Friday, February 23, 2024

life lately (2)!

 

Lately: 

We have finally had some sunnier and milder days and it's giving me LIFE right now. I'm hoping the worst of winter is behind us and we can move on! The daily grind seems so ho-hum in the winter and I'm so glad to be almost on the tail end of it. Earlier this week I even opened the windows for some fresh air in the house for the first time since fall - it felt amazing! Lately I've been taking small joys in seeing new episodes of my favorite podcasts popping up, keeping fresh flowers around the house and scheming about some projects around the house. With milder days I'm scheduling in some outdoor walks (finally!) and watching lots of the smaller tennis tournaments on tv. During these waning winter days it's all about finding small little sparks of joy to keep the cold and grey away mentally. 

(above: I love these glasses for everyday use or for a cocktail!)

Watching, reading, listening: 

- The current season of The Bachelor is SO GOOD friends. I've been a long time Bachelor fan but in the past few years the seasons seem a little too dramatic and boring at the same time (is that possible?). I saw that the current Bachelor, Joey, was a tennis player and it piqued my interest. I've been binging past episodes and finally caught up with the show live this past Monday. I'm totally hooked and honestly, the girls this go round are total catches! It's going to be tough for him to decide.

- My husband and I binged Love on the Spectrum (Netflix) together. We had both heard such good things about it and it definitely lived up to the hype. It was incredibly sweet and we both got so invested in all the individuals featured on the show. It gave me such a better understanding of Autism, especially in adults, and gave me such a soft spot for their struggles and for their amazing family members that support them. It's not rare to interact with adults on the spectrum in our everyday lives and this really helped me bridge an understanding for their lives. We loved it.

- My husband and I also started Couples Therapy (Showtime) and wow. Just wow. This is a documentary that follows several couples through couples therapy. I'm almost a little speechless about this series because it's just so intimate with these couples being completely open with their struggles right out in the open of streaming television. We are only about half way through the first season, but this is going to be an easy binge for sure! And like most people that probably watch the show, I am asking: Can Orna be my therapist? She is an excellent therapist and also shows some behind the scenes of her own struggles in taking on the problems of her clients.

- I finished reading Homecoming by Kate Morton. It was a good story but man was that book long. If you are a die-hard Kate Morton fan I would say you should read it... but otherwise you might want to pass. It's just wayyyy too long for a very quick wrap up at the end. I did enjoy the twist, but it felt super rushed.

- I am currently reading Diva by Daisy Goodwin. I have really enjoyed ALL of her books and this one is no exception. It's a very fun historical fiction that moves quickly and is so fascinating. It's based on the soprano opera singer Maria Callas. I googled her name to get images of the Diva and she looks just like I imagined and it's a really interesting story. I highly recommend!

- Podcasts I've enjoyed recent: The Science of Optimism on The Blonde Files podcast, What is Your Shadow Trying to Tell You? on the Goop podcast, "Ask Us Anything" Beauty Edition on the Lipstick on the Rim podcast



Currently loving: 

- The prettiest dress for spring and summer. If you have events to attend like graduations, casual weddings or just a fun spring break dinner look - I highly recommend this dress.  It runs very large, I went down 2 sizes to size XS.

- These white jeans (shown above) are perfection. The gentle flare, the patch pockets and the perfectly cropped length. I went with my bigger size, 26, they run a bit small.

- We just got this noise machine and WOW... sleep is super important for me. I'm miserable after a terrible night sleep, I mean, who isn't? But I've noticed as I've gotten older that it's getting harder and harder to recover. I sleep super soundly with this new noise machine and I can't recommend it enough. It's even compact enough to travel with!

- It seems like pearl accessories are popping up everywhere for spring. Not that they ever went out of style but they are definitely having a moment. These oversized pearl earrings are SO fun! 


Let's do some Q & A!

