Shopbop Sale Picks
Ahh the Shopbop sale is here! I’m rounding out my favorite Shopbop sale picks.
So this is a buy more, save more sale. You use code: GOBIG19 for 15% off orders of $200+, 20% off of orders $500+ and 25% off orders $800+. This is the time of year that I like to stock up on some spring essentials.
There are so many great finds this year, but here are some of my absolute favorites.
Spring Must Haves
Baby Jogger City Mini 2 Stroller Review
I’m thrilled to be working with Baby Jogger to review their newest stroller, the City Mini 2.
As a mom of two under two, finding the perfect baby products can make life much easier and the day to day run smoother.
I know as a new mom, finding the best baby products for your family can seem overwhelming, so hopefully this can help you make the right decision for your family.
One of the things I pride our family on is that we love to “adventure” together. Trey and I make it a priority to still get out and about with our kids regularly. It’s paramount in our parenting strategy to teach our kids by experiences.
We are always traveling, trying out new places here in our city, and like to stay out and about. This stroller parallels that on-the-go lifestyle perfectly.
My favorite part of this stroller is the ease of folding it down and popping it up. It’s got a one hand fold, and is lightweight. I can easily do it with a baby on my hip. (Ha! Most important for #momlife.)
Another thing that I really love about this stroller is how easy it is to maneuver. It’s really great for crowds and tight spaces. You can push with one hand and be in control completely.
The fabric is premium quality and is easy to keep clean and durable. (With two boys this is important to me!)
Georgie LOVES his glider board. He calls it his “skateboard” and has such a fun time riding along. It keeps him entertained and is very easy to pop it up when he isn’t riding.
We have been loving the ease of this stroller. It fits in perfectly with our families lifestyle, and I highly recommend it for families that like to get out and about a lot and want a no fuss stroller.
Thanks Baby Jogger for providing this stroller for review.
You can find more information including specifications and safety info HERE.
Trends from New York Fashion Week: Fringe
One of the top trends on the runways this New York Fashion Week was fringe. I’m totally here for it!
It can be styled so many different ways, and adds that extra flare to any look. To keep it simple pair it with a simple sweatshirt and white booties.
It was seen anywhere from blouses, to the bottoms of pants to full blown head to toe maxi dresses in fringe. It’s really versatile, and a bit unexpected.
Since this is trending as we go into spring there were lots of fringe in lighter colors. Here’s a $22 skirt option in a pretty light color that’d be the perfect way to dip your toe into the trend without breaking the bank.
Trends from New York Fashion Week: Fringe
Best President’s Day Sales
I love a good sale, and President’s Day has become a weekend known for good deals.
After searching high and low, I’ve found the best of the best deals on the internet.
Click on any of the below retailer names to be taken to their site to shop. 🙂
Best President’s Day Sales
American Eagle/ Aerie– 20-60% off EVERYTHING.
While you are there, snag the leggings that everyone has been talking about. They are almost identical to the Lululemon Align pant for a fraction of the price. (They are on sale for $13..shop them HERE.
Anthropologie– Extra 40% off all sale items.
Boohoo– Up to 80% off everything!! This $20 lounge set is too good to pass up.
Bloomingdale’s– Up to 70% off!
Express– 40% off everything! This bodysuit has become a staple in my closet. It’s on sale for $20, and comes in four colors.
Forever 21– Extra 50% off sale! Use Code: EXTRA50
Goodnight Macaroon– 50% off pre-spring items. Use code: GMSPRING This spring dress was an instant “add to cart” for me!
J Crew– 40% off your entire purchase. Use code: YESPLEASE
Lou & Grey– 40% off current favorites.
Macy’s– 20-60% off sitewide!!
Madewell– 30% off sale items. Use code: BRAVO
Nasty Gal– 50% off of everything!!! I scooped up this $20 dress and will be wearing it with sneakers all spring.
Neiman Marcus– $50 off every $200 using code: LOVENM. If you’ve been thinking about a pair of Golden Goose, or a designer item. Now is your chance! (Also, for my favorite Golden Goose by them and sizing..you can read my full post on that HERE.
Old Navy– Up to 50% off sitewide!
Lulu & Georgia– 15%-25% off sitewide. More you spend, more you save style. I picked up this
Payne’s Gray– One of my favorite places to home shop. 20% off.
Pottery Barn– Up to 70% off sitewide!
Pottery Barn Kids– 20-60% off! I got the boys these adorable sleeping bags.
Sak’s Fifth Avenue– Up to 70% off designer steals. Don’t tempt me with a good time…
Ulta– $3.50 off your qualifying $15 purchase using the code “762939”
Urban Outfitters– 30% off BDG jeans.
Wayfair– Maybe my favorite sale.. big blowout up to 75% off. Also, so many of the Restoration Hardware dupe items I’ve found are even more deeply discounted. You can read that post HERE.
