Friday, August 22, 2025

Weekend Wish List

Some items of note... 

- I love this Knit Top + Skirt set.  Since it's two pieces, you can wear them together or separately, and I love that it's a blank canvas to be styled many different ways. 

- I love the cut of this Barbour Jacket. You get the timeless look but with modern updates. 

- So glad to see this Racerback Knit Dress back in stock and in three new colors, perfect for early fall. This is one of my favorite dresses because it is incredibly easy to wear and stay comfortable. My mom also has this dress and loves it. 

- I am hoping to snag these Mary Jane Flats!


Some items of note... 
- I can't get enough of the colors on this Printed Skirt.

- No words for this Beaded Dog Mini Tote!!!!

- These slippers are in my cart! They always sell out so early in the season. 


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





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Thursday, August 21, 2025

Lately


Fun outdoor movie night! 

I hope you are all having a lovely week so far! My week has been good, nothing bad per se, but I am afraid I have overbooked myself in every facet of life right now! I am generally good with calendars and time management, but I've been putting too much on my plate recently, and I only have myself to blame! Oh well, onward and upward! 

Otherwise, not much is going on this week! This weekend, I am treating myself to a massage, but other than that, I am hunkering down, packing, and working because we leave for vacation next week! Woo! 

Wearing: I love this top so much. I think it looks like Sezane or Doen, and it's on sale under $50. It's the lightest-weight top and just so adorable! I got a size small, but I should have sized down to XS because it runs big. 


The nights when I am in my pajamas by 8pm are my happiness! I just love taking a shower and slipping into fresh pajamas. It's one of those 'little joys' that I never take for granted! Love this pair right now! 

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Eating: I spied these in a cooler chest by the bakery at Whole Foods and couldn't resist trying them. They are little ice cream sandwiches, and they were SO good. I got my husband the key lime, and I got myself the banana pudding! They tasted homemade/fresh. 

We got flat iron steaks in our Butcher Box, and we had never tried this cut of meat before. I love steak and have eaten it all of my life. I'm also an adventurous eater, so I was surprised I had never heard of this before. If we are cooking steak at home, we typically do a strip steak or filet, but I also love flank steak. I thought that the flat iron was going to be similar to a flank steak, but this was even better! It was so tender and flavorful. I really enjoyed it and will definitely get it in our next box. 


Lots of food content this week! I snagged some of these snacks to bring on our long flight. I hadn't tried Tony's but I'm their newest fan. The purple bar is toffee and pretzel, which was my favorite. It's not something I would have purchased unless I had tried this sample bag! If you love gummy candy, the Solely fruit snacks are a 'healthier' option as organic Mango is the only ingredient. They are so goo,d and the texture truly tastes like a gummy! 

Sale: A very good J.McLaughlin sale going on right now for both men and women. This is typically when my husband snags things at amazing prices!

Tomorrow is the last day for the Tuckernuck sample sale. I think this is one of the best sales they have ever had. There were so many products to choose from, so many sizes, and the prices truly could not be beat!

Loving: I took a gamble and ordered a rug on Etsy sight unseen. I've had bad luck in the past with ordering rugs online because the colors are always off or not good quality, but they have all been returnable. This was a gamble because I couldn't return it. Anyway, I must have spent some luck on this because the rug was even better than I was hoping! The colors are gorgeous and vibrant, and so soft underfoot. Overall, the rug is beautiful quality! Dangerous, knowing this now, because they have so many incredible rug designs! 


Loving II: Dermstore sent me this kit, and it has such a good variety of products. If you are someone who likes to try lots of different things, this is the kit for you. There are quite a few full products and many deluxe-size samples. The price is right on this because you can get the entire kit for the cost of one or two products. The bag that it comes in is really neat. It zips up like a rectangle, but when you unzip it, the entire bag sits flat and open so you can see everything inside! 

Wanting:
This is a stunning under $100 wedding guest dress. This rechargeable lamp is gorgeous and reminds me of a stekhouse (lol). This blue and white dress would be adorable with sneakers for a gameday tailgate! This barn jacket is timeless! A beautiful cocktail dress for a fall wedding and a great price! A dragon diffusion look for much less! This jacket is fall perfection. How fun are these flowy pants?! The most timeless, classic loafers I've ever seen. I don't know what it is, but I am so drawn to cowboy/western-style boots! These mini boots are adorable! This dress is currently in my cart. I can never resist beautiful embroidery. These heels are chic and look like Manolo for a fraction of the cost. This sweater tee is a great fall staple under $50. SO happy to see this dress back in a few beautiful colors. I wear this all of the time! These bowls may look like boring white bowls to some, but the clean and elegant lines make them remarkable. Swooning over this green printed dress- a great option for fall weddings! This new diamond bangle bracelet just came out, and I'm adding it to my wish list! Lovely napkins for a fall tablescape! Gorgeous tortoiseshell shoes! These adorable glasses look very Anthropologie but for just $10! 

Pittsburgh: A few months ago, Noodlehead added new items to its menu. I love Noodlehead, it's one of the best restaurants in Pittsburgh. I have always enjoyed the pad see ew, but I was excited to try some new dishes. We got takeout this weekend and tried only the new items (except for the steam buns, because you HAVE to get those) and everything was, of course, amazing. 



Amazon Rec: I share these socks often because you cannot beat the quality for the price. My husband and I laughed the other day as we were about to head out on our walk because we both had the same socks on. I just love this photo because when I was taking it, I didn't realize Henry's little paw was in the corner! Adorable!  

We had a cute little movie night in our neighborhood, and the bugs were OUT! Thankfully, I had these stickers on hand so I didn't have to douse my entire body in bug repellent. These work so well and you can stick them on yourself or your surroundings. I put a few on myself and then on our blanket, and I did not get a single bite (and mosquitoes love me). 