Q. What are your top 3 must haves for spring?

A. I would say wide leg jeans for sure. This pair is so comfy and easy to wear! A pop of red is super on trend right now and such a fun bright color to wear on a sunny day. This pair of red flats would be such a fun statement piece dressed up or dressed down.  And for the third item I would have to say these fun sneakers... I reach for mine all the time. They are so comfy and super on trend right now - so they are the perfect of the moment piece.

Q. What are you wearing for date night/girls nights these days?

A. Well for winter it was just dress warm and hope for the best. ;) But I have to say, I have zero "going out" pieces. This time of year it's usually black jeans (these are the best black jeans and I wore them for date night last weekend) and then once it's warmer out I'll do white jeans or a dress.  I have to say, this is not my strong suit, I usually just go with an everyday-type look and will sometimes wear an extra piece of jewelry to dress up the look a bit.

Q. What is your usual morning routine?

A. I am NOT a morning person I should say first! I wake up early, but actually getting out of bed is my worst nemesis. I usually wake up about 6:45 and drag my butt out of bed to make sure my daughter is up and getting ready for school. Then I do a few things in the bathroom - brush teeth, put in my contacts, notice my dark circles are getting worse (why are they getting so bad as I get older?). Then it's dog duty next, he needs a quick potty and breakfast. Then I move on to vitamins, coffee and work. I am not a morning person but working is like the thing I always dive into first when I wake up because I like to have the feeling that I'm productive first thing. I will check in on emails and dms, write the newsletter on M/W/F, research the content I need to create that day like checking for any sales, etc and then post new content to socials. Then usually by 8 or 8:15 I am taking the dog for a walk. I don't love this part of the morning, especially when I need 100 layers just to get out the door but it always makes me feel refreshed and energized for the day. If I have a workout planned for that day (most days I do) then I quickly change and get out the door with a protein bar. Then after the workout, it's time to shower and do whatever work I have planned for the day contentwise. It's not anything very special at all! I wish I did something more inspired like journal or meditate or contemplatively sip tea, but indeed, I do not.

Friday, February 2, 2024

life lately!

Hello! Happy February! I'm not on the blog much these days anymore. It was nice to step back from regular blogging in 2023 when my life was turned upside down with my son's senior year and his heading off to school last fall. It was a wild year to say the least with lots of highs and plenty of tough moments. The more I think about this space, the more I want to bring it back, it's my roots! It all started here 15 years ago when I decided to stay home full time with my kids (then 1 year old & 4 years old!!!) and was searching for my personal style as a newly stay-at-home mom. 

I can't promise I'll be here daily like I used to, but I'm going to dip my toe into some more longer(ish) content here (longer than an instagram post to start!) and see where it leads for 2024. 

To start I thought we could chat some current favorites, what's been up lately, what I'm watching lately and then answer a few reader questions!

Lately: 

Thank GOODNESS January is over. That month man. I am not a winter person and January is always a really difficult month for me. The cold, the clouds, the short days... all of it. It always seems like the wasteland of the year. Ugh. I try to embrace it all with cozy nights in and lazy weekends, but now that it's over I couldn't be happier. I never feel my best in January no matter what I try. I'm ready to be a snow-bird. Is that too much to ask? 

Now that we finally have January behind us, I'm looking forward to some spring travel we have coming up and longer days with hopefully some sunshine. We will be taking a warm weather trip the four of us over my son's spring break and I can't wait to all hang together for a few days. 

I've mentioned it before on social media but the adjustment to having my son in college has been so jarring. He is really enjoying campus life and all it has to offer and thriving in his classes. So I'm very thankful for that, but on a personal level... I don't know!?!? Does one ever recover from their children growing up? I don't think so. It's so beautiful and heartbreaking in one breath. Everyday it still surprises me how much I miss him and how much my life has changed in just a few short months. 

This month has not been a dry January in our house. Instead, we've been experimenting with making some new (to us) cocktails. Some of our new favorites are a Negroni, a Campari spritz (this is delightfully light!) and Tom Collins. Usually I'm a gin and tonic (with extra lime) girl so it's been fun to try some new options.


