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Everything on this page is from good old Target.  Very good sales today!  In my stories I'm going to share a few more Target finds that you might like and some J. Crew and Madewell.  One item I love from Target is not on their website, but it is useful and so darn pretty!

First, this clutch.  It is lucite and has the prettiest rose gold glitter inside.  Looks very high end, but is completely affordable.  Obsessed.

I got this pair of violet earrings for myself - the lavender crystals are so pretty - and I think when I pair them with jeans and my black tissue turtleneck from J. Crew they will look really cool.  Easy way to dress up a very simple outfit.

The heart earrings are another good choice.  The black hearts are on clearance so you just have to get lucky and find them in store - but the gold pair is still available.  Another good use for cute enamel earrings - I use them on my bulletin board as tacks.

This sweater has the best sleeves!!!  They puff out and then are fitted.  This sweater comes in 4 colors.  I have it in 2.  Watch my stories to see the fit and colors.  Here is the link for the patterned sweater.

I got this set of salt and pepper shakers for my Christmas table.

This heart wrapping paper will be under my tree this year.  I'll show you all the wrapping I'm using this year in my stories too.

I love these stoneware plates/bowls so much.  I needed plates so I got them - using them with some really cute holiday chargers on my table.

I always like a cute mug and if it has a fun saying on it all the better.  I thought that these were all good choices.  Click here for 1, 2, 3, and a 4th that i use all the time as well.

Check out my Instagram stories to see more details on a lot of these Target items and more.

Thank you for reading and find the links below for items from my stories that are not in the above mix.

Pink Star Joggers

Beanie

Tissue Turtleneck

Crew Neck Sweater with Jeweled Buttons

Madewell Perfect Vintage Crop Jean

Western Boot

Blue Dress

Sole Society Bootie

Calf Hair Bootie

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Hello!  Happy Monday!

So many good things in this post.  Pretty, comfy, and useful.

I wore the dress above with the booties to a baby shower for my son Josh and Sophia.  Loved them together.

I got baby a little buffalo plaid flannel with some cute Halloween pajamas for next year and a little Carhartt brown hat.

I have the lower wallet on a string - it holds everything you'd need it too.  The quality is great and it's from Target so the price is perfect.  I think that the wallets they have would be a great gift for girlfriends or teens - filled with gift cards and maybe a little piece of jewelry, a hair clip, or some lip product.  See my Best Lip Glosses Post for some good idea's on gloss.

Also, I have been loving my sweatshirts, tank tops, and underware from Aerie.

We have a beautiful snow falling outside today - just puts me further in the mood for decorating the tree, listening to Christmas music, and doing some baking.  I think at first I was dreading the snow, but now that it is here I actually am loving it.  Other than the shoveling :)

Here are all the details:

Class Act Dress - I love the muted floral print.  It's just so pretty - and Shopbop has good sales here and there.

Sole Society Bootie - Comfy and flattering.  I have a very hard time finding shoes I think are comfortable so I love these.  I ran around in them all day and felt great.  They come in black too.

J. Crew Earrings  - simple, pretty, and classy.  I'm a big J. Crew fan.  I bought a coat from them recently that I can't say enough good things about - it's this one.  I ordered black.  It's so comfy, has the most useful big front pockets, and its warm but you don't feel like it is wearing you.  It's not a heavy coat.

Hair Clips - I picked up a pair of these classic tortoise lucite hair clips - love the addition of the tiny rhinestones.

Rose Gold Wallet - This is the smaller wallet.  It still has so much storage, and I think great potential as a Christmas gift or even as a stocking stuffer.

Double Zip Wallet -  This wallet can hold all of your essentials.  Just like the one above you could use this when going out and leave your purse at home.  The brown clay is a really nice neutral color.

You My Darling Matter Mug - while you are drinking out of this mug read Cleo's book - Heart Talk - and this book is def a great idea for your nieces, friends, sisters, gift exchange - you get the idea.  Love this book.

Paris Tea - Enjoy this delicious tea in your new mug.  It is a black tea with vanilla and caramel and bergamot notes.  Unique and one I've been buying on repeat for years.  I pretty much buy 3 kinds of tea - this, the Trader Joe's Winter which is like Christmas in a cup, and this decaf ginger peach.

Saturday Tank and Snap Henley Tank - so soft and comfortable.  I love these.  Makes me want to toss all of my old Old Navy tanks.  I like the J. Crew ribbed tanks too.

Oversized Sweatshirts - I find myself reaching for mine again and again.  I have the top 2 and the color Henna.  The camo one is new.  I refrained - for now.  Maybe when they are on sale again.  I bought mine in XS - I usually wear a size 4 or 6 dress.

