Tuesday Trends: Tassels & Pompoms

A huge trend the past few years, in everything from jewelry to home decor items, is tassels and pompoms. It's such a fun and easy way to add some flair to your outfit and home, and there is no shortage of options in all categories!

Earrings

I tend to wear stud earrings more often than anything, but every once in awhile I like to wear a statement piece. Up until recently that meant a chunkier necklace, but lately I've been drawn to fun earrings. BaubleBar has been my go-to for affordable statement jewelry, and now they have an even more affordable line at Target! It's called SUGARFIX by BaubleBar. Everything is less than $30 ~ all the earrings are under $20! When you can get a fun pair of earrings for $12.99, you don't feel so bad if you only wear them a few times (or if we're being honest here, still haven't worn them....I'm packing them for Hawaii and will wear them then....). Here are some of my favorites, both from BaubleBar and their SUGARFIX line from Target.

1. SUGARFIX by BaubleBar Ombré Tassel Drop Earrings

2. BaubleBar Black & White Tassel Hoop Earrings

3.  BaubleBar Pompom Crispin Ball Drop Earrings

4. BaubleBar Marquita Drops

5. BaubleBar Sandbar Drops

6. BaubleBar Caicos Pompom Drop Earrings

7. BaubleBar Gabriela Fringe Drops

8. BaubleBar Maui Pompom Hoop Earrings 

9. SUGARFIX by BaubleBar Triad Drop Earrings

Fashion & Accessories

Tassels and pompoms are just fun! When I was browsing, I did find a pair of jeans that were just a bit much, but other than that I loved everything I was seeing! I mean, how can you say not say hello right back to that sweet little iPhone case (pun intended)?

1. White One Shoulder Dress
2. Gingham Off the Shoulder Shirt

3. Tassel & Poms Tote Bag
4. Slide Sandals
5. Blue & White Striped Dress
6.  Red Lace Dress
7. White Tassel Poncho
8. Blue & White Coverup
9. Clutch

10. iPhone Case

Home Decor

There's something about tassel and poms in home decor that makes me think of summer. They're whimsical, and add a touch of playfulness to your home (trying hard not to just say cute and fun all the time). 

1. Throw Pillow (on sale!)

2. Tassel Throw

3. Mermaid at Heart Pillow

4. Shower Curtain

5. Stool

6. Bath Towels

7. Wicker Basket

8. Pom Pom Pillow (on sale!)

I need to STOP shopping, so I'm resisting placing any orders today, but several of these are on my wish list!

XOXO,

Office Preview

We purchased most of our furniture when we built our last house in 2006, so it's time to update things a little. It all started with Michael buying two monitors, a keyboard, and a laptop docking station for his office. Once everything arrived I realized that our desk was way too small and I needed to find something new. Several of the decor items in our office are black and gold, so I decided to stick with that color scheme. The first two purchases I made were this console table and rug. 

I'd originally planned on getting a more modern glass desk, and found what I thought would be the perfect one, but then Michael set up the monitors and docking station and I realized that I needed something that would hide some of the cords and the actual docking station. I started searching and found this L-shaped desk at Adam's Furniture. It still fit with the overall color scheme of the room, so I decided to switch directions a little. We ordered this desk and the matching lateral file.   

Right now the only things that have been delivered are the table and the rug, but I'm so excited with how the room is coming together! Stay tuned for the full room reveal soon!

XOXO,

Friday Favorites: Random Edition

It's time for some more of my favorite things! This week's list is totally random, but I decided to just go with it.

Oral-B Pro-Health Pulsar Toothbrush Yes, a toothbrush. But this isn't just any toothbrush, it's an affordable alternative to an electric toothbrush. It has vibrating bristles! And did I mention it's less than $5? When I went to the dentist a few weeks ago the dental hygienist asked if I'd gotten a Sonicare because my teeth looked so good!

Olay Regenerist Luminous Brightening Cream Face Cleanser I just started using this again when I noticed that the Murad Time Release Acne Cleanser I normally used wasn't working well for me with the dryer weather. My forehead felt weird (the skin wasn't smooth anymore, it was bumpy and dry) and my face was red and dry in certain areas, so I decided to change my cleanser. 

Clarisonic Mia I was on the fence about this, but ended up ordering it during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. When I got it I used it a few times a week and liked it, but wasn't overly impressed. When I noticed how dry my skin was getting I started using it again, and that night I could already see a difference in the texture of my skin (remember the weird forehead issues?). The Mia comes with the sensitive brush head, so it's really gentle on your skin. I've been using it more frequently and my skin looks and feels so much better!

Origins VitaZing Lately I've gone back to a more natural makeup look, and I've been reloving my VitaZing tinted moisturizer. It's lightweight so I don't feel like I'm wearing any makeup, but it's tinted so it evens out my skintone and makes it look fresh and luminous.

DV Jameson Bootie I have a pair of Dolce Vita booties that I got from Nordstrom a few years ago that I really like, so when I saw that Dolce Vita had partnered with Target I knew I had to check them out! I ended up getting a pair of these in cognac along with a pair of slip on booties in August and the cognac booties have been my most worn shoe all fall and winter (except for those few days when it got really cold). I liked them so much I decided to pick up the black ones in December. They're on sale right now for $19.99, so now is definitely the right time to buy! They run a little small (at least for me), so I'd recommend going up a half size.

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Robe I got this robe as a birthday gift and I love it! It is so cozy and warm, and I love to wrap up in it while I get ready in the morning! I love it so much that I ended up asking for this blanket for Christmas!

