Black Friday deals
In past years I have had most of my Christmas shopping done by now, but this year I have been waiting on some good sales. Here are some of my favorite black friday sales most of which are extended through the weekend:: Anthropologie – 30% off everything. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to […]
Lately
this is the first year we haven’t waited until after Thanksgiving to pick a tree. I don’t regret it one bit. We have family coming over on Friday so I wanted to kick off Christmas that way… or at least that’s what I’m telling myself. It’s all just so magical and I want to stretch […]
Gift Guide for her
Navy french ticking for her (and him!) from Petite Plume $88 bow slippers from one kings lane $19 Lake Pajamas $78 herbivore rose spray $16 pottery barn pom knitted throw $39 clarisonic mia $129 herbivore calm bath soak $18 plum pretty sugar $45 gingham flannel pants from J.crew $49 with 40% code HOLIDAY tarte exfoliating cleanser $49 […]
Holiday Gift Guide with The Mall at The University Town Center
Photos taken by Shannon Kirsten for The Mall at The University Town Center Nicholas Trobiano and I put together a holiday gift guide for The Mall at The University Town Center. We’ve got tons of ideas from your dad to your coworker. You can check out the gift guide here. And/or you can enter to win $1000 gift […]
with a thankful heart
via shannon kirsten This time of year I’m reminded to keep up my running gratitude list. Here are a few of the things I’m grateful for at the moment… Sunshine on my face. The weather lately. The ages of both of my boys right now. Hearing Tuck, over play-doh with Wes, say “I like you Wes-ah-ley” […]
Holiday Decor under $100
Some holiday decor, I’m loving right now, all under $100: wreaths: JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. ornaments: JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. decor: {affiliate links are used in this post}
Blue & White Christmas Inspiration
{dixie design blue toile crest invitation //blue delft porcelain hearts // blue mongrammed linen napkins via etsy // blue bar cart via the pink clutch // blue wrapping paper // christmas tree in a champagne bucket via eleven gables// source for silver napkin ring on blue plate } We are working on getting the house ready for a Christmas party that will […]
In Print! Southern Weddings
A few more pictures of our home from Southern Weddings V9 out on newsstands now. It was such an honor to share a bit of my heart on our home. Our home is filled with imperfections, and that’s kinda what makes me love it so much. It’s been lived in hard and loved along the […]
Santa made it to Sarasota
{both boys have on all Bella bliss with the exception of gap jeans on tuck, his Macalister boots, and janie and jack shoes on Wesley} Yesterday we had so much fun welcoming Santa to Sarasota at the University Town Center with music, face painting, cookies, and cocoa. They have an interactive experience for the kids that […]
Thanksgiving decor transitioning to Christmas
I can’t go full on Christmas juuuust yet. I want to! But Thanksgiving really is one of my favorite holidays, and I want to savor that. So this is a little “soft decorating” for Thanksgiving that will also transition into Christmas. But hey I don’t know if that gigantic golden laurel above the fireplace is ever […]
ten things I’m loving
{photo by Shannon Kirsten // at Brio at the University Town Center } This oversized tassel garland from Ballard. I think I’ll frame a door with it for the holidays. This $13 stocking from Target in buffalo check is adorable. This salad Amanda makes looks incredible. So does her trip to Prague!! Thinking about the quote […]
3 fun projects to do with toddlers
1. Sooper Beads! This has been a great little sensory activity for the boys. The beads can get huge. We put them in a couple of bowls, with different amounts of water, and they all expand differently. Their little minds are blown. And mine too (: I made a couple packs of these and gave […]
Flush mount lighting
One Kings Lane 3 light ceiling mount $315 RH parisian architecural milk glass brasserie flush mount $179 – 279 depending on diameter Basil Flush Mount by Visual Comforts $495 Jonathan Adler Acis Semi flush Mount $350 One Kings Lane Mandrel Flush mount in brass $169-199 Joss and Main Candace Semi-flush mount $262 One Kings Lane Visual […]
November Goals
oof! Halloween on a Monday was no joke! We had the Halloween parade and program at preschool, I had a migraine after (which may or may not be due to eating too much candy), tons of trick or treaters, and lots of trick or treating. Wes kept saying “trick or treat” and “thank you” … it could […]
Happy Friday
{cynthia rowley dress from RTR unlimited – though you can buy it here // bauble bar cuff // kate spade earrings// sunnies via ditto – you can get a free month with code SARAHTUCKER} Hope you all have had a good week! I love this dress — perfect for the holidays. Definitely a rent the […]
recent etsy faves
Of course, this golden laurel is on my favorites from etsy. Not only do I have the regular sized one above our bed and the mini on our front door, but I am also thinking about the big one for above our mantle for holiday time. Laurel obsessed over here! Here are some other finds, all are under […]
Three random acts of kindness to do with toddlers
gratitude napkin As I had mentioned in my October goals post, I’ve been trying to do random acts of kindness with the boys. One a week was my hope. So far, so good. Let’s hope we can keep it up. It’s so important to me to teach my kids not just good manners, but to give […]
An interview with the Artist Laurel Leigh
The other day I was looking through etsy for some ornament ideas. I know… i know! it’s October. But something about getting older has me anticipating the seasons more than ever. I hope you’ll forgive me for thinking of Christmas in October after I share Laurel Leigh Designs. She makes these gorgeous custom ornaments and paints […]
Hunsader Farms
We had a great fall weekend! The weather was the best– I couldn’t get over it. It felt like fall here in Florida, which is saying something! We usually don’t get this sort of weather until November. I mean!!! every heart eye out there. The rest of the pictures were taken out at Hunsader farms. […]
tiny police force
{wesleys police costume // tucks police costume // native shoes} Since getting tucks costume two weeks ago, there hasn’t been a day where he hasn’t put it on. Getting it off of him is a near impossible feat at the end of the day. He’s worn it out to target, the park, to a party, the library, […]
Starting somewhere: Linen Closet
Yesterday on IG stories I shared our linen closet. The before was soooo embarrassing. I cringed to even share it. You can still probably see it on my IG stories! I covered my eyes every time I shoved my clean towels or sheets in there. But hey that’s life. That’s my life, anyway. I do know […]
art for the Sleeping Porch
{Sign by dwelling space c/o // boxwood wreath } My favorite spot in the house now has my favorite quote adorning it’s walls thanks to The Dwelling Space . This is what Ted Jones said when he was asked why he didn’t take Edward Jones public and become one of the richest men in America overnight. He […]
i hope you know you aren’t alone
I was reminded by my friend Jordan on October 15th that it was Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness day/month. So even though I’ve shared here before about miscarrying our first baby, I thought I could tell it again. Along with links that I hope can help someone in the thick of it all not feel so […]
Wine Cabinet hunt
Something I’ve been mulling over for what seems like for.ever. is a wine cabinet for our formal dining room. I’d love to store a couple of bottles, though most we have chilled. But the main thing is wine glass storage. Here are a few I’ve found I like. The Ballard one bordering on love (: […]
