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This Friday is a favorite because I'm off today and Monday and Tuesday. We didn't use all of our snow days so we have the extra long weekend. Laura and I are heading to Philadelphia today for a soccer tournament and then I'm hoping to get to the Hamptons for Monday/Tuesday. We've been doing some updates around the house - new furniture, fresh paint, new fixtures, etc. so I have some of those here to share. 

1. Refurbished Cabinet: I inherited this cabinet and I've had it for many years. It fit the space well and I like displaying our wedding china. But it is out dated and the dark wood didn't fit my aesthetic anymore. I found a local woman on facebook who specializes in refurbishing furniture. Some blue paint and gold hardware and it looks like a brand new piece! I love how it came out!

2. Sam Edelam Rowan Sandals: For those who follow Motherchic, I saw these on her last year and admired them. Now they are on sale at Nordstrom so I decided to go for it. 

Sam Edelman Rowan Sandals

3. Trader Joes: My co-worker recommended this combo to me and it's such an easy weeknight meal. It is the Trader Joes chicken apple sausage combined with their Fiochetti (in the frozen section). First you slice and brown the sausage and then cook the Fiochetti in the same pan according to the directions. It only took about 10 minutes and the kids loved it. Next time I would make two bags of the Fiochetti to even out the pasta/sausage ratio. My co-worker adds in spinach but I didn't think the kids would go for it if I did that.

3.  Amazon Chandelier: We added this light fixture at the top of the stairs. I think it's so pretty and looks expensive (it's not!). 

4. Kendra Scott Jewelry: I'm loving the red/white/blue collection at Kendra Scott. They're so cute for Memorial Day and July 4th and summer in general. They're having a 25% off sale. I ordered a couple of necklaces and I'm hoping Laura doesn't steal them!

Elisa Necklace
Sierra Star Strand Necklace

Cassidy Pendant

4. May School Events: Yesterday Laura had a pep rally and the 7th graders had to wear pink. She and her friends all wore hot pink "bob" wigs. I'm so happy she has a friend group with really nice girls. Then last night we had the National Junior Honor Society ceremony. Below is our annual pic with her bestie Juliana - this year and last year. 

5. Dudley Stephen Memorial Day Sale: Dudley Stephens is having a 25% sale. They have so many cute pullovers but I tried to retrain myself. I did snag a pair of shorts which I do need. The shorts come in navy and red and I loved both, but went with the red for our school color. 

Dudley Stephens Bette Shorts
Thanks for reading. Enjoy the long weekend!
xo
Heather






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  1. Kim CarberryMay 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM

    It sounds like you have a great weekend planned.
    Oh wow! Well done that lady from Facebook, the cabinet looks fantastic!
    That sausage dish sounds so good and great for a weeknight meal!

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