HOLIDAY SHOPPING FOR MEN

HOLIDAY SHOPPING FOR MEN

Okay, let's hear it for the guys today.  From gift ideas to outfit inspiration, it's the perfect time to snag some good deals on men's clothing.  I've partnered with Nordstrom today to bring you some of our favorites from the men's department to make it easier on you to just grab and go!  They have so many great price points and carry all of Matthew's favorite lines like Patagonia and Barbour.

ON HIM:
Jacket (limited sizing left on the jacket pictured but this one and  this other one are very similar and also on sale with a few more sizes still available as of this morning) || shirt || pants (color is sold out but you can find similar ones here) || boots (similar for less here)
ON HER: leggings (thick and seamed so more like pants) || boots (old color but here are this year's version + on sale) || shirt (similar look for less here and here )|| sweater (similar) || jacket

Corduroy Pants || Twill Pants (available in several colors and sizes) || slim fit no-iron dress pants (as low as $35) || Jeans || cashmere blend sweater || button down shirt || noise cancelling headphones || Barbour leather gloves || pajama pants also love the matching set || Pataonia bag || Scarf

no-iron button down | v-neck sweater || jacket || sunglasses || eye roll at wife forcing him to take a picture: unavailable in stores

I'll come back through with some gadgets and gizmos later next week after I get Matthew to put his list together of fun new toys for 2016!  I'm planning on doing a shoppping


Thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post!

Holiday Shoes

We got to kick off the Holiday Party Season with a fabulous wedding weekend in Pennsylvania over Thanksgiving break.  It's such a treat to get dressed up and fancy!

Dress || Shoes

I went back to Nordstrom early last week to buy the dress I loved from this post a few weeks ago but my size was sold out and it was too late to order in time for this wedding.  Wah Wah.  I'm going to order it to wear to another Christmas party I have in a few weeks.  They have my size online and plenty of time to ship.  That's why you don't wait when you find something good y'all.  Thankfully Nordstrom had lots of great choices and one gorgeous long black gown I knew would be perfect!  I immediately bought it and headed down to the first floor to scout out some fancy shoes.

So many good choices!  I always tend to gravitate towards gold shoes for special events.  I like nude pumps for everyday occasions because it elongates your legs and gold does the same thing but adds a little sparkly fun perfect for a party.

Nordstrom is always the best one stop shop because I can get everything I need to get fancy all under one roof.  There were lots of pretty metallic sandals but I knew I needed to find something with a closed toe because my pedicures never seem to last more than one day.  How do you make yours last?  I must be doing something wrong.

This dress had a bit of a train in the back so I needed to add in some height from my heels.  I rounded up some pretty metallic flats that would totally still work for a dressier occasion if you don't need to be taller!

Thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post.  All selections and the long drive to Pittsburgh with two kids over a holiday weekend are all mine.

Minted Discount Code

I'm still working on my post for today but I probably won't have it ready until this afternoon.  I did want to pop in super quick to let you know that MINTED Holiday Cards are still on sale until 9am PACIFIC time so you've got a few hours left this morning to take advantage of the Cyber Monday deal.

I'm going to keep my 2016 cards a secret but here are the cards we've sent out the past few years.
I wish we'd started this tradition when my girl was first born.  I always create a fun little display with the past years' cards and the official pictures with Santa.

You can always order your cards now and then add the picture in later to take advantage of the discount code!  I just placed my order and can't wait to show y'all which card I picked!  I almost chose a photo of the four of us but once again a picture of the kids won out!

Holiday Shoes for Boys

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend!  We were in Pennsylvania with lots of family and lots of celebrating.  Thanksgiving, rehearsal dinner and wedding, and a send off brunch/60's Surprise Party all packed into a few days!

[Hunter boots on sale here and here]

This morning I'm talking about boys shoes.  I'll be back later to chat girls, but I'm starting with the boys because they get the least love!  Girls shoes are just more fun to talk about but boys need to to keep their feet covered too!  Back to school time probably feels like the more obvious time to be selecting new shoes but for me it's usually the looming Christmas card pictures and Holiday parties that have me scrambling to find appropriate shoes for the kids that still fit.