West Elm – 20% off your entire purchase + free shipping using the code “WINTER“, 20% off all markdowns, Up to 30% off sofas, sectionals, and chairs, Up to 40% off select rugs .
William-Sonoma– 20% off your order plus free shipping. Use Code: WINTER. UP to 55% off Le Creuset. I grabbed this one.
Balancing Mom Life And Work Life- “AND not OR”
“AND” not “OR”. Ok, stick with me here for a second.
Since I’ve become a mama I’ve had this notion that to be a “successful mom” I had to be with my boys at alllll times.
Guilt consumed me any time I would leave them or even look away to do anything for myself.
Ya’ll I have peed holding a baby. Multiple times actually. Not proud of that one, but it happened. The attachment is real.
I had this spark in me that wanted to be an entrepreneur, but I put water on that flame. I thought I had to choose between the two. Mom or business lady. “OR” not “AND”.
After lots of soul searchin’, podcast listening, scouring blogs, I found that is simply not the case.
How does one pour everything into their kids while also pursuing a career? (I’m talking stay at home mom life for me….) HARD DANG WORK. It can be done. It might take staying up late, missing out on some fun times to work, and a few tears here and there. BUT. IT CAN BE DONE.
The key to this is learning how to be intentional and efficient with your time. (The amount of things I can cross off a to-do list could win a dang award!)
Be where your feet are. When you are with your children, give them your all. Same for work time.
It’s important to be an example to our kids of what hard work looks like, as well as loving them hard.
You can be a great mom AND run a great business.
So cheers to chasing crazy kids AND crazy dreams.
We got this.
Valentine’s Day Date Night In- The Best Fondue Tray
Valentine’s Day is such a fun way to celebrate love with the ones closest to us. I’m all about making holiday’s special and spending QT with loved ones. As much as we’d love a fancy dinner out, restaurants are crowded for Valentine’s and babysitters are hard to come by.
I’ve got an easy (but really memorable) date night in idea that is easy and inexpensive. This is the best fondue tray and would be fun to do with the kids or the next time you are entertaining a crew as well.
The Best Fondue Tray
* Serving Tray- Find an oversized tray to serve the dessert fondue. It really makes it look impressive. I put ours on this marble tray. It can be used for so many things and is very inexpensive for a raw marble slab. (P.S. it’s available on Amazon Prime for a super fast ship!)
* Serve with wine or champagne to keep things festive.
* I kept mine simple this time with a chocolate fondue. You could get extra fancy with a cheesecake, white chocolate or speciality flavor.
SIMPLE FONDUE RECIPE:
Melt chocolate chips with splash of cream in the microwave on 50% for 2 minutes. You can keep it warm in a fondue pot.
WHAT TO PUT ON A DESSERT FONDUE TRAY:
You can serve with these fun fondue sticks.
This simple idea can be ready in minutes and is sure to be a different and special Valentine’s Day night (fuss free!)
I’ve rounded up tons of different Valentine’s Day finds… HERE.
1. The $30 sheets that broke the internet! Ha! Slightly kidding, but these sheets have so many amazing reviews about how soft, durable, and wrinkle free they are. We bought them and replaced our Restoration Hardware sheets for these. (They were 10x the price..) SO. GOOD. Tip.. if you size up you can really tuck them in and they won’t slip off the bed at all.
2. Turkish Towels– This set of two is so soft and comes in several colors for under $20. Makes the perfect hostess gift!
3. The perfect Valentine’s day sweater that isn’t too cheesy and can be worn all year round. Comes in several colors and is $25. You can find that one HERE.
4. This chopping knife is $23 and perfect for making chopped salads and as a pizza cutter.
5. Girl, Stop Apologizing. By the author of Girl, Wash Your Face. That book is life changing!This is a pre-order, at $14.99. You can purchase now and you will receive the day the book comes out.
6. Marble Board. Price is dependent on which size you choose, but it starts at $21. It’s well made and multi functional. We use ours as a display board for charcuterie, chopping board, etc. LOVE IT!
7. No Show, No Slip Socks. They are very thin, but they don’t slip at all and are a true “no show.” I love wearing these with my Golden Goose sneakers.
8. Vanilla Collagen Powder. I’ve been putting this into my coffee every morning, and it’s been GREAT. It’s really helping my skin. Highly recommend this brand.
9. Heart Shaped Silicone Mold. You can make cup cakes or even our favorite egg muffins to make this month extra special for the kids.
10. 10 Piece Food Storage Set . Perfect for pantry organization and BPA free. It’s air sealed and keeps everything fresh.
11. Wooden Bead Garland Decor. Love this little decor accent. They are $6 and we have them scattered all throughout our home.
