freshen up the kitchen >>> switch up your pendant lighting

get your home ready for the holidays - switch out your pillows for fall/holiday colors, maybe add a new rug and some new decor up on your mantel. Another thing to think about is switching up the lighting in your kitchen or dining area; transitioning from summer to fall/winter. Pretty easy to switch out and will make a big difference. here are a few of the pendants I'm currently crushing.

1 Perforated Globe Pendant [west elm] 149.99 >>> 109.99

2 Hektar Pendant [ikea] 69.99 >>> family price 49.99

3 Knappa Pendant [ikea] 24.99 <-every day amazing price

4 Alyson Fox Drum Pendant [west elm]179.99 >>> 79.99

5. Cage Chrome Pendant [cb2] 179.00 >>> 129.00

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holiday tableware >>> splurge vs. diy

I know Halloween is tomorrow so I'm jumping ahead a little bit....but I found these items I had to share, that would be perfect for your holiday table decor. Over at west elm I found these adorable items that I am totally in love with. They are not outrageously priced and most of them are actually on sale as well...but I have also found DIY tutorials teaching you how to do each of these on your own! hope you enjoy

plates 8.00/each [west elm]

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DIY handwritten plates via ruffled blog

silverware 29.00 >>> *on sale! 23.00 [west elm]

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DIY paint dipped silverware via a simple kind of life blog

coasters 19.00 >>> *on sale! 15.00 [west elm]

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DIY wood coasters via happy serendipity blog

placemat 20.00 >>> *on sale! 16.00 [west elm]

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DIY gold confetti placemats via a bubbly life blog

these would all be awesome, easy diy projects....but if you'd rather just grab them already made, I don't blame you...take advantage of this  f r e e  shipping code!

freshen up your office >>> sale sale sale!

I've been thinking lately how lovely it would be to design a new office space, complete with new art work, colored books, pens/pencils, & furniture. Currently we just don't have enough space for me to have a real "office" but when that day comes, it sure will be a happy one! Here are some fabulous desks I found on sale from some of my favorite places of course

emmerson desk [west elm]

499 >>> 349.99

2x2 console desk [west elm]

349 >>> 199.99

flat bar storage desk [west elm]

499 >>> 399.99

black josephine desk [world market]

199.99 + 25% off ALL furniture with code: FURN25

campaign desk [world market]

229.99 + 25% off ALL furniture with code: FURN25

threshold basic desk [target]

109.99 >>> 93.49 - save 15%

 

>> good looking, organized office = happy, organized life <<

home decor >> sale sale sale

Lets get back to some deals.

I hunted the internet this morning and found some killer deals on home decor, hope you enjoy!

alyson fox drum pendant [west elm]

179.99 >>> 79.99   [$100 off!!]

ikat diamond placemats [west elm]

14.00 >>> 3.99     *free shipping

mason task lamp [world market]

39.99 >>> 29.99

green dupioni grommet curtain [world market]

24.99-29.99 >>> 12.49-14.99

glossy resin deer head [z galllerie]

69.99 >>> 59.99

hayden armless chair [target]

189.99 >>> 94.98  [save $95.01!]

windham coffee table [target]

149.99 >>> 74.98  [you save 50%!]

 

happy shopping!

light up your life

light up your life with some golden light fixtures! If you are a little nervous about how to add gold into your home, lighting is such an easy way to add a pop of metallic color in any room! These are a few of my favorite lamps I found online--- if I could, I think I would like all of these in my home :) #iheartgold #31daystoamoregoldenlife

perch table lamp [west elm]

79.00

palimino table lamp [z gallerie]

199.00

gold leaf glass lamp  //  gold leaf pendant [pier one]

125.00 each

urbano chandelier [joss & main]

523.50 >>> 303.95

george kovacs table lamp [wayfair.com]

178.00

do you have any gold lighting currently in your home? send me a pic of your room with the lighting- I'd love to see!

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enjoy more than just what you are eating

what's for dinner tonight....,more like what is dinner ON tonight?

I guess I can't speak for you, but as for myself I absolutely believe eating with/on something pretty-- plates, cups, bowls, silverware, etc. makes what I'm eating more enjoyable and maybe even more delicious..? :)

 

kamal snow dots dinnerware **ON SALE [west elm]

40.00 >>> 27.99

square lacquer trays [west elm]

gold >> 34.00, other colors 19.99-44.00

 

modern salt + pepper set [west elm]

19.00 

 

#31days

 

31days to a more golden life >> writing with the nester

follow me as I write with nester.com & other bloggers for the #31 day writing challenge.

Day 1: I'd like to clarify my topic for the next 3o days. Well what this really means is how to incorporate more gold into my life- whether that is something actually gold or something I want to hold on to like gold.

31 days...to a more golden life, we all have parts of our lives that are golden- but lets make more of it that way-- shall we?

I’ll add a link to each new post here as it goes live.

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target does it again >>> sale on sale

Don't we all just love Target?? I mean seriously- they are collaborating with more high-end designers to design affordable pieces for the every day consumer. I seem to find more and more items that look on-trend, better designed and would never have thought they came from target.com

TODAY only Target has a few "september cyber monday" deals going on.

PLUS

so really-- you can buy one piece of furniture, get one for 40% off + free shipping over $50 + get your free $10 gift card when spending over $75!!

happy shopping!

 

Also, some exciting news coming up-- I will be taking part in thenester.com 's #31days writing challenge where I will be writing about the same topic for all of October. [topic will be announced tomorrow morning!]

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I will be guest writing on happyjoyfulday.com blog on October 9th

save up to 50% off ALL rugs >>> + accent furniture sale

world market is currently having a save up to 50% off ALL rugs sale

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save up to 25% off accent chairs & tables as well!

I put a few room groups together with sale items only that I would love to have in my own home!

5x8 ikat rug 399.99 >>> 299.99

green tufted chair 349.99 >>> 299.99

atlantic blue ravenna chair 279.99 >>> 219.99

tribal carved wood accent table 149.99 >>> 109.99

natural cowhide rug 349.99 >>> 314.99

iverness darby chair 179.99 >>> 149.99

FOG kendall chair(grey)  429.99 >>> 369.99

mirrored accent table 219.99 >>> 197.99

metal tristan accent table 79.99 >>> 69.99

amethyst flat woven rug 49.99-799.99 >>> 44.99-719.99

happy shopping!

inspirational friday + >>> warehouse clearance sale

sometimes I get nervous my ideas aren't "right", I absolutely love this quote-- creativity isn't about what's right and wrong. You can't measure it like you would a mathematical problem, I believe creativity extends beyond just logic.

#inspirationalfriday  #truth

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pottery barn clearance

happy friday and happy shopping!!