Henry rested his head on the couch like this for the first time ever, and it had my husband and me cracking up!
We are off to Portugal! I hope you all have a fun holiday weekend planned! I'm taking as true a vacation as possible, so I have pre-scheduled my blog posts to ensure nothing changes here. New content will still be available each weekday at 6:00 a.m. Although I'm considering skipping next week's Lately and WWL posts, as they are more challenging to create over a week ahead of time. I have other things prepped to put something else in its place. It'll be a game-time decision on that one, so stay tuned! I have been hard at work behind the scenes, prepping content! I'll also share more of-the-moment things on Instagram, and once I return from my trip, I'll share all about it here and do a travel guide. It is so important to me to be on top of my messages from you all. I believe that if someone takes the time to send someone on social media a (kind) message, they should receive a response in a timely manner. Now, for those with hundreds of thousands of followers, it may not be possible, but I carve out a chunk of time each day to devote to messages and stay pretty on top of things. Although I will say, Instagram could use some updates to better organize and track messages. There are certainly those that fall through the cracks! Anyway, all that to say that I will respond while I'm away, but please be patient as I will be slower to respond. I hope to step away from my phone more than usual... post and ghost is what they call it, ha!
Other than that, this week was busy just prepping ahead for work and for our trip! We celebrated National Dog Day on Tuesday by taking Henry for ice cream- his favorite food!
In exciting news, it has been cool all week. I'm talking, in the 70s, as the high. In the early mornings and evenings, it has even been chilly enough for a sweatshirt!!!! Pure joy over here! There is nothing better than going on a long walk and not dripping in sweat! It has me so excited for fall clothes and cozy pieces.
I plan to add things to my ShopMy, which is where you can find links and outfit details! I even made a Portugal folder that already contains a lot of what I packed, and you can scroll through it above!
Wearing: I recently placed a big Anthropologie order, and these were my top favorites. They have a lot of really cute items right now, and many are under $200!
I wore this simple outfit the other night. My husband and I ran some errands and grabbed dinner. If you don't have one of these cashmere tees, I highly recommend them. I love the way they drape. They are so comfortable and easy to throw!
I just got this set and I love it! I was so happy it was cool enough to wear to pilates the other day. Both of these pieces are made from the type of fabric where dog hair won't really stick. The leggings are also the lightest-weight leggings I've ever worn. I am not sure how they do it, but even though they're so lightweight, they still provide a good amount of compression and are flattering. I'm wearing a small in both pieces.
Are you following me on the LikeToKnowIt app?! You can shop all of my outfits, favorite finds, and more in the app. I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also access all of my posts, here, if you don't use LTK! You can also find me on ShopMy, another shopping platform!
Eating: We made this salmon dish the other night, and it was amazing. We didn't follow the recipe exactly because we chose to grill the salmon and then just spoon the sauce over the top. I love fish and would eat it every night if it were just me. My husband likes fish, but it's not his favorite. However, I've been encouraging him to eat it more often lately, so it's been fun to try new fish recipes! We also added rosemary for more flavor!
Drinking: Pumpkin spice is back. I enjoy a few pumpkin spice drinks throughout the season. I plan on getting my first one tomorrow, and I am excited. I usually wait until later in the season, but I'll be at the airport, so that's my excuse. Anyway, the way I love to order my pumpkin spice drink at Starbucks is to get a grande dark roast, add a shot of espresso, and then top with the pumpkin cold foam. If you love the taste of strong coffee and don't like very sweet things, this will be your favorite way to order pumpkin spice! The cold foam melts seamlessly into the hot drink.
Reading: This is a fun read- 175 Interesting Facts. Did you know France has the most time zones? If that were a trivia question, I would have never guessed France!
Sale: Lots of sales beginning for the long holiday weekend! I'll have a full sale roundup tomorrow, but right now, Ring Concierge is 20% off! I never take off this mini diamond tennis bracelet!
Some new Dudley drops, and their site is 30% off with code LABORDAY30. I really only shop at Dudley now through December because that's when I need their warmer pieces, so I always look forward to seeing what they come out with each fall!
Up to 40% off everything at Serena and Lily! Love S+L and their pieces are pricey, so I always shop on sale! I love our coffee table so much, and it's on sale under $2000! I love the colors in this rug.
One of you all sent me the intel on the Veronica Beard sale. You get an extra 20% off sale items with code LDW20. This plaid coat is the start of the sale. It is timeless and stunning, and it was originally $1200 and now under $300.
Extra 30% off sale at J.McLaughlin! I always order for my husband during these sales and snag so many classic pieces that he loves for a song!
Watching: Have you all seen that Verity is being turned into a movie and set to release next October?! A long time to wait, but I hope it's worth it! I *loved* the book!
Plaid Jacket// (J.Crew Factory has a great priced and similar option, here)
Loving: A few things I saw this weekend at the mall that caught my eye! Most are on sale. The suede jacket is on sale right now- unbeatable price! I'd replace the buttons, but otherwise, it feels nice and has a classic shape (apologies for the poor photo; I should have tried it on).
Wanting: This dress!!! So glad to see this Halloween mug back this year! I don't decorate for Halloween, but I love having this quirky mug to celebrate the season! My code, SYDC20, should work on this. Absolutely drooling over this basket bag and this leather bag. Seriously considering ordering both. The basket bag is beyond unique and chic, but I'd likely get more wear out of the leather bag if I'm being picky. A really great Tarte set on sale! Someone messaged me about fleece vests and I really like this one! These western-style boots are chic and subtle! Very interested in WA's new color, Garconne, in this highlight stick. I'd use as blush! A timeless cashmere cardigan under $200. I just got one of these mop vacuums and wow is it a game changer! I've seen everyone and their mother rave about them, and the hype is real! This green bag for fall is perfection! Just added this brown cardigan to my cart- I love the chunky knit!
Pittsburgh: I think I'm Frick Park Tavern's biggest fan. Why does no one talk about this restaurant?! The bar is my favorite because it's gorgeous. It's the perfect date night spot. My husband and I enjoy it every time! It's more upscale in terms of inventive menu offerings and that kind of thing, but totally unpretentious. They serve fantastic drinks, and the food menu is both inventive and classic. I think it's better for a cold winter evening, as it's dark and has a cozy vibe, and also features meatloaf on the menu! However, we popped in this weekend and had a great time! It was my first time having the wedge salad, and wow, it did not disappoint. It was huge and had so many delicious flavors!
(Please ignore my nails, they're so bad, I know, I am getting them done today!!!)
Amazon Rec: I was digging out all of my plug adapters and wanted to share these because the quality is great, and they are as slim as they come. I love that they offer both USB-C and USB options, allowing you to charge multiple devices simultaneously. These are nice to have from the get-go, but if you have time, running into a store and just getting the European charging plug is often more seamless, less costly, and less bulky than these adapters, which is what I have for my MacBook.
You can find more of my Amazon favorites, here on my Amazon page where I am constantly updating it with all of my finds and top picks from home, beauty, fashion, and more!
Smelling: I just ordered this candle (with my code SUMMERWIND) without smelling it. I asked ChatGPT to recommend fall candles that are not sweet and not 'literal' pumpkin spice candles, and this was one of the recommendations! The notes are: Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vetiver, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Amber Wood. I like the sound of that! I will report back!
Quoting: “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.”- Abraham Lincoln // See more of my favorites, here.
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