It’s November! Can you believe it? October felt like it came and went in a blink of an eye. More on that below. I hope you had a lovely weekend and fun Halloween. We are jumping into another busy week so I am trying to stay disciplined with a good early morning routine to keep me on track. Here is a bit of what we’ve been up to with the Monday Morning Wrap Up.
KEEPING IT SIMPLE
To all of us who kept it super simple this year, this is for you! I stuck to one mum (and it’s still alive) and just a handful of pumpkins. The basket was from Walmart a few years back. I should have bought more at the time as they are weatherproof. I have to say it felt pretty good keeping it minimal. Easier on the wallet, too. Those cute pumpkins add up quickly. And before we know it Christmas decor will be making it’s debut.
SWEATER WEATHER
This darling Target sweaters are usually $30 but on sale for $18 right now!
A NEW SPOT IN TOWN
For all of my local friends, have you tried Roots Prime Italian Chophouse? We went dear friends and it was fantastic. The owners use recipes that date back for generations and the walls showcase images of the family through the years. The food was incredible. Great new spot and happy it’s here. The pasta is made fresh the night before for every pasta dish. The shrimp and angel hair dish was a 10/10.
*Portions are big so this was also my lunch the next day.
FOR MY BOOK CLUB GIRLS
I recently hosted book club at my house and my sweet friend brought me this darling hat. I couldn’t find this exact one, but Etsy has so many cute options.
FALL VIEWS
The other morning I was getting some work done in the basement. It was a dark rainy morning but the trees were glowing. This time of year is just so beautiful. It looks like God’s artwork through every window.
DO YOU HAVE A SHOWER FILTER
Do you have one of these filters for your shower? I find that it makes a huge difference in my hair. We have these on every shower head. They have them in pretty much every finish which is nice. Let me show you what the filter looked like when we swapped it out recently.
Terrible. This is what gets into your hair and skin if you don’t use a filter. If you already have the filter and just need the replacements, you can order those here.
GAME CHANGER FOR HAIR
Where has this been all my life. This hair dryer is a game changer. First of all it’s almost flat so it’s incredible for travel. It’s also quiet and cuts down on drying time. Great gift idea for girls headed off to school and will be in a dorm room. And it’s on sale for 31% off. The texture/volume spray is also great. For a night out, I add it to my curls to give them more texture and volume. On sale for $10 right now.
This was our living room tree last year. But I will say I am definitely ready to decorate early this year. And the main reason is because time is going by at warp speed. I’m not sure what is happening and if you feel the same way but I don’t want the Christmas season to be gone in the blink of an eye. Riley loves it all so much, too, so I would love for the house to be done before she gets home for Thanksgiving break.
We have had this tree for years and years. I think it’s going on 11 years or more now. We have never had a single problem with it. While these can be more expensive, the quality is fantastic.
*This is the satin ribbon I use throughout our home during the holidays. So many pretty colors available and it’s a fantastic price.
I used the satin ribbon on our cabinet doors last year and always on our garlands and stockings. The Christmas tree was such a great buy. It’s so pretty in person. In fact, this is the room I will decorate first. I love that I can cozy up in the basement and enjoy the lights.
*You can shop our go-to Christmas decor here.
WHILE YOU WERE OUT
- Monday Morning Wrap Up – wrapped up fall break and NYC
- Hosting Tips
- Amazon Favorites from October
- Saturday Shopping (such a good one this week)
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