12. Ultima Replenisher– It’s a natural electrolyte hydrator. Safe for kids, pregnant woman or anyone. Done with dry January? Great. Because this is magic for hangovers. HA!
You can also find the January roundup HERE. It’s got a great mix of some of my all time favorite Amazon buys and organizational finds.
Restoration Hardware Look Alike Items For Less
During the holiday break I was doing an evaluation of the blog, and reached out on Instastories on how I could be more of a resource. The most common answer was more budget conscious options.
I LOVE Restoration Hardware and treasure our furniture items we have purchased from there. I do NOT LOVE the price tag attached. It got me thinking and I’ve been on a mission to find items that had a similar look for less.
While on that hunt, I found SO many Restoration Hardware look alike items for less, and so many are almost exact dupes. FOR. SO. MUCH. LESS.
I’ll be adding to this post as I find more, so check back. Also, if there is an item you love from RH and you do not see it on this list, please comment below, and I will try to find it for you.
LIGHTING
19th C. Rococo Chandelier
The Rococo Chandelier is one of RH’s most iconic pieces. It’s a classic that has proven to stand the test of time. This one looks nearly identical to the RH version for $350. You can shop it HERE.
Foucault’s Orb Clear Crystal Chandelier
Price for the 44″ in this style is $3,495. For $750 you can find a REALLY great dupe, HERE!
1920’s Odeon Clear Glass Fringe
The rectangular version in the smallest available size is $3,195. This might be the best deal of the dupes…. a great alternative for $249 HERE. It also ships free with Amazon Prime.
Wright Linear Chandelier
This RH version sells for $4155, but I’ve found a similar version for $719 HERE.
19TH C. English Openwork Rectangle Chandelier
This has become a really popular one lately. The smalles RH one runs around $1700. This one HERE. comes in several color variation for around $300.
Chairs
Vintage French Round (& Square)
The Vintage French Round is a RH classic. We have them in our home, and love them. It’s a timeless look. They run $248 per chair. Here is a look a like (in multiple color options) at a much lower price point. You can also find a dupe of the square back version HERE.
Marseilles Chair
The classic RH Wingback accent chair will cost you $1895. A $500 version can be found HERE.
Remy & Marcel Collection Steel Chair
The Remy and Marcel collection are one of the more reasonably priced chairs. They run about $110 per piece. I did find a $78 dupe here.
Madeline Wooden Chair Collection
The Madeline Wooden Chair collection has been another one that has been a classic for a long time. They come in several different stains. At RH they are $180 per chair. You can find a set of two for $240 HERE.
Ellison Barrelback Collection
The Ellison Barrelback collection is all the rage right now. I LOVE IT! They are anywhere from $600-$1200 per chair, depending on the fabric you choose. I’ve found an exact look alike for $300 per chair. You can find that one HERE.
Versailles Chair
This is such a cool design, and really makes a statement. The RH version will run you anywhere from $2200-4400 depending on your fabric choice. I’ve found it for $975 and it looks nearly identical. You can find the dupe HERE.
Dining Tables
Salvaged Wood Trestle
RH version is $345. This dupe is so good and significantly less at $1259. You can find that one HERE. Here’s another stain color option that looks nearly identical to RH, HERE.
Russian Reclaimed Oak Plank
The simplicity with rustic charm of this one is just so dang good. The nearly 5k price tag, maybe not so much. Don’t worry, there are dupe options under 1k. You can find those HERE and HERE.
Russian Reclaimed
Similar to the plank, but with four legs. This one HERE that looks very similar and is extendable for 1/2 the price.
Aero Marble Collection
This one is so beautiful, but has a pretty steep $6445 price tag. There is a great option for less than a third of that HERE.
French Bastide Collection
We have the French Bastide Marble Round Dining Table and get asked about it all the time. It’s probably my favorite piece in our home, but it was a splurge. I’ve found a great dupe for 1/4 of the price HERE.
Arles Rectanlge Table
The simple but unique bottom of this one has made it a current RH favorite. It runs right around $3400k, but I’ve found a near EXACT dupe that is under $400 in the black stain. You can find that one HERE.
Coffee Tables, End Tables & Console Tables
Martens Collection
A great look alike of the round coffee table can be found HERE. There’s also an awesome end table dupe HERE. .
Also a great console table from this collection (similar version HERE.)
Ballustrade Salvaged Wood Coffee Table
The RH version is $2095. The identical dupe is half the price. You can check that one out HERE.
We purchased several of the Russian reclaimed wood pieces for our home. Love the look, but the RH prices are steep. You can find a VERY similar coffee table HERE. And another in the lighter wood color HERE.
Soho Tufted Ottoman
The dupe of this comes in 16 color/fabric options and is under $300. You can find it HERE.
Marble Coffee Table
The RH runs around 3k-4k depending on size, but there are several similar dupe items. This option HERE is 1/4 of the price.
