Honey Dearest

hello, friends! as usual, i’m behind the times and a month overdue, but hey, better late than never :)

in an attempt to be more organized this year, i got a new calendar and notepad. and pens! this fruit calendar by Rifle, is hanging in my kitchen, where i happen to be the most. it’s cheerful and pleasant to look at.

how cute is this zebra notepad? i mean, come on! right? such a fun way to start the day. delightful.

and last but not least, the pens. muji pens are my fave. black gel-ink 0.5mm to be exact. they write perfectly smooth and they’re cheap. i’m a sucker for a good pen.

i’m obsessed with these pretty colored enamel bangles. pictured above, j.crew has some that range from $14.99 - $35.00.

i found some very similar bracelets at forever 21 that make me giddy. if you look close enough, some are the exact same as the j.crew ones. AND they only cost from $2.80 - $10.80. talk about the perfect little stocking stuffers! layer up - the more the merrier :)

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j.crew bangles via j.crewing

over the last month, i’ve been hunting on the weekends. you see, it’s my most favorite thing to do EVER. it’s become quite an addiction of sorts :) i went to a couple new antique stores with my mom and cousin and another time with another cousin and sis-in-law. we had SO MUCH fun! i made them promise me we’d go every month. sure beats going alone.

one of the places was outside and so gross… i’ll spare the pics. you may begin to wonder about me. :) why is it that the dirtiest places always seem to have to best “junk” ?! 

i found these awesome map prints for $2.00. can’t beat that. i’m gong to frame them for my hub’s office in the attic. can’t wait to finish decorating his space- i think it’s the best room in the house.

love those muted colors…

i also found this insane old clock, i think it was only $1.00. it doesn’t work and yeah, it’s pretty beat up. but i like it anyway. sorry for the blurry pics…

oh, and i also found my wreath at the dirty place. (totally calling it that from now on!) it was only $5.00!

at one of my favorite antique stops, i found this turkey platter. i’ve wanted one forever and snatched it up as soon as i saw the colors. so sad i won’t get to use it this year.

i’ve somehow managed to collect more pictures. i don’t know where to hang them yet, but couldn’t resist just for the frames alone.

i have a thing for horses. aren’t they lovely…

well, that’s it for now. happy tuesday!

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i love this green leather tote bag… bet it could hold all my junk. i had to throw in one of essie’s latest fall colors. in case you haven’t noticed, essie is my all time fave nail polish. i wouldn’t mind a new watch. this timex has been on my radar for months… love the classic style and size.  i’m dying over the horse print shirt… too cute.  the box hair color is something i’ve been researching lately.  i hear fekkai is amazing. can’t wait to try.  the nashelle initial necklace has been on my wishlist forever. i actually got one last christmas, but it was broken so we sent it back and never replaced it. the chambray shirt is a must this fall… sure can’t beat target’s price.  i haven’t upgraded my phone in years. would really like the new iphone. in white.  gray minnetonkas are perfect. i tried some on at the beach and didn’t want to take them off.  as always, most of this list will roll over into my christmas list :)

happy friday!!

i’m hooked on house beautiful mag. can not get enough!

 
love the smell of this clementine soap. and i really like the nice big bottle. it makes doing dishes a little more enjoyable.

i’m addicted to tulsi tea right now. it’s a great stress reliever yet energizing at the same time. you can read more about the amazing benefits of tulsi tea here.

these chicken tenders are the best! they also have coconut and nuggets. no fillers and all natural. i’m a huge fan!

i don’t actually have this bag, but really love the color and want it for my birthday! it’s perfect to take to the beach. so husband, if you’re reading, hint hint :)

i love green. i love stripes. so, i’m thinking this will be the perfect umbrella for our back deck!

happy friday everyone!

Overstock has a lot of really nice, modern pillows right now. they’re fun and bright. and they come as sets of two! i especially like the chevron (or zigzag) one.

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as soon as i saw this darling little horse hook in southern living,  i seriously couldn’t resist ordering one. it’s the perfect little key hook for our little entry way and i’ve been on the hunt for something just like it.

i got the green…oh, cannot wait till it’s arrival!

happy friday!

bet you can’t tell which one is the look for less. this is one of the best yet!

these aldo gladiator sandals (top pic) were on my wish list since last spring, but my size quickly went away … plus i didn’t really need them for $50. i’ve been scouring ebay ever since in hopes to find them.

soooo, today i snuck into kohls on a total whim and guess what??? i found my shoes!!!

are they a dead ringer or what?! love.

in just a few days, Calypso is coming to Target!

this is very, very good news!

via lonny