If you've seen my stories recently then you know that I've been scheming and dreaming up some ideas for my dining room. Based on the response I got from YOU, it seems like you'd love to come along for the ride and maybe get some inspo for yourself.So I'm using today's post to give you a little look see into what I've got in mind!As far as a table is concerned, we have a pretty small space we're working with. But I also know we won't be in this house forever so I want something that'll grow with us. This table I found from Pier 1 is PERFECTION. The reviews are amazing and it's just exactly what I've been looking for. I went ahead and decided to order the matching bench to go with it. My sister convinced me that the best way to fit lots of little booties is with a bench. So here we are. It was about the same price (a little less!) than getting two chairs so I felt like it was a good idea.[showshopthepostwidget id="3495954"][showshopthepostwidget id="3495955"] I decided to kind of meet in the middle between full on fabric chairs and just wooden ones. I love the look of a fabric chair but KIDS. I went with these side chairs from wayfair to go opposite of my bench. But I'm still going with the fabric head chairs. Y'all pray for me, OK?!I figure when we aren't using them, I'll let them sit on each side of the cabinet so they're a little more out of the way. Can't you just imagine how sweet they'll be with a little black and white buffalo check lumbar pillow!?[showshopthepostwidget id="3495957"][showshopthepostwidget id="3495958"] I love my current chandelier but it just feels too big and I need something a little less obtrusive so I went with this one from Wayfair. I like the simple lines but it still seems like it'll give off a good amount of light. [showshopthepostwidget id="3495960"]I'm probably MOST excited about this china cabinet! We needed something for storing dishes and other goodies so this sucker is going to save my life. I am ALL about dark colors right now so I think she'll be a stunner in front of that shiplap wall.[showshopthepostwidget id="3495961"]Planning to have a wooden sign like this one to hang on either side of the cabinet, too.[showshopthepostwidget id="3495971"]I also found the coolest shelf to add even more storage![showshopthepostwidget id="3495962"] I'm planning to use my current rug and I'm going to just do white curtain panels, if any at all.I can't wait to see it all come together! I've listed all my honorable mentions below if you want some more ideas. I feel like I've looked at every rectangular wooden table on the internet at this point. [showshopthepostwidget id="3495973"]
Family Game Night
This is a paid sponsorship with HSN but all thoughts and opinions shared are my own.One of our favorite family traditions is what we call Friday Family Fun Night. We started this tradition right after Reese was born during a time when we had no idea how to make weekends fun since now they looked so different.If there's one thing I've learned since becoming a momma, it's that if you want something to become a priority, it's best to also make it consistent. We knew just saying we wanted to have family night once a week wasn't going to be enough. We had to pick a night, make a plan, and make it happen.Because this has become such a fun time for our family, I wanted to use today's blog post to talk about a few different ideas for how to have your own family fun night!I'm partnering with HSN to show y'all some super fun games and activities that will take your family night to the next level. I've always known HSN to be a place to find great deals on stuff for my home but I had no idea until I did a little digging that they had such a fun variety of other items like toys, kitchen appliances, and games!So let's jump in to family night ideas:
- Dance party! We have been known to have some pretty epic dance parties in our house, but how much more fun would it be if you used a record player? This one is so cute and small enough to not take up too much room on a table top.
- Games! HSN has a super fun selection of games that your kiddos will love to play and you'll actually want to play with them. We recently introduced our girls to jenga and they LOVE it!
- Family Picnic! We love to fill up a picnic basket with our favorite foods, spread out a picnic blanket inside OR outside, and have a picnic. Makes dinner SO much more fun when it's all packed up in a basket.
- Dessert! If your kids are anything like mine, they LOVE them some dessert. How fun would it be to make cotton candy or to have a chocolate fountain as a special treat after dinner?!
- Movie Night! Instead of just popping pop corn for your movie in the microwave or stove top, add one of these fun pop corn makers to your family night. Let your kiddos be a part of helping getting it all made. As a bonus, this pop corn maker is darling so it would be the perfect addition to a media room.