Russian Reclaimed Collection
The similar console table option is a thousand dollars less HERE.
Other Console, Coffee Table, End Table Options
Beds
Adler Shelter Diamond Tufted Bed
The RH version starts at about $2895. There is a dupe for 1/3 of the price HERE.
Printmakers Collection
A great similar version HERE.
Deconstructed Charleston Bed
This dupe has the same exact shape for $849. You can shop it HERE.
Machinto Canopy Bed
A great price on this option HERE and an even better price on this look for less version HERE.
Russian Reclaimed Wood
A great dupe for less than half the price HERE.
Herringbone Platform Bed
The RH platform is $3k in the King size, but this one looks JUST like it for $575. Check it out HERE.
Other RH Dupe Bed Options
Couches
Kensington Collection
These are classics and so beautiful. BUT start around $4,195. You can find an under $1,000 option, HERE.
There is also a leather version that looks SO GOOD and is $800. You can find that one HERE.
There is a great sectional version that looks just like the RH counterpart on sale for $2,500. The RH sectional is $10k + . You can find that beauty HERE.
Cloud Collection
One of the most popular Restoration Hardware finds. You can get a really similar look with this sectional that is right around $1k. Find it HERE.
This dupe option has tons of great reviews! It’s right around $1k as well. You can find that one HERE.
Couch Look A Like Options
Dressers, Sideboards, Vanities & Media Consoles
RH Teen Look Alikes
RH Baby & Child Look Alikes
** Here is another full blog post recreating a popular RH dining room, click CLICK HERE! **
Best Murals & Photo Spots In Nashville
Perhaps the most famous… The I believe in Nashville. Location: 12th South Across from Edley’s. 2706 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204.
Ya’ll have been asking for Nashville Travel Guides and I’m finally delivering! I’m so grateful to live in such a fun and thriving city. It’s become the hottest bachelorette trip spot, and makes for a pretty unbelievable weekend getaway.
Let’s be real, we all want good pics that are Insta worthy when we go on trips. I got ya covered!
Each week I’ll be adding to the Nashville series with best places to eat, drink, stay, & things to do. First up, picture or it didn’t happen!
BEST MURALS & PHOTO SPOTS IN NASHVILLE
Location: The intersection of Charlotte and 28th street.
Location: Off The Wall Nashville. There are several different ones in a row, and they are often changed. Great spot to see several murals in one location. 3020 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209.
Location: Fido in Hillsboro Village (Grab a coffee while you are there!) 1812 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212.
Location: Behind Frothy Monkey in 12th South. My ultimate go to coffee spot. (Warning, this is in a parking lot.) 2509 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204.
Location: Epice in 12th South. 2902 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204.
Location: Baked On 8th (Go in and try some cookie dough! It’s so good, and there is an adorable sign inside as well.) 1512 8th Ave South Nashville, TN
Location: 2028C Lindell Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Location: Barista Parlor in Germantown (The other side is has big open garage style doors with vintage motorcycles. Very photo worthy. The bourbon vanilla coffee is one of my favorites in the city! 1230 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208.
A notable thing about Nashville is the friendly residents. (In my experience living here..) So this is a special way to capture that!
Location: Germantown. On the building where Juice Bar and Little Donkey are located. 1120 Fourth Avenue North.
Positive Parenting: Daily Affirmations For Your Child
“Speak to your children as if they are the wisest, kindest, most beautiful and magical humans on earth, for what they believe is what they will become.” – Brooke Hampton
Mom life is hard, but one thing that truly helps me remain patient is knowing the gravity of my actions on the boys life. How you parent in the early years is shaping the way they will act, have relationships, and learn for the rest of their lives. WHOA. That’s some serious stuff.
If you haven’t yet, I highly recommend reading, THE GENTLE PARENT: POSITIVE, PRACTICAL, EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE .
A simple way you can practice positive parenting, is by giving your child daily affirmations.
The simplest things can make the most profound difference.
Every night, as I carry the boys up the stairs to their cribs, I make a point to tell them things I love about them. Great things they did that day, how proud we are of them, etc. The goal is to fill their minds with positive thoughts before they fall asleep.
In the morning, right when they wake up, we do the same thing. “It’s going to be a great day!” or “I know you will do such a great job sharing with your brother today.” It really starts the day on a positive note.
Again, they are just simple things. The important part is that they believe what they are told at this stage. Imagine what they can do when they are pumped up with positive daily affirmations?!
On the long list of daily “to do’s”, this is the one thing I make a point to NEVER forget. It’s just that important.
Daily affirmations for children has amazing benefits. Positive thoughts create positive actions.
What better gift can you give your child than confidence and self-belief?
Let’s raise a generation of positive, empathetic, strong, resilient, dreamers.
ON GEORGIE:
ON ME: