Amazing right?! I really really love her eclectic taste.

I hope you are as inspired as I am.

I highly recommend you check out Mary’s blog, she is one impressive lady!

xo,

There are a few items for sale right now at West Elm that I can’t pass up!

First up this runner. I love love the pattern and color and it is on sale for $69.99!

I should get it right?

Yesterday I bought this jute chenille rug (8′ x 10′) rug for my family room for only $279.00!

It is soft yet textured, and I can’t wait for it to arrive!

I also love this skinny chevron rug. The 6′ x 9′ is on sale for $169.00!

And I can’t get enough of this aqua rug for $169.00.

I am a huge fan of ethnic pillows these days and this one is calling my name.

I need this block print lumbar on sale for $29.99!

This ottoman is a killer deal and only $159.99!

Are you hitting up any of the sales?

xo,

My little Emory starts 1st grade on Tuesday.

How can this be? I feel like it was just yesterday that I was featuring her cute little toddler self on What’s Emory Wearing Wednesday. (cue the tears!)

Since our lives have been jam-packed with action lately, I am scrambling last minute to get her some back to school clothes! I don’t want to buy too much (since she grows so fast!) but we definitely needed a few things!

Mix in a few pairs of jean shorts she already has and we should be set! My first stop is always Old Navy, you just can’t beat the price! They are also having a 20% off sale with the code: FASHION, so that helps too!

Backpack: Reg: $19.94 Sale: $15.00

Leopard Shoes: $16.94

Star Shirt: Reg: $10.94 Sale: $8.00

Green Vest: Reg: $19.94 Sale: $12.00

Striped Shirt: Reg: $10.94 Sale: $9.00

Gold Belt: Reg $7.94 Sale: $6.44

Chambray Skirt: Reg: $19.94 Sale: $16.94

Black Shorts: Reg: $19.94 Sale: $15.95

Coral Shirt: Reg: $14.94 Sale: $12.00

Glitter Shoes: Reg: $19.94 Sale: $16.00

In the last year or so I have really started to enjoy painting.

Now don’t get me wrong, I am NO artist.

I actually know nothing about proper painting techniques, materials, or anything art related. 

After attempting many abstract pieces, I have come with a method that seems to work for me. So why not share a little tutorial right?

This piece is currently sitting in my master bedroom, but lets be honest, it might make its way to the living room.

This project is super easy and affordable! You should be able to purchase all supplies for under $10.00! I buy my paints from Walmart and Michaels (they are usually less than $1.00 a bottle), and I use seriously cheap brushes. Just call me classy.

Here we go!

Note: I used the flat side, not that glossy. 

Oh and footmarks courtesy my kids 🙂

Easy right?

The painting will look a little flat when finished but throw that baby into a frame and it will come to life, I promise!

Hope you give it a whirl!

xo,