Fun Finds at Hobby Lobby

I had a rare chance last week to really stroll the aisles of Hobby Lobby and found lots of fun goodies that were "new" to me. Most of the time I make myself run in and out with no cart, because if I have a cart I will fill that thing up faster than no ones business. I am a craft, fabric and holiday obsessed hoarder and I just need to stop myself before I start. So basket shopping it is!

How cute are these childrens size eames chairs!? I think they were around $30.

Loving these Kate Spade-ish canisters. Doesn't suit my kitchen, but oh-so-adorable. There were other plates, bowls etc that matched this style. 

Loving this black and gold tray to hold remote controls on your side table or a tray cotton ball, q-tip containers, etc in your bathroom.

I adore these bright red bins! Absolutely perfect for a boy's room, but I think they would be adorable in a mud room as well, or a beach house.

These are my favorite knobs at Hobby Lobby. Lucite and gold. Done.

Love this unique, carved shelf. Definitely looks like a nice piece that could have been an antique. If you aren't a fan of the turquoise, paint it any color you wish! 

Love this little shelf/sconce because of the tassels. Tassels all day / every day. 

Love this big open sphere light! I would probably spray paint it gold. 

What is your favorite Hobby Lobby find right now? Remember, if it isn't 50% off this week, it will be next week. Also, download their app for coupons {mine is always a 40% off one item} if you need something that isn't on sale and can't wait! 

Recipes on my radar....

I've found several recipes on pinterest lately that I just haven't gotten around to making. Anyone made any of the below? I bought a zoodle/spiralizer thing a few weeks ago and I think I might try it out on the Kung Pao noodles below. Skinnytaste usually does not dissapoint! 

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Kung Pao Chicken Zoodles / Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole  

Slow Cooker Meatball Sandwiches

Avocado Enchiladas / Open Face Caprese Steak Sandwich

I'm also in freezer clean out mode. It's full and driving me nuts, so its time to start using the meat that I have bought on sale, all those bags of frozen veggies and stop rushing to the store for a meal that I can pull out of the freezer! Anyone else have that problem?

House To Do: Patio and Yard Updates

This might end up being one of my favorite inspiration posts. I adore, admire, lust and long for a beautiful yard and garden. I'm lucky in two ways- 1. the husband enjoys yard projects 2. part of the reason we bought this house is the enormous sprawling yard! 

That being said, we seriously, have a ton of yard work to do. We did lots of work last year with weeding out the excess plants, but there is plenty to come. I want to replace some of the old, scraggly plants with new ones...and I cannot wait. We probably have at least 25 azalea plants and they are not my favorite. They look great a few weeks out of the year and that's it. Some of them have to go! 

 The plan: big boxwoods....we planted a ton last year with the hopes that thet will be growing together sooner than later. We were so inspired after visiting Charleston last Spring and seeing pretty gardens, full of boxwood hedges, and neatly kept beds. Of course, if you know me at all, you know I am obsessed with hydrangeas so there will be loads of them in this yard.

I also want to invest, or rather, find a good deal, on pretty planters. I want the ornate, cement kind...if you have any tips please share!

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We also have a space in the backyard that is going to be a brick patio and have a special spot for the grill. This area used to hold an enormous palm tree {dug it up} and a rock pond {thats gone too} and lots of plants. It always looked messy and was a little bit of an eye sore. The plan is to build a brick patio, preferably in a herringbone pattern. I love the classic brick look, and it matches the style of our traditional exterior, which will soon be painted white.

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I don't think I ever mentioned that we do not have any kind of walkway to our front door. Not sure how the previous owners lived here for 30 years and had visitors walking through the grass up to their front door all that time. It drives me nuts! Of course, the back door has its own decent entrance with a driveway, so its manageable. We don't use the front door that often but I would definitely like to make it pretty and accessible. I think another brick walkway {wider than below} would be perfect to connect to either the side yard or out to the street. 

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I love boxwoods for front yards, they are neatly kept and uniform. I prefer a tidy front yard with evergreens and my pretty blooms to grace the side yards and back yard. We would love a little white fence one day as well, since I'm dreaming. 

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My List of "House To Do"

-Paint the Exterior

-Paint the Shed

-Hall Bathroom

Saturday Shopping

Retro Chunky Sunglasses

I got a pair of sunglasses last summer that were black, and I swear I got the most compliments on them! Since we live at the beach, I tend to pick up cheap pairs for when we are on the water so I don't have to worry about them. I'm pretty sure this is the exact pair in tortoise and they are 50% off making them even cheaper! So cute, I think I will go ahead and get them for the summer. 

Crystal Raindrops Bracelet

Loving this steal of a bracelet for a little pop of glam on your wrist, but nothing too big. Take an extra 10% off with code LOTSTOLOVE.

Sunglasses

These are really similar to the pair I mentioned above, but in black. Take an extra 10% off with code LOTSTOLOVE. So chic and affordable!