Watching, reading, listening:

- I just finished watching Super Models on AppleTV+ and it was SO good. OMG. I loved it. I wasn't big into "following" the super models back in the 80s and 90s but I was a HUGE fan of magazines and, of course, knew who all the super models were. This documentary was just fascinating and gave me the biggest girl crushes on all of them both retroactively in their hay day and now into who they have all evolved to be in modern day. It was a fun and inspiring girly watch!

- My husband and I watched American Nightmare on Netflix. I never go for those types of true crime shows and halfway through my husband and I definitely regretted starting it.  Yikes! But then we couldn't stop watching! What a wild ride. Did you see it? I still have so many questions.

- I'm halfway through the show Twin Flames and honestly dragging my feet going back to it. What. The. Heck!?!? Mostly it's just difficult to imagine why people would fall into that trap and take so much bad advice.

- I'm halfway though the book Homecoming by Kate Morton. I have loved SO many of her books (The House at Riverton and The Secret Keeper) but this one is incredibly slow. Like painfully. It's a quite long book, so now I feel invested and like I can't quit. I am going to stick it out, but only because some reviews said the second half of the book picks up speed a bit. Wish me luck!

- The How I Built This podcast episode with Tiffany Masterson who founded Drunk Elephant was fascinating. I've loved and used Drunk Elephant forever but it's definitely very of-the-moment right now with teens. The brand has tons of really great products, many which I've ordered multiple times. But the highlight of their lineup is the BabyFacial. I'm not sure what year that launched, but I've been using it since about day one and have reordered multiple times. It's so good. 


Currently loving: 

- I bought these jeans in blue a few seasons back and just got them in white. I'm in love. So ready for white denim season! They run a touch small, I went with my bigger size, 26

- New arrivals from J.Crew I'm swooning over: this bold sweater (!!!), stripes are always in my cart (this is so fun!) and a little white dress is always a good idea.

- Just snagged these budget sandals. They are verrrrry cute in person!

- I've had this dress in my cart for a week or so and then it sold out! But it's back! Perfect everyday dress for spring break and into summer!

- As a long time gel manicure addict I finally had to take a break late last year because my nails were super dry and brittle. It was, in the end, my own fault, I should have been taking breaks with the gels... but I was lazy and wasn't doing it. Then I discovered THIS nail system. It's an at home gel-like manicure system with no UV light to dry and no soaking to remove the polish. And it fully dries in 5 minutes! As a chronic nail-chipper, I'm impressed. A mani lasts longer than even gel nails and I usually am inspired to change the nail color before the manicure has chipped or grown out too far. I've also swapped in my own nail colors in the system too - so no need to buy more color if you already own a few favorites. 


Let's do some Q & A!

Q. What to wear to Disney over Easter weekend/beginning of April?

A. I rounded up my Disney looks from last summer HERE. It was HOT... we went in August. So check those looks out for sure. Beyond that it's 100% dependent on the weather. Florida has had a cool winter and I'm hoping it warms up down there soon since we are headed to Flordia soon too. You could always add a sweatshirt or cardigan or sweater over the shoulders to any of those looks if it looks to be cooler. But otherwise fingers crossed for lots of sun and warmth!

Q. Hot trends for spring besides wide leg jeans?

A. Yes, definitely wide leg jeans, pants and trousers are among the big trends for spring. I love the trend, but if you don't care for it there are plenty of straight leg options too! As I always say... all trends are optional. You can opt in or out of them as you please! Beyond that - we are definitely seeing a lot of 90's inspired trends like menswear inspired pieces (blazers, button front shirts, loafers with socks and vests), red is back in a HUGE way (you can see some fun pops of red for spring that I've pulled together here, here and here) and a big return of silver in accessories is going to be another very modern look for spring and into later 2024 too. 

I will say that I am shocked at how little spring clothing has launched at my favorite retailers. In years past (I have the receipts - haha!) spring clothing has popped at all the retailers by now. This year it seems to be very slow to roll out and I'm not sure why.  Of course, I've got my ear to the ground and will be bringing tons of spring inspiration to my closet and Instagram once it starts popping up at retailers.

Q. What is your workout routine like? I'm in a rut and need something new!

A. I've been playing tennis for about 5 years now. I started late in life and it's been such a fun outlet. I play tennis about 2-3 times a week. I started back up with pilates a year ago, it was something I did when my kids were very young but hadn't tried it in a while. I really, really enjoy it for feeling strong and centered. I do pilates 2x a week. My favorite physical activity is walking. It's a huge stress reliever for me and it's so good for you too! It was difficult to keep up with through the busy-ness of December and then of course January was so cold and snowy it was not enjoyable (or safe really!) and I have really missed it. Now that we are getting some temps above freezing and in the 40s I will be excited to start walking regularly again. I always feel best when I'm getting 8,000-10,000 steps a day. Both mentally and physically.

I think working out has to be fun. I never see it as a punishment or "catching up" after time off. I do it for fun or for my mind or health or nothing at all. For instance, for a while I was doing weight lifting with a trainer. I know weight lifting is SO good for us women, especially as we age. But I found it so dreadfully boring that I just ended up switching to pilates. It's got lots of similar benefits. Someday I might return to weight lifting, but if I'm not feeling it, it's not going to get done. So I have to be into it. That doesn't mean that most mornings I still drag my feet (especially when it's cold!) but in the end I love tennis and pilates. 

If you are looking to mix it up, try a new class at a new studio, ask some friends for a walk or try a lesson (like tennis!) - it can be so fun to try new things!





Wednesday, January 24, 2024

the best workout basics for the New Year with Athleta!

 This post is sponsored by Athleta. All opinions are my own. 

Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog.

It's time for a January check in! How are your fitness goals going so far this month? I'm always trying to get pilates on the schedule as much as I can and even in the winter I'm trying to get out for daily walks. But these cold and grey days don't make it easy! I'm the first to confess. I will say having some new leggings and sports bras in the mix always make working out more fun. I always try to set out workout clothes for the next day before I go to bed. Whether it's lots of layers for an outdoor walk, my favorite legging and sports bra combo for pilates or a tennis skirt and tank, when I see it sitting on my dresser when I wake up, it makes it easier to just put on and go do the workout. It's the visual reminder (read: guilt trip) that usually does the trick for me in the morning. 

Having new gear always helps to lean into my workouts and gives me that small push I need in the winter to keep these small promises to myself. A new pair of leggings in January is the equivalent to some freshly sharpened pencils in the fall, you know? It just feels so good! I've been wearing and loving the Athleta Powervita pieces for years. I just adore the ultra soft compression that looks and feels SO good on the body. Athleta is all about empowering women no matter what your workout style is... from fierce cardio sessions, to gentle studio classes and everything in between. Their pieces are up for the challenge. Their Ultra High-Rise Elation 7/8 Tight have been my go-to legging for years. You can't beat how soft and comfortable these leggings are, I wear them for everything from walks to tennis - they stay put and feel fantastic against the skin. Here I paired them with the Conscious Crop Bra. Lately I've been obsessed with the longline bra, I find them to be so comfortable and I love that this bra paired with the high waist leggings they have great coverage without being bulky. The Whisper Featherless Puffer Jacket is the perfect pre- and post-workout topper. I love that it's warm but not bulky and the quilted material and tall collar make it look perfectly polished for leaving the gym and running errands in style. 

Other new items I have my eye on at Athleta right now are the Venice Mid-Rise Jogger (so many color options!),  the Ascent Seamless Turtleneck (would be great for layering for outdoor walks!) and the Seasoft Bubble Hem Hoodie (this looks incredibly cozy!)