[boots + jeans]

I'm happy to send them off to a new school year with tennis shoes they've been wearing all summer (as long as they fit and have no holes) but Christmas Eve with the grandmothers' require un-scuffed new shoes.  I'm sharing a few of my tried and true favorites that I find every year at Nordstrom who always seems to just what we need to pull off any outfit or occasion we find ourselves in. 

[shoes + jeans + same coat different color here]

 Plus I totally feel like less is more when it comes to getting dressed in the morning.  Too many choices and you up the chances of loosing a shoe!  Nordstrom always stocks the classics from year to year which I appreciate.  Once you find a good shoe that fits your children's feet you want to just keep buying it the next size up.  It's also easy to order two sizes if you're unsure and just send the wrong one back with free shipping both ways!

Hunter Boots || Sperry Bill Fish topsiders || Converse All-Stars || Sperry Oxfords

This post is brought to you in collaboration with Nordstrom. All opinions and selections are solely posted at my discretion.

SALES!

Happy Wednesday!  How is tomorrow already Thanksgiving?!  It feels like it was just Halloween.  I know everyone is super busy this morning so I'll keep it short and sweet!  There are lots of good sales already starting and some great Black Friday deals to be had so check back for more about the best of the best.  I've still got clothes on my mind but I know it's almost time to switch gears and to gift giving. 

cable knit sweater dress || pink bow dress || fit and flare sweater dress || embellished collar dress || wool blend wrap around coat || cross front tee (now $19) || Lace off the shoulder dress (now $34.40) || crepe shift dress || cutout back dress (now $50) || jeans || lace sleeve shift dress || Leopard dress || lace up pumps || Tory Burch clutch (now $175) || pinata earrings

Lots of cute cozy stuff on sale too.  I always alternate between super casual and chic so I always try to stock up on good warm basics this time of year.

Maggie London tie-dye print dress || Lush Shift Dress (now $30) || cowl neck sweater (now $27 and would be so cute with leggings) || peacoat (under $40) || UGG slippers (now $69) || Burberry Brit Parka (25% off) || Tory Burch clutch (now $234) || Black Nike kicks (now $67.90) || Tory Burch riding boots (now $329) || Vince Camuto Booties (now $129) || Zella live in leggings (now under $40) || scoop neck shift dress (now $29) || Lush Shift Dress (now $30) || Sorel Boots (on sale so I just ordered these after talking to a few readers who loved them and seeing them on many blogs I like.  And my cousin in Indiana wears them and swears by them for cold football games) || convertible sweater (love that this is a cardigan but converts to a closed front sweater) || Olivia Palerma cold shoulder sweater (now 40% off) || cozy cowl neck sweatshirt tunic

Also, almost of all the J.Crew at Nordstrom is 40% off!!

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A Little Christmas

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at our house!  I love to start decorating before Thanksgiving and take my time doing it.  I usually do a room a night and by December I get to just sit back and enjoy it.  The kids love to help now which is so much fun.  I love the tree with just white lights but we'll start adding in colored lights and ornaments on December first with the kids.

The kids also each have a tree in their rooms that they got to decorate last week any way they want.  And by tree I mean an entire Christmas section.  They literally sorted through our entire Christmas stash and claimed almost everything for themselves.  It's so cute!  I told them I may have to borrow a few things or the downstairs will be pretty empty this year ;)

What about you, do you decorate before Thanksgiving or wait until later December?  Growing up we had a live tree that we picked out the second week of December and immediately came home and trimmed with white lights and ornaments.  There was no theme as it was entirely sentimental ornaments from my parents childhood and things my siblings and I made.  It's still like that now which is pretty cool.  What's your decorating tradition?

One Room Challenge Guest Favorites Part 2

I hope everyone had a great weekend!  I'm back with a few more of my favorites from the One Room Challenge guest participants.  I'm so impressed by all the talent and hard work so many put into this challenge!  I'm already realizing there is going to need to be a third post to really showcase all of my favorites!

Ashley Bell Interiors Home Office Reveal

I've been on such a purple kick lately and especially when paired with wood tones.  I'm loving this entire room.  The modern touches keep it from feeling too young or girly.  Such a great home office!

