In case you missed this… Macy’s is having a huge clearance sale on their designer handbags. This includes brands like Coach, Michael Kors, Dooney & Bourke, and Kate Spade!
Need a holiday gift? Want to treat yourself (because you probably deserve it!) – now is the time! This sale ends 11/2, so hurry!
Modern Boho is an increasingly popular decorating trend inspired by organic materials (think rattan, leather, organic fabrics, and lush greenery). It’s a perfect marriage of the welcoming, comfortable, and natural roots of Bohemian style (a.k.a. Boho), combined with clean lines, and modern elements.
This style can be fun and forgiving, and allows freedom of personal style by incorporating cultural elements that speak to your own personal experiences. There are a few ways to approach Modern Boho to achieve your desired effect.
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Adding colors, textiles, or artwork from around the world can add a punch of exciting color and inject a casual and fun vibe into your decor. You will often find deeply saturated jewel tones like in the pictures below.
Here are a few examples:
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On the other hand, a warm neutral palette can be so clean and calming while still maintaining the Modern Boho feel. This is my personal favorite style! I am always drawn to the brown leather couch as a focal point, surrounded by neutrals (often a black and white rug), and some pops of greenery. The poufs are a nice touch, and can be functional while also decorative.
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This style of boho can be more calming, in my opinion, while still incorporating layers (upon more layers!) of texture, fabrics, and earthly elements. I would almost call this introverted Boho 🙂
Notice how there are usually a few “staples” in a neutral boho styled room. For example, you will frequently find a basket used as a planter, such as these:
Woven Cotton Rope Plant Basket (the plant shown here is a “snake plant” which is a great option for houseplants since it’s hard to kill and thrives on neglect)
And quite often you will see a “pouf” or two hanging out in a corner or cozied up next to a chair. They are so versatile and portable! Is it an ottoman? Is it a pillow? Is it a table? Yes to all of the above! Here are some great options I would use in a boho styled room, as well as some comfy floor pillows that serve a similar purpose:
As I mentioned, a standard element of “classic” Boho decor is vibrant color. Deep purples, blues, and mustard tones come to mind, often with asian roots. If you are looking for boho accents, think “world travel souvenirs” accumulated over generations. If you haven’t had the opportunity to tour the world and gather boho accents for your living room, here are some easy ideas to get you started:
I hope you found some inspiration in these ideas! What are your favorite decor styles, and where do you find inspiration? I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas – Happy decorating!
Pineapples are sweet, iconic, and the international symbol of Hospitality. They summon dreams of summer, beachy bliss, and vacation vibes. And let’s be honest, they are delicious and super cute. Here are some of my favorite ways to incorporate pineapples into your decor: (This post contains affiliate links – As an Amazon Associate I earn […]
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Every single holiday it’s the same struggle. My husband doesn’t really want anything in particular. And if he does, then he buys it for himself. So I end up searching for unique, sometimes quirky or unusual, often practical gift ideas. Here are some gift ideas for the hard to shop for man I have my eye on this year:
For the “Guy’s guy” who still appreciates a bit of pampering. It’s manly, rustic, and practical. This kit is made of all natural ingredients in the USA. Gotta love that!
Wait, what? You could use this slightly magical, satisfyingly squishy silicone button to turn the music down or the lights off. But that barely scratches the surface of its possibilities. Need to find your phone, and fast? Press the button. Call a cab while stuffing your suitcase? Press the button. Sprinkle your parched garden from work? Press the button.
How great are these!! If you’re shopping for a man with a great sense of humor, he will love these. They have so many patterns to choose from (Rolling Stones, Patterns, Halloween prints, Pizza, Dots, etc.) it’s almost endless. So help him step up (see what I did there) his sock game, and maybe grab some for the rest of the family too – they have women’s and kids socks too.
Ahh, the gift of nostalgia (with a techie twist)! This turntable is so fun and kind of cute too (it comes in so many colors / patterns from camo to american flag to tie dye). Any music lover would appreciate this. Plus, it has bluetooth and connects to your phone.
He deserves to be pampered too – but in, like, a manly way! Duke Cannon’s Cold Ass Beer Shower Sack makes a nearly perfect gift. A custom burlap sack packed with Duke Cannon’s