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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 ❄️

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{keeping the christmas magic alive}

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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{top 20 christmas movies | garland diy}

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 // 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…..

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{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……

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{diy painted front door}

SHOP: Paint Color | Lighting | House Numbers | RING doorbell | Keyless Entry | Plant Stand | Planter | Sweater Tank (sale $10)| AGOLDE Dee Ultra High-Rise Shorts | Luciana Woven Slide Sandals

Cory went fishing again 🎣….. so you know the drill. I got a can of black paint 🖤 🎨 Just call me Bob Villa 🔨

Truth – He didn’t even notice right away. I guess that’s a good thing?

Thanks for sharing the perfect black door paint @hartman_haus.

Today I’m spilling all the tea: tips + tricks along with all our front porch items: lighting + keyless entry + planters – you name it.

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{weekend notes}

On cloud wine 🍷 buzzed + real happy. This portrays exactly how I feel about spontaneous day trip to Napa 😁

This is the “million dollar” picture spot at Rombauer Vineyards and out of 10 perfectly posed photos – this was by far the best.

Intentions for the Week:

  • Get hella steps (fitness steps, that is)
  • Meal Prep my heart out
  • Plant my new Rainbow Gold Bougainvillea to climb the brick fireplace
  • Bathe the stinky dogs
  • Focus on good sleep
  • Complete the Laundry Room makeover
  • Face mask night with Bay
  • Buy a shit-ton of mulch for the front yard
  • Take good care of myself
  • Put together our new Console Table (thanks Mom + Dad)
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{friday faves}

SHOP: Mom Tank ($12) | Denim ($20) | Sunglasses ($10) | Coin Necklace

On a scale from 1 to quaran-ten….
How excited are you it’s finally FIRDAY?

Sharing this DIY ice bucket that is perfect for keep yo mammas booze chilled on Sunday 🍾

My mom tank is $12 + my jeans are only $20…swear!

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{bleach tie dye diy}

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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{march most shopped items + DIY face mask}

SHOP: Eyelet T-Shirt ($20) | Levi’s 501 Skinny Jeans | Seaside Slide Sandals ($20) | Straw Clutch ($20) | Sunglasses (under $40)

Smiling on the outside, but deep down I’m a ball of anxiety!
Which got me thinking about all the things I’ve taken for granted….

  1. Stocked shelves at the grocery store 🧻 🍞
  2. Health
  3. Teachers + coaches 👩‍🏫
  4. Going to the gym 🏋🏻‍♀️
  5. Traveling/road trips ✈️ 🚗
  6. Eating out at restaurants 🥡
  7. Impromptu happy hours with family + friends 🍻
  8. Going to see a movie 🍿
  9. Hair + Nail appointments haircut💇🏼‍♀️💅
  10. Freedom 🇺🇸

What’s the first thing you’re going to do once it’s safe again?

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