Thoughts for Thursday

 So we are still dealing with the hole in our ceiling turns we need to replace the whole main AC pipe in our house, le sigh things are never as they seem.  It's not just a hole it is a whole other problem.  But since we are already having work done and the ceilings are rotten and need to be repaired and repainted I have decided I want to knock down the cabinet between our kitchen and dining room.  

 In our small house it will really open things up.  I plan to hang two of these pendants where the cabinets used to be.  It will be a cheap fix that will really open up our space.  

  I just can't decide between the milk finish and the clear finish.

|| West Elm Pendants ||

The Neiman Marcus Beauty event is going on right now.  

If you spend $125 you get a cute tote filled with samples and if you spend $350 you get a leather cosmetic case as well.  I have been wanting to try Tata Harper Products forever thanks to my girl Jess's Blog, Bare Beauty, so I am finally ordering them to try!!  I decided on the Regenerating Cleanser and Resurfacing Mask and already placed my order.

Regenerating Cleanser | Resurfacing Mask

and best part if you spend $175 on Tata Harper Products you get to try these three products for free!

This Summer I have been all about rose and white wines but I am finally starting to get back in the mood for some reds.  This red wine is called the Riddler and is excellent.  It is a blend and really delicious.

and don't laugh but that was my dinner Tuesday night- when Matt works late I don't cook.  The okra and wine were a pretty good combo.  If you liked roasted okra I used the New York Times recipe and it was great.

Let's chat about Britney Spears new lingerie line.  The pieces actually are kind of pretty.  I heard she is back in the studio making a new album and that makes me very happy.  I want my girl to get back where she used to be.

I am so ready for Fall weather.  This looks like the perfect cozy cardigan that would go with everything.  Love both the colors.  I really considering it to add to my closet.  I picture it with leggings, jeans, dresses anything!

|| 525 America Cardigan

 This jacket blew my mind and the fact that it is from Banana Republic.  They are stepping up their game for Fall.  I love the style and color and if you use the code BRYAY40 you can get 40% off any purchase.  I am ordering the jacket to try and will report back!  It is online only not in stores, shop all the other new Fall stuff here.

|| Wool Drape Jacket

I know I am way ahead if the game but when I saw this Strawberry Costume at TJmaxx I knew I needed it for Frances.  Luckily it fit her and she was just as excited about it.  Tell me that is not the cutest Strawberry you have ever seen??

Halloween is Sterling's favorite holiday and while it is not mine I am learning to embrace it.  I love these star pumpkins.  I want two for my front porch.

|| Star Pumpkins ||

I normally just use the plastic pumpkin bins for Sterling but I am thinking about investing in some cute ones this year for he and Frances, these are only $11 right now and I love that you can personalize them.

|| Pumpkin Basket

and some eye candy for your Thursday. 

Why do I love Zac Efron so much??  

Zucchini + Spinach + Bacon Egg Muffins

I have been on the hunt for a new breakfast.  I go through phases where I love something and eat it everyday.  I did that with hard boiled eggs and then peanut butter toast and got burned out on both.  I like something pretty easy in the mornings.  I need it to be quick because I am usually dealing with the kids.   These muffins are super tasty and easy! The muffins can be made ahead of time and reheated.  You can freeze them or they will keep in the fridge about 3 days. The possibilities for fillings are endless.  You could do all veggies, meat,  or a combo of both like I did.  I thought they were so delicious and the best part I stayed full- really full til lunch and usually I am starving.

Enjoy!

|| B R E A K F A S T   E G G   M U F F I N S ||

- 6 eggs ( 3 whole eggs and 3 egg whites)

- 1 zucchini thinly sliced

- 1 cup spinach sliced or broken up in small pieces

- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese

- 5 pieces of bacon crumbled

- 1 cup milk

- salt and pepper

Sautee the zucchini in olive oil about 5-7 minutes to soften.  Whisk together the eggs and egg whites.  Add in milk, salt and pepper and cheese.  Stir in zucchini, spinach, and bacon.  Grease muffin tin and pour mixture in, this mixture makes 9 muffins.  Bake at 350 degrees 20-25 minutes.

 

Kid and Baby Favorites

Today I wanted to share a few favorite Kid and Baby products that we love and use often.  I always love recommendations from friends and hearing about new baby and kid lines and these are a few of our favorites.  Would love to hear your favorites as well!

|| Babiator Sunglasses

These are the best baby glasses around.  They fit their little heads perfectly and come in a variety of colors.  They even offer an polarized version.  For the next week if you use code Designerbags you can get 20% off your purchase.  We use ours all the time but they are especially great on the boat and beach.  They come in infant and junior sizes.

