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Friday Favorites!

Hi friends! It’s the very first day of October! I absolutely LOVE this time of the year! The mornings are cool and crisp and the afternoons are warm! I’ve rounded up a cute new cozy quilt jacket with a complimentary scarf that’s perfect for those cool morning walks or running errands in! Pair it stylish aviator frame that’s sure to flatter most face shapes! Don’t forget to dress up your pup too! I just love the leopard pattern! I’ve looked at many woven baskets over the years and these ones are so different and so unique which I love! I’ve been collecting Velvet Pumpkins since last fall and I am currently “slowly” adding more to my pumpkin collection! I love how cute they are for fall and that my four year old son can pick one up and I don’t have to worry about him breaking it! Such a great kid friendly decor accessory! I’ve got my eye on this white fall wreath and have been waiting to pull the trigger on it! It’s such a great neutral color that I think I can carry it from Thanksgiving into Christmas so it just might be a “smart” purchase after all! As many of you know that I love a good meat and cheese charcuterie board and I recently saw these darling “cheese” signs! So helpful for those guests that might not want to eat the “stinky” cheese! 😉 These white marble with gold edging coasters are just gorgeous and only $20 for a set of 4! Such a great deal! I’ll link those for you below as well as everything else! I also recently started a new book and finished in a week which is saying a lot for me! It was such a good page turner that I couldn’t put it down! I highly recommend it for your next weekend getaway trip! Well friends, I hope you enjoyed my Friday Favorite picks as much as I do! Have a great weekend! XO!!

Quilt Fall Jacket Black & White Scarf Sunglasses Dog Sweater Bar Cart Gold Candleholder Velvet Pumpkins Book

Woven Basket Marble Coasters White Wreath Cheese Tags

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My Kitchen Accessories

I like to think I took my time when styling my white kitchen when we first moved in! I didn’t want to clutter the countertops just to decorate. I like to be intentional on where I place things yet it feels collected over time. I tend to gravitate towards mostly vintage type look, french, traditional accessories and with an added touch of contemporary to keep a space feeling young and fresh! I chose this pair of gray tone wood boards to compliment all the gray and white tones in the kitchen space. I love white or light pink flowers so I went with faux Hydrangeas for low maintenance. It always feels so cheerful to have pretty flowers in a living space don’t you agree? Using a beautiful round beaded tray keeps pretty tchotchkes looking contained and less like clutter. My brass framed art (sorry it is now sold out!) sits on an acrylic easel to be displayed! Another suggestion is that you can always order a beautiful oil painting from a talented artist Etsy (I love supporting small businesses!) and buy a brass frame from a store! I love my dutch oven so much that I wanted to permanently display it on my stovetop! So not only it is functional it is also beautiful to look at! I’ve linked everything below for you and what might be sold out, I’ve linked something hopefully similar! Thanks for stopping by friends! XO!

Art Acrylic Easel Dutch Oven Blue and White Ceramic Pot Faux White Hydrangeas Wood Cheese and Charcuterie Boards Round Tray White Ceramic Pitcher Faux Hydrangeas Kitchen Runner Hand Soap Dispenser Marble Tray Brass Cookbook Holder

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Friday Favorites!

Hi Friends! With the recent changes in weather and it’s starting to feel like fall, I think you’re going to LOVE my Friday Favorites picks! This gorgeous gold leaf serving dish is the perfect addition to add to your fall collection and the best part is that it is only $15! Next up is this beautiful stackable mixing bowl set! Great for making pancake batter and cookies in it!! Isn’t this floral peplum top beautiful?! It’s dressy enough for date night and casual enough to wear with jeans and run errands in! I saw these pretty bracelets and couldn’t believe the price! $9 a bracelet! What a steal! I am also OBSESSED with this GORGEOUS cream hostess slipcover chair! And you won’t believe where it is from!! Target!! They just keep cranking out the good stuff don’t they?! LOL! Now there are days when I can’t burn a good clean soy wax candles so I like to diffuse essential oils! I recently saw that they came out with a new fall scent and it is definitely next on my list to order! I’m currently on the hunt for a new fall/winter bag and I just saw this beautiful suede tote! It looks roomy enough to hold all of my many things and my kids too! 😉 What do you think friends? I’ve linked the rest for you to go check out! Especially that gorgeous mini crystal table lamp! So stunning! Have a great weekend! XO!

Top Pearl Bracelet Gold Star Bracelet Cream Hostess Chair Mini Crystal Ball Table Lamp Linen Pillow Floral Pillow Gold Leaf Serving Dish Mixing Bowl Set Brass Candlestick Holders Suede Handbag Spiced Cider Diffuser Oil

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My All White Dream Kitchen!

