Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Sales to watch: The Green Blanket


As we head into a holiday weekend, I've been keeping an eye out for sales worth highlighting. 

Six years ago, I shared the story of what my family has always called the 'green blanket.' It's called that because the original one is green, but now it's basically family lore.

If you are new here, I'll share a little background. Growing up, we had this green blanket, a throw blanket that my parents still have to this day. I’m not exactly sure how old it is, but it's probably nearly 30 years old. It's currently 30% off with code LDW26. They do sales here and there, usually around holidays, but 30% off is usually the deepest discount! 

This blanket was the envy of every family member. If we were all in the living room, we would fight over it. My sister and I would race into the room just to claim the green blanket first. We brought it along on road trips, and to this day, it is famous in the Carver house. Even our family and friends know about the green blanket because they have been over and enjoyed it, too.

For years, I tried to find another one. At one point, I ordered what I thought might be it, but nope. No such luck.

Then, back in 2020, I was at my parents’ house lounging with the green blanket and was reminded that I had truly never found another throw blanket that could hold a flame to it. One night at dinner, I asked my mom if I could have it. My mom is one of the most giving people in the world, and she said NO! My sister immediately protested because she wanted it, too.

That set me off on a mission to finally figure out exactly what the green blanket was.

Eventually, I found The Company Store’s Down Throw. I sent it to my mom and sister, and we all agreed it looked like the blanket. I ordered one and waited rather impatiently for it to arrive. My sister ordered one, too, and hers showed up first. She immediately confirmed: it was the green blanket.

When mine arrived a few days later, I tore open the package, felt it, and knew instantly. IT WAS THE GREEN BLANKET!
Ironically, none of our green blankets are actually green, but it was exactly what I had been searching for. To be fair, it comes in elven colors, and while the green is pretty, the blue and the tan go with my decor better! 

And now, years later, I can say it is still one of my favorite things in our house. We have three peppered throughout our home, and I enjoy my coffee under the green blanket each morning. Even Henry, who has the most discerning taste in pillows and blankets, loves it. My husband is a fan, too. 

Since this discovery, many extended family members familiar with the OG green blanket have ordered their own, and many of you have too. 

Which brings me to the point: The Company Store is having its Labor Day sale, and this is a great time to order before chilly weather arrives.

It's 50x70", which is a generous throw size. It is plenty big enough to completely cover me when I’m curled up on the sofa, and two people can share it if you are sitting next to each other. They also make it in bed sizes if you want something larger. The fabric is 100% cotton, and it's filled with down, but there is a down-alternative option if you have allergies. 

What makes it so good is you get warmth without the weight. It is wonderfully fluffy and warm, but it doesn’t feel heavy or bulky. The outer fabric is soft but has a slightly crisp feel to it that I love. 

I wash mine on cool and dry it on low with dryer balls, and I always wash and dry it by itself.

Unlike some trendier blanket brands, this one hasn't gone viral. I feel it is a best-kept secret! This is a 'timeless' blanket, ha!! But truly, the blanket is 30 years old, and honestly, it's hard to find anything quality enough these days that will last that long! My own green blanket stash is 6, almost 7 years old at this point, and they look and feel as good as they did the day I got them... they actually feel a little better because they soften a bit as time goes on. 

So if you have been thinking ahead to cooler evenings, football weekends, cozy nights on the sofa, or even holiday gifts, I would absolutely take advantage of the sale! 


This is not sponsored!! Besides the throw, I have long been a fan of TCS. We've also purchased our down comforter, pillows, and sheet sets from them over the years. If you are unfamiliar with the brand, they make high-quality bedding and linens at prices that I think are very fair for the quality. 

I actually just bought this pillow (king size, gusseted, medium firmness) during their Memorial Day sale a few months ago, and it's the best pillow I've ever used! I think I'm going to order this sheet set, as we need to replace one of our sets that is getting pretty worn. 

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Monday, August 31, 2026

How to Style On The Loose Work Pants Classically




Late last year, I was gifted these viral On The Loose Work Pants in black. I saw them everywhere on social media and admired them on everyone. Truly, every person I saw wearing them looked good in them. I kept thinking, what kind of Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants magic is that?! Well, as I look ahead to fall, which has unofficially started since we have passed Labor Day, but doesn't officially begin until September 22, I'm so excited to rewear these pants again in fall and into winter. 

