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24 area rugs i love from wayfair
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i swapped out our bathroom rug (because i stained our old one with some tanning lotion :/), i got this checkered one that’s technically not a bathmat, but we love a plush rug in the bathroom! (i know some people find that peculiar)
while rug hunting, i obviously saved cute ones for a roundup!!! wayfair has such a massive selection of gorgeous things that i could spend days making these roundups, but alas i narrowed it down to 24 to not overwhelm you too much.
and so many different rugs in our house are sold on wayfair so i’m including those too!
i think this one would actually look so good as a kitchen runner (and would hide so many stains).
i also got arlo’s rug from wayfair and i am obsessed with this one. it’s so soft and high quality, this size (8×10″) is currently sold out in the beige color right now, but hopefully it restocks soon.
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very cute plush area rugs
very cute flatweave area rugs
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cute kids desks and desk chairs
i was asked by a follower if i knew of any cute desks for kids — and i realized there has never been a cute desk roundup on here! with kids going back to school right now, it’s the perfect time to setup a cute little area to cozy up and do their homework!
here are lots of cute shorter height desks for big kids at lots of different price points, along with some really cute desk chairs too. happy back to school 🙂
cute kids desks
cute kids desk chairs
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a gallery wall in arlo’s room
this post is in partnership with society6
i wanted to keep this wall simple in arlo’s bedroom makeover, but then it actually felt like a spot that could use a little more personality. arlo’s passions and interests are so dialed in, that creating a little collection of art for him was totally effortless. i’ve shopped on (and sold on) society6 forever and i knew it would be such an easy process to find art he’d love on there.
in case you don’t know society6 – it has literally millions of designs to choose from, so i knew to search for things he loves – i’m sure you can guess… sharks, ghosts, i searched for skeletons too (but he didn’t choose any of them for the final 5). they sell tons of wall art options, prints, framed prints – but there are also soooo many other products to choose from too – backpacks, yoga mats, shower curtains, beach chairs, clothes!?! basically whatever you can think of lol
in addition to the gallery wall art, i grabbed a few things for back to school too for arlo… and well, a few for me too because there’s so much cute stuff to choose from! i’m obsessedddd with the floral backpack!
how to design a mini gallery wall
i didn’t have much space to work with because i didn’t want to trail off too far past arlo’s nightstand – so i kept the sizes of all the art pretty small. they offer lots of size options when you’re ordering. i measured the space i had and then i photoshopped a mockup with the sizes to see how they would all fit together.
i like a mix of frame types (society 6 has wood / metal / a bunch of different options) and a mix between landscape and portrait orientations. i also chose the ghost art to be framed canvas and i love how it looks like a fancy painting!!!
even with small scale art, there should be at least one focal point piece. i went a bit larger with the ice cream print, and then used the smaller art to fill in the gaps, and they even make mini art prints which are perfect for filling gallery wall gaps!!
how to shop on society6
like i said, there are millions of designs on there, so i know the site can feel overwhelming if you don’t know what to search for or where to even begin shopping for art.
there are lots of ways to browse, if you find an artist you like, you can also look at who they’re following, art they’ve favorited, etc. they also have curated lists on the site like this color story one that has so much good art! you can also just try searching trendy keywords, like “gingham” or “cottagecore” or even like “hand drawn fruits” etc. whatever you might be into!
sometimes i feel like gallery walls can feel a little visually overwhelming and cluttered, so i’m really glad i went small scale and low quantity for the art!i feel like it has the visual interest and the personality this wall needed and i don’t think it’s busy enough that we’ll get sick of it anytime soon!!! i’m so happy with it, it just screams arlo. 🙂
gallery wall sources
the other things
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cute halloween shirts for kids
yeah halloween seems to start in august now lol – but how cute are all these “spooky” kids t-shirts?! you can probably guess which one i HAD to buy for arlo (yes of course it’s mummy shark, duh)
and don’t worry, halloween pajamas will be next. 🙂
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really cute back to school supplies
summer is coming to an end and it’s time to start back to school shopping?!! that happened so fast. i love finding cute school supplies that are both aesthetic and visually appealing for you to have to look at daily, and that your kids will actually like too (the older they get the more of a challenge that becomes!)
i included so many backpacks, lunchboxes, water bottles and notebooks — plus lots of cute accessories! hope this helps with all your back to school shopping needs 🙂
really cute backpacks
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really cute lunchboxes + water bottles
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really cute notebooks
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really cute accessories
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hope this roundup helped you find some fun school supplies for your kids!!
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beautiful flatware sets
after many years of using the same flatware, i’ve been thinking about changing it up – i am currently obsessed with the bistro style!
ps – i get asked a lot about how we keep our flatware in good condition and nowadays i believe almost all dishwashers have a third top rack for silverware, which is what we use exclusively for ours! i would never be able to exclusively hand wash. never ever!