Summer Sweater Styled Two Ways
Hi! For today's post, I've partnered with Nordstrom to show y'all a few ways to style this sweet striped sweater. It's obvious that the colorful design makes this sweater a show stopper, but the chevron design also makes it super flattering. The way it angles down slightly in the front will do your figure ALL the favors.
I paired it over my leith body con dress to dress it up a bit. I have raved about this dress for years because it really is perfect for layering under sweaters, jackets, and kimonos. It looks great by itself too. The ruching helps to flatter the mid section and let me just say that if you're expecting, this dress is a MUST. I sized up to a medium and I love the fit pregnant and not!
Another way to wear this sweater is with my trusty wit and wisdom jeans. These are a higher waist and I would suggest going with your normal size. The website says to size down but I would only do that if you're in between sizes. I love this dark wash but this style also comes in a ton of other colors. In case you forgot, these are the jeans with the elastic built into the waistband so they are super comfortable.
These slip on sneakers from Nordstrom have been such a good find! I've bought and returned multiple pair before discovering these. I love this neutral blue color and can wear them with so many outfits. They are Dr. Scholls brand so the support and comfort level is top notch!Nordstrom is having their Winter Sale right now so in addition to what I'm sharing today, I've also rounded up some favorites from the sale.Thank you so much for reading, friends! Thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring today's post. I'm so honored to work with such an amazing brand![showshopthepostwidget id="3488622"]
Favorite Products From Colleen Rothschild
Hey, hey! Thanks for coming by the blog today, friends! One thing I love, like really, really love about my job is that I get to try products and then let y'all know if I think they're worth your time or not. Normally the way this process works is that I will first be approached by a brand, then I'll decide if I want to try the product (if I'm not currently already using it). The final step is to share it here with you so long as it's something I love.
This process becomes a lot easier when the brand that reaches out to me already has a reputation of having amazing products. Colleen Rothschild is a skin care brand that has products ranging from cleansing balms to facial masks, and their commitment to providing quality ingredients with real results makes them stand out as an industry leader.
For this partnership I was asked to try the clarifying detox mask, the pomegranate and AHA facial mask, and the cocoa cleansing balm. I had already been wanting to try a new face mask since I don't currently have a favorite so this couldn't have been more timely! I loved the idea of providing a detox for my skin after all it goes through during the day. The clarifying detox mask is designed to clear your skin, increase the cellular turnover, and protect it with Vitamin C antioxidants. Most importantly, it just feels AMAZING.Using the cocoa cleansing balm was SO. FUN. It literally felt like I was bathing my skin in chocolate and I wasn't mad at it. The exfoliation was very gentle but also very effective. The job of the cleanser is to hydrate, calm, and protect your skin. It does just that.
I will link all the items I used below including the muslin cloths that are very useful in the cleansing process!
I know that these types of products are an investment but we've got one face, ladies. Let's do the best we can to reverse the damage that's been done and reduce the possibility of more damage in the future!Now is the perfect time to give Colleen Rothschild a try because today is the first day of their customer appreciation sale. You can get $50 off your $150 purchase now through February 18th. The code for the promotion is CAS50!Thank you so much for coming by the blog and thank you to Colleen Rothschild for sponsoring today's post and giving me the opportunity to try their amazing products![showshopthepostwidget id="3470641"]
Sofía Jeans By Sofía Vergara
Hi, friends! Today I'm partnering with Wal Mart in celebration of the launch of their new denim line with Sofía Vergara! When I was first approached about this collaboration, I asked that I could see, try on, and actually wear the jeans before I shared them with y'all. It's super important to me that the items I share are ones that I really love...Y'ALL.If I didn't see the price tag right there on the jeans, I would have assumed these would have cost at least three times what they actually do. They are only $27! Like HOW?!The fit is AMAZING. The quality is top notch. I have the high waisted flare jeans that I'm styling for today's post and now I can't wait to try more. I've shared all my favorites from the launch and I can't wait to hear what y'all think!
There's a wide variety to choose from and they even have curvy options. I will share more as I try some of the other styles, but in the meantime, you must try these flares!For sizing reference, I'm wearing a 4 and that's my normal size.
[showshopthepostwidget id="3467229"]Thank you to Wal Mart for sponsoring today's post!