in fall
Saturday, September 29, 2018
5 FALL HOME DECOR BUYS THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR SPACE FOR UNDER $30
This weekend, I started getting our home updated for the upcoming season. Fall is officially here and although it’s one of my favorite seasons, I don’t go too crazy with lots of orange and pumpkin decor. It’s like switching out your closet for your fall clothing. Warmer and cozier pieces in the closet and the home. Here are 5 things I like to do that help our home reflect the changing of the seasons.
New scents - nothing makes a space feel like fall more then a warm scented candle. I’m a huge fan of anthropologies candles and this one smells so yummy. Not too strong but a nice scent. Pair it with matches on the mantle.
Faux fur- whether it’s a throw blanket, throw pillows or a sheepskin rug, you’ll be wanting to curl up and get cozy with a good book and a scrumptious throw blanket.
White pumpkins- I love placing these throughout our home Sept-November and incorporating them into our Thanksgiving table settings as well.
A new vase- fill it with fresh eucalyptus or tall branches from your yard for a more dramatic look.
New soaps and cleaners- I don’t know why I get excited about switching out my hand soaps and cleaners but I do and my favorite go to is Mrs. Meyers because I know it’s safe for my family and the scents smell amazing. Right now I’m loving the apple cider scent. You can also score Mrs Meyers scents through Grove Collaborative which I’ve been loving for monthly deliveries. Get a 5 piece gift set for free and learn more about their products here
Saturday, September 23, 2017
UPDATE YOUR HOMES CURB APPEAL FOR FALL
Fall is such a beautiful time of year. The air starts to get crisp, the trees are an array of gorgeous colors, boots and turtlenecks come out and cider donuts...need I say more!
One of my favorite things to do is to get our house ready for fall. Here are some tips to update your homes curb appeal just in time for trick or treaters.
Update your planters:
Summer flowers are starting to look wilted and scraggly and our planters are in need of a fresh new look. Mix and max grasses and cabbages with brightly colored mums and flowers.
Replace your doormat:
Since you'll have more visitors in the next coming months, why don't you give them a good laugh as they enter your home.
Add a new wreath to your door:
I love a good magnolia wreath or bay leaf wreath which can carry you into Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Dress up your lamp post / porch columns:
Add some corn stalks!
You can shop some of these looks for your home here:
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Friday, September 15, 2017
OUTFITS TO TRANSITION INTO FALL
This summer flew by and were headed into one of my favorite seasons...FALL! Now is the time to start mixing some of your summer favorites with new fall pieces. So no packing away all those tees just yet because they're a perfect layering piece. I especially love them under a blazer in the morning when it's cool. These are some of my favorite summer tees which are on sale for only $11 if you need to refresh any, now is a great time to stock up!
This cute little blazer caught my attention at Target the other day. Pair it with your favorite summer tee, raw hem jeans, a cute pair of slip on mules and these yellow studs (only $24). Then dress it up with red heels for an evening out and these tassel earrings. I love shopping places like Target, Old Navy and F21 for more trendier pieces and investing in more staple pieces such as good jeans.
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Have a pair of booties you're dying to wear but it's still 80 degrees outside? Pair them with a cute dress and if it's cooler add a cute leather jacket for the evening. I got this Cupcakes & Cashmere dress this summer and planned to wear it out to dinner but ended up wearing something else. It's such a great color combo I decided to keep it to transition into fall. I paired it with these booties and this leather bomber. These new pieces just arrived from Stella & Dot and would be a great compliment to the dress. Earrings // bracelet
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Apple and pumpkin picking may be my favorite fall activity. Grab your favorite striped summer tee and layer it under your new favorite cable-knit sweater. When I saw this in the L.L.Bean catalog I immediately went online and it was SOLD OUT! I was like WTF...it's not even Fall yet? I'm hoping it's being restocked because I NEED it. I included it here because I loved it so much and pray it will come back in stock. I also snagged this cute felt hat from H&M. The beige is sold out online but they were just stocking them at the Legacy Place store and other locations as well. Olive may be my fall color obsession and this crossbody satchel just arrived! We can't forget our accessories when going apple picking and these druzy semi precious stone earrings and bracelet are even more gorgeous in person. Anyone else think it's ok to wear white after Labor Day? I'm in, especially since these cords at J. Crew Factory are BIG1 FREE!!
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I got these bow flats at H&M the other day and love the way they look on. If you can't wear jewel tones well like myself but it's a hot color this season then add it with accessories, like shoes and bags. I love mixing fun patterns with solid black and this outfit could work as an office look or dinner with the hubs. These pants at J. Crew factory are B1G1 free right now! The earrings are 2 in 1 and are a great accessory for the holidays. I've been wearing this bracelet with everything.
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Workout gear is easier to transition into fall, just add a jacket or sweatshirt and maybe splurge on a new pair of sneakers to kick start your workout after all the summer cocktails you enjoyed. I'm seeing so many cute jackets that is was hard to choose just one. I tend to invest in these because I know I will get a ton of use out of them year after year! The infinity scarf is reversible and this India Hicks backpack works great as a gymbag!