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!

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Scarf Necklaces + Pops of Color

While I was at the lake, I popped into North and Main, which is one of the few charming local boutiques for clothing and accessories. That’s where I stumbled upon these fun scarf necklaces and immediately fell in love. There were several styles to choose from, and the one pictured above is the one I brought home. I was drawn to its pearl trio charm and how effortlessly it adds color and pattern to any outfit. Since then, I feel like I’ve been spotting scarf necklaces everywhere!

The best part? This is incredibly easy to recreate. You can order a similar scarf on Amazon and pair it with any charm you like. Simply tie two small knots on either side of the charm to hold it in place. I even saw versions in the store that had multiple charms, each separated by its own knot. It's such a fun way to personalize any outfit.



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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

July Favorites


Wow, this is so late! Apologies, friends! We are over halfway to September, and I'm just getting to my July favorites, but better late than never! Going to the lake threw me off my schedule, that's for sure! 

I round up my favorite things each month for a monthly favorites list. At the end of the year, I compile the best items from each monthly list to create a yearly favorites list. Here is my 2024 favorites list. It's my way of keeping track of the very best things. The lists work because when I look back on the past few years, most things on each list are still my favorites. My only rule is that I don't repeat items from month to month or year to year, so there is no overlap. 

Planner// This is an academic calendar, so it just began in August, but I've had this since May and was filling it in ahead of time as needed. The cover is a smooth, leather-like material, and it looks beautiful on my desk. It's broken down by month with a two-page spread of a month-at-a-glance calendar, and then each following two-page spread is Monday-Sunday. I really only use it for the monthly portion, but it's lovely and easy to toss into a tote. Though it is a bit heavy. My code is SYDNEY20 for 20% off Simplified products. I have ordered quite a few of their products over the years and have always been happy with them, including this planner! 

Dry Shampoo// This is the BEST dry shampoo I've ever used. I'm not a big dry shampoo gal, but sometimes it's just necessary. I love this so much that I find myself using it even when I don't need to, as it refreshes my hair perfectly. The brush application is unique and so much easier and less messy than sprays or just shaking powder onto your head. It also has a light, pleasant scent. 

Jeans// I love the look of rigid denim. In fact, I prefer the look of rigid denim over denim with stretch. But oftentimes, rigid can be so uncomfortable! Have you all seen people calling specific pairs of jeans 'standing only' jeans because they're so rigid that they can't sit in them! I just cannot wear such uncomfortable things in my day-to-day life, so I typically stick to jeans with stretch. Frame does stretch SO well. However, these jeans are rigid, and from a brand I didn't even know made jeans. From the second I put them on, I was shocked by how comfortable they were. The size 4 fits like it was custom-made for me. I still can't get over it! The wash is a casual medium wash and has a very laidback look. I love them! 

Tote Liner// I have so much fun dressing up my little Bean tote, and when my friend, Sunny, sent me this liner, I was ecstatic. It is SO cute and adds so much character to my bag. You can use the insert in any bag, but it looks like it was made for my mini boat tote! Since the bean tote is entirely open, the liner also allows me to close the bag if needed! 

Needlepoint Pillow// I love the look of needlepoint, but I don't needlepoint. My sister does, and she enjoys it. Maybe one day I'll pick it up, but, if I'm being honest,  it's not something I'm particularly interested in. That's why I am glad I can buy needlepoint items from brands like Furbish, Smathers, and Branson. I get the look without the effort, ha! The needlepoint pillows are so cheeky, and I love all of the colors and designs. The quality is nice, too. These make adorable gifts. My code SYDNEY20 gives you 20% off. 

Checkered Cutting Board// Would you believe that this is my first Mackenzie Childs purchase? I've given some things as gifts before, but don't have anything myself. I admire MC pieces, but I've never seen anything that really pulled me in. That is, until they had their most recent sale, and I saw this little 'cheese board' and thought it would make a perfect cutting board. It arrived, and I was blown away at the quality. It is the perfect size for daily use, and the checkered pattern is gorgeous. Because it's considered a cheeseboard, it comes with a heavy, beautiful cheese knife which is very sharp! I am thrilled I got it on sale, but in hindsight, I would have been more than OK with paying full price. 

Perfume// I'm not great at describing scent, and it's very personal, so I'll defer to the website description for this one: Top notes: Rhubarb, Lychee, Bergamot Essence; Heart notes: Turkish Rose, Peony, Vanilla; Base notes: Cashmeran, Musk, Vetiver. This is a new-to-me scent, and the second I smelled it, I was in heaven. I love bergamot and vetiver, and they really shine through in this scent, but it has a fresher, more feminine scent than other scents I've smelled that contain the same two notes. It's one of those scents that linger all day and people will stop you to ask what you are wearing. My mom likes this perfume brand and has the Valaya scent, which is also wonderful. 

Handbag// This canvas and leather bag is on major sale right now. The shape gives me major early 2000s vibes, and it's the perfect size for the essentials. It fits perfectly under my arm and tucks into the shoulder. It reminds me a lot of the Prada designs that are popular right now. 

Spritz Sunscreen// This is the best sunscreen for touch-ups because it spritzes right onto the face like a setting spray. In true Vacation fashion, it smells divine. It's in a smaller bottle, so it's easy to tuck away into a handbag. 

Lip Gloss// I am new to LM makeup and I have fallen in love with this lip gloss, particularly in the shade Rosé Syrup. It's a lovely, everyday pink color with high shine. It's subtly bright, and I think it works really well with my tan skin right now. It's not at all sticky and feels smooth and hydrating on my lips. 

2025 Monthly Favorites:
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