Like I said last week, I have some fun posts planned, but if there is anything specific you'd like to see, let me know in the comments below. Talk to you soon!

XOXO,

Decorating My Home for Fall

In the past, the only holiday I really decorated for was Christmas. I had a few little things that I'd put out for Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Thanksgiving, but Christmas has always been the holiday where I went all out. Well, this year when September came I was ready to switch out some of our decor and when I saw these salad plates at Pier 1 I decided to decorate for fall. It makes sense because we have Thanksgiving at our house every year, so we might as well decorate for it!

I found the cream pumpkins at Home Goods and the Give Thanks blocks were an Etsy purchase several years ago. The shop was called SimpleBlockSayings, but I'm not sure she's a seller anymore. I've included a few other options below.

Reversible / Always Be Thankful

I added a little pumpkin from Michael's to this little alcove by the stairs and have started burning my Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake candles from Bath & Body Works here and in the kitchen. I also have several fall wallflowers going in the house. I think the Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte is my other favorite pumpkin scent from their fall collection.

I found this adorable Football Turkey Shelf Sitter at Kirkland's and then Pumpkin Patch sign is from Down Grace Lane on Etsy. Right now she doesn't have anything for sale, but if you follow her on Instagram (@downgracelane) she announces her sales a few days ahead of time - her next sale is on 10/8 at 1 PM EST.

One of my favorite pieces in my kitchen is the lazy susan I purchased from Signature Swag on Etsy. Gather is a word that makes me think of Thanksgiving, so I thought it would be appropriate to include it in this post. However, I keep it on display year-round, and it's perfect for serving appetizers on when we have company over!

An easy way to decorate for the season in your kitchen is by adding seasonal towels. It drives Michael a little crazy that he's not allowed to actually use the towels that I have hanging up in the kitchen, but they're "for display only." ;) Target has several cute fall towels. I picked up these at Home Goods last year, so I showed some restraint and only bought two. ;)

I loved this one and this one, but I'm kind of partial to burnt orange, so I picked up the orange plaid and this fun pie one.

I found the pumpkins at Home Goods and Michael's, and the placemats were another Target find. The cute little give thanks sign is from Kirkland's and the Eat, Drink, and be Thankful sign and the pumpkin are from Michael's. The Rae Dunn BLESSED mug, pumpkin container, and topiary are all Home Goods finds.

I definitely didn't go over the top decorating and kept it pretty seasonal as opposed to focusing on the fall holidays, but I love the little touches of fall that I was able to incorporate in our home. How do you decorate for fall?

XOXO,

ZGallerie Sale

It's been awhile since I've done a home decor post. To be honest, I went a little crazy decorating my house after we moved in and decided I needed to slow down the spending (you may remember my spending freeze during LENT). Anyhow, I did really well with that, and then summer came, and between entertaining the kids and vacations, I just didn't have time to think about decorating. Now I've gone a little crazy with the fall wardrobe spending and should probably hold off on any house purchases, but my in-laws are redoing a lot of their decor, so I can still shop for them, right?

They just opened a new ZGallerie in Southlake Town Square, and I've been dying to check it out! When we moved into our first house in Frisco there was a ZGallerie at the mall, and I fell in love with everything in the store! Of course, at the time we were two years out of college, so the only thing we ended up buying was a couple pieces of art, but my love for their store has not changed! It's definitely not one of those stores you can browse around with two kids in tow (unless you can talk your husband into joining you), so I'm planning on on going to check it out on Monday. Right now they're offering 15% off art, lighting, mirrors, and wall decor. The sale ends Monday, so it's the perfect day for me to stop in!

I always like to do some previewing online, so I decided to share some of my favorites from each category.

Art

What style of art is your favorite? I was always more drawn to black and white photography, and typography art, though the two pieces of art we purchased from ZGallerie for our first house were paintings, and now I'm starting to expand my art horizons a little. Of course, if I change one piece it will probably create a domino effect and I'll feel the need to change everything, so I might hold off awhile. I'm shopping for my in-laws, though, so there's no danger of me spending my own money, right? ZGallerie definitely has a wide variety to choose from, and many pieces are under $100.  

Contemplation

Paris Kiss

Espresso

Le Mur

Champagne Fire

Canal Grande 1

Wings Over Manhattan

  Flower Power
Prada Marfa

 Lighting

We still need to replace the builder grade lighting in our house. It's definitely not at the top of our list of things to do, but eventually I'd like to replace the kitchen lights (pendants and chandelier), the chandelier in the dining room, and the foyer light. ZGallerie has some unique options. I'm not sure that I can talk Michael into getting any of them, but a girl can dream!

Helios Chandelier

          Alton Chandelier  

Ventura Chandelier

Whisper Pendant

Mirrors

This post is starting to get dangerous because I was supposed to be browsing, but it seems that much of what I'm picking out would fit perfectly in my house...I'll just call this a wish list!

Montclair Mirror

Montclair Leaner Mirror

Quinn Mirror

Quatrefoil Mirror

Simplicity Leaner Mirror (I love how it looks over the couch!)

Wall Decor

Dahlia Plaque

Palais Plaque

Cicero Wall Clock

Sanctuary Panel

Angel's Wings Panel

World Map Panel

If you followed any of the links, you know that ZGallerie's prices can sometimes be a little steep. A lot of the time I'll just look to them for inspiration and then try to find something similar for cheaper ("Pottery Barn/ZGallerie Style on a Target Budget" - blog post coming soon!), but occasionally there will be something so unique it's worth the splurge. 

Even if you don't end up buying anything it's still fun to window shop! That's what I'll be doing on Monday. Happy shopping!

XOXO,