I hope you all had a great weekend! It’s finally starting to feel like spring around here and we actually have buds on our trees and shrubs. Just in time for a little Easter color!
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Home Projects & Updates
I’m actually so relieved today is here! I am turning in the big secret project I’ve been working on. It has consumed so much of my time these past few weeks. I’m pretty sure I spent no less than 30 hours painting and prepping last week, for the third week in a row. It’s going to be a fun one to share, but that has to wait for about another month. Plus, today also means I don’t have to thing about taxes for nearly another year 😉
With all that being said, I obviously didn’t have much time to work on anything else. So, my focus the next week or two is to wrap up the den and share that with you soon. I’m tentatively thinking May 2nd. I know that sounds so far away, but it’s actually just over two weeks out! I still have a lot to do – including finding a media stand that will work for the space.
With the two big projects going on, our guest bedrooms have become dumping grounds for overflow. We have family coming in town this weekend for Easter so in addition to working on the den, I need to get those rooms back in shape!
Around Town & For Fun
Kurtis didn’t get home from the Masters until late Friday night, so I spent some time watching a movie and prepping Saturday’s sale post. My little “helper” kept me company. Bearcat actually had to go back to the vet on Thursday because he had another flare up with his pancreatitis. After a few injections and more meds, he seems to be doing much better now!
Saturday was Zoe’s first birthday party! We went a little crazy with her gift, but that’s what godparents are for, right?! We ended up getting the double chaise lounge cabana, bathing suit/rashguard, flip flops, sun glasses and pool float. She starts swimming lessons at the end of the month, so she will definitely be ready for summer this year!
Zoe’s party was Moana themed, and the dessert table was pretty epic!
All of the decor was so cute!
And her smash cake was so beautiful!
Needless to say, Zoe was pretty stoked about her cake. She was a bit nervous that so many people were watching her (likely thinking she couldn’t touch it). But then she went to town!
Scout looked just as cute as ever in his tie for the event. I think he enjoyed the scraps from Zoe’s smash cake as much as she did 😉
After a bath and nap, she was ready to party again! We still can’t believe she’s a year old!!
Sunday was pretty low-key as I continued to work on my project and Kurtis watched the Masters.
I’m still in the FASTer Way to Fat Loss program and end another round this week. Admittedly, I slacked a bit these last two weeks and didn’t work out like I should have. There were days I could barely lift my arms though from doing so much overhead painting! I’ve been eating as much as possible on plan though, so I still feel like I’m seeing results. Another round starts next week with my coach (Jill Reikofski) so I’m planning to stay with it (and ramp up my focus). I want as much progress as possible by the time we head to Europe the end of next month!
Recent Buys & Sales
Our outdoor conversation set was in stock and then sold out for about a week. But it’s back again if any of you missed it last time!
Following are some of the sales that have carried over from the weekend!
- ANTHROPOLOGIE is offering an additional 25% off sale items. You can shop the sale here.
- BLOOMINGDALES is hosting their Friends & Family event with 25% off everything marked FRIENDS & FAMILY! No code required and prices update at checkout. You can shop their sale here.
- J CREW is offering an additional 60% off sale items plus 40% off everything else with the code SALEUPGRADE. You can shop their sales here.
- J CREW FACTORY is offering 40-60% off styles for all with up to 70% off clearance with code QUICK. You can shop their sale here.
- MCGEE & CO. is hosting an online sidewalk sale, with items marked up to 60% off! These darling canisters I shared in my Wednesday Watch List a few weeks ago are now included! You can shop the sale here.
- NORDSTROM started their spring sale, with up to 50% off tons of brands! If you’ve been wanting a pair of Tory Burch Millers, this style is price matched at 20% off (in neutrals too) just in time for summer! Sizes are going really quick though because this is an infrequent sale! These slides are another cute option. You can shop their sale items here.
- OLD NAVY is offering 50% off all jeans, dresses, shorts and polos and 40% off everything else (no code required). You can shop their sale here.
- ONE KINGS LANE is offering 20% off art and mirrors with code OKLWALLS. You can shop their sale here.
- POTTERY BARN is hosting their Friends & Family sale with 20% off furniture and 25% off everything else plus free shipping with code FRIENDS. They also started a flash sale this morning with up to 70% off thousands of items! You can shop their sale here.
- SERENA & LILY is offering up to 25% off outdoor furniture plus hundreds of other items up to 60% off. I love these pinstripe outdoor pillow covers (in three colors) that currently 50% off! You can shop their sale here.
- TARGET is offering up to 25% off patio, plus an extra 15% off furniture, rugs, cushions, pillows and lighting online only with code APRIL. You can see all eligible items here.
- TJ MAXX has tons of markdowns for home right now. You can shop their sale here.
- TORY BURCH is offering 20% off $200, 25% off $250 and 30% off $500 with code SPRING! You can shop their sale here.
- WEST ELM is offering up to 40% off in stock items (prices as marked). You can shop their sale here.
- WILLIAMS SONOMA HOME is hosting their Friends & Family sale with 20% off your purchase with code FRIENDS! You can shop their sale here.
- WORLD MARKET is offering 20% off outdoor items with code 20OUTDOOR. You can shop their sale here.
I hope you all have a great week!
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Susan Kerr says
Such a cute party! I love the balloon swag SO much and wonder if you know where it was purchased/or how it was made?? I am throwing a graduation open house for my senior in a few wks and it’s all about the photo ops and backdrop. Any tips or info on the one in this post would be much appreciated!!
Jen says
You can buy a strip to make balloon art on Amazon! Then you just do each balloon individually and pop it into the premade strip for holding them.
Sarah says
Yes! That’s exactly what they did. I’m trying to find that exact one they used but it made it look SO easy!
Susan K says
Ok thanks so much!!
Susan K says
Awesome! Thanks 😘
Valerie says
Oh Sarah, I love the gifts you gave sweet Zoe! It is apparent you gave such thought into each individual item. Such a fun idea!
I am looking forward to your upcoming media room reveal!