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December 13, 2020 •

Affordable Grasscloth Wallpaper

Hand-Knotted Blue Rug / Cream Grasscloth Wallpaper / Navy Grasscloth Wallpaper (Also available at Lowe’s) / Chesterfield Couch (In “Steamboat Chestnut”) / Round Dining Room Chandelier / Foyer Flushmount Chandelier / Bench / Similar Picture Light / Gray Pillow / Similar “JOY” Pillow (in “Merry”) / Round Dining Room Rug / Dining Room Table / Dining Room Chairs (Adore Pottery Barn’s version!) / Dining Room Mirror (Also have and love this option.) / Dining Room Hutch Pulls / Iron Reindeer / Metal Christmas Trees / Hurricane Candle Holders / Newer Advent Calendar / Kitchen Stools / Secretary Desk / Red Berry Trees / Artificial Cypress Garland / Similar Gingham Pillow / Toile Curtains / New Yorker Print and Frame / Trim Paint Color: Benjamin Moore “Ivory White” #925

It took me almost a year to decide on wallpaper for the living and dining rooms. 🙈 But with that one-year anniversary looming over my head, I finally ordered it.

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December 12, 2020 •

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Unique, Fun and Kooky Holiday Gifts

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Mitch here!

If you’re as screwed for gift giving as I am right now, a goofy or irreverent gift can easily substitute for a thoughtful or meaningful gift. Most of these items are two-day shipping and the rest aren’t worth buying.

Let’s see if you get lucky!

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December 11, 2020 •

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Stocking Stuffers for Guys

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Mitch here!

As if shopping for Christmas presents wasn’t stressful enough.

Stocking stuffers require a whole new set of rules. The thing must be small enough to fit in a sock; light enough to not pull the sock off the mantle, killing the dog; and of course, heartfelt.

Hopefully this helps.

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December 10, 2020 •

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Powder Room Progress

Bow Mirror / Sconces / Vanity (This one and this one are both really beautiful, too!) / Faucet / Knobs / Soap Dispenser / Mini Christmas Tree / Towel Bar + Matching Fixtures / Flush-mount Chandelier / Similar Waste Basket / Similar Christmas Tree Hand Towels / Future Wallpaper (It’s in-transit!)

Quick post today, but I just wanted to share a little progress update on our powder room!

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December 9, 2020 •

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Pottery Barn Holiday Decor

Somehow Pottery Barn didn’t make it into my giant holiday decor guide—and I’m just going to go ahead and blame the sleep deprivation that came along with Cyber Week. That’s okay, though! I now have way more time to actually chat about the products… over a glass of wine, of course, because it’s still 11 p.m. and old habits die hard. 🤪 Here goes:

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December 8, 2020 •

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Lilly Pulitzer Holiday Gifts

Lilly Pulitzer Girls’ Mini Clare Holiday Dresses (Baby version here.) / Ruffle Cardigans / Stuffed Minnie Elephant / Paradise Fleece Blanket / Black Ruffle Puffer Coat / Kippa Pom Sweater / Velour Leggings / Quilted Crossbody Bag / Earring Set / Packing Cubes

Well, I am SO excited about today’s post.

The girls were just in heaven when I told them that I had some early Christmas presents for them; glittery dresses, cozy blankets, “stuffies”—they were overjoyed!

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December 7, 2020 •

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Holiday Wreath-Making

Plaid Poncho (Here in black watch plaid and here in Stewart plaid.) / Velour Leggings (The Tech Stretch Leggings are also great!) / Black Booties / Soft Cable-Knit Sweater / Wreath / Bows / Artificial Poinsettias / Artificial Topiaries (Ours are smaller, though. These are another great option!) / Planters / Doormat / Newer Lanterns / Newer Plaid Bow Dog Collar

When I first moved in with Mitch—in secrecy, after three months of dating, haha—I told him we really needed to put hooks near the front door for our keys. Thinking he was being a spectacular boyfriend, he grabbed his toolbox and proceeded to hammer two giant and very crooked nails into the wall, which was met with a very exasperated response by yours truly.

Which is why ever since, I’ve taken it upon myself to handle stuff like that. (My dad and father-in-law are also super helpful. LOVE YOU, MITCH. 😆)

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December 6, 2020 •

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(Almost) 75 Gifts for Boys

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Mitch here!

I’m a Girl Dad and I do Girl Dad things. I never get to play with boy toys or play boy games. Don’t feel badly for me; it’s not like I desperately want to play with trucks or anything. And I fully get/believe that girls play football, too… and boys like barbies.

I’m just saying that this guide put me in a bit of a mood. That’s all I’m saying.

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December 5, 2020 •

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