For forever, I’ve had my eye on the Colette bench from Crate & Barrel for the foot of our bed. I love the sleek design, linen fabric, and nailhead trim, and the dimensions were perfect.
But I couldn’t bring myself to pay that much for it- $599 plus tax and shipping charges.
So, I kept looking for less expensive alternatives. I found some below and of course, pinned them to my Pinterest board.
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Our super sweet friends were kind enough to host us at their home in Austin for a weekend visit. I didn’t plan far enough in advance to bring them a gift during our stay, but I was sure to send a little thank you when we got back home.
These perfectly packaged bar soaps were $5 at World Market and I know our friends (well, especially the wife) would love them.
Each soap is individually wrapped in a beautiful floral paper and they smell so good.
Although I do believe our friends will enjoy this gift,
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When I decided to take up sewing, I thought first of my Grandma, the handiest, thriftiest woman I know. She said I should get a basic Singer sewing machine, so off to the store I went and came home with my first machine. I’ve still never made anything other than pillows and curtains, but my Grandma encourages me. Look at the adorable cupcake pin cushion she sent me- so sweet! Using it reminds me of her and I love that feeling.
She also sent me this handy pin cushion/scrap pail. The pin cushion is filled with sand so it keeps the pail from falling off the sewing table.
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Typically on summer nights our dinners tend to be a little lighter, and lately we’ve been enjoying a simple BLT sandwich. It’s absolutely delicious and so easy to prepare. And cleanup is a breeze since you’re not really cooking, rather, assembling.
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For these sandwiches I used a fresh tomato slices, thick cut bacon and butter lettuce. French bread lightly toasted with a spread of mayo brings it all together.
I could eat these everyday! What’s your go-to summer dinner lately?
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The temperatures are rising, the days are getting longer and lazier, and the beach beckons for a splash in the water. Summer is officially here and July 4th is just a week and a half away. Got any plans? We’re hosting a little backyard BBQ, complete with red, white, and blue decor, hamburgers and hotdogs, beer and margaritas, and inflatable swimming pools to keep the kids cool.
I’ve been collecting supplies along the way like mini flags, patriotic cupcake liners and those adorable little dollar pails sold at Target. I have no idea how it’s going to all come together,
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Part of the fun of having kids is getting to watch how yours interact and play with your friends’. Our 2 year old son, James, is pretty lucky to be one of the only little boys in a neighborhood full of adorable little girls. Our good friends have the sweetest daughter and we often grab a quick bite together or sometimes catch each other walking around the neighborhood in the evenings.
The other day, we ate dinner at a local restaurant that has a huge outdoor deck where the kids could play nearby. Aren’t they just the cutest?!
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Thank you all so much for the blog birthday l o v e ! And thank you for checking out my Joss & Main Curator Collection. It was really exciting to partner with them and I appreciate your interest and support:) Now . . . I’ve been dying to see who won the $100 Visa gift card.
And the winner is . . .
Carol Ann, I have emailed you requesting your mailing address, so please email me back:)
honeywerehomeblog@gmail.com
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Gifts created with our own two hands are often the best kind of gifts to give and receive- especially the food kind! I’m reminded of one of my best girlfriends, who happens to be a great cook, bringing us a very tasty homemade lasagna after James was born. It was such a beautiful gift, so very needed and appreciated at the time, and I could feel the thought and heart she put into making it. And it didn’t hurt that it was delicious!
My dad is a very generous and giving man, but not so big on receiving gifts.
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In celebration of two years of blogging (that’s 607 blog posts!), I want to give back to my readers who make this blog worthwhile, in the form of a GIVEAWAY!
I’ll be giving away a $100 Visa Gift Card to one lucky reader!
My 2 year blog birthday serendipicously coincides with the launch of my curator collection on Joss & Main. When I began this blog, I had no idea the people I would meet, the connections I would make or the opportunities I would have. The offer to curate a collection for Joss &
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So, you might remember back in January I decided to do away with my acrylic nails and let my own nails grow naturally. Many of you suggested I try Shellac- and I did! I love it and just learned that I can get a Shellac FRENCH manicure!! I thought you had to go with one of the pre-selected colors only. The good thing about the Shellac is that it’s actually helped me keep some nail growth and the color does stay shiny for about two weeks!
The French paint you see in the picture below has been on for 4 days,
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Are you familiar with Joss & Main, the online site that sells fabulous name brand merchandise for your home and lifestyle at prices well below retail, we’re talking 70% off? Everyday, they offer new sales that last for a limited time. For example, right now the following sales are happening:
I check out their sales every day and often find items I’d love to have. In fact, I just ordered this cart last week!
You need to be a member to shop the site,
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Have y’all seen Kate Spade’s line of technological accessories? They are super cute!
I indulged in the fun, diagonal striped iPad and iPhone cases.
I dig the surprise bright pop of pink inside.
What’s your screen saver? Mine is always James, but I change out the pics.
Have a great weekend!
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Don’t ya just love to see spaces “before” and “after”? Sometimes progress is really slow-going and very small changes happen along the way, almost imperceptible until you add it all up and suddenly you end up with a result you’re really happy with. Case in point, our sitting room. Not that it’s “done” but it sure has come a long way. One of the bookshelves is still bare, but the other one is styled for the time being. And the shelves under the windows have been given some life with books and plants. Let’s take a look!
BEFORE– pretty much a blank slate.
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Just for fun this weekend, I made some “spa” water, aka, water with fruit cut up in it and served up in a fancy container:) Much to my husband’s chagrin, there was no masseuse to accompany the water. I found this glass jug at Target for $19.99 and picked it right up because it will be perfect for our summer sangria!
I sliced up one orange and one lemon and added it to ice and water from the fridge.
Are you a fan of flavored water?
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Hi guys! I’m back from the weekend and ready to show you our master bathroom, which is a room in our home you haven’t seen much of in the past. The bath has a look similar to our kitchen, with white cabinets and Carrara marble countertops. The main difference is our bathroom floor is tile, and in the kitchen we have bamboo hardwood. Come on in, I’ll show you around!
The sink area to the right is “hers” aka “mine” 🙂 The mirrors are framed in a simple, silver frame. The large cabinet holds our towels on top and dirty clothes on the bottom.
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Bring on summer, right?! Here’s a brief look back at what we were up to in May in case you missed it.
I started off the month with efforts at eating healthier foods. I’m happy to say we’re still at it, but, yes, there is still some of this.
I shared what a typical Saturday looks like around here. I wasn’t too surprised to hear that my Saturdays are a lot like yours.
I added a cowhide rug to our living room and a colorful striped rug to our kitchen.
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