Majesty Peacoat

I got this coat for my birthday and I love it. The bright coral color is so beautiful for dreary winter days. I have also gotten a ton of compliments on this coat. There are some sizes left in the coral, and more sizes in the other colors. It's a complete deal now and you can take an extra 40% off with code WEEKENDMUST.

Thermal Swing Top

I also got this top for my birthday in grey and it has been on repeat. Perfect for being around the house, yet being put together. It's so comfy its crazy! It's roomy too, so you might could size down. It is currently on sale, loving the pink.

Light Silk Popover Blouse

I am wanting to add the perfect white shirt to my wardrobe and I'm loving this one! {Comes in other colors too!} Great for throwing on with jeans or even black pants. Everything at Banana Republic is 40% off with code BRLOVEYOU. 

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Happy Valentines Day Y'all! Especially to my sweet, handsome, patient, loving husband and darling boy Weeks. Love you guys to the moon and back, and back again and back again! 

XOXO.

Treat Yourself!

tassel earrings / sunglasses / naked 2 palette 

leopard print tee {on sale!} / pink party dress {25% off with code xoxpl!}

mosaic scarf {use code xoxopl}

metallic nude wedge {use code xoxpl} / magic cream 

Well this was a fun little list to round up. Just in case you are in the mood to treat yourself to something pretty, or something that makes you feel good, or something just plain fun! I think the party dress is just about perfection with the soft pattern. On the other hand, I'm loving the subtle leopard tee and the fun print on the scarf. Two things I would like to try: the eye shadow palette and a really good moisturizer. Go ahead and add those wedges and sunglasses to my lust list! And just in case you needed something fun {with a tassel, of course} pick yourself up those pretty earrings! 

Saturday Shopping

Double Layer Crew Dress

I am obsessed with the simplicity of this dress! I think it would be so easy to throw on and I love the shade of grey. Would be perfect for parties early Spring!!

Bri Layered Shift Dress

It also comes in a similar version, short sleeved, which is actually on sale with a few sizes left. I'm hoping to see this in some Spring colors soon.

Lakota Suede Booties

Even though my mind is thinking Spring, we are still very much in winter. These are a great bargain that you can wear now and pull out again come fall. Love them!!

Side Slit Tunic

One can never have enough classic striped shirts, am I right? This one is only $27. Loving this one to get us into Spring. Wear it now with a cardigan, and of course then wear it all summer long. Would be so cute with white jeans and a metallic sandal! 

Embroidered Dolman Tunic

I never got this tunic last year, but everyone loved it. I love the white and it looks so airy and comfortable for the South's hottest beach days.

Happy Saturday!

Five on Friday

-ONE-

More details to come on my new chairs, but until then what you should know is that avocado toast is definitely worth a try. I don't know why I haven't had it before...but it's good. Real good. I mashed the avocado in a bowl and just spread it on top of a toasted piece of sourdough bread, since we had that on hand. I sprinkled mine with some pepper, but left off salt. So good! 

-TWO-

I'm pretty good about laundry, and I really can't  recall any major mistakes. Well, a few weeks ago I ran a load of stuff and washed our dog's Christmas collars in there too. Somehow one didn't make it out, and I ran a load of whites immediately after. Well. That was no good...everything was now pink. Including a brand new Biltmore monogrammed washcloth {part of a set my parents gave us for Christmas!} Everyone knows how amazing Biltmore towels are, right? They are the best. Anyway. I tried everything, even resorting to bleach and it didn't take out the pink. When I was in the grocery store looking for more stain remover, I saw this little box and decided to give it a go. Wow! Add it to a sink of hot water and the color run immediately dissapears in your damaged garments!! I was so happy!

-THREE-

What was everyone's favorite Super Bowl snack? No lie, I really, really look forward to the Super Bowl just because of the food! I love apps and it is the perfect day to pull out your best. We decided on nachos and kept the rest fairly easy with fresh popcorn from the Whirley Pop {best popcorn ever, ever} and my in laws brought veggies and chili. 

These nachos...my goodness.

| NACHOS SUPREME |

-Tortilla Chips

-Queso

-Black Beans

-Salsa

-Pickled Jalapenos

-Shredded Rotisserie Chicken

-Chopped Tomatoes

-Diced Avocado

-Sour Cream

I broke it down in two layers {no one wants an empty chip underneath} and toasted them in the oven at 325 degrees until the cheese was melting.

-FOUR-

I splurged on these new cleaning supplies and I am obssessed! Not only are they the cutest scrubbers you can find, they work about a million times better than what you can find in the grocery store. They are earth friendly, made of bamboo and recycled materials! Win, win, win.

Kitchen Brush / Crystal Clear Glass Cleaner / Vegetable Scrub Brush

-FIVE-

Weekend plans include getting a coat of primer on the newly drywalled walls in the bathroom! Thanks for all of your comments yesterday! Definitely keeps me going and I appreciate that so much! :)

I think we are planning to make my husband's amazing shrimp as well, find the recipe here.

Linking up with the Ladies of Five on Friday!

{darci, april, christina + natasha}