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herby grilled chicken
this is one of my all time favorite things to grill and i copied the recipe from megan martinez‘s instagram food highlights so i thought it would be helpful to have it written out! (and because everyone asks on instagram when i post it!)
it’s a perfectly simple one bowl dinner entree, ideal for summer weeknights. you know i love my simple weeknight chicken recipes!!
you can use whatever herbs you like, i always just use whatever we have growing and mix it together. the medley always tastes good. i’ve also done it with skinless chicken breasts and with boneless skinless chicken thighs, both are great. but our family loves a chicken thigh so i usually opt for them.
herby grilled chicken
this one bowl grilled chicken dish is my go-to – it's so simpe to make and both kids love, it always slaps!!! you can use whatever herbs you want, it'll be good no matter what!Ingredients
- boneless skinless chicken you can use thighs or breasts
- extra virgin olive oil
- zest of 1 lemon
- juice of 1 lemon
- coarse salt + fresh ground pepper
Fresh Herbs
- italian flat leaf parsley
- parsley
- mint
- sage
- tarragon
- thyme
- rosemary
- cilantro
Instructions
- chop up all your fresh herbs. i use pretty much everything we have growing, i love the medley of everything mixed together, so use whatever you like!
- in a large bowl, mix your chicken with the herbs – i like them heavily coated, so you can always add more herbs if you need to.
- add olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and lemon zest into the bowl and mix well.
- grill on one side until golden brown, flip and cook until internal temp reaches 165℉
Notes
i didn’t include exact measurements because you can just eyeball how much of everything to use depending on the amount of chicken you use! (i’ve made this with only a small package of thighs and the kids basically ate it all and we went hungry, so i make more these days lol)if you want to make a big batch while you go through the trouble of grilling, the leftovers would also make for great lunches over a salad or grain!
btw megan has always been one of my favorites to follow – i love her style, her recipes and her annual vacations to the cape!
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cute entryway mirrors and tables & a little makeover with wayfair
this post is in partnership with wayfair
a year ago i decided the bench in our entryway was not working for us with a rambunctious toddler who could reach (and hide) everything on there, wayfair offers fast and free shipping so i just impulsively swapped it out for this simple console table, and then i left it like that for like a YEAR!?
the mirror was hanging below the console table but i just decided at some point i’d find the right mirror and moved onto other things.
then i decided i wanted to create a large wall of built-ins for our entryway and started casually planning it out, but a few months later here with are with no entryway built in happening, so i decided to just tackle a little mini makeover instead.
i swapped out the brass knobs for large wood ones, swapped out the oversized mirror for a smaller one (i feel like the old one kind of made the wall feel too large? i just needed a change). and i kept the coat rack as is, it’s quite cluttered but sadly we don’t have a coat closet in this little house of ours.
entryway links
cute entryway tables
cute entryway mirrors
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our trip to martha’s vineyard and what i packed
sorry for the delay on this post, but back from another annual vacation to my happy place – and i’m missing new england more than ever being home. you know me!
we stayed for two weeks, the first week with friends and the second week with family. it’s such a schlep to get there from california, so it’s so worth it to stay the extra week (not to mention the schlep of packing 3 times though)
our first week we stayed in the cutest little cottage at sengekontacket pond, near oak bluffs. it was one of the best stocked rental houses i’ve ever been in! i just felt so at home there and i was so sad to leave. we had friends stay in a house walking distance which was so fun!
highlights of the week:lotssss of time at the arcade
discovering delish breakfast at aalias coffee
shopping in vineyard haven is always a fave – and fish MV has such a chill patio with spicy mango margaritas (waterside market next door has better food though!)
the strawberry rhubarb from the pie chicks
oysters on the beach at menemsha is always the most magical
here’s the link for our rental house
and because i took sooo many pictures but don’t want to bore you forever :
the second week, we moved into a new area we’ve never stayed in – edgartown, which i love and we were all very excited about. the town of edgartown is full of cute shops and has a fancier vibe so it was exciting to do something new and different for a trip we’ve done many times before.our house was so beautiful, but full of issues and honestly i don’t recommend anyone renting it so i’m not going to link it!
highlights of the week:spending the whole week in the pool
discovering my now favorite lobster roll at katama general store
the jaws themed escape room we went to for arlos bday (it’s hilariously low tech but he loved it haha)
dinners at home with supplies from morning glory farm
a cute double date night with my brother and SIL at 19 raw oyster bar
the liz lemon at 7a foods (in my top 3 sandwiches ever probably)
a girls day at the chilmark flea
my brother getting their mini van stuck in the sand (not a highlight for them i’m sure but we’ll never forget that night now haha)
i will update this guide with a few new spots soon, but in the meantime, here’s my :martha’s vineyard travel guide
now… is this the vacation that finally sets me over the edge and pushes us to move to new england???
and here’s some of what what i packed
i always overpack for every trip, but more than anywhere i wear so little variety when i’m on the island. you really don’t need to dress up at all if ever, so i always pack — a few swimsuits, soft easy pants, a few linen button downs to wear over tanks and my swimsuits, easy summer dresses and sandals.
i also packed my new favorite denim jacket for chillier nights (we didn’t have many, it was so much warmer than other years) it’s perfectly boxy and worn in soft.
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summery linen sets
i love a good linen set because they’re just so effortless. you look put together with trying and it’s totally acceptable to be covered in wrinkles (they’ll be gone in minutes in the summer heat anyway)
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