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Happy Friday! It's August 1st, and if you're a teacher like me, it's the Sunday of the summer. I'm determined not to think about it and enjoy these last few weeks. Here are some of my favorites this week...

1. NEW LIGHT FIXTURES: I've been making some small decor changes around the house and swapped out our old builder grade light fixtures for these rattan one from Amazon. A simple change, but I get overly excited about stuff like this. 

2. PERSONAL ARTWORK & AMAZON FRAME: One of my former students just graduated high school (crazy!) and sent me a thoughtful card. She's an incredible artist; she hand-drew and painted the card herself. I framed it and will think of her when I see it. I was originally looking at a frame from Pottery Barn, but found a much cheaper version on Amazon. 
Amazon Frame
3. STRIPED COTTON TOTE: I’ve been eyeing this tote for a while—came close to buying it more than once but always held back because I didn’t really “need” it. But every time I saw someone else with it, I’d admire it and regret not getting it. Then the other day, I stopped into Everything But Water, and they had one left. It felt meant to be! I've had the blanket in the same pattern for years and it's still one of my favorites.
Striped Cotton Tote

Striped Cotton Blanket
4. HOSTESS GIFTS: My friend Becky is so crafty and talented. She and her family visited us in Hampton Bays this week and made these personalized treat boxes for Laura and Jack. It was very thoughtful and the kids love them! She also gifted me a basket with some of my favorite things. So thoughtful!
5. HAPPY DAYS IN HAMPTON BAYS: Spending time with friends and family in my happy place will always be my favorite. 
Happy Friday!
xo
Heather
@heatherscurlycues












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  1. Kim CarberryAugust 1, 2025 at 9:24 AM

    Those light fixtures are so pretty and how lovely of your former students to send a card. It looks great in the frame.
    What a thoughtful friend Becky is, I love those treat boxes.

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