Good morning! I hope you all had a nice and relaxing weekend. I love the fresh start that comes with a new month and a new quarter, not to mention a new season. It feels even more welcome with Easter weekend coming up. Here’s a bit of what we’ve been up to this past week!
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Home Projects & Updates
I added some touches of spring to our bedroom this past week. Pretty simple, but I’ve found that works best in this house!
SOURCES: Striped Rug | Mirror | Chandelier | Dresser | Art | Hamper Basket | Marble Vase | Faux Hydrangeas
We actually had hung this mirror a few weeks back and I kept forgetting to share it! We had the smaller version in our Omaha entryway (and later moved it to the pool house bath). I ordered it in an end-of-year sale during the holidays and admittedly it sat on the floor for about two months. But I’m so happy with how it looks – and the added functionality to finally have a full-length mirror!
SOURCES: Mirror | Chandelier | Dresser | Art | Striped Rug | Hamper Basket | Marble Vase | Faux Hydrangeas
I did a little impromptu yard work last week. This bush or tree or whatever it is had basically overtaken our path to get from the front yard to the back yard. I may have gone a little crazy, but at least we can walk through now 😉
Much better! I noticed pretty quickly, it immediately seemed to help our screened-in porch feel less humid this past week since there’s a little more air flow now!
Lots of updates over at the new build! Starting outside, they added the v-groove boards to the porch ceilings as well as the Trex decking on the front porch. I believe those horizontal boards you see were temporary for scaffolding, but check out that pretty view across the street (minus the lime green dumpster)!
The view above is essentially what I’ll see out my office windows. And as you’ll see, we got drywall! Or at least most of it!
They also finished all the spray foam insulation on the exterior walls. Now that the drywall is on the ceiling in the common areas, they’ll also be able to start the shiplap on these walls. It’s amazing how adding the sheetrock to the ceiling actually makes the space feel larger! It really emphasizes those 12′ ceilings.
We had a sweet couple rent Hola Beaches for the month of March, and during their stay, the clearance coffee table arrived (it has since sold out). So, we ran it over Sunday morning and pulled the old one. I love the addition of a warm wood in here!
SOURCES: Similar Sectional | Navy Blue Swivel Chairs | Coffee Table | Rug | Patterned Linen Pillows – (old from Annie Selke) | Striped Pillows – (old from Pottery Barn) | Similar Lamps | Ceiling Fan | Kitchen Pendant Lights | Counter Stools | Dining Room Chandelier | Blue & White Dining Chairs
Top Sellers Of The Week
Following are the top sellers from last week across all of my channels. Links to each item are below the graphic.
BEST SELLERS (each number is clickable): #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1
In Case You Missed It
Following are the posts I shared over the past two weeks, in case you missed some days!
Following are the most read blog posts of last week (excluding any of the new posts already mentioned above). Many times this includes old posts that are popular on Google or Pinterest.
- The Best Warm Gray Paint Colors
- Various Kitchen Countertops: Pros & Cons
- The Best Green Paint Colors
- The Best Fake Plants: My Favorite Sources and Tips for Buying Faux Greenery and Flowers
- Pottery Barn Sofa Review
Around Town & For Fun
We picked up our Bronco in Panama City Tuesday and have had so much fun with it since! A few of you sound like Bronco fans too and asked to see the one we got. As I mentioned, we bought it used so didn’t get a say in any of the features, but we really love what was included with this one! We’ve already taken a few rides around town with the top off 🙂
Friday night we headed to the beach for a bonfire evening with some friends! The kids made s’mores and the adults hung out until sunset before grabbing some dinner!
It’s been so hazy lately, so the sunset wasn’t great (too many clouds blocking the horizon) but it was really pretty as the sun started to set and the sun was peeking through the haze!
Henley is in love with the new coffee table ottoman. And apparently the clover tray, too, since she continues to sleep with her nose right in the curve.
SOURCES: Striped Ottoman Coffee Table | Faux Tulips | Cane Wrapped Vase | Clover Tray | “Hydrangeas” | Marble & Wood Coasters | Linen Sofa
Speaking of love, the cats are soaking up every minute they can on the catio! The two little ones hadn’t been using it nearly as much as Bailey, but that seemed to change this past week. When we first moved here, Henley claimed that chair as hers. But then she stopped using it for quite a while. Turns out she remembered just how much she loved it this week! I can’t wait for them to see their even larger space at the next house!
SOURCES: Swivel Chair Set | Ottoman Set | Fluted Planters | Ceramic Tabletop Planter | Striped Pillows
After our weekly new build walk-through with our friends, and then dropping the coffee table off at Hola Beaches, Kurtis and I headed to Raw & Juicy in Alys Beach for breakfast. This is supposed to be the largest spring break crowd yet this week, but it wasn’t overly crazy! We had to park a block away, so you know I was taking pictures like crazy on the stroll! I also made this little video if you want to watch a real-life stroll in action!
We have Omaha friends in town this week for their spring break, so we’re going to spend some time with them later today! Funny enough, we’ll basically be staying in their backyard when we fly to Omaha later this week and they’re still here. We’re staying with our besties and goddaughters for a few days before heading to Iowa for Easter with Kurtis’ side of the family, so we’re really looking forward to that!
I was looking at the calendar and realized my side of the family comes down here for a family friend’s wedding in just over two weeks. By the time they leave, it will almost be May which has me realizing I should probably start some packing soon. The move isn’t all that far away now!
Recent Buys & Sales
Following are some sales from the weekend that have carried over and are still going strong! You can see my top picks here.