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Tuesday, August 15, 2017
FAVORITES FROM THE MAIL THIS WEEK
Fall catalogs are starting to fill my mailbox and I've been dog earring away. Here are some of my favorites from the mail this week.
This whole outfit from Boden has my name all over it, although I'd prob wear black pants. Then pair it with a cute leather bomber and funky earrings to grab after work drinks with your friends. Because you know I do this all the time. (These summer days have been long so I think I'm vicariously living through 20 somethings without kids) sweater // pants // shoes // necklace
ALL OF THE SHOES! I always love Boden's shoes but have never actually ordered a pair. Has anyone else? Did you like them?
You all know how much I love Mark & Grahams stuff and these bags don't disappoint. I mean that luxe cow hide one 😍 and the navy windowpane camera bag are to die for!
IKEA's new catalog came out and so I braved IKEA with the kids the other day to grab something for my office that I wanted to grab and as we made our way through the maze I spotted their new storage bins in black and white stripe! So cute for a playroom.
Let's be honest filing cabinets can be an eye sore but they're sometimes essential. After organizing my office the cb2 catalog came in the mail with a similar vintage cabinet that I just finished organizing. It's from the new Fred Segal line at CB2. It comes in a single size too. Also loving this acrylic storage table from the collection too. Actually loving a bunch of things from the new cb2 catalog like this lucite desk, marble console table and that cowhide bench, gah! I NEED that!
If you're in the market for a new backpack these Tea Collection ones are super cute! If Under Armour didn't exist I'd get the navy and orange one for the youngest. Or the cute shark one I spotted at target the other day that's perfect for preschool. Oh how I miss the days when I could buy cute stuff.
Thursday, November 17, 2016
CREATE A BEAUTIFUL THANKSGIVING TABLE
Honestly how is Thanksgiving next week already? Even the kids said that November is flying by this year. I used to think I needed a month between Nov and Dec but now I think I need a month between Oct and Nov. I love Thanksgiving because it's all about gathering together and enjoying good food. No gifts, no added chaos, just added hours at the gym.
As I'm thinking up ideas for my Thanksgiving tablescape this year I found some beautiful inspiration ideas out there to help you create a beautiful setting for your table this year.
I love the black flatware paired with a more casual placemat and simple dish ware in StudioMcGees Thanksgiving setting
I absolutely love green / white pumpkins and magnolia leaves. There's just something about them that grabs my attention every time I see them. So there's no doubt I loved Miss Mustard Seeds use of them on her table.
Anything with gold in it I'm naturally drawn to and love the painted pumpkins with fresh flowers GigglesGalore used. And how cute are these napkins all wrapped up like a little gift?! Check out her blog for some even more place card ideas and some free printables as well.
With the use of neutrals in the dinnerware and linens it really makes the focus of this table the simple colorful center pieces and I love the rose gold stripes on the little sugar pumpkins from Homey oh my.
I love bringing the outside inside to create beautiful spaces and there's nothing better then using free stuff from your backyard and glamming it up with a little gold spray paint. This chalkboard sign is pretty cool too!
Over at Apartment34 they incorporated food into their centerpiece which is what it's all about at Thanksgiving! The eggplant napkins pull it all together. I took some ideas from this to create mine last year and it was so easy.
I wish I had these same plates and silverware for our Thanksgiving table that Carrie over at makinglemonade used for her table setting.
How fun are all these place card ideas? I usually have the kids help out with this part.
More ideas for your tables:
Layer colorful vases and candles in the center. Add pops of color with bright flowers and brightly colored fruit like oranges and pomegranates and tie the look together with coordinating table linens.
Reuse the pumpkins sitting around from Halloween for your centerpiece and build around that. Add some natural elements from outside as fillers with a couple of tealights. Simple linens (I'm obsessed with these from Serena & Lily) and gold silverware to add some warmth.
I'm loving the birch look and these are actually candleholders. Line them on the table with some pine cones. The kids will love searching for them and saying they helped decorate. I like these natural placemats with the gingham napkin. Tie some twine around them and you're good to go.
Friday, October 14, 2016
FRIDAY FINDS: FALL DECOR
Happy Friday! Heading into what is hopefully a beautiful fall weekend. We've been having dreary rainy weekends which have been messing with our fall plans this year. But here are a couple of my favorite fall porches / Halloween decor to follow on instagram right now that don't look so gloomy!
How cute are the little Halloween varsity flags on @randigarrettdesign (her feed has great decor inspiration btw)
Our house is looking a little batty as well. I'll be sharing some pics from our spooky decor next week but Courtney's buffalo check vase makes these bats look less scarier over @athoughtfulplace
Go big or go home is my thought on outdoor planters and Elizabeth @prettypink2lips creates these awesome fern fall planters. I wish ferns could survive the fall weather up here because they look great in planters.
My very own brothers pumpkin stack @cregs210 is looking ready for some trick or treaters. (You should see his house at Halloween, it's one of our favorite holidays to decorate for)
Love a monochromatic scheme like this all white setting Annie created over @zevyjoy
White pumpkins were made for decorators!
White pumpkins were made for decorators!
Wish my pup would pose as well as Lucy's @mscraftberrybush pup who fits in perfectly on her gorgeous decorated porch.
Happy Weekend Everyone!
Jen
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