what’s on my mind this friday

Is it just me or can you hardly believe it’s August 1st?!  I mean, wasn’t the 4th of July like yesterday?  This summer just flew by way too fast!

As per usual, there are lots of random things on my mind today…………….hooray for random Friday!  ðŸ˜‰ 
1. One of the things I get emails about pretty frequently is this two tiered stand in my kitchen mail center. 
kitchen mail center
It’s a serving piece I bought through Southern Living at Home when it was Willow House, and anyhow, as you can see I use it to organize my mailing supplies.  Lots of people have asked where I purchased this piece, and I’ve always felt bad that I didn’t have a great recommendation since Southern Living’s home collection no longer exists.  Recently while perusing World Market online, I came across this piece that is really similar…….in fact, I think I like it better! 
World Market two-tiered stand
This kind of serving piece can really be used for so much from entertaining and decorating to organizing; and at such a great price I would totally snag this one while it’s available! 
2. The leopard kicks I mentioned a couple of weeks ago arrived in the mail this week making my girl and I super happy!  It’s kind of nice to have small feet sometimes……..kids’ shoes are way cheaper! 
leopard canvas slip-ons
3. We are totally in back to school preparation mode over here.  We purchased all of our supplies this past week, and I’ve been busy getting things organized around here.  Last year I shared some tips that have helped us to make the transition from summer break back to a regular school routine a lot smoother.  These 5 organization tips have honestly made the school routine a lot less hectic!
Back to School Organization Ideas
4. I LOVE my Keurig machine……I mean like, LOVE LOVE it!  Dealing with k-cups……I don’t love.  How stinking cute is this thing?!  I mean, leave it to Pottery Barn, to make k-cup storage look chic.  But, I’ll have to add this to my Christmas list and then hope it goes on sale because $89 is a bit much for me……I could get another Keurig machine for that price!

Pottery Barn - kcup storage

I mean, but how cute is it?  It’s a toy for k-cups……me likey!

5.  Last but not least I’d be a bad girlfriend if I didn’t remind you that you only have 3 more days to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.  Personally, I think this peacoat is by far the best deal of the whole sale!  Obviously I’m partial to red, but it comes in other colors too……and I just may have to snag a white one as well………hey, it gets REALLY cold here in Kentucky…….multiple coats are required right?!

Nordstrom - red peacoat

Happy Weekend friends!  I’ll be back next week with some actual house projects!  I know right……like it’s about time.  I keep trying to remind myself that projects will be there when summer is over……..but my kids will be back in class.  I’ve purposely slowed down, put things on hold, let the laundry pile up……..and just enjoyed having my children home with me this summer………….and when they head back to school in a few weeks I’m going to miss them and I’m going to cherish the little moments we shared over these last two months.

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  • I can't believe in just two short weeks my kids will be back in school! I hate how fast this summer blew by and to top it all off my oldest boy is turning 12 this month! When did that happen?! Can I just stop the clock for a little bit?

  • I love your new matching pairs of leopard kicks! Unfortunately, my keurig broke down (and I never replaced it), but I still appreciate that awesome new pod holder! 🙂

  • Kiddos go back here Monday. My #1 has been busily preparing her new classroom. I have the SL/WH piece and never thought to use it by my desk. Smart! Love the leopard print shoes. My #1 has small feet and loves that she can save in the kids dept. Her sister and I not so much! LOL

  • I'm in total denial about school starting, and hate to see summer come to an end, since it feels like we're just getting started! Fortunately, my kids don't go back until the 25th, so I have a little more time. It's also been a relatively cool summer here, and after the winter we had, I need a HOT summer in order to deal with the thought of cooler temps! I am loving that K-Cup holder! So clever! I saw another great idea for organizing K-Cups – it was similar to what you would use to organize spices in a drawer. I love the idea of having them hidden away!

  • Carmel, Love the shoes! What size do you wear in women's shoes? I'm a 6 to 6.5 so I'm not sure if these would work for me. Thanks!

  • Hey Brooke – I wear a 5 1/2 to 6 and I usually buy a kids size 4. I bought a kids size 5 in these so I'd have room to wear them with socks. I would bet the 5 would work for you. I'm pretty sure these are an online only item, but I think you can return them in store if you keep your receipt. The price is too good to pass up if you like them – I think the name brand version is like $50 or $60 and these are $14! so I say give them a try! 🙂

  • Not only did I buy the peacoat (took a chance with the grey in Medium) but I also bought the tiered stand. O Lord… Now to make up excuses when my husband finds out lol. You enabler you! 🙂

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