- AMAZON has a number of daily deals happening now! You can shop their site here.
- ANN TAYLOR is offering 30% off full-priced tops and sweaters with code TOPS. You can shop their site here.
- ANTHROPOLOGIE has added a number of new items to their sale section. You can shop their site here.
- BALLARD DESIGNS is offering 20-25% off indoor and outdoor furniture and rugs! You can shop their sale here.
- COLLEEN ROTHSCHILD is offering 25% off their bestselling products! You can shop their site here.
- GAP is offering 40% off your purchase with code TREAT, 50% off dresses, top and pants, as well as an extra 10% off at checkout with code GAPDEAL. You can shop their sale here.
- HOMEGOODS has a number of new arrivals, as well as free shipping on orders $119+ with code SHIP119. This navy blue version of a popular rug! You can shop their site here.
- J CREW is offering 40% off almost everything with code SPRING. You can shop their site here.
- J CREW FACTORY is offering 40-60% off everything, plus an extra 20% off items in the tennis and golf shops.You can shop their sale here.
- LOFT is offering 40% off tops with code TOPS. You can shop their sale here.
- LULULEMON has a large sale section with some major markdowns. You can shop their site here.
- MARK & GRAHAM is offering up to 70% off select styles in their Spring Warehouse Sale. You can shop their site here.
- MARSHALLS has a number of deals sitewide plus free shipping on orders of 89+ with code SHIP89. You can shop their site here.
- MCGEE & CO. has a number of new items in their sale section. You can shop their site here.
- MICHAELS is offering 20% off regular priced purchases today only with code DAILY23US. You can shop their site here.
- NORDSTROM has a number of new sale finds and limited time savings up to 60% off across all departments! You can shop their site here.
- OLD NAVY is offering 30% off your purchase at checkout. No code required. You can shop their sale here.
- OVERSTOCK is hosting their Spring into Savings Sale with 1000s of items on sale and free shipping sitewide! You can shop their sale here.
- POTTERY BARN is offering up to 40% off furniture, outdoor, lighting and more as well as free shipping on bedding, pillows, and more! The sconces we love and used in our guest bathroom renovation are 20% off and under $80 right now! You can shop their sale here.
- REJUVENATION is hosting a Spring Refresh Sale with up to 70% off lighting, hardware, furniture and more. You can shop their site here.
- RUGS USA is offering an additional 20% off already reduced prices with code SPRING when you buy 2+ items (or an extra 10% off one item). You can shop their site here.
- SERENA & LILY is offering up to 70% off clearance, including new additions & exclusive offers. They also have special pricing on all their wallpaper. You can shop their sale here.
- TARGET has a number of home deals, including up to 30% off outdoor furniture and accessories, up to 30% off indoor furniture, and 20% off wall decor with Circle (free to join). You can shop their site here.
- TJ MAXX has a number of deals sitewide, up to 75% off select items, and is offering free shipping on orders $89+ with code SHIP89! You can shop their site here.
- TORY BURCH has a number of new items in their sale section. You can shop their site here.
- TUCKERNUCK has a lot of cute new items in their sale section. You can shop their site here.
- WALMART still has our favorite outdoor swivel chairs on markdown, as well as the coordinating sofa and entire conversation set. You can shop their site here for other deals.
- WEST ELM is offering up to 30% off outdoor and up to 50% off all sale! You can shop their site here.
- WILLIAMS SONOMA is offering up to 75% off in their clearance section. You can shop their site here.
- WILLIAMS SONOMA HOME is offering up to 50% off in their clearance section. You can shop their site here.
- WORLD MARKET is offering 10% off curbside and store pickups to members (it’s free to join) with code STORE10! You can shop their site here.
I hope you all have a great week!
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Linda says
Oh Sarah!!! That view from your soon to be new office. Lovely. 🙂
Your new build is looking a lot larger than I had originally thought. Excited for your upcoming move!
Cool Bronco!!
Loved seeing the kitties all together. They look to be enjoying Florida!!!
Sarah says
Thank you Linda! We’re getting very excited!
Carol H. says
I’ll bet your new build home lot is probably one of the nicest on the street!
Cats are pretty smart. When the boxes come out again they are going to know what comes next.
Sarah says
Thank you! And you’re so right! It’s amazing how quickly they know where they are!
Sandra says
What is that gorgeous building your bronco is parked outside of, it’s amazing?! The cats are pretty darn cute all together on the catio, you’ll have to build them some cat climbing equipment in the brand new one lol! The new build is looking amazing!
Cheers for the update
Sandra
New Zealand
Sarah says
Thank you Sandra! And that building is part commercial/part residential in Alys Beach. It’s where one of our favorite restaurants, Citizen, is located!
Jen says
Good afternoon
The LV purse in your lap-name, please?
Thank you!
Sarah says
It’s the smallest version of the Odeon. I love it, but it doesn’t fit much more than my wallet (barely), phone and sunglasses. But I wanted something I couldn’t overfill and could wear crossbody!
Kris says
Thank you for sharing your updates! I noticed you have the Sausalito dresser from a Pottery Barn in your bedroom. I love the way it looks, but was surprised at the quality of it in store. Are you pleased with it? Thanks!
Sarah says
We’ve had it nearly three years and really love it! I’ve been meaning to do a review on the collection because we’ve also owned the bed and bathroom vanity. Stay tuned for that soon with more specifics!
Sonia says
Sarah, can you plz share where your green/teal top is from in the photo on the beach? Thank you
Sarah says
Sure! It’s this one that I featured in my Wednesday Watch List a few weeks ago 🙂 https://amzn.to/3UuTzpK