Shop all the glasses HERE

Babiators also just came out with these swim goggles that I have to say are awesome.   They don't let any water seep in at all.  They are on the pricey side but worth it to me, Sterling will actually put his face under water with these on.  So many cheap goggles I bought him leak and these don't.  You can use the 20% off on these as well:)  Shop Here

|| Swim Goggles

|| Boon Products

I am a huge fan of Boon products.  I use all the ones pictured below on a daily basis.  The drying rack is awesome I have two for all our bottle parts and sippy cups and I also have three of the flowers to hang pacifiers and bottle accessories on.  The bath toys are great, they are the perfect size for Frances Moon to pick up and hold and Sterling loves them too.  If you have a baby the feeding spoon is a must I always have mine in my purse for easy feeding on the go.   I also use the feeding bowl for Frances, I love that it has suction underneath so it sticks to her high chair and the ledge helps catch spilled food.

 I use the sippy cups for Sterling, they don't leak and I like the look of them.   All Boon products are well made you won't be disappointed with any of these.

Grass Drying Rack | Bath Toys | Flower Stem | Feeding  Spoon | No Drip Bowl | Sippy Cup

|| Little Lux 
I am just smitten with this adorable line of kids jewelry made by a Father and Daughter duo.  Riley is 5 and the mastermind behind the whole line- probably why so many kids love the necklaces!   They were sweet enough to send Sterling and Frances Moon necklaces and they are beyond adorable.  I love that they make boy necklaces too- Sterling loves his Indian chief.  Shop the whole site HERE

|| Peter Brown Books

These books have become a favorite around here.  We own all his books and love them.  Such cute, quirky kids books.

|| Native Shoes + Puma Shoes
These are the only two pairs of shoes that Sterling wears for the most part.  The Natives are great year round.   I love that they are plastic and can be washed but are way cuter than crocs.  I just love the look of Pumas plus they are Velcro so he can easily put them on himself.

 and for the girls I love these Minnetonka Mocs.  They are a great price at only $20 and come in so many cute colors.
|| Minnetonka Mocs

|| Honest Company Detergent
I use and love most of the Honest Company products but the diapers and this detergent are my favorite.  Both of my kids had bad eczema as babies and other detergents even baby ones irritated their skin.  This one never does and it actually cleans clothes really well too.

 || 4 Moms Pack and Play
This Pack and Play is by the same company that created our beloved Mamaroo Swing.  My sister bought one and turned me on to how awesome it is.  It is so simple to put together and take down, literally one pull and it collapses. Frances is at the age where a pack and play works great, I can sit her in it with toys and she is contained.  It is great for traveling as well.

|| Zebi Baby
This is a line I was not familar with when Sterling was born but I just love it for Frances.  They make the cutest patterns and everything is organic and so soft.  I was gifted several of their items when I had Frances and we still use and love them!  They would make a great baby gift for any new mom!

Blanket | Burp Cloth Girl Set | Bib | Burp Cloth Boy Set | Whale Onesie | Fox Onesie | Leggings

What are your favorite kid and baby items?
Sterling wanted a picture with all his favorites:)

Scenes From Our Weekend

This weekend was one for the books.  Let's start with how it ended on Sunday.

Our ceiling literally fell out.  So the weird thing is Matt and I were watching TV Saturday night and I said that's weird, what is that line in the ceiling?  He said oh its been there no big deal.  We get up Sunday morning and Sterling goes Mom the ceiling is about to fall.  I walk in and it looks worse than the night before,  still had no idea it would bust through.  Matt got up and looks at and said we need to move the couch Stat and put a sheet down.  Literally 5 seconds after everyone gets off the couch and we move it the ceiling collapses.  You don't understand how lucky we are that no one got hurt and was underneath when it collapsed.  God was watching over us and I am so thankful.  The stuff that fell out was disgusting, not fun to clean up.  We think the AC unit had maybe been leaking- something had been causing water to build up and the ceiling was just saturated.  So today I call Homeowners Insurance and pray they cover it! 

 

Friday, I decided to invite a few friends to the Yacht Club for Happy Hour and let the kids play, it was a great idea.  We got to watch a beautiful storm roll in.

Sterling practiced his prom pose with a younger lady, if this isn't foreshadowing I don't know what is.

I adore this picture it is so cute.

Wore this gorgeous Mara Hoffman Dress from Mosaic Clothing twice since Wednesday.  Such a great maxi and so comfy- it would be a great maternity dress because it is so loose.  I will be wearing this thru fall, I can't wait to pair it with my Vince Leather jacket once it cools off.

|| Mara Hoffman Snake Maxi

I made a big batch of Gwyneth Paltrow's Carrot Ginger Dressing from her cookbook It's All Good.  If you have her cookbook you must make this it was delicious.  I made up my own chopped salad to serve it with.  You can also find the dressing recipe Here

Saturday night we did a boat ride before bed and it was lovely.  We saw like 6 dolphins, Sterling was so excited.

 

We saw the most beautiful sunset.  It reminded me of how good God is.

Enjoyed some time in my new Plum Pretty Sugar Robe trying to tackle all my September magazines.  Why do they make the September issues so thick???  Either way I love reading for all the Fall inspiration.

|| Plum Pretty Sugar Robe

If you need a new robe, I just adore mine.  They are the softest most comfortable robes.  Also in a long version Here

Snapped this precious picture while Frances Moon was supposed to be napping was dancing instead.  She is such a doll.  I ordered the Blabla pillow over the Labor Day sale and we just love it.

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