Good morning! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I’m coming to you a bit late from Palm Springs. I had a long day of travel yesterday and haven’t adjusted to the time change yet. Here’s a bit of what we’ve been up to over the past week or so.
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Home Projects & Updates
We had some major progress over at the new build this week!
We wavered back and forth on paint color (after having made a final decision) but ultimately decided to stick with our initial selection which was Benjamin Moore French Canvas.
What a difference a coat of primer makes on all that trim details on the front of the house! So much prettier on the eyes now!
They then also got a large portion of the roof shingles installed (it’s more brown in person than this image suggests) and painted some of the paint house color. In some lights, we feel like it is reading a bit yellow (which is odd since the undertones are green and gray). I’m trying to reserve judgment until more of the house is done because there is just so much going on right now and so many different colors still all over the house. They’ve only painted the real color (BM French Canvas) in this little nook that connects the garage/carriage house to the house so it’s a hard spot to get a really good look at it.
I really like how it looks in this view from the front porch, so hoping that’s the vibe it gives once more is done! But here the trim still needs to be painted white.
They also installed our two sets of windows in the eaves in the upstairs (our guest bedroom and our bathroom). It makes such a difference with the extra light and helps really feature the vaults! The windows are currently taped with plastic for painting so I can’t wait to see the view after that!
We’re hoping to approve our tile and hardwood selects so they can get the order placed!
In Case You Missed It
Following are the posts I shared over the past week, in case you missed some days!
Around Town & For Fun
It was a busy week with lots happening at the house and with work, prepping for a week of travel for both of us.
The wildlife continues to be out in full force. Here are Kurtis’ latest walk spottings.
Rachel and I met another influencer friend, Stefana, and her friend one evening to tour her new rental and then to go out to dinner. I’m bummed I didn’t get a photo of us, but we had dinner at Gallion’s and it was lovely. Here’s a picture of my grouper instead 😉
The mornings have been chilly by our standard the past week, so I’m in full-blown comfort food mode. I made my first batch of soup of the season (this tomato soup recipe) and Kurtis made grilled cheese with my fresh sourdough loaf. So yummy!
Kurtis and I had a Thursday night date night at Amigos, since our Friday night one with the crew had been cancelled for the week. When we arrived, the power was out (apparently it went out in our neighborhood at the same time) and it was so odd, but made it so fun! They could obviously still make margaritas and serve chips and salsa, so we waited a bit in the dark and silence for it to get back up and running! It was so odd not hearing all their music and seeing their hundreds of Edison bulbs glowing!
Kurtis suggested we head to the beach for sunset afterwards, and I’m so glad it was one we didn’t miss! I always love this barefoot walk in Inlet Beach.
Such a stunning sunset! It’s always so beautiful in October!
Friday afternoon we hit the beach for a few hours followed by dinner at Bruno’s. We just love these early fall months down here so much!
We saw a cute little turtle in the dunes on our walk back up the boardwalk. According to my Google image search, it’s a gopher turtle!
Saturday morning, Kurtis and I biked to Raw & Juicy in Alys Beach, something we hadn’t done in far too long! It was such a gorgeous morning!
Yesterday, Rachel and I flew to Palm Springs for the Amazon Creator Summit! It was a late afternoon departure so we didn’t make it to our hotel until close to midnight PST. I sent our taxi driver to the wrong hotel, not realizing there were two with the same name. So, for all those that asked, we’re actually staying in Indian Wells. I wore this cozy jacket for our long day of travel.
It’s a short week here in Palm Springs (we already leave Wednesday morning), and Kurtis actually leaves for Omaha for a one-day trip the day I get back so we won’t see each other until Friday. I’m really excited for this conference and to see what it’s all about! Once I’m back, my brother and sister-in-law arrive to visit us for five days so we’re really looking forward to that!
Recent Buys & Sales
Following are some sales from the weekend that have carried over and are still going strong!
- AMAZON has a number of daily deals. You can shop their site here.
- ANN TAYLOR is offering $50 off a $200+ purchase and an extra 50% off sale styles. You can shop their site here.
- ANTHROPOLOGIE has a number of new items in their sale section. You can shop their site here.
- BODEN is offering 10% off new styles with code WXVK. You can shop their site here.
- CHICO’S is hosting their Friends & Family Sale with 30% off your entire purchase. You can shop their site here.
- CRATE & BARREL is offering up to 30% off during their Dining Room Event as well as free shipping on orders of $99+. You can shop their site here.
- ETU HOME is offering 15% off your purchase with code LOVS20! You can shop their site here.
- FRANK & EILEEN has a number of new items in their sale section. You can shop their site here.
- GAP is offering 40% off everything for their Friends & Family Sale. You can shop their sale here.
- J CREW is offering fall styles starting at $49.50 as well as up to an extra 30% off sales styles with code EXTRA. You can shop their site here.
- J CREW FACTORY is offering up to 60% off everything. Plus, Passport members (it’s free to join) can save an extra 15% off with code FAMILY15. You can shop their sale here.
- LANDS’ END is offering 50% off sitewide (exclusions apply) for their Friends & Family Sale with code BREEZY. You can shop their site here.
- LOFT is offering 40% off your entire purchase for their Friends & Family Sale. You can shop their sale here.
- LULULEMON has a number of new items in their sale section. You can shop their site here.
- MARK & GRAHAM is offering up to 50% off during their Fall Sale, an extra 20% off select sale styles, and free shipping on orders $150+ with code SHIPFREE. You can shop their site here.
- MARSHALLS is offering free shipping on orders of $89+ with code SHIP89. You can shop their site here.
- MCGEE & CO. is offering 20% off dining and an additional 20% off items in their clearance section. You can shop their site here.
- NORDSTROM is offering up to 50% off with their End-of-Season Sale. You can shop their site here.
- OLD NAVY is offering 50% off everything, including new arrivals! You can shop their sale here.
- POTTERY BARN is offering up to 60% off furniture, outdoor, bedding, and up to 50% off items in their Halloween shop. You can shop their sale here.
- REJUVENATION is offering up to 40% off furniture, lighting, and more. You can shop their site here.
- SALT & STONE is offering 15% of your purchase with my custom code SARAHS15. I have really been loving their clean deodorant! You can shop their site here.
- SERENA & LILY is offering up to 30% off dining and entertaining. You can shop their sale here.
- SPANX has a number of category sales today, with big savings! You can shop their sale items here.
- TARGET has a number of home deals like up to 50% off indoor furniture, up to 40% off rugs, up to 30% off bedding, and more. You can shop their site here.
- TJ MAXX 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 number of new items in their sale section. You can shop their site here.
- WAYFAIR has a number of new deals sitewide. You can shop their sale here.
- WEEZIE is offering 15% off sitewide for my readers with code LIFEONVIRGINIASTREET15! You can shop their site here.
- WEST ELM is offering up to 50% off sale styles. You can shop their site here.
- WILLIAMS SONOMA is offering up to 75% off clearance items. You can shop their site here.
I hope you all have a great week!
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The house is coming together so quickly, love those amazing beach pics!
Thank you Jessica!
Oh, man. I know exactly where you thought you made your reservation and how you ended up in Indian Wells! After decades in PS I could have told you. Hope you’re having a good time in our fantastic weather.
Haha! It wouldn’t have been so bad if we weren’t exhausted and it was super late. But it has been SO beautiful and loving it all so far!
Love the Christmas Wreaths! Can’t wait to use them,
So happy to hear that!