Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Looks & Life Lately {6}

It's been a while since I've done a "Looks & Life" which means there's plenty share today so let's jump right in to it (kind of going backwards from most recent back into summer)

A peek into "pre fall"… 

Getting the big seasonal closet switch out of the way is one of the best feelings.  I enjoy doing it but it always takes so long so I'm relieved when it's done.  I opted to do the switch a little earlier this year because the next few weekends are busy with football and I'm already feeling slightly cooler temperatures so win win.  I think we ended up with about five bags for the green drop between both of us and it always feels good to purge/giveaway.

top: one // two (similar style) // three (same look, different brand)
middle: one // two (similar style) // three (on sale!)
bottom: one (under $100!) // two // three (same look, different brand)

I got away from my candle burning a little bit with the heat waves we'd been having but after a stock up at Bath & Body, I'm ready to go for the fall.  We had the lowest of key weekends this weekend and enjoying a glass of pinot with the scent of the candle out on the deck Friday night was just what I needed.

candle: here

Cooking got lazy around here over the summer - simple meals on the grill and lots of nights out was about it.  I'm ready to test out some fall recipes and always am looking for new game day/tailgate recipes too.


This past Sunday football was back and so were game day meals.  Having the crockpot going all day filling the house with delicious smells and football constantly on in the background felt nice.

candle: here

I wasn't the only one who was happy that football was back.  In fact, I was woken up from a nice sleep after Sunday night football to hear about his big win… 


Prepping for tailgate season.  Only three more days until our first big tailgate of the season.  THREE more days.  Bring on, Happy Valley.


My summer flowers ended their run and we made a quick spur of the moment run the other night out to get some mums for our front.  I was a happy gal to find all four for just $20.  And happy to have the fall colors on our walkway.


Rarely do I nap when I get home from the office but every once in a while I'll take a twenty minute power nap.  On this day it was raining, perfect for a nap and just after I laid dow I felt something at my head - someone else was joining me too.



A peek back at the final days of summer… 

It's hard to believe summer has come to an end but we celebrated the same way that we started with a BBQ on my parents deck.


Complete with an anniversary cheers.  It's nice to have a few extra items left over from the welcome bags last year.


Nash has passed his habits off onto Stella (he ate his corn way to quick for a photo) but I think she's hooked now too.


Like I've mentioned before - every so often Mom and I enjoy a shopping day together - we were hoping for some fall clothes this day but it was a little early for that as there wasn't much out on the racks but we did each walk away with a few fall shoes including a matching pair.

shoes: exact style dress: similar styles here and here

Our girls shopping days are on of my absolute favorites - we always end with a lemonade for each of us to enjoy on the way home.

dress: similar styles here and here

Derek happily tags along to Phillies games to just enjoy the baseball setting and night out but it's always a fun (rivalry) night when his Mets are in town.  Looking forward to another series with them in a couple weeks.

top: here & 40% off (similar styles for fall: here and here)

Someone thought it might be okay to tag along with her parents to Providence for the weekend.  I think she made a perfect fit! 


Such a treat to find one of my favorites on our doorstep one day from my main man.  I love Baked by Melissa because you can eat a few cupcakes and it's okay because they are so little.


We've enjoyed a few more dining under the stars nights with the family.  I had to laugh when I looked up and both of my parents were on their phones since they are always giving me a hard time with theirs.  The boys provided a good laugh too.


Of course "National Dog Day" didn't go unnoticed with us.  Life would be nothing without these sweet pups who are becoming quite the duo.


I was at the grocery store preppy for our most recent lake weekend when someone finished golf early and gave me quite the shock pulling my cart away from me.  Grocery shopping is much more fun with a buddy.


I know Giuliana Rancic's wine came out a while ago but I had never seen it (even searched for locations close by online)… until now.  I was happy to give it a try.  

One of the big house touches we needed to finish up was something for above our bed.  I stumbled upon these wall hangings.  Now just a handful of items remain on the "to finish" list.  Slow and steady.


And like always, just because… 


Don't forget to enter here for a chance to win a $300 Nordstrom gift card.  Good luck! 


37 comments:

  1. I've never bought a candle from Bath & Body Works but I've heard such great things. Going to stop by there soon and check them out!! We are getting mums next week for our porch and I cannot waittttt.

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  2. Ive been stocking up on the Fall candles, too! The cooler mornings, the start of football...its all definitely feeling like Fall for sure.
    You guys have been up to a bunch! No wonder you needed a low key night with wine! :)

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  3. Christina, you have me so inspired to go our and get some fall things! I forgot how much I love candles...I've used up all of my fall candles from last year! #shoppingtime.

    Your house looks AMAZING :) Congrats!!

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  4. I dread the switching of closets, too, but not nearly so much in the Fall! And I agree that it seems like all is right in the world again after it's done! Love your cookbooks and tailgating signing! And thank you for reminding me that I need to get a fall candle very, very soon!

