3 things to be excited about this week

After an extremely busy weekend, there are three things I'm really excited about this week.

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1. One of T's good friends is getting married this coming weekend, and it's sure to be a fun time.
2. The Rachel Zoe Project is baaaack! Bah-nanas.
3. The ruffle bikini I've had my eye on for a few weeks went on sale! In my size! Fate.

Happy Monday, everyone!

Fall prep: not a cardigan

I wear as many cardigans as the next girl, but there are some days that a cardigan just doesn't feel right. To prep for the Fall season, get a few key pieces that can be dressed up for a day at the office or can be worn over something as simple as a white tee for a more casual feel.

Cardigan coat // Navy-accented blazer // Four-pocket jacket // Military jacket

3 things thursday: can't get enough of

I can't get enough of...

Nicely decorated entryways

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Girly details

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and baked goods that are in no way good for me

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3 things thursday: a new combo

When I was getting dressed yesterday, I pulled out a striped shirt (the gray and red one) and thought, "Hey, why not?", adding the pink striped button down. Topping it off with a tortoiseshell Michael Kors watch, I was ready for the day. Not usually a combination I'd put together, but it felt new and that made me happy.

Note: Yes, that is my steering wheel. No, I was not actively driving when I took this photo.

3 things thursday: bedroom seating

I'm on the hunt for seating for our bedroom, but I can't decide what style to go with. Most of my furniture is what I would call transitional, and my next purchase will probably be a tufted headboard (shh, don't tell T - he thinks our bed is fine as it is). But I should purchase the headboard and seating somewhat together, so that the style looks cohesive.

Options I'm considering include:

Curvy chaise

Storage chaise

Settee

Funny, looking at them together, I still love this settee!

3 things thursday: Paris & London highlights

Sharing highlights from our European trip last month. Three of my favorite things we did on the trip: walking up to the top of the Eiffel Tower and seeing the city at sunset, followed by the nighttime light show; getting my picture taken with the Paddington statue at Paddington Station - Paddington was one of my favorite books as a child; and a trip to Windsor Castle when the Queen was home!

3 things thursday: organization

For today's 3 things, I'm sharing 3 tips for switching out clothes for the seasons.

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1. Repair any items that need attention before putting them away. Replace buttons, have shoes resoled, wash and dry clean. When you pull out your seasonal wardrobe, it should be ready to wear.

2. I'm a bit of an organization freak, so I like to have everything labeled and put together. Thicker gloves and ski pants should be in the same bin, while fashionable mittens, thicker scarves, and sweaters should be together in another. Put buttons in labeled baggies and keep them with the articles they belong to.

3. As you are bringing out the new season's items, try everything on. Yes, everything. If it doesn't fit, you don't like it, or it's out of style, decide what to do with it. You can easily find somewhere to donate items (and a lot of places will pick up the items from your home), or bring them to a consignment store if they are in good shape and still in style. Knowing that my weight can fluctuate, I'll set aside items that I know I'll fit back into.

The more organized you are, the less clutter you will have, and the easier it will be to put outfits together everyday.

3 things thursday: wedding wear

For today's 3 things I picked 3 dresses I would love to have in my closet. Bows, drapey fabric, and back details make these unique.

Could this one be a DIY? ...

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