FRIDAY FAVORITES- THE GAP, MY LIPSTICK, PIZZA DOUGH, AND A VISIT

Hip hip hooray for Friday!!  I have a few things I'm excited to share with you today. Here's today's super sale special... get yourself to Gap!  I know every fashion blogger in the universe is promoting the Nordstrom Anniversary sale right now, and I love to buy from them online occasionally, but since we don't have a local Nordstrom it's not quite the same as dropping in and trying things on.  So, I'll tell you about where I shopped this week... Gap! They have a great in-store clearance going on right now, with an extra 40% off of the lowest marked price.  I got this cute lightweight striped popover for less than $20 (and the pretty turquoise green is even cheaper online), and am wearing it today as a matter of fact! Be sure if you're shopping online to enter code TGIF for an EXTRA 35-40% off of your purchase (Friday only)!  If you're in OKC, Penn Square has the best clearance selection left, and don't miss the hidden room at the back ......

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FRIDAY FAVORITES

What's better than Friday, unless it's the Friday of a holiday weekend?!?  Let's get this party started! I shared our Fourth of July table with you yesterday, and this salad would fit right in with the color scheme.  It also looks delicious!  Holiday or not, I'm adding this one to my salad rotation for sure! Click over to find out why Erin Spain and her family rented a herd of goats...(yes, rented a herd of goats !!)  An entertaining and informative post, compete with a video of Pedro and friends! An impressive kitchen before and after. You guys know what a pom pom nut I am.  Julia shared a post with  3 pom pom making tips , and I learned a thing or two!  She had some great suggestions that I hope you'll check out.  (I just shared Julia's mirror in Friday Favorites a few weeks ago, but I couldn't help telling you about this post, too!) Finally, I can't believe it, but I've been blogging for almost 5 years now.  I......

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One of my favorite designers shared her  top 3 design tips  that she follows.  Good food for thought! I recently became aware of  Flatterbox  when a friend invited us to fill out a card for her daughter who was graduating from High School.  It's such a cute idea!  After choosing your type of box, card color, occasion, and number of cards you want included, you can send invites via e-mail for your friends to record their sentiments for the recipient.  Then, they are printed and sent inside the keepsake box.  What fun to read through a box full of good wishes or memories from friends and family! We absolutely love this remote control outlet for our patio string lights.   We had outlets installed in the eaves, so the lights were simple to plug in, but we didn't want to be climbing up to plug them in and unplug them all the time.  This adapter plugs into the outlet, then we just keep the remote in a kitchen drawer and click ......

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It's been a week full of big posts here, but I wanted to pop in today and share a few quick things that I think you'll enjoy.  Hope you all have a very happy weekend, we're hosting a few gatherings on  the new patio  and getting ready to start VBS next week.  Lots of summer fun happening! I couldn't quit staring when I saw this  mirror makeover  from Cuckoo 4 Design.  You won't believe how she did it, it's such a simple DIY! I ordered  this dress  and received it a few days ago, and have already worn it twice! It's loose, cool, and super comfy and so perfect to throw on and go.  The fabric is really soft and light weight, yet a nice quality, especially for the amazing price!  I'm 5'7" and ordered the tall and the length is perfect, just skimming the top of my knee. There's a  darker color  with a little bit different embroidery detail, too.  That just might be my excuse for getting it, too, and  this......

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FRIDAY FAVORITES

This week has completely flown by for me, but I'm so glad it's Friday anyway!  And April 1 (April Fools!) at that... anyone have any great tricks planned?  No tricks here, just some Friday reading for you that I hope you'll love! *If you'd like to pin any of these wonderful projects, please click once on the link given and pin from the original source.  Thanks so much! Brynne at The Gathered Home has created a marvelous series focused on vintage finds called  The ABC's of Gathering .  She's taking each letter of the alphabet one by one and sharing a post full of gorgeous decor inspiration based on that letter.  Another thing that I like so much about this series is that Brynne has really taken the time to educate the reader in each installment on the theme for the week.  I'm learning something new with each post!  So far, Brynne has shared A is for Art, B is for Brass, C is for Chinoiserie, and D is for Dine.  I'm also honored that Brynn......

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FRIDAY FAVORITES

Hi friends!  Thank you so much for your sweet comments on my little Valentine's Mantle that I posted yesterday.  Can you believe that the holiday is just over a week away?  I think I have a few things to take care of in the next couple of days!  Today I'm sharing a few things that have caught my eye from around the web lately.   Can you even stand how cute these Valentine's treats are?  You might be surprised at what's under the frosting! Now this is a tablescape I could really get behind for Spring.  See 4 fresh table setting ideas  here . House Beautiful, photo by Patrick Cline This helpful guide is a great resource full of 50 tips and ideas to increase your home's value.  I was asked to share my 2 cents and you might see a few of your other favorite bloggers' suggestions in the line-up too. Do you ever buy a book for it's cover?  I sure would for this one !  Not sure why I don't have this yet... it's destine......

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FRIDAY FAVORITES {BOOK EDITION-5 GEARS}

I'm working on a list of books to share with you for a Friday Favorites post soon (did you know I LOVE to read?), but today, just one book gets all the attention.   5 Gears by Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram And no, it's not about decorating.  It's about leadership and connecting with those around you.  Because like it or not, every one of you is a leader in one way or another.  You might be the CEO of a company.  You might be a nurse giving expert care and advice to those on your patient schedule.  You might be a teacher.  You might be a store manager.  You might be a Sunday School worker.  You might have a listening ear and a few words of wisdom for a friend in need.  You might be the owner of your own business.  You might be a Mom, a sister, or an aunt.  YOU, my friend, are a leader. One reason I'm so excited to share this book with you is that it was written by my dear friend, Jeremie Kubicek, and his business p......

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I'm smitten with products from catstudio .  I purchased this darling dish towel on our trip to the Grand Canyon this summer.  They have lots of cities and popular destinations available, and I think I'll keep an eye out for a new one whenever we travel from now on.  I REALLY want this guy  some day, but I'll have to save up my pennies for a while for that one. Have you seen the new First 5 app from Lysa Terkeurst?   Proverbs 31 Ministries has been a long time source of encouragement, and I'm excited about this new initiative they've recently launched.  I've been using it for the past few weeks and am enjoying it.  I love the challenge to start each day by giving Him (at least) the first 5 minutes, as soon as I open my eyes.  Find out more and get the link to the free app here. Behind the scenes of a whole house photo shoot...it's not as glamorous as one might think.   I thought it was so interesting to read how all of the ......

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