When I was a teenager I used to skim through all of my grandmother’s Better Homes and Garden Magazines whenever I would come to visit her! It was through those magazines that showed me that I wanted an all white classic kitchen! It was clean, beautiful, traditional and timeless! Twenty-five years later, an all white classic kitchen is still to this day is in style! I love surrounding our house in the color white because it’s uplifting in moods and always feels fresh! When we chose to build with Drees Homes, we chose the Clarity 2 package that had all of the kitchen upgrades we wanted! I am so glad we chose to extend the kitchen cabinetry all the way up to the ceiling! It really shows how tall our ceilings are and gives it that custom look without breaking the bank! When we did the backsplash, I knew I wanted a glossy white subway tile! It’s pretty and always looks polish! Plus subway tile is inexpensive! As for the kitchen countertop, I always wanted the classic white Carrara marble but was fearful of the high maintenance factor of it! Especially since we have three young children so we chose the easy maintenance and durability of white quartz! I love the fresh clean look of it and the light gold veining that has the imitation of white marble! For flooring we chose LPV, Luxury Plank Vinyl in the color Flint Gray. I love the taupe color tone of the flooring and it really brings out all of the light grays and white in our interior finishes. At our old house, we used to have real hardwood floors and it saw a lot of scratches on it! In the morning sunlight we could see the many scratches on it! It drove me absolutely crazy! So I knew I didn’t want to do real hardwood floors this time so we went with the LPV for scratch resistant. Best design decision ever because it has held up to the mass destruction that is my wild 4 year old son! LOL! We’ve been here 2 1/2 years now and it still looks brand new! I absolutely love it! Sources are linked below for you if you are choosing to build with Drees home or renovate your own home! XO!

Floorplan: Mount Vernon (Discontinued)

Sherwin Williams-Eider White

Cabinetry: Timberlake Cabinetry. Kinsdale painted Linen.

Backsplash: Choice Fawn Bevel Gloss 3×6 ceramic

Countertops: #5110 Calcatta Vigil White Quartz

Farmhouse Sink: Kohler Whitehaven Apron Sink

Range: Whirpool 5 burner stovetop

Oven: Whirlpool double oven

Fridge: Whirlpool

Flooring: Armstrong Luxe Plank Empire Walnut Flint Gray

Kitchen Pendant Lighting: Finnick 4-Light Geometric Lantern by Andover Mills (Wayfair)

Kitchen Table Lighting: Crayton 6 Light Drum Chandelier. Finish in Gold Patina. (Joss & Main)

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Friday Favorites!

Good Morning Friends!! Aren’t Fridays the best day to start the weekend?! Just knowing you have 2 whole days to sleep is just GLORIOUS! Don’t you agree?! I’ve picked some GREAT finds for Friday Favorites for you to check out! This super cute green top is the perfect fall transition top!! The best part about it is that it is only $30!!! I also found this gorgeous caramel color cardigan to coordinate with it! It’s perfect for fall too! Have you noticed the new white vases with white raised dots/bumps trends yet? I am pretty sure Ballards was ahead on this trend with this white pedestal bowl as they’ve had this one for a few years now! I’ve got my eye on it to buy next as I have been slowly collecting shelve accessories for our next family room project this winter! And can you believe this GORGEOUS monogram jewelry catch all is only $8.99?!! This is the perfect gift to buy for that special person in your life! I usually diffuse essential oils but once in a while I do love to burn a good smelling soy wax candle! This one by Antique Candle Company is locally made here in Indiana and their Momma’s Kitchen is the PERFECT fall scent! My kids love the smell of it! When styling a room or bookshelves, adding different textures is so important to incorporate! Glass, pottery, books, plant and of course wood! I see wooden bowls everywhere now! It’s the perfect element to warm up the space or a shelf! Last but not least, I recently smelled this perfume in a store and was instantly captivated! It’s got a very clean but pretty floral smell to it! So that one is definitely on my Friday Favorite list! The rest is linked for you below! Happy Shopping friends! XO!

Green Top Caramel Cardigan Perfume Gold Butterfly White Pedestal Bowl Soy Candle Monogram Tray

Magnolia Perfume Tables & Spread Book Wreath Wood Shot Paddle Wooden Bowls

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Lighting Crush!

Ah. Lighting. Like the mirrors, it is also the jewel adornment to a room. Don’t you agree friends? Whenever I think of lighting, I immediately get all excited and giddy like a little kid in a candy store! You see, when you select the right lighting, you set the tone on exactly how you want the room to look and feel! Fun and whimsical lighting can be light hearted and fun! Antique and crystal lighting can be romantic and sentimental. Modern and simple can mean serious and high end. My very own personal style leans towards traditional and french so it may be a surprise to you to see such a wide variety range of lights on this lighting mood board! I absolutely adore all kinds of style! This beautiful coral red lotus light fixture would be so perfect in a teen girl’s bedroom! It’s fun and feminine without being serious at all! Some of you may be surprised to see this crystal adorned antler chandelier on this list, but I think it is just stunning!! It’s the perfect feminine balance to see in all masculine hunting lodge resort! And how fun is this crown chandelier?! I can just envision placed in a baby boy’s Where the Wild Things Are nursery theme! This classic antique brass 3 light pendant that I currently have in my kitchen is at such an amazing deal right now! It is currently being priced at $137.99! I still love it and know that it will be in my own kitchen for years to come! Friends, I hope with my top 12 picks you will be able to find something that suits your very own personal style! XO!

Classic Crystal Glam Chandelier Luxe Patina Metal Drum in Gold Conical Drum Pendant Riley Chandelier Sophisticated Sophie Chandelier Tiered Aged Wood Beaded Chandelier Lucille Faceted Crystal Chandelier Maria Theresa 12 Light Gold Crystal Chandelier

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Friday Favorites!

Hello Friends! It’s TGFI!! Boy has the weather cooled off quite a bit here and it is beginning to feel like fall! Speaking of fall, I’ve rounded up some new fall fashions for you! This pink blouse is just gorgeous on any skin tone and perfect for a night out or to work! I am obsessed with it! And I know it won’t last very long so I would GRAB this one fast! This felt hat would complement it perfectly! Don’t you agree? Also, can we please talk about this leopard coat?! It is GORGEOUS!! It’s an investment piece you would have for years! Moving onto this beautiful soft blue vintage rug! It’s no secret that I love rugs that have a worn and timeless look to them. This one comes in all available sizes except for a 9×12 which is what I would need! So sad!! If the sizes work for you, I would grab this one! It’s a definite keeper! This woven basket has been a best seller for months and it’s easy to see why! It’s got very eye-catching braided detailing yet it is functional! Win-Win in my book!! So many great favorite things for you to go check out! Everything is linked for you below! Have a great weekend friends!! XO!

Leopard Coat Pink Blouse Pearl Earrings Riding Boots Felt Hat Cream Table Lamp Tea Kettle Wine Rack Vintage Rug Woven Basket Vanity Stool

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Prettiest Mirrors of them All!

I’ve searched high and low and picked out the most prettiest and unique mirrors! I have always said that hanging the right mirror is a statement piece in a room! Next to lighting and hardware of course! Friends! Come check them all out! I guarantee you’ll find one you’ll want to claim for your home! I most certainly have! XO!

1.) Two-Toned Intricate Arched Mirror 2.) Burnished Antique Gold Loop Mirror 3.) Hamilton Hills Top Gold Baroque Wall Mirror 4.) Beaded Beveled Mirror 5.) Grace Antique Metal Mirror 6.) Butterfly Mirror 7.) Rosemead Mirror 8.) Flueur Accent Mirror 9.) Elizabeth Bone Inlay Wall Mirror

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Leopard Dinner Party

I love hosting dinner parties. I just love creating the ambiance and making the table beautiful. I especially enjoy the entire process. There’s something so therapeutic in it all. Do you feel the same way? I wasn’t looking for these leopard dinner plates when I wandered the store aisles. But once I saw them at Hobby Lobby, I knew I had to grab them! Sadly they don’t sell them online but you could try calling around your local Hobby Lobby store to see if they have any left! I also bought the crystal wine goblets from Kirkland’s a few weeks ago and they are now all sold out so I found another similar match for you! With the exception of the leopard appetizer plates, leopard dinner plates, chargers and crystal wine goblets everything is accurately sourced for you! I did try to find and replicate a similar dinner setting look for you! I hope you will like it just as much! Happy Shopping friends!! XO!

Pearl Napkin Ring Holder Pink Dinner Napkin Leopard Appetizer Plates Black and White Charger White Dinner Plate With Gold Trim Gold Silverware Crystal Wine Goblet White Table Cloth

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Friday Favorites!

Good morning Friends! Whew! It has been another hot week and for that reason alone is why I picked another cute summer maxi dress for Friday Favorites! I just couldn’t bring myself to think of a fall dress just yet when it’s been in the high 80’s every single day! Isn’t this fuchsia color just gorgeous?! It’s only $30!! Such a steal!! Now how about adding some cute accessories to go with this dress!? Those mixed metal stacked bracelets and the pearl beaded headband set for $10 would make it a great outfit! Don’t you agree?! I have been eyeing this gorgeous cognac weekender bag for months! Now that I’m going on 2 separate upcoming trips in September and in October I finally have the perfect excuse to order it! 😉 Moving onto this beautiful black cane chair with gold tipped feet. I feel like this chair has so many ways it can be utilized! It can be used at an extra wide round dining room table. It can be used at a long rectangular dining room table. Or at a square dining room table. As a pair of accent chairs with a pretty little round side table. So many great ways to use this black dining room chair! My personal home decor style is pretty eclectic but is mostly geared towards French and traditional. I have always been obsessed with expensive Louis Philippe gold gilt mirrors and I found this look alike at a STEAL! You won’t believe how much and where it’s from! I love dutch ovens as I do cook a lot at home! When you’re looking at Le Creuset and Staub brand it can range from the $200 and on up. I have this beautiful and inexpensive dutch oven that I’ve had it for almost a year now and it is still good as new! I highly recommend starting with this brand first if you are new to cooking with dutch ovens. Well friends, I’ve linked everything else for you to go check out and shop! XO!

Decorative Pillows Black Cane Chair Gold Gilt Mirror Weekender Bag Stacked Bracelet Maxi Dress Headband Set Dutch Oven

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