good things Archives - Emily A. Clark

Good Things (October 2018)

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Happy November! Before we dive headfirst into Christmas, I’m revisiting some of the good (Fall) things I discovered during October.

This large blue and white jar I recently added to my collection.

This OPI nail polish in “You Don’t Know Jacques!” for Fall. I use three coats followed by this topcoat for shine, followed by a fast dry spray, and it lasts for close to a week!

I’m also loving these metallic lipsticks from Ulta.

This blazer (with scrunched sleeves) that I took on my NYC trip last week. I layer it over a long tunic and leggings.

And, believe it or not, I found these pretty gold forks (and knives and spoons) at the same place. (Perfect for Thanksgiving!)

My oldest daughter and I have been sharing this cozy shawl cardigan.

I assume we’re also sharing this charcoal face mask because I keep finding the bottle in her bathroom.

I just received this brass cuff stamped with all of my kids’ names. I love it so much. (Great gift idea!)

This Etsy art shop. I just ordered a print for our living room.

These manly little shoes are fun with cuffed jeans and sweaters. (If you’re cooler than me, you can probably put them with dresses.)

These comfy (and inexpensive) leopard loafers that I included in my IG stories earlier this week.

If you need a dependable tote, I’ve had this one for over a year and it’s my favorite carry-on/laptop bag.

And, since I always like to leave you with a good song, listen to this one. I turn it up loud in the car after I drop the kids at school and have a moment. :)

Well, that was a nice break–from blogging, from posting to social media on a regular basis, from real life. . . My husband and I even snuck in a weekend trip to Aruba (thanks to the Marriott resort and my parents who watched the kids!), and we got home the night before the twins started kindergarten. So here I am. All five kids in school and 124 projects I want to start at one time. I wonder if I’ll ever get to the point of sitting and eating bonbons. I’m not seeing that in my immediate future. . .

A few of the good things I discovered during August:

I have officially deemed these my “happy pants”. The softest, most comfortable sleep pants I’ve owned–and you can totally get away with wearing them to school drop off. I just ordered a second pair because it makes me sad when mine are in the laundry.

I don’t read a ton of nonfiction but I loved this book. The small things really are the big things.

Adding this to our living room because who doesn’t want a head planter?! Extra discount codes available through tonight.

And, my pagoda mirror is also on sale with an extra 20 and 10% off through tonight. . .

This is a great H&M collaboration with lots of pretty prints. I ordered this dress and it looks polished but feels like you’re wearing a muumuu. Who could ask for more, really?

I’ve found some super cute shoes from here lately. (Check out these and these.) Today, they’re offering extra Labor Day (extended) weekend discounts.

This one is random, but I have a 13-almost-14-year-old boy who is allergic to any pants that don’t have an elastic waistband (mentally allergic, not literally allergic 🙄) and maybe you do, too. We ordered these shorts from Amazon Essentials (for school)–men’s sizes and the price is right.

If you’re jumping on the hoop trend, I’ve been wearing these a lot.

I’ve had this song on repeat. Love the words. We can’t mess up too badly, and that’s a really good thing.

Good Things (July 2018)

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We’re winding down our Summer travels with a week in Kentucky at my parents’ house. Another week or so of light blogging while we “make memories” (whatever those may be) and then I expect to get back on a more regular schedule. In the meantime, here’s a list of the good things I discovered during July.

A cute set of bamboo bangle bracelets. (This one is good, too, if you don’t like a bangle.)

I think I mentioned this site last month, but they’re having a good end of season sale now.

Two hair products I’ve tried recently and really like: this conditioning spray and this volumizer you spray on roots while your hair is damp.

I just started this new podcast. (And, did you hear another season of Up and Vanished is starting soon?)

I bought this set of makeup brushes on Prime Day and was pleasantly surprised by their quality.

A cute little set of glass + gold canisters for the kitchen or bath.

A good sale on Nike on this site. I ordered back-to-school shoes for the kids–and these for me.

New favorite mascara find–under $10!

This is the most book I posted on IG stories that I really enjoyed. And, I’m about 100 pages into this one and am intrigued.

I’m including this skillet on my mom’s recommendation–and because I can always use an addition to my kitchen at this price.

One week left for this big sale. (Surprisingly, I’ve shown great restraint.)

See last month’s Good Things post here.