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  5. I hate swapping out my closet! I'm always so glad once I've done it, but it's such a pain in the process. I'm not swapping mine out yet because we've got temps in the 90s for this coming weekend--yuck! Last weekend was beautiful and cool, and now we've got summer again. I love that y'all get to dress for fall and enjoy the temps, too!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  6. I can't believe you got all those beautiful mums for $20 - awesome! And there's nothing like a great closet purge, my husband and I recently did one but I feel like we could use another to make way for all the new clothes. And YES to candles, I've been enjoying the last of my summery scents, and will switch to all my amazing fall scents next week :)

    Green Fashionista

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  7. Those mums are beautiful and so fall festive! I’m so excited to burn my fall candles too!

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  8. I usually love fall but I'm SO in denial that summer is over! I'm really just scared to face another New England winter I think, so I'm holding onto summer as long as I can. Otherwise I would be right there with you switching out closets, buying mums and burning yummy fall candles!

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  9. The walrus picture is hilarious!! I love those fall flowers you found! They are so full and vibrant for fall!! Just gorgeous!

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  10. Wow, you have had so much going on, you remind me of us, haha. I agree, the closet switch out takes forever but is really nice when it's done. I find it is a great time to purge, too.

    Love the jersey and hat your man is sporting, WOOP!

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  11. Good work on switching out your closet! I am still in transition bc we've had some warmer days this week! I'm ready to put the shorts and sandals away though. Love your mums! I can't wait to get some for our front porch. That always makes me feel like it's officially fall.

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  12. Haha that picture of your pup in the suitcase is so cute! And I really need to try Guiliana's wine! I still haven't seen it any where! Love those leopard loafers too!
    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  13. I'm finishing up our closet switch right now. You're right, it's such a job but I feel so much better once it's finished!!
    Kelsey
    www.thepeacockroost.com

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  14. Look at all those CUTE shoes! Looooove!
    I was in Bath and Body yesterday just DYING over their candles! Soooooo many good pumpkin ones!

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  15. I love the candles from Bath and Body Works. I love love the fall scents. I need to stock up on them the next time they go on sale.

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  16. Awe, what a fun post! You definitely have had lots to celebrate recently. I definitely need to hit up B&BW for some fall candles, and like you, I'm thrilled that it's slow cooker season again! Ryan is begging me for some chili, but I refuse until Oct. 1. :)

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  17. I LOVE the second pair of shows in your top shelf...too cute! Bring on fall! So fun you get to go shopping with your mom...my mom is by far my favorite shopping partner. Loving those tiny cupcakes, too! That is so nice they are tiny...sometimes just splitting a regular one from the bakery is too much for me!

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  18. Game days are my favorites! I can't wait to cook some sausage dip and buffalo chicken dip!

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  19. I love this! So many fun things have happened!!! What did you think of Guiliana's wine?

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  20. Those cupcakes are adorable! You've been a busy lady!

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  21. Such a cute pup =) I'm excited to start wearing my boots and fall flats again.. mostly because I haven't been able to get a pedicure since the baby was born haha. Also, I love those mums!!

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  22. Your mom is so cute with her Tory Burch bag!! Haha. Love those leopard flats too!! Oh and those personalized cups, too cute. :-) Yay for fall decor too!!

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  23. omg so much fun in this one post! I would love to tailgate if it really looked like that in real life! that wine bottle is so cute! and I need those candles in my life asap!

    Trish - tales from trish

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  24. Ohhhhhh your shoes have such a nice little home in your closet. I swear when we get a house, I'm converting one room into my closet ;-)

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  25. Can I love everything about this post? Because I do. But I really love the Sunday afternoon football filled with crockpots and fall candles - that's my kind of Sunday afternoon!

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  26. I'm ready for some mums on my front porch as well!! I'm hopefully heading to get some this weekend!

    And that B&B Works candle is amazing. I've been switching out between Caramel Pumpkin Swirl and Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin. They are both perfect.

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  27. I can't wait to start cooking some fall recipes as well! It's during this time of the year that I'm always so excited for soups, stews, and chilis, so pretty much anything I can throw in my crockpot! If only the weather in Texas would get cooler!

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  28. B&BW candles are my favorite - they have so many great scents and it's always just right while burning. I have to go stock up on some fall ones soon! And thank you for the reminder to get my mums! I ripped out my summer flowers last weekend and meant to go pick up mums and completely forgot. The ones you got are so pretty! LOVE those wall hangings above your bed! Where did you find them?

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  29. I just bought some candles from Bath & Body Works today; love them! And yes, I'm with you on the Cowboys win. I was asleep and my husband was THRILLED about that victory, especially since we're in Dallas and it's our hometown team! ;) I need to try Guiliana's wine.

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  30. ummm candles, booze, cute shoes, tailgates, new recipes? How can I not ADORE this post in full!! Thanks for linking up pretty lady!

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  31. I love your anniversary cups. And the peek into your closet, oh my gosh, I love that closet. that's what I need something to organize my shoes.

    liz jo @ sundays with sophie

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  32. I'm loving literally everything here! The candles, football, good food, leopard flats, mums... it's fall perfection!

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  33. I am so excited about fall and all it brings. I'm ready for the cute outfits. i'm so over my summer clothes at this point. Your closet is amazing!!

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  34. I need a BBW candle! I am going to have to call out to my readers because I'm debating between a few fall scents!

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  35. I need to bust out some B&BW candles asap!! And your pooch is too adorable :)

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  36. I'm obsessed with your shoes and shoe storage - especially the leopard ones you just got!! Love your mums - that's an awesome deal!

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