A few decorating touches have been added recently at our house.. For the living room, I found some tall sticks at Hobby Lobby ($11 a bunch, 3 bunches) for the large floor vases. Stuffing the vases with loads of paper gave the sticks more height. I think the new addition really pulls the eye up. To see the entire room, go here. Before The formal dining room really needs some help, but I’m not quite ready to tackle that room yet. We have a table and chairs, but that’s it. Pretty plain looking, so I added a table runner and a few decorative jars for the time being. The runner, jars, and rocks are from Target. I may buy another runner and sew them together so they fit the length of our table. The candles are from Crate & Barrel. Next up, paint the back of the media cabinet and rearrange the accessories. Stay tuned!
At the beginning of last year (2014), I challenged myself to get in shape for my first ever NPC bikini contest and reached that goal after 5 months of training…
How’s your week going friends?  I’m just over here counting down the days ’til the 2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale like a kid at Christmas!  It’s so close, opening this Thursday for cardholders.  ??I got a friendly letter in the mail letting me know they upped my limit just in time for the sale- #thankyouverymuch!  We’ll keep this little detail to ourselves and not bother the hubby with that tidbit of info!  😉  Are you excited?!?! Of course, I’ll be sharing my picks on Thursday and then a big ‘ole dressing room round up on Friday with fit tips and recommendations. Let me know what you have questions about and I’ll do my best investigative journalism for ya!
This swingy striped! cold shoulder dress is perfect for daytime or evenings out. Â Love the simplicity of it and the drapey fabric. Â Such a steal at right under $50! Â For a daytime look, you could wear it with the #10 sandals (they have lots of colors) & for evening, these black open toe heeled sandals would be great.
Show off your summer mani with this gorgeous, chic statement ring! I like to wear it on my first or middle finger on my right hand with a bold bracelet.
I’m sure you’ve heard me rave about this maxi dress before. Â Every time I wear it, I get tons of compliments and it’s really flattering and comfortable. Â It’s on sale under $40! Â I wear XS.
High waist leggings will be your BFF, I swear! Â They keep you all nice and tucked in and make you feel great while working out. Â Zella quality is always superb, and this pair comes in three colors with criss-cross detail at the calf. Â They run TTS, I wear size XS.
Although I normally wear a tank to workout, this Zella tee is my go-to when I want a t-shirt. Â The seams in the shirt are perfectly placed to help the illusion of a smaller waist and I like the cut of the sleeves that don’t irritate me when I’m working out.
My go-to tank, $11!!! Â I think I need to stock up on the other colors. Â It’s perfect for wearing alone or layering under cardigans or other tops. Â It fits TTS, XS here.
I have the older version of these sandals and they are really good! They come in tons of colors and the “beige leather” has a snakeskin pattern that goes with everything. Â Sam Edelman makes quality shoes that last, so I highly recommend them!
Good morning friends! Y’all have seriously blown me away with your responses to my 8 Ways to Stay Positive post. It always makes me bite my lip a little when…
Meet Megan
Hi! I’m Megan, mom to a thoughtful teenager and spunky young girl. We call Houston home and recently moved into our dream home. I traded my lawyer hat to become a full-time blogger in 2010. I love sharing my passion for affordable fashion, home decor, organization, & fitness to help inspire you to take care of you!
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Can't wait to see what color you paint the back of the media cabinet…I think by doing that it will pull the whole room together!
I love the tall branches. I actually need to grab a bunch for my dining room. I like the simplicity of the runner and hurricanes. Aren't those PB Soy candles awesome?!!!! I have also like when people turn the runners the width rather than length of the table and use them as the placemats as well, then use chargers for the two ends. Can't wait to see the cabinet painted. It does make a difference. Word of warning…don't go too dark or your accessories tend to get lost (learned that the hard way).
I love the sticks! I agree. They definitely bring your eye up, but they also give that wall a finished look. Like, now that the vases are holding something, their purpose is fulfilled. 🙂 Love it!
It's all those little touches that make the big difference, isn't it? I love your pretty runner and the simple candles in the dining room. Very pretty, and you can swap out the runner seasonally if you want, and just keep the candles.
Nice Girl Notes- the basket on the second shelf is a magazine holder from West Elm. It was initially put there while I was cleaning one day, but it fit, so it stayed:)
Can't wait to see what color you paint the back of the media cabinet…I think by doing that it will pull the whole room together!
I love the tall branches. I actually need to grab a bunch for my dining room. I like the simplicity of the runner and hurricanes. Aren't those PB Soy candles awesome?!!!! I have also like when people turn the runners the width rather than length of the table and use them as the placemats as well, then use chargers for the two ends. Can't wait to see the cabinet painted. It does make a difference. Word of warning…don't go too dark or your accessories tend to get lost (learned that the hard way).
I love the sticks! I agree. They definitely bring your eye up, but they also give that wall a finished look. Like, now that the vases are holding something, their purpose is fulfilled. 🙂 Love it!
It's all those little touches that make the big difference, isn't it? I love your pretty runner and the simple candles in the dining room. Very pretty, and you can swap out the runner seasonally if you want, and just keep the candles.
Love the new touches! I also love the new design of your blog!!!
Love the tall branches–they definitely add some definition and height to the room! and Love your Blog! 🙂 Your home is just beautiful!
~Missi
Love that neat looking basket on the second shelf. Do you have a close-up picture of it? 🙂
Nice Girl Notes- the basket on the second shelf is a magazine holder from West Elm. It was initially put there while I was cleaning one day, but it fit, so it stayed:)