Lately

What I wore to the cutest winery in Ohio! 

Dress (on major sale)// Bag (back in stock!!)// Sunglasses (the tortoise is back in stock!)// Sandals

Dinner with friends!

Skirt (on major sale)// White Linen Button Down// Sandals (on sale)

Hope you are all having a wonderful week. Three cheers for a long holiday weekend! Are you up to anything fun? I'm hoping to spend the last few hours soaking up the sun by the pool! Since I am headed to Italy in just a few days, though, I'll also be spending most of the weekend working ahead and packing. No complaints here, though. 

We had a fun and packed weekend celebrating my SIL's birthday in Ohio and spending time with our friends at their club. I'm excited to have my sister in town this weekend ahead of our Italy trip! 

Otherwise, this week has been pretty uneventful. I've just been working around the clock so I don't have to work much while in Italy. I've spent a lot of time in workout clothes on the computer, and I take breaks by either walking Henry or going to Orange Theory or Pilates. 

One thing I am looking forward to this fall is that some of my girlfriends and I have decided to do a monthly mahjong night. I've never played before, but I am looking forward to learning! 

I'm not ready to say goodbye to summer, though!! I know we have a few weeks left, and boy is it HOT, but the thought of lighting a pumpkin candle right now is a no for me. Though, all of the fall clothing is incredible. Have you all done any browsing lately? There are so many incredible classic pieces out, and many even skew a bit preppy this season. It's trouble for me because I love A LOT! 

Shirt// Pants// Flats

Starting to style outfits for fall!

The best polo shirt (on sale)// Printed Pants (on sale)// Sandals (on sale)

Dress// Espadrilles

Shirt// Sandals (on sale)

Wearing: Fun fact: this Shirt  was the most-clicked-on thing last week! 

You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more! I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also follow me on the LTK app. Plus, you are able to access all of my posts, here, on my website! 

Individual Serve Bone Broth

Drinking: Have you all tried these bone broth packets? You can get them at Whole Foods. The brand sent me a pack to try. My husband loves to sip bone broth, so these have been a big hit. They have plain sippable bone broth, but the flavors had me intrigued! I tried the Tom Yumm, and it was good. I'm a salty snack gal, so this was right up my alley. I'll definitely love these later, in fall/winter, when I am always looking for something warm and cozy to sip on. 

Sale: A holiday weekend means LOTS of sales... here's a really quick rundown of some worth highlighting:

- My favorite athletic shoes on sale in some colors

- Extra 40% off sale prices when added to cart at JMcLaughlin! 

- Extra 30% off sale items with code LONGWEEKEND at Madewell and 25% off select new arrivals.

- Love this jacket and this leather bag

- This beautiful dress is an extra 20% off with code LDW20

- 25% off at Dudley with code LABORDAY. This is my top pick. I have it in black and love it. 

- 30% off everything at The Company Store! I wrote about my top pick, here.

- This black dress is gorgeous and under $120. Wear it now and well into autumn.  

- So many good sale finds at JCrew

- Up to 40% off everything at Serena and Lily! 

- Baublebar has a big goodbye summer sale section with prices starting at $10. 

Watching: We finished Furious on Hulu, which is the first show we have watched in a long time! I am not watching anything else. I haven't really turned on the TV once all week, other than to have it on for background noise! If you have any recs, send them my way! 

Listening: I have long admired Ina Garten for her success and taste. This podcast with the NYT and Ina Garten just came out this week, and I am an even bigger fan of Ina after listening. I think she modeled graciousness and decorum in a way you don't often see.

She was asked some very pointed questions that, in my opinion, seemed designed to provoke a reaction, and she answered them thoughtfully and diplomatically. I especially loved when she said, "We're so busy judging everybody, and it's free. You're just from the sidelines. You can just take potshots at anybody. And what's the point?"

Wanting: This is such a cool classic but modern trench coat under $200. I love the embroidery on this cardigan. This is a classic jacket and a great price, too! This leather embossed handbag is so beautiful. Darling pumpkin kitchen towels. The green print on this dress is perfect for heading into September. This skirt is perfection. I might need to order this one. These pants are so cute and look like they'd be incredibly comfortable. This dainty bracelet is the perfect addition to any stack. The most fabulous fall wedding guest dress! This embroidered dress is amazing and comes in many color options, I am partial to the black! An under $100 bandana scarf that looks similar to Guest in Residence! This embroidered cardigan is pricey, but wow is it special! This is such a good Hermes cashmere/silk scarf look for less. My cod SYD20 should work on that! I I love this brand so I am very curious to try their tee shirt! Quite a few new arrivals over at Lake! I love this green striped set. This is such a cool jacquard jacket that is perfect for early fall. Love this new workout set colorway! My code SUMMERWIND20 should work on that. 

Pittsburgh: I went to F+F in Mt. Lebanon with some girlfriends last week. It opened in late October last year, and I went right away. I haven't been back since. It wasn't bad; I just wasn't all that impressed. I finally made it back, and it was good! Still doesn't knock my socks off, but good! We got the zucchini pizza, which was good! 

Dress

Amazon Rec: I ordered this on a whim to wear over my swimsuit when we are in Sicily. It felt very Missoni and luckily, was well under $100! It's short, so I wouldn't personally wear it as a dress, but it's adorable as a swim cover-up! 

My husband needed a new drill and went with this one. He liked that the battery can be used in a multitude of different tools. It seems to be the perfect drill for small and medium projects! 

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: Salt and Stone just launched their first perfume. I've loved their body mist, but in true body mist fashion, the scent doesn't last all day. The scent description is, 'White musk settles against the skin—warm and familiar. Soft linen sheets brush close. Ripe pear. A bite of crisp apple. Jasmine drifts through the open air as clean ambrette and grounding moss envelop, lingering and calm.' Anxious to give it a whiff! 

Quoting: 'A fool prays for an easier road, a wise man prays for stronger legs.'  // See more of my favorites, here.

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Sales to watch: The Green Blanket

*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. 

You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more. I’m always updating it with my latest finds! You can also follow me on the LTK app and browse all of my posts here on my website.

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How to Style On The Loose Work Pants Classically

On The Loose Work Pants in black

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!

You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more! I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also follow me on the LTK app. Plus, you are able to access all of my posts, here, on my website! 

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Weekend Wish List

Eyeshadow// Waffle Button Down// Halter Paisley Dress

Wrap Skirt// Braided Gold Bracelet

Black Button Down// Tinted Eye Cream

Tassel Earrings// Studded Belt// Embroidered Cardigan

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. 

Denim Dress// Beaded Tassel Necklace// Needlepoint Pillow

Fringe Skirt// Printed Jacket

Dress// Clover Charm// Striped Tee// Tinted Lip Balm Gloss 

Nude Flats// Ballet Flats

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! 

See last week's Weekend Wish List, here!

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

- What I Wore at the Lake + Old Edward's Inn

- My Favorite Lightweight Sweatshirts

- Lately

You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more! I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also follow me on the LTK app. Plus, you are able to access all of my posts, here, on my website! 

This content may contain affiliate links; when you click the link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission (at no cost to you).