Right now when you apply and are approved for a new Athleta Rewards Credit Card you can get 25% off* your first order when using the card. So it's a great time to stock up on their great athleisure pieces for the New Year! This limited time promotion runs 1/18/24 - 1/24/24 and you can find out more HERE. Plus, you can earn 5 points* per $1 spent at Athleta, Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic when using your card. (Exclusions apply. If you are not approved for the Mastercard, you will be considered for the Athleta Rewards Credit Card.) 

Shop the look: 

Ultra High-Rise Elation 7/8 Tight (true to size, I'm wearing a size small), Conscious Crop Bra (true to size, I'm wearing a size medium), Whipser Featherless Puffer Jacket (runs big, I wearing a size XS)









Thursday, January 18, 2024

feel good fitness for 2024 with Athleta!

 This post is sponsored by Athleta. All opinions are my own.

Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog.

I've been easing back into a much needed routine after the holidays and it feels so good. I always love the fresh start of a New Year to get me back into a routine with work, school for the kids and especially workouts. I love to play tennis, but I've found it necessary to balance all that cardio with much kinder and gentler workouts like pilates and walks regularly. Pilates is something I added to my workout routine in 2023 and I have *loved* having it in my life for the mental and physical benefits. It's great for the body, but I love the breath work and meditation like state I'm in for each class. It's the perfect balance of sweaty zen. 

These gorgeous athleisure pieces from Athleta are perfect for all your studio classes and they transition perfectly to errands and carpool afterwards too. I've been a fan of the Athleta Powervita fabric for workout wear for years and years. From leggings to sports bras, it's the softest fabric that still has great support. You will love how you look and feel in this beautiful fabric. The Elation Flare Pant is such a fun alternative to leggings. Mark my words the original flare "yoga pants" are making their return for 2024. I am totally on board with the return of this trend and it's SO easy and comfortable to wear for walks or studio classes like barre, yoga and pilates. I'm obsessed. I paired it with the gorgeous and oh-so-comfortable matching Elation V-Neck Longline Bra. I've found recently that longline sports bras are SO much more comfortable than a traditional sports bra cut, I love that this bra stays put and absorbs sweat during even tough workouts. And lastly, the Presence Sweatshirt is super soft and flowy for the perfect post workout topper. Athleta isn't just about the hottest trends in workout apparel, Athleta stands for sustainability too, with 58% of their collections made with at least 30% lower impact materials. And Athleta always empowers women to look and feel their best with fabrics and silhouettes that meant to last and move with your body through whatever workout makes you feel best!

Right now when you apply and are approved for a new Athleta Rewards credit card you can get 25% off* your first order when using the card. So it's a great time to stock up on their great athleisure pieces for the New Year! *This limited time promotion runs 1/18/24 - 1/24/24 and you can find out more HERE. Plus, you can earn 5 points* per $1 spent at Athleta, Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic when using your card. (Exclusions apply. If you are not approved for the Mastercard, you will be considered for the Athleta Rewards Credit Card.)  

Shop the look: 

Elation Flare Pant (true to size, I'm wearing a size small), Elation V-Neck Longline Bra (true to size, I'm wearing a size medium), Presence Sweatshirt (runs oversized, I'm wearing a size small)









Friday, December 1, 2023

affordable holiday entertaining with Walmart!

 This post is sponsored by Walmart. All opinions are my own.

Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog.

With Thanksgiving behind us, the holidays are quickly approaching! I just love a big festive and cozy meal around the table for the holidays. Maybe a big pot of soup with warm crusty bread on the side or a big roast that simmers on the oven all day and warms you right up from the first bite! Celebrating the holidays with those you love most is both about the small quiet evenings spent together with the Christmas tree twinkling as it is about the big hearty meal on Christmas Day. I love to celebrate both! 

From small kitchen appliances, to beautiful serveware, everyday porcelain dishes and seasonal decor pieces, Walmart has everything you need to host the most special holiday gatherings big or small with those you love the most this season. These beautiful white dishes with delicate texture are perfect for everyday dining or dressing up your dining table for festive events. Paired with this gold flatware it's approachable but elegant for a stunning tablescape. I stocked up on these red striped kitchen towels to add a festive kick to the kitchen, but they also make a really simple placemat when folded in half - and they are so budget friendly too! Walmart has the best prices to make your holiday entertaining festive on a budget and get FREE SHIPPING on any order over $35 everyday!









