It’s FRIDAY, my favorite day of the week. I will take it!
How about a list of the FIVE things I am loving right now to celebrate?!
ONE: Hunter Green. I have always loved green … which is probably why the nine bridesmaids at my wedding wore the color. It is so fresh, versatile, & best of all (for me & my mini), it is the ideal shade for a redhead. Lucky for us, this fall it is totally on trend & pretty much everywhere.
TWO: Car Organization. Even though I pack Waverly’s bag each night, it’s inevitable that between my husband dropping her off in the morning & her day at her sitter, stuff just disapears. All the time. I can’t even count the number of times that we have gone out after picking her up & been in total crisis mode because one of her essentials was missing. And let’s face it, there really is nothing worse than being out with a toddler unprepared. So in an effort to at least appear like I am a working mom that has it somewhat together, I did this.
Thank you to Jen at IHeartOrganizing for inspiring me to do this! I just used an old basket I had from Micheals & clear pouches I found on sale at Target. I included a bag for snacks, toys, paper plates & plastic forks, extra wipes, & a sippy cup. So far, our afternoons have run a lot more smoothly. #thankgoodness #iwasgoingcrazy
THREE: Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Pancake & Waffle Mix. I mentioned this on our weekend recap this week, but had to share again! Ladies, it is so yummy & easy to make. Win & win.
FOUR: Our Chevron Pumpkin. Do you think it would be socially acceptable to just paint myself in the chevron print? Because I really am obsessed & may need help (see what Waverly wore this week here.) So it’s only fitting that this chevron pumpkin now proudly sits in our entryway, greeting anyone & everyone who walks through our front door.
I’m not going to lie, my talented husband helped complete this DIY project.
*You know the song “anything you can do I can do it better … .” My husband in a nutshell.
The reality is that he can, damn it.
FIVE: Soup & Pumpkin Carving Night. Tonight we are hosting a soup night with friends & are going to carve our very first pumpkins of this year! It is safe to say we will be knee deep in pumpkins while enjoying festive fall goodies & adult beverages. Halloween Heaven!
Thank you to Darci & the ladies for hosting this link-up!
We hope everyone had the best week & has an even better weekend!!! 🙂
We hope everyone had the best week & has an even better weekend!!! 🙂
XOXO
You pumpkin looks awesome!! I too am loving hunter green. I like how it goes with so many things. Enjoy your weekend 🙂
whoa! that chevron pumpkin is PERFECT! pinterest worthy perfect! i love it!!!! well done, lady!
xx
elise
Love the pumpkin!! I took the easy route and just threw them on the porch in their natural orange and white goodness with just a spray of gold metallic spray paint for some shine….really should try to fancy them up a bit! I want to paint a couple white with black polka dots. 🙂 Have a great weekend!
My husband is the EXACT same way. He's a jack of all trades who always helps make my projects look better than I can! Grrr.
All of that to say- killer chevron pumpkin. I have a chevron problem too.
Send your husband over to make me a chevron pumpkin anytime!! And I love your car organizer. We have one- but it's a mess. And still has newborn diapers in it. You've inspired me to step it up and clean it up!
Love the pumpkin! =) I still need to get on buying and painting some! — Hunter green does look great on little Waverly!
Have a great weekend!
After 15 months I wised up and actually just did the car-emergency kit too! I don't know how many times I was caught without diapers or a snack while on the go…not good!
Waverly looks soooo cute in her little outfit! A diva for sure!! 🙂 Love the chevron pumpkin! Cute and festive!
Love the car organization idea! Going to need to remember this in a few years when Christian is on the move! And as always, Waverly Mae couldn't be more adorable!!
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Ok you win the painted pumpkin contest!!! It looks so awesome! Waverly is so crazy cute… I need to have a daughter! Happy Friday 🙂
She is so cute!
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I love how you customized the car organization thing your own! It's on my to do list but it may get bumped up!
Your pumpkin is so cute! I have always wanted to host a pumpkin carving party, maybe this year but for sure next year I will have to do that!
Omg your pumpkin looks amazing! Man that chevron is perfection!
Your pumpkin is so impressive!! Wish I could make mine look that good!!! Awesome job!!
PS: I'll join you in painting yourself chevron. My husband says it's time to stop, little does he know I'm just getting started 🙂
I am loving the hunter green trend right now, too! I have always had a love for camo (don't know why) so I'm thrilled that it's popular right now!
A pumpkin carving party sounds perfect! Y'all have fun! 🙂
love that chevron pumpkin!!! And the basket idea, how can you go wrong with that!? It looks so organized and, most importantly, cute!
SOOOOO cute! Gosh I just love all her outfits! How the heck do you keep bows on her? Presley (after wearing them daily for 6 months) refuses to wear them anymore and it breaks my heart!!!
I love to be organized so of course the car organization is a must! I am a teacher and understand this need. Love the military green on your daughter. Precious!