{friday 5}

October 5, 2018October 5, 2018 xoxostacyb4 Comments

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!

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{dupes + the pretty pink blouse}

March 13, 2018 xoxostacyb2 Comments

Do you ever just itch for a change? Is it the in-between of seasons that’s got me ready for a change? Honestly, I’m not even sure what the change is…ha! I’m so complicated like that. I think I’m tired of the same ol thing.

Last time I had “the itch” (that sounds really terrible) It was the hair itch. (that sounds even more terrible) You know, the one where you need a cut or color change? So you hit up your hairdresser and make it happen. That was me last month.

But, I still have “the itch!”

I know that when I’m feeling like I need a change, it’s because I DO need a change. Now I have to figure out what will do the trick. It doesn’t have to be anything maj. Sometimes it’s shifting a couple little things, that make “the itch” go away. Ok, I have to be done with that….sounds worse and worse every time I type it.

100% the sun! That would be fabulous.

I might move around some furniture?

Switch up the weekly dinner menu with something funky?

Try a new beauty product?

Maybe all of the above?

What do you do, when you feel like you need to switch things up a little?

In the meantime, since I have NO frickin idea what the change will entail, I bought myself a few pretty things. Springy things. Obvi, that should do the trick for now….lol. A new blouse. A pretty pink one. One that screams spring. And it made me feel better.

I apologize in advance for the terrible photos today. I had every intention of taking outfit pictures over the weekend when it was beautiful and sunny. But decided to save that task for a rainy, dark, stormy Tuesday morning. Totally makes sense, right? HA! And my house it a dungeon. I get zero natural light. Which KILLS me.

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{“the” leather jacket}

November 7, 2017November 7, 2017 xoxostacyb2 Comments

Day #2 of my leather jacket love affair.

It was brought to my attention the other night that I am passionate about very few things….

(not in any particular order)

Family + friends

Food

Clothes

Holidays

Wine

And a good deal!

This is a true story. Which makes since today and why I’m currently head over heels in love with this leather jacket!!

I’ve been on the hunt for THE perfect leather jacket. Did I mention that I’m also picky AF? It’s a big task to meet all the criteria! And the price tag has a lot to do with it too.

My advise to you:

Add this to your Christmas list.

Unless you’re not still 10 years old (like me) and still making a Christmas list.

My list even comes via email with links + promo codes….HA!! Shit you not, this is a true story!

Back to the jacket…..

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{weekend notes}

November 6, 2017November 20, 2017 xoxostacybLeave a comment

Good morning, friends! Everyone all rested + relaxed after the time change? Yeah, me either. The time change always take a little getting used to. Coffee on top of coffe! That’s how I plan to get through this Monday!!

Intentions for the Week:

~~Lay low!!! You guys, I think I’m getting sick 🙁~~
~~Plan Christmas table setting~~ Plaid + white ♥
~~Donate/sale Bay’s clothes~~
~~Pack for backpacking trip + Ojai~~
Keep on the Keto train – I fell off after Ojai
~~Have Allison do her magic on my roots~~
Plant/pot all the new plants
~~Clean the back patio~~

Last weeks intentions: {weekend notes}

Our weekend highlights and not so highlights….

Link //

Our beloved pet rabbit passed away Friday afternoon. We are guessing old age? Or possibly the move. He never seemed nearly as happy at the new place as he used to be. I do know one thing, he lived a good life. I will miss my morning rabbit greetings in the morning. I still catch myself opening the slider and calling his name. Bay is the fence about getting a new pet. She’s assured me that, no pet could be as cool as Link. I think she’s right. Maybe with time….

You can read a little more about him here:

{friday 5}

Always photo bombing…..

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Our Christmas cards came and I completely forgot that I added this picture above to the back out our cards. Our little tribute to Link ♥

Some of our favorites…..

RIP Link ♥

You even made this cold-hearted bitch shed crocodile tears!!!

We spent the rest of the weekend doing anything and everything to salvage what we had left of it. Cooking + shopping. Two of my favorite things! And Bay got to cut a rug at the Father Daughter Dance ♥

Father Daughter Dance //

Bay + her dad (aka baby daddy) went to the Father Daughter Dance. I love this tradition of theirs. She did her own makeup and looks about 15…I die!! But, she felt beautiful and looked beautiful, so that’s all that matters.

She said it was like a date night with her dad. So sweet!!!

UC Davis Arboretum Plant Sale //

When they say they’re having a plant sale, they are not messing around. We found our way to the Teaching Nursery located near the Arboretum. Plants are organized by shade + sun. Grasses + trees + shrubs + succulents. Indoor + outdoor. They even supply the wagons for you to load up with plants. Garden experts ready for all the questions. We had a student walk us to our car and load up our plants.

Look at all the pretty plants I scored. Actually, 2 of them are my Mom’s. My 6 plants cost $25.00.

If you’re interested in the next sale, click on the link below. I believe this was the last sale for 2017. I’m sure there will be more come Spring.

Plant Sales at the Arboretum Teaching Nursery

Davis Farmer’s Market //

I can’t remember the last time I went to the Saturday market. I had apples on my mind. In search of the best apple to make my first apple pie.

I found all kinds of goodies. And another plant. Everyone needs a Christmas cactus. When I spotted a white Christmas cactus, I knew it was meant to be. The honey nut squash, which I’ve also never seen before is our veggie of the week. It came with a recipe: roast honey nut squash with rosemary and gruyere. OMG!!! Stay tuned!

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{sweater weather}

October 11, 2017 xoxostacyb2 Comments

It’s officially sweater weather in California!!! I’ve put one on every day this week and loving every second of it!

I grabbed this cute pink leopard print cardi last week. Remember when I tried on the dress that Instagram Story Polls said “NO”? Ha. Clearly, I can’t let it go. Not yet! Maybe tomorrow 🙂

Do you follow Target Does It Again on Instagram? If not, you really should. Unless you don’t like Target. Or super cute stuff from Target. And if you fall under either of those categories, then we can’t be friends.

The reason I tell you, FOLLOW Target Does It Again….

They always post pics of the New Arrivals. Sometimes before they’ve even hit the internet. Then you drop what you’re doing. Hop in your car. Drive straight to Target to find the super cute shit they posted.

That my friends is how I found this cardigan.

$29.99 by Mossimo Cardigan

Not to mention, they always look so damn cute in everything they post.

It’s currently only available in-store (not online yet). Target Davis had a shit ton of them. I haven’t been to the Woodland store yet, but chances are they’ve got them too.

The rest of the ootd:

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