design. simplified.
ONE. So many styles done so well in this design firm’s portfolio of work.
TWO. A colorful powder room renovation.
THREE. An amazing IKEA makeover.
FOUR. Clean, casual in this design portfolio.
FIVE. Evolution of a designer’s living room–and the difference a rug and art can make.
SIX. Recent Fall tops I’ve added to my Amazon list. I have this one and it’s a great length for leggings.
A few of the good things I discovered during September. . .
These classic cap-toe pumps. (I think they run a little on the small side so order up.)
I went back to a bigger bag for Fall and am loving the look and price of this one.
This bag was a close second. (The red is fun.)
This Turkish rug-inspired pillow cover is just $8 and perfect for Fall decorating.
A good looking “leather” bench for the foot of your bed or an entryway. (Get an extra 15% off with code during October.)
Speaking of faux leather, I love the tailored look of this skirt.
This casual cardigan. (I ordered the yellow, which is more chartreuse in person.)
This makeup bag has improved my getting ready time. No more scrambling through a drawer full of products.
Two new lip products I’m loving: this inexpensive gloss and this velvet matte lip color in Namaste.
A new source for easy-to-install wall murals.
Casual but stylish: This athleisure tunic jacket and this cowl neck sweatshirt.
This sweater is lightweight, soft and under $20.
This ribbed top is also a winner.
I’ve had luck finding modest dresses on this site lately.
This is hands down my favorite Fall decorating book so far this season.
This post is sponsored by Walmart.
I like just about everything about football–except for football. I like the way it sounds when it’s on tv in my house, the way it makes it feel like Fall (even if it’s still 95 degrees outside), the sound of marching bands and most of all, the social part–which usually includes food. I’m teaming up with Walmart again this month to create an easy game day set up with just a few serving pieces and ready-made snacks you can grab with the rest of your groceries.
I’m all about quick and easy gatherings. I set this up on our back porch using a grass table runner, simple white platters and cute football themed plates and napkins I ordered online from Walmart. (I also tried out their ship-to-store option for the first time and it was a great experience. Instead of going to customer service, I went straight to the new pick up area near the front of the store, checked in at a kiosk and a Walmart employee bought my order right out.)
The easiest part of this set up is that I was able to pick up all of the food in the same stop at great prices. I bought ready-made subs, cupcakes and cookies from Walmart’s deli and bakery, put them on pretty platters and we’re ready to go. At this rate, I *may* even get crazy and host a Super Bowl party. . .
Sharing a few more finds for setting up an easy spread below:
(Please don’t ask me about any of yesterday’s games featured in this post….)