Design Maze Kitchen Makeover

 Such a fun and fresh space.  Tim absolutely nailed the styling and finishes in this kitchen makeover.  I especially love the way he styled those floating shelves.

The Pink Clutch Master Bedroom Makeover

Paige always pulls off the most fun and colorful rooms.  Her entire house is most decidedly traditional and formal yet completely fun and live-able.  I haven't met Paige in person yet but you just get the feeling she'd welcome you into her home with a big hug and a fab cocktail and lots of laughs would ensue!

Chaotically Creative Rustic Cabin Bedroom

My sweet boy hopped on my lap while I was looking at this room and immediately said, "ooh, I need this room!"  What little kid wouldn't love a camping room?! So so so fun!

The Journey Home Glam Living Room Makeover

I'm aways a fan of glam fancy living rooms!

The Avarice Cozy Den
 

I just want to curl up on that sofa with my babies and a good book!

Inspired Life Interiors Bathroom Update

Can't go wrong with a good before and after bathroom renovation!

One Room Challenge || Linking Participants Favorites Part 1

I finally got a chance to start going through the finished spaces for the One Room Challenge Linking Participants! There is so much goodness so I thought I'd share a few of my favorites with you this morning.  I pretty much just went in order here from when they posted so there will be lots of good coming in another post because I can't fit it all into one!  Awesome job, ladies!!!!

KellyNan's Office Reveal

Holy crap. Y'all know I love this one. All the white and cream and grey and gold and navy.  Yes Ma'am.  Another neutral room that feels polished and cozy.  I think my two favorite things about her office makeover reveal are the desktop computer and the tv on the wall.  I feel like those two real life work from home elements are often missing from pretty office spaces!  I know most people probably just use a lap top but many of us still need a desktop and it's always nice to see how you can incorporate that into a desk and still make it pretty.

Erin Spain's Coffee Bar

 I mean girlfriend made a gorgeous space dedicated to one of my favorite things....coffee!  This is a seriously cool butler's pantry makeover that obviously could double as a bar or buffet when she entertains but she owns the space for what her family actually uses it for every day.  I think I want a coffee bar and a face washing station.  Those are my new goals.

House Plus Love-Brittany's Office Space

Holy Crap.  I don't mean to over use that term, but seriously, holy crap.  As much as I gravitate toward a very neutral setting you can't help but fall in love with this happy space!  It's colorful and fun and preppy and wild yet pulled together so perfectly.  It's like she took every awesome thing she could find and created the coolest office of all time.  You just know this chick is a good time.  I want to be her friend!  Although there is absolutely no way I could ever get anything done in this space, I would be staring at all the pretties and petting the wall.

Polished Habitat Pink Office Reveal

Another pretty office space that looks good from the front hall but clearly has the designated space and tools to GSD when the doors are closed.  While I haven't gone this pink in my own house in years I still love the look!  I'm a big fan of the blue curtains and bookshelf styling.

Bless'er House Playroom makeover

Can't go wrong with a cute playroom.  Anyone with kids is always scouring ways to make the rooms in their house look more pulled together and less like an unorganized toy closet.  Lots of good basics here that will evolve as the kids grow too.

2Bees In A Pod She Shed

They had me at She Shed.  And it's amazing.  The outside is simple and pretty.  I love the rock and the deck with planters and all windows should have window boxes in my opinion (hint hint honey!!!).  I actually love what they've done inside as well.  The space looks fun and comfortable and doesn't take itself too seriously.  Every piece is well thought out and cohesive yet it looks like some just threw it together (in the BEST POSSIBLE WAY).  Effortless and cozy and for the gals.

Vanessa Francis Design's Kitchen Makeover

I love a good classic kitchen!  It just goes to show you that white cabinets + white counter tops + white subway tile is always in style and when doesn't have to look sterile or overly pinterest 2016.  The key is to add in your personality like she did here!

House Updated Modern Bedroom Reveal

So much goodness here.  Love the clean lines and little details.  Lots of textures going on here as well which always help a neutral room feel finished.  I can't get over the balcony, how fun is that?  I want a room with a view!

 Seriously, it is really hard work to pull a room together on the fly and I'm so impressed by everyone's ability to get it done!  I can't wait to go check out more of the finished rooms and start binge reading all the new blogs I've found!