Friday, November 3, 2023

gifts they will love with Walmart!

 This post is sponsored by Walmart and Collective Voice. All opinions are my own.

Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog.

It's time to make that list and check it twice! I love to check gifts off my list as soon as possible during the holiday season and if you are the same, then you will love today's round up of gifts from Walmart! Or if you tend to procrastinate, here is your sign to shop early! Walmart has amazing deals on toys and fun gifts for all the kiddos in your life, plus I found some great ideas for teens which can be so difficult to shop for. Shopping at Walmart.com for the holidays is stress free with great prices and free and fast shipping everyday, making your holiday shopping stress-free this season!

Walmart has a huge selection of Legos which are a favorite in our house, our teenagers *still* love to receive a set or two of Legos under the Christmas tree. My daughter loves her Instax Camera and has owned one for years, any teen on your list would love this gift. This year I also snagged the Polaroid Pocket Printer for her - it's so fun and easy and works as an app on your phone and then prints the most darling little photos that are also stickers. This is a fantastic gift idea for teens or college aged kids as an alternative to gift cards and clothes. This record turntable is also a very fun idea for teens, my daughter is in love with it! It's so fun to put a record on like the old days and even the teens agreed. Plus, this is a great gift to build on for future events where you can gift them the newest records as they are released. Walmart has a great selection of albums to choose from for the teens on your list!

If you have littles on your list, Melissa & Doug brand toys were always big in our house when the kids were smaller and Walmart has a great selection of these classic toys for the young ones on your list. Or all the favorites like Squishmallows and Hot Wheels can be found at Walmart too. Walmart has great stocking stuffers too like a mini bluetooth speaker or the very popular Simple Modern tumblers.

No matter who is on your list, the young or the young at heart, Walmart.com is your destination for toy shopping made easy and affordable this holiday season. 



















Friday, October 13, 2023

cozy fall basics with Kohl's!

 This post is sponsored by Kohl's and Collective Voice. All opinions are my own.

Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog.

Jacket season is officially here and I sure am enjoying it! The days have been crisp and sunny and honestly it's the best feeling after a very warm fall so far. Whether it's getting out for a cool walk or running errands I am not leaving the house without a jacket these days. There is nothing like bundling up in a cozy jacket in October. 

One of my favorite jacket styles for fall this year is the reversible quilted jacket. This one is SO cute and cozy and I love that you can wear it with the quilted or the sherpa side showing. With jeans and sweaters, this is such an easy piece to throw on for all your fall activities from mom-duty, to over gym clothes or sitting on the sidelines for kids' sports. Paired with this cozy knit sweater and some classic straight leg jeans, it's such an easy combo. And you know how much I love sneakers for everyday wear in the fall. I've officially ditched all my sandals and sneakers are my fall mom uniform. This pair is SO cute and they have been on my wishlist for a while. I love how lightweight they are and they are comfortable right out of the box, no breaking needed!

Kohl's has so many great finds for cozy fall days and lots of deals right now too, like 20% off select coats, including the one I am wearing here! 


Shop the look: sweater (true to size, small), jeans (runs a bit small, I went up a size to 27), sneakers (true to size), jacket (true to size, small)









Monday, October 9, 2023

Walmart Holiday Deal Kick Off!

 This post is sponsored by Walmart and Collective Voice. All opinions are my own.

Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog.

Anyone else already starting to think about the holidays? I have to say I've already started a list for the kids and was just texting with my sister-in-laws about the dates for a family gathering already. It's really sneaking up on me! How is this happening already? If you are already starting to prep and plan for the holidays in ways big or small, Walmart has us covered as they just launched their Walmart Deals Holiday Kick Off event! 