Though a barrel leg is not inherently classic, I questioned whether I would like them enough or wear them enough to justify the price tag. One day, I came home to a package, and the pants were inside, gifted to me by the brand. I was thrilled but still unsure as to how I would style them and unsure that they were 'me.' I love trying trends here and there and putting my own classic spin on them, but it's also important to me that what I wear feels like 'me.'

As I slipped them on for the first time, I realized that they really are not as 'barrel' as they seem. Not only that, but they are much easier to style than I thought. The best part, though? They are SO incredibly comfortable and don't really wrinkle. They are the perfect travel pants. The fabric feels almost like an 'athletic' piece of clothing. They are almost swishy, but they don't actually make that sound we all remember from those Starter pants from the '90s.

I absolutely LOVE them and could not recommend them more. Are they trendy? Yes, a bit. Are they worth the price tag? I think they are worth it when they go on sale, for sure, and they do at a decent rate. Last winter, I actually had to hold myself back from wearing them because I felt like I was wearing them too much. In black, they are, dare I say, slightly dressy-looking because of the way the fabric drapes. Pant silhouettes change on a dime these days. It's hard for me to keep up, and sometimes I don't even want to. These, though, feel enough like me without feeling outrageously trendy, and they even make me feel cool. Quite frankly, I am the least cool person!

I think the black ones, particularly, are dressier than the other colors. I think the 'Deep Sea' and 'Coffee' shades could also be dressed up a touch, but otherwise, the lighter shades skew much more casual. To me, the black pair looks almost like a dress pant! They don't look like athletic material, though I think you can tell that they are in the lighter colors.

All that said, if you have been on the fence about these pants, I would highly recommend them, and you'll see me in them a lot this autumn. You don't even have to take my word for it. The majority of reviews are glowing.

As for sizing, I wear a size 4 with a 'standard' length. They recently introduced different lengths, which is great. I am 5'6", and the standard length is perfect. This is one of those styles where you really want to make sure the length is right. They run roomy, and the size 4 is generous!

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Friday, August 28, 2026

Weekend Wish List

Some items of note... 

- I'm not a big eyeshadow gal, but this Eyeshadow is soooo pretty. It's slightly metallic, so there is such a pretty shine. I'm not sure it's the perfect thing for daily wear, but it's so fun for a night out. 

- I have this Black Button Down in pink and love it more than I even thought I would. I think the black would be so nice to have as we enter fall because it has such a pretty sheen to it. 

- I admired this Embroidered Cardigan when it came out for spring in a lighter green. This new deeper olive green shade is just perfect for fall. 

- This Studded Belt has such a steep price tag, but wow, it's beautiful. I love belts that look more like jewelry than a belt! 

- I really want to try this Tinted Eye Cream. My under-eyes need all of the help they can get, and this looks promising. 

Some items of note... 

- I just got a code SYDNEY20 for 20% off this Needlepoint Pillow, and more from the brand's site through October 1st! I love their cheeky pillows, and they make the best gift. 

- I just got this Dress  on a whim. I had low expectations, but it's actually cute! It's like a mesh material, making it perfect as a swim cover-up. It has a designer look, thankfully for much less! 

- This Tinted Lip Balm Gloss  is a new launch, and the brand sent it to me to try, and I've been loving it. The tint is very subtle, and the formula is so smooth, glossy, and hydrating. My code SUMMERWIND may work on this! 

For your weekend reading, here are blog posts you may have missed from this week:




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Thursday, August 27, 2026

Lately

All pink for nine-and-dine!

Cheers! Lots of fun with friends I've known since we were all born!

Golf day with friends! I love my inexpensive golf club set

Spotted on my walk! I'm that girl who takes photos of birds.

Hen enjoying some pre-season football! 

Hope you are all having a great week so far! It's been a pretty typical week over here. I was thrilled to get my hair done this week. I went 8 weeks between appointments due to a busy schedule, which is longer than usual. Henry also got his hair done (a bath)! I love when he gets a bath because he becomes so fluffy! 

This past weekend, we had fun getting together with 20 of our friends for a 9-and-dine-style scramble. We only made it to hole 5 when a big thunderstorm came through, but we still had so much fun... and we used my ball on several shots! I felt proud, since I am not a good golfer, and I don't love it enough to practice much. Also, we have been getting SO many thunderstorms lately. It's crazy! I can't remember the last time I had to water my plants! 

I also did a heated strength/HIIT class with a girlfriend. She is a regular and invited me to go with her. I went with her once before, but this class was SO tough. They heat the room to 108 degrees, and as someone who, just in general, doesn't like the heat, it's ROUGH! I felt like the heat made everything exponentially harder, especially the cardio bursts, because I was so focused on how hot I was! I had fun, though, and am happy to go with my girlfriend once every six months, ha! I went to OTF on Monday and thought to myself, oh my goodness, this is SO much easier than working out in that heat!

We leave for Italy soon, and I am very excited, but does anyone else get anxious before leaving for a long trip? I'm not anxious to fly, and I love to travel, but I think it's just the anticipation of packing everything, getting there, etc. I always worry about everything going smoothly. It's silly, I know, because even if it doesn't all go smoothly, it'll all be fine!!

I'm looking forward to grabbing dinner with my high school girlfriends this evening! This weekend we are getting together with some friends for dinner at their club, and we are celebrating my SIL's 40th birthday! Lots of fun to be had. I kid you not, every single weekend of August, we have had multiple things going on. It's been lots of fun, but boy, we have been going, going! 

What I wore golfing! I love the polo Shirt because it's a 'relaxed' fit, so it's like throwing on a T-shirt! 

An outfit I wore to OTF this week. I love this tee because it is slightly cropped, loose, and breezy. I am wearing a small. It runs generously. 

Ran out in this to go to my hair appointment. It was humid, so these lightweight pieces were perfect. I've had both for years; they are simple wardrobe staples! 

Sweater// Pants// Flats (on major sale!)
Wearing: This half-zip Sweater is J.Crew's newest launch. I did a sponsored IG story to announce it yesterday, which was exciting! I don't like it styled as a belly sweater, since that is so not me, so I sized up to a medium to make sure my stomach was covered! The only part that is 'fitted' is around the ribbing at the waist; otherwise, it is very roomy. I love the cotton pants. They have a slight barrel silhouette but are otherwise a pretty classic, casual chino pant. 

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Eating: We love Balena Bagels in Castle Shannon. The bagels are so fresh and, overall, the best in Pittsburgh. My husband snagged me this sandwich after my heated workout class this weekend, and I was so grateful! However, we also recently went to Sobo Bagels and Deli and got bagel sandwiches, and I don't have a photo to show, but the breakfast sandwiches were so delicious. It's in Carnegie. The bagels themselves are no Balena, but the breakfast sandwich is worth the visit. It's a full deli, too, so we need to go back and try more! 

Sale: Air Essentials from Spanx are 25% off through the 30th with code AE25. The half zip is one of my favorites, and I have it in a few colors. I size up to a medium for a more oversized fit, but for everything else in the AE line, I get a small (even in their pants). For my flight to Italy, I'm wearing the half zip and these pants

Watching: We started watching Furious on Hulu, and my husband and I both like it. It’s about a serial killer and the police trying to track her down. It’s really graphic and disturbing, though. I almost saved it to watch on my flight to Italy, and I’m so glad I didn’t because it’s definitely *not* something you’d want to watch on a plane given how graphic it can be. It’s one of those shows you watch and then need to put on an episode of Friends or something afterward. Anyway, you’ve been warned, but it’s also really good.

This Starbucks ad for the Pumpkin Spice Latte was good, and I feel like they hit a wide range of ages by casting Martha Stewart and Belmont Cameli. It launched yesterday, in case you are so inclined! Also, did anyone notice that the sweater Martha is wearing is the Vince one I've talked about for nearly 10 years!!! Quince makes a very good look for less, too. 

Loving: Aren't these gorgeous? I was gifted these, and the suede is the most beautiful deep brown shade. I love the tortoise and brass details across the strap, as they make them feel a touch dressy. They're so comfortable. I would think these were $300++ Veronica Beard flats if I saw them in the wild. They are on sale right now, making the price tag even better! 

Wanting: This fleece
takes me back to my high school days, and I'm not sure if it is nostalgia or what, but I love it. I'm less of a logo gal when it comes to loving my teams, and more into just dressing in a team's color. I've been browsing for a gold rolo chain that is slightly chunky, and this one might just be perfect! However, this little bracelet stack is subtle and adorable! An adorable cream dress with an embellished collar... no notes! This equestrian-style scarf is lovely and reminds me a lot of the designer version! I love the silhouette of this Barbour rain jacket. We have been getting so much rain; I've been getting so much wear out of my rain gear lately! These boots are gorgeous! I love the look of boots in the fall, but admittedly, I try to hold off on wearing boots for as long as possible because by March, I get SO sick of wearing them. So I try to only give in around late November. I love the print and colors on this dress. This skirt is fabulous, and you all know how much I love this particular shade of green. This is the prettiest little 3/4 sleeve dress. I love that it has sleeves; it's so hard to find a dress with sleeves. This cardigan is a classic! This would make a beautiful fall wedding guest dress! The most beautiful gold bracelet. A very cute and ladylike denim jacket. A fabulous skirt that kind of reminds me of LDJ, thankfully with a much lower price tag. I love the color of this Barbour jacket. I like Halloween, but I don't decorate for it or really do much other than hand out candy for trick-or-treat; however, this Halloween collection is just adorable. I ordered this headband and this bowl for Halloween candy! Also, one of my favorite Halloween mugs is back in stock this year. This dress is the perfect fall transitional piece, and it's on sale! This waffle button down and pants set is on my fall wish list for sure! I love this sweater in the blue and white stripe combo! I loved this embroidered cardigan when they launched it in the spring, but the deeper green for fall is stunning. We are definitely about to see this cardigan everywhere this fall. This peplum top!!! It is styled in a very trendy way, and the oversized fit is not for me. I'm thinking about ordering the XS (a size down for me) so it's less voluminous, then wearing a black tank underneath with black cigarette-style pants and flats or heels. Such a chic, but still somewhat classic outfit. 

Pittsburgh: Oh my goodness, have you all seen that Zara is coming to Ross Park Mall in 2028?! I'm honestly shocked and so excited. I never thought I'd see the day. I'm not even a huge Zara person, but I do think the in-store shopping experience is much better than shopping their huge catalog on their site! I just love that this is a little bit of retail attention for Pittsburgh. I think our population demographics and our retail options are hugely mismatched. I'd love to see a luxury hotel open in Pittsburgh, too, with a swanky bar, full-service spa, and more. The Fairmont is the closest we have to that, and it's fine, but nothing all that remarkable. 

Amazon Rec: I'm so curious about this little hair 'touch-up tool' that is wireless, small enough to fit into a handbag. It heats up (though apparently not as hot as a traditional curling iron or straightener), and you can touch up your hair on the go. It looks like a little comb! It could be totally gimmicky, or it could be something nice to have when traveling!

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 finished this bottle of hand soap in our kitchen. I loved every ounce. It's the perfect kitchen soap because the scent is strong and neutralizing. The scent notes are cedar, basil, vetiver, bay, mint, rosemary, sage, and lavender. I can't imagine many disliking this as it's just very fresh and herby rather than perfumed.  

Traveling: We are staying put for most of the fall season. I'm thrilled about that because late September/October is the BEST in Pittsburgh. However, we do like to plan a weekend getaway just for my husband and me before Thanksgiving. It's such a fun time of year to travel because the holiday spirit is just beginning, but the holiday busyness hasn't started in full swing. Last year, we went to DC, and we loved it. The year prior, we went ot Nemacolin, which was great (but boy, Nemacolin has gotten $$$). Do you have any travel recs that are easy to get to from the East Coast for a quick weekend getaway? We may do the Lakehouse on Canandaigua, which we have done once before, so we can bring Henry! 

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