Good morning! Monday came awfully quick for us. The week is kicking off with my daughter’s Walk Through the American Revolution at school so we sent her off as Paul Revere this morning. So cute. These are the memories that will last forever. It seems like just yesterday she was headed off to Kindergarten. Our weekend was a good one. It was our last weekend before we are crazy busy with sports so we tried to really relax and enjoy. Here is our Monday Morning Wrap-Up.
NEW FIND
bralette (on sale) | pants | lip gloss
If you are on Instagram you may have seen this. I am jumping for joy because ever since they discontinued my Love Nectar lipgloss I have been wearing chapstick. No joke. Lip liner and chapstick. I tried one that was similar but it’s too goopy for me so it’s been rough. I had been hearing so much about Beauty Counter. They don’t use parabens as well as a whole list of harmful ingredients they steer clear of. It was enough to peek my interest. LOVE the lip gloss and even more I love the lip conditioner I bought. I actually wear only the conditioner most days. Many times I don’t want added color, just want something smooth and a bit glossy. It’s fantastic. Hope this helps if you are looking for something new.
LET THE SUN SHINE IN
Two really pretty pillows just arrived this weekend from Tonic Living. I have been eyeing this fabric forever and ever. It goes so well with the artwork in this room. My husband wins the award for allowing me to go more feminine on these. I promised him that when we switch things up down the road we will go more masculine. I love how they add so much life to this room and bring the outdoors in. This is my favorite spot to sit with a cup of coffee in the morning. It’s also where I unwind and read in the evening.
MOMMY DAUGHTER TIME
On Sunday, this cutie and I enjoyed mother-daughter time. We were invited by my friend Carley to a fun afternoon at Kendra Scott. It was the first time Riley had seen the beautiful store and she loved choosing a special gift from her dad and me. After that, we walked around Fashion Island, people watched, window shopped, and then got lost in Barnes & Noble for hours. She has always been an avid reader making this literature loving mama a happy girl. Really was such a fun day and much-needed before sports start to rev up again.
Our Outfits
WHAT I’M READING
Speaking of reading, I’ve been wanting to read this forever. I am only on page 40 but am hanging on every word. I’ll let you know my thoughts after I finish it. Any other great book recommendations? Send them my way. Finally carving out more time to sit and read.
TIME TO RELAX
We wrapped up the weekend with a glass of wine and some time outdoors. It felt like summer this weekend which was a welcome change.
COMFY SLEEP
In totally random news, let’s talk about our bed. LOL. We have this mattress and really like it. It’s crazy comfortable but things just got even better. One of us may or may not snore. I don’t really feel it’s necessary to say exactly which one of us but I will say that the snoring, while sleeping on the back, has almost stopped thanks to this pillow. The topper is designed to create a more leveled sleep and help with back pain. We both adore it. The kids fight over snuggling with us on the bed because it is so comfy. Just passing along as we really do love them.
DIY INSPIRATION
Must leave you with some gorgeous inspiration. My sweet friend, Lucy, from Craftberry Bush left me speechless with this Valentine’s Day setup. It’s just so gorgeous and she does a DIY tutorial on how to create that balloon heart. The addition of the florals puts it over the top. To see all of the details head to Lucy’s blog.
Hope you make it a great Monday. Thanks for stopping in.
I am a huge Beauty Counter fan thanks to our girl Carmel!! I love everything I have tried thus far, especially the peppermint lip balm and charcoal mask.
Such a sweet treat for Miss Riley. She is such a beautiful girl, just like her sweet momma.
And, the new pillows are gorgeous. Perfect for your beautiful living room and the upcoming warmer months.
Finally got the fireplace surround finished and the painters are coming to paint the media center tomorrow. Cannot wait!!
I love those pillows! They are so pretty – they completely transform that image. Have been keeping my eyes peeled for just the right floral pillows over here in the UK. These are exactly what I need! Thanks for sharing. Love your Monday wrap-ups! xx
You are so talented and I love reading your blog! We are in the market for a mattress and I’ve read a lot about this one. Is it fairly firm? Did you all use a regular box spring with it? I can’t wait to see your master bedroom reveal!!
Heh there! After reading what you said about lip gloss etc…I found Bur’ts bees lip balm AMAZING. Natural, lasts for hours, even had compliments….clear or hint of colour ones. Even use on my daughters lips (she’s six and know she’ll forget to reapply at school so perfect). Emily . greetings from UK!
Beautycounter is something that helped SAVE me when I got sick in 2015 and had to revamp all my skincare and cosmetics…I liked it so much that I became a consultant in 2016 and my business has boomed. I think there’s really a need for safer products and more transparency. Glad that you are enjoying the products as well!
You look great with bangs.
Your weekend sounds great, especially the date with your daughter! What a fun girls day! I’m interested in Beauty Counter products and just subscribed to Carmel’s emails today to get more info!