I’m getting lots of requests for items I’m ordering this summer like shatterproof glasses for the pool, practical shorts, gold hangers for my closet and a cute coin necklace. Here’s my top 10 under $30 I ordered this week!
1. FP shorts
2. Shatterproof glasses for the pool, because we’ve had too many accidents!
3. Gold hangers for my closet
6. Sunscreen without the toxins
10. Beat the heat with a cute hat!
11. Amazon cover up and THIS ONE
12. Henley tank
The kids have begged me for 6 years for a puppy and guess what??
Tomorrow we pick up our mini golden doodle puppy. He is 8 weeks old and the breeder named him Lukas. We cannot wait to pick him up tomorrow.
If you live in Atlanta, there is a breeder in Woodstock, that has both males and females called GLITZY GOLDENDOODLES. Check out her adorable Facebook page. Can’t get over those pictures of tiny puppies. Honestly, it was hard to just pick one.
This week, we have been watching youtube videos on how to train our new puppy. We’ve also discussed with the kids their new responsibilities. It won’t be perfect but I’m adjusting my expectations.
We’ve bought snacks, raw organic food and a travel crate for him to sleep in.
Next up, will be agree on a name?
Stay tuned 😉
Since we don’t know what we’re doing, please weigh in with any puppy training advice that you may have learned. Looking forward to sharing more of this new adventure!
5 TIPS TO GETTING A NEW PUPPY
1 Keep expectations low – be realistic, you won’t be getting a lot of sleep with a new puppy. You and you puppy will be adjusting to a new life and schedule.
2 Give him/her a safe place to play and sleep. We bought this crate.
3 Roll up your nice rugs!
4 Buy bells to place at the doors. Train the puppy to ring the bell to go out to potty.
5 Buy Apple bitters and spray on the furniture legs and lamps (with wires) before you get the puppy. This is key. We wished we did this before we got Lucca.
Tee shirt // Jeans // Sunglasses // Puppy crate
Paris peasant top // Beach Hat // Belted Swimsuit under $50! // Necklace // Sandals
The pool is officially open for the season! I’m excited to bring my peasant top along for the ride. I love the peasant top gently tucked into my under $50 belted swimsuit. How cute is that? I then added a bag, hat and necklace. With kids, work and my in-laws in town, gotta keep it simple!
What do you think?
Anewall BLUSH FLORAL WALLPAPER // VELVET QUEEN BED // COMFORTER was $189 now $140 (on sale!) CLOTHING COAT RACK
What kind of wallpaper did you use?
We ordered the pre-pasted.
What wallpaper do you recommend for an apartment?
Good question! Peel and stick is a great option for renters.
On a scale of 1-10, how hard was it to install?
A 7! It took a lot of attention to detail, but not impossible! Read ALL the directions and be patient.
Would you do it again?
Yes, 100%, I’d like to do our powder room next.
Where did you order from?
@anewall I got the floral pre-pasted wallpaper. I think if you’re renting, opt for peel & stick.
Peasant top in small // Shorts // Similar scarf // Sunglasses $15
How does a place become your family go to vacation spot? Every family has that special go to vacation spot. What is your story?
While growing up, my family loved going to Hong Kong. I know that sounds strange, but my mom grew up in Hong Kong. My dad was a pilot, so we would fly standby once a year back in the day when you could still smoke on airplanes. Yes, those were long trips. But visiting my cousins in Hong Kong was the best. They would take us to the best places. If we got separated, they would say, tell the cab…”NOW CHUN TOE, KOWLOON TONG,” and we would get home. Those trips to the markets to get cloths and grubs would forever be one of my favorite memories.
We had enjoyed many great day trips in California. Whether that was Lake Arrowhead, Anacapa Island (See post) or Laguna Beach, leaving California was hard. But knowing Florida beaches would be a short drive away, our sorrows turned to joy. Florida is a favorite place to take our family.
Here is our tips on traveling to the scenic 30A. The last few times, we have stayed near Alys Beach. The community we stay in is called Magnolia By The Sea and we found it on VRBO. It’s a small community of cottages across the street from the beach. While small, the house sleep quite a few people. Perfect for multi-family gatherings or big families. We like that the beach is private and the community has a heated pool. The perk for the location is that it is a short bike ride to Alys Beach. I should mention, Alys Beach is our dream vacation goals. Someday we want to stay there, but for now we enjoy riding our bikes, playing at the park and getting coffee within the town. You cannot take a bad picture of this place. The community is design perfection in my opinion. Everything down to the window trim colors to the outdoor planters. Every vista is perfectly harmonized. Reid and I enjoyed sometime meandering the quaint streets. Reid admires the architecture and design while I soak in photo shoot inspiration.
Rosemary Beach is also another hot spot we like to take the kids to in the evenings. It’s a bustling beach community with a lot of night life and you feel like you are in Europe. While there are many places to eat and play, here is my brief list of our favorites for your vacation planning enjoyment.
· Eat: George’s (Alys Beach)
· Dessert: Sugar Shack (Rosemary Beach)
· Drink: Neat (Alys Beach)
· Breakfast: Donut Hole (Inlet Beach)
· Coffee: Raw & Juicy (Alys Beach)
· Do: Rent Bikes – Don’t forget Sunscreen! I like this one – non toxic.