From now until October 12, 2023 Walmart is offering tons of amazing deals on the *top gifts* for this holiday season. There is no membership required to shop these incredible deals from the brands you know and love. These deals last only a short time and are so good you won't want to miss them - so shop early for the best selection! Plus, their FREE and FAST shipping makes shopping Walmart.com so easy.

Since I'm shopping for teens and college kids I went straight for the tech deals... items like these noise cancelling headphones and a new iPad ($50 off!) will be the perfect finds under the Christmas tree this year.  I've actually also had a new iPad on my wishlist for work and streaming shows and movies recently, so this one might be for me! Both of my kids love noise cancelling headphones (under $100!) for homework. And my son has an air purifier and a Roku streaming device on his dorm wishlist. The air purifier is unexpected, but with sleeping with the windows open in the dorms and in close quarters I've heard that they help a ton with allergies and avoiding germs - so I was happy to find one at such a great price. 

Whoever you are shopping for, these early season deals can't be beat and I always love to get my shopping done earlier than later! If you are shopping for toys this holiday season, you have to check out their huge selection of toys with many on promo right now! You can find ALL the deals for the Walmart Deals Holiday Kick Off here - the best deals will fly off the shelves!









Monday, October 2, 2023

fall layers with Walmart!

 This post is sponsored by Walmart and Collective Voice. All opinions are my own.

Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog!

Those temps are definitely starting to dip in the mornings and the evenings and I'm so ready for fall weather and fall layers. I'm slowly starting to prep my closet for fall by taking out items like tank tops and shorts and beginning to replace them with warmer layers for the cool weather on the horizon. We've had a few lingering warm days, but even on the "warmer" days you can feel the undercurrent of fall weather on it's way. Today I've got some really easy and cozy finds from Walmart that are budget friendly too! 

From this cozy half zip fleece to this preppy and fun striped puffer coat Walmart has so many warm layers for cooler weather this fall. Plus, I found some great every day finds like this striped t-shirt and this turtleneck sweater that can be worn on their own or layered as needed this fall. I love that Walmart has FREE and fast shipping on orders over $35 (I seriously am always amazed how quickly my orders arrive!) and tons of great pieces for your closet at really great prices this fall. 


Shop the pieces: half zip fleece (true to size, size small), striped puffer coat (runs big, I went down a size to XS), striped t-shirt (true to size, size small), turtleneck sweater (runs fitted, I'm in my true size small) jeans (true to size, size 4)







Friday, September 15, 2023

affordable fall decor with Kohl's!

 This post is sponsored by Kohl's and Collective Voice. All opinions are my own.

Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog.

Fall weather has arrived in Michigan and I've been absolutely loving the hints of cool air in the mornings and the evenings. Fall has a certain scent that differentiates itself from summer and I can smell it as soon as I go outside each morning. I just love this season. 

One of my favorite parts of fall is refreshing the house after summer. I'm cleaning out closets and doing a deep organization on the pantry, but even more fun than that is finding some new fall decor to really get in the fall spirit. I like a few minimal fall items here and there around the house. And I found some really gorgeous pieces Kohl's that I think you will love!

These neutral artificial pumpkins with delicately carved details are SO pretty in person. I snagged them in two sizes, a larger one and a smaller/flat one. I also picked up a few of these wooden pumpkins with gold stems - again I chose a larger and a smaller of each. Then I added these smaller ceramic pumpkins to my cart - they are so pretty in person! I pulled the whole tablescape together with this neutral table runner that perfectly matched my dining area. I added some simple greenery here that would be perfect for entertaining (it's not too early to start thinking about Thanksgiving!), or just the faux pumpkins on their own are beautiful for an everyday fall tablescape. 

And of course I couldn't help but grab a new fall outfit too... these Levi's jeans (true to size) are so classic and comfortable and this textured white sweater (runs a bit big) is the perfect transition piece for September.  Right now at Kohl's you can get 30% off your order with a Kohl's Card (see your Kohl's Wallet for more details) or 15% off your order until September 24, 2023 with code: SHOP15. 











 

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