Thank you for reading and if you like the Monday Mixes please share them with your friends.  And if you have items you love and can't live without send me a message and tell me about them.  I love discovering and sharing new things!

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It has been so long since I've shared anything on here - I'm a little slow figuring out how blogger works :)

 I mostly share life on Instagram as of late - but decided I'd get back on here a little bit.  I will post about products and clothing I like and use - good recipes - and to list sources and photo's when I'm working on designs and renovations.   Going to a friends home tonight to talk design - and I'm excited about it!!!  I'm collaborating on a you tube set - we are stalled at the moment - but it's there.   And then I have a reno project that will be ongoing!   I'm going to use this blog more as a resource tool.  I like Instagram better for sharing on a daily basis. 

Anyhow - how about a new Monday Mix!


This board is basically full of things I own & then a couple design elements I'm pondering.

My sister in law bought this dress and it was so cute on her that I copied.  I ordered a small.  The stripes and the ruffle on the bottom.  And $20.99 right now!   I wear it with that top pair of flip flops, the necklace, earrings, and that watch!

I'm going right to the flip flops.  I got mine in the store for $1.50 a pair.  I own all of the colors above.  I wear a size 7.5 shoe normally and the size 7 and 8 flops both work for me.  Wear them with your jeans, shorts, and dresses.  I love them with my long dresses.

I watched Juliet, Naked on Amazon Prime.  Enjoyed it so much.  I'm going to read the book - and here is a link to the movie.

As a special treat to myself - Hint Water.  I'm not a fan of sparkling flavored waters, but I really like the little touch of flavor in each sip of this water.  They have some delicious flavors too - pineapple, watermelon, blackberry, etc.

My mind is spinning on design ideas.  I had this faucet in nickel with mint handles in my old laundry room.  I'm kinda liking this idea as well.  It is matte white with antique brass accents.

How about pairing that faucet with this beautiful tile.  Maybe using the tile on the wall instead of the floor.  Just one of the ideas I'm thinking about.

You don't have to hang this Stay Awhile sign - it's just as good sitting on a table or shelf!

I've worn this dainty inexpensive jewelry all Summer - the necklace has a tiny gold circle that catches the light.  The earrings are super delicate - also just a hint that you a wearing jewelry at all.  Layer the plain bar above the studded bar.   All of this jewelry comes in rose, white, or yellow gold.

For a pop of color - this pink watch.  It's a fun one to mix other colorful bracelets with.  When I was in TX I bought a pretty turquoise beaded bracelet with a matte gold flower that dangles off it.  That's good to put together - or even bright yellow.   I haven't been able to find the bracelet online.

Hope you enjoyed the mix.

*please note that this post does contain affiliate links :)

Hello again.

You might have noticed I took a long break from blogging and Instagram.  I'm not sure what this blog will look like in this coming year.   I've been working on some new things so I guess we will just have to see over time what my next step will be.  And I know I need to share the final kitchen photo's.  I've taken them all - I just need to sort through and edit.

For now I thought I'd share a unique grilled cheese sandwich I like to make.

I used a rosemary bread for this particular one - but really just buy your favorite flavor of bread from the bakery section of the supermarket.  Next step - only use a very light layer of butter on the one side of each piece of bread.  Like very light.  A little is better that a lot - I actually use Smart Balance Original.  Once again just use what you like - just don't saturate your bread :)


Next up - the mushrooms.  I like to sauté cut up mushrooms in a little Smart Balance - then I add a little sea salt and some raspberry balsamic vinegar.  Just eye all of the ingredients based on the amount of mushrooms you are cooking.

When the mushrooms are ready you can start layering sandwiches.   I use Vermont white cheddar in this recipe.  Lay one piece of bread butter side down - add a layer of cheese - top with some mushrooms (not in a bunch of cooking sauce) - and then break apart a few more small pieces of cheese.  Layer the little pieces on top of the mushrooms.  They will just help to glue the sandwich together.  Top with the last piece of bread butter side up and you are ready to cook.  You can use a griddle pan or a frying pan.  I like to use a medium low heat and I cook away until the bread gets that crispy browned color.



The last tip I have is stand your sandwich for a minute when you are finished cooking it so that the underside does not get soggy.  Then cut it, but still layer it in such a way on your plate that it is not sitting flat.  There is nothing sadder to me in sandwich land than soggy grilled bread.  Also, don't cut your cheese too thick.  

Funny thing is my sister and I ate in Royal Oak where Oprah had named their grilled cheese the best. My sister thought they had nothing on my grilled cheese sandwiches, and she is pretty picky.

Overall though I really think the secret is the crusty grilled bread.  It is worth it to take your time and not get impatient while cooking.  You can even flip your sandwich a couple times til you get the grilling just right.

Hope you try this mix of ingredients.  I think you just might love it!