· Shop: Don’t be silly, this is a beach vacation
Grey and Ivory Bleeker street poncho via Shopshalicenoel.com
These sandals are so cute and I had no idea they came in mini! My friend Diana’s daughter had them on and I immediately looked online for my girls.
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Anthropoloigie is having a huge 20% off sale this weekend. If you were on the fence about something, you can pull the trigger now at discount. I’m shopping their mirrors for my bathroom facelift. Even the Agolde parker shorts are included in the sale!
I may sounds like I’m beating a dead drum, but I’m loving these vitamins from Amazon I take daily to help absorb the liquid collagen I take. See this link to shop.
Random share, these boots rock. (size up like I did). That’s all.
1 Necklace with initials 2 Golden Goose Sneakers 3 Tanning Butter 4 Cheese platter 5 LV tote bag that’s big enough to hold snacks and an extra pair of shoes! 6 I’m always up for a SOFT robe 7 One place Always Pan 8 Paris peasant top 9 Health is wealth! I love this liquid collagen chocolate trim. Use code 3697593 for $10 off for new customers. 10 Bleeker Street Poncho shown in regular. Also comes in petite.
Outdoor Patio Furniture
Sizing: generally if you’re 5’7″ and taller, we recommend getting the poncho, if you’re shorter than that, we recommend the petite size.
It was a dream of mine to make a matching set that me and my daughters could dress in. The poncho is flowy, heavy, warm and the perfect season-less layer. It is travel and nursing friendly and can be worn multiple ways. Did you know mother’s day is 13 days away? It’s a perfect gift to give and get!
How would you wear yours?
As a fashion mom, I’ve been dreaming of a walk-in closet for many years. One of the most important upgrades we made to our big move was closet potential. Out of 14 years of marriage and 7 houses, our homes have never had ideal closets. In fact, you would cry if you saw the closet of our first house. Our last home had great storage space, but the main closet was combined with the bathroom and I had to separate my clothing into multiple closets. With this move, a big closet was a must. Unfortunately, we compromised and still didn’t get a house with my dream closet. Therefore, we are at the drawing board.
Have you noticed that master bedroom closets are the new kitchen? I’ve been on inspiration overload the last couple weeks, so I will share some of my closet design research and thoughts for your future closet renovation.
For inspiration, I researched closet organization, finishes, lighting and amenities. Can you believe closets have amenities? Some of the research findings are like resort closets.
First, as you envision the aesthetic, think practically and quantify storage needs. Such as, linear feet of long hangings & short hangings, drawers, purses, shoes, high boots, hats, belts, jewelry and maybe your husband’s clothes. Also, make sure to measure the hanging length of your dresses, jeans and shirts. Therefore, you know where you can do a double rod and where you can hang your long items. Keep in mind the average reach height for a woman is 74” and a man is 79”. Start with this dimension for you clothing rod height. Then compartmentalize your closet from there.
Material inspiration is similar to any home remodel and should coordinate with the style of your home. I found design inspiration while shopping at my favorite retail stores. Cuyana, in LA is one of my favorites. As you visit, take note of the finishes, lighting and how they display the clothing. Take photos if they allow you. Otherwise bring a pen and paper.
I felt inspired by this closet I found on Pinterest. The proportion of the space was similar to ours. I love the grey with brass accessories. The closet feels chic and reminds me of a retail space with the pivoting mirror and shoe display. We incorporated a similar layout for our closet however, I will be using a lighter grey with lacquer finish.
For lighting, I want some modern femininity. We found this chandelier at Restoration Hardware outlet and jumped on it. I love the square shape, crystals and black iron structure. It’s both chic and modern. For general lighting we will be doing 4” recessed LED cans as well as LED tape lighting at the purse and shoes shelves. I’m anxious to see it all come together.
Closet amenities are ideas that you may or may not have space for. But think creatively and see what happens. The one amenity I really wanted was an island. Unfortunately, our closet doesn’t have room, so as a compromise, we are going to use a bench or move our console table into the closet. I’ll keep you posted. I have also seen writing desk, vanities, jewelry drawers and even library ladders. All in all, think of one thing you can do in your closet that is unexpected.
Paint: Ammonite no 274 // Light – I picked this chandelier but also liked this 24″ chandelier // Bench and this wood bench // “S” hooks I got to hang my jeans
I’ll be showing you the final closet makeover in another post. Stay tuned.
I wanted to share some common questions I got about my closet reveal!
How did you find a contractor so fast?
Ask your realtor! I told our realtor right away the closet won’t work. LOL. So he suggested we get a quote from a contractor he recommended before we closed on the house. So, I had an idea of scope of work, pricing and timing. Although with every renovation, it takes longer than you think.
Are those inset cabinets?
Yes! Good eye. They are inset cabinets. The cost was more, but it has a more custom look.
Which knobs are you going with? I’m just curious, lol.
Rejuvenation has them! They’re brass with ridges.
Where are the gold brass rods from?
Our contractor got them at Richelieu Atlanta
Would it look weird with black hangers, which color hanger?
I got gold ones!
Ok, this may be a private question, but how much did it cost?
At first, we were were quoted 11,000 to do the renovation including demolishing the wall in the middle of the room. But after we did the inset cabinets, and some random upgrades, we ended up spending 15,000.
