’t make big decisions like this alone.
Proof – Just like Rachel Hollis preaches, when you give something up for 30 days, your relationship with said item, forever changes. I truly believe this! Not like I’m never going to shop again. But, it wasn’t the first thing I did. Which is shocking as shit!
Now today, shit. Today is a different story. Once I had time to really gather ALL THE THINGS that I’ve had my eye one, I pulled the trigger on another J.Crew order. Ha!
On Monday, August 20th the hardest 30-days even began. I kept a little journal…..
I’m not going to lie. I cheated a littttle bit. In my defense, I had NO fucking clue how hard not shopping would actually be. I mean, I gave up booze for 30-days. So, this should be cake, right? NEGATIVE!
August 20th – What the FUCK Madewell? Promo codes on my first day of a shopping freeze? Alex called and rubbed it in a little. It burned..lol.
It’s Friday. Halle-fuckin-lujah! I ALWAYS share 5 things on my mind, but today I’m just flat-out too damn tired. I couldn’t even fake it if I tried. Did this week kick anyone else’s ass, like it did mine?
So, let’s just chat about this pretty room my Mom, Cory and I spruced up for the birthday girl instead……
I have to apologize in advance for the terrible pictures. We have really bad lighting and it’s pretty much impossible to get a good shot morning, noon or night. I did my best with the help of lots of filters.
Before:
This headboard is actually Bay’s baby crib. That was then converted to a toddler bed. And now a full size bed. We did remove the foot board in order to free up more room. I didn’t realize how much room it took up before. Then I did the unthinkable. I thew it away…..the foot board. I’ve been packing around all the pieces for the crib + toddler bed conversion for….12 years! Remember this time last year when we moved? My moto – just throw it away. So that’s exactly what we did. The thought gave be massive anxiety, to be completely honest. The real question – why in the hell was I packing it around anyway? I guess because it came from Goore’s Baby store. And I saw the price tag. That shit wasn’t cheap. And that, my friends, is why it’s still around. I don’t foresee ever buying different bedroom furniture for Bay.
Oh, and she reminded me that she’ll be moving out in 6 years anyway. Thanks for the friendly reminder boo!!!
Happy Friday! Hope all is well and you’re on your way to a great weekend! My weekend plans: double fisting keg beers at the Yolo County Fair! What else would one do during Fair week? A BIG thank you for all the sweet messages on yesterdays {i gave up alcohol for 30 days!!!} post! My current response: If I can do it, you can 🙂
Let’s chat about 5 things on my mind this Friday afternoon…….
ONE – You can only keep 3 // I keep seeing this floating around instagram. I find it super interesting to see what peeps top 3 are. This is hard! I feel like 3 isn’t that fair. I feel like we need at least 5. Right? I’m going with:
In that exact order too. lol. But, now I want to know what would be your 3? Dry shampoo would for sure be #4 for me. And tacos for sure #5!
TWO – Trader Joe’s finds // I have a feeling I’ll be spending more + more time at TJ’s in the near future. I haven’t told you guys what I’ll be giving up for 30 days beginning next week. A piece of me doesn’t want to say it out loud…#indenial. I think giving up booze will be wayyy easier than this one. Anyway, I popped in to grab my weekly stems + Bogle Chard, and I spotted some new shit to try out. Probably my least healthy TJ’s trip of all time…lol.
Spanish Olive Cream Cheese + BIG Soft Pretzels + Chocolate covered sunflowers + individual sun-dried apricots + Fruit leathers + Bay proclaimed her love for pears?
I’ll report back what we love!
Setting my last summer table for the year. Bittersweet! You know by now that I LOVE a pretty table. It’s inviting. Sets the tone. You know what I mean? Changing around the table setting to fit the mood + season has become my jam. Still trying to come up with a name to make it a series. Anyone have any cute + clever ideas? Something with a good ring to it. Maybe I can do a monthly table series?
In case you’re new or missed it, here are some of the other table settings I’ve shared on the blog…..
My personal favorite the {orange table setting}
Bay’s famous rose napkin fold was first done here {spring table + rose napkin fold}
Easter 2018 was a good one {friday 5}
Last Christmas ♥ {friday 5}
{Table talk} was my very first table setting in our new home with my new dinning table
How cute was the {thanksgiving kid table}
A Christmas table from wayy back in 2016 on {friday 5}
I may need to re-create this Fall table from {weekend notes}
Using my parents china they handed down to me for an Easter Brunch {friday 5}
I was setting pretty tables back in October of 2015 {friday 5}
Honestly, I had NO idea how many I’ve done till I searched “table setting” in the search bar. WOW!
What’s your fave so far? I wanna know!
This time around I wanted to showcase summertime.
Mezger Zinnia’s are a showstopper! My table wouldn’t have been complete without a big vase full of these seasonal beauties.
After admiring all the beautiful + extremely expensive decorative wooden beads all over Instagram, I finally found some for my home. Found this Wood Bead Garland while strolling (you’ll never believe it) goo ol’ Target. One of the best $12 purchases I’ve made in a long time. You’d be surprised at how versatile they really are. These beads have been moved all over the house and I love them.
And added touch….rosemary wrapped in twice around cheapy little white candles. Didn’t they turn out cute?
FRIDAY! My second favorite F word! I got everything marked off the to-do list…so you know what that means? I’m so fucking ready for the weekend! My last dry weekend…HA! Still sober AF peeps. We’re gonna have to discuss this more next week. As it seems to be a hot topic. Weekend plans: Kick it. Dinner with friends. Might check out a bike trail I’ve been dying to ride. Workout (who am I?). Catch some rays! Before you cut loose for the weekend….
Let take a quick sec and chat about 5 things I’ve got on my mind!!
ONE – Coffee Table // One of my favorite places to style in my home. PSA: The Bath & Body Leaves candles are BACK!! Get em while they last. You can read about my love for this scent here: {friday 5} We cut some Mezger Zinnia’s ♥. Remember when I told you I wanted to display all our seashells + beach treasures? It’s really had to see here, but that glass jar…it’s currently holding all the sand dollars + driftwood + crab legs + whatnot’s that we’ve collected this summer. I found it at good ol Target and it’s perfect. 1 gallon glass jar. I also picked up the marble “dipping” bowl which houses the matches. And I can’t forget the Magnolia Table cookbook. You guys, get your hands on a copy! We’ve got a list of recipes to make! Oh and our coffee table it’s marked down 1/2 off: Marble Knox Coffee Table
Tank // Denim // Slides // Necklace
TWO – Black on black // When in doubt, where all black. It’s always, always a good idea. I think my heart it telling me fall is upon us. I keep pulling out all my black pieces. This madewell top is so good. Comes in white and a stone color too. You can wear a regular bra…the straps cover that shit up! These have been my go-to black jeans for the last year. Love the distressing. $12 Target slides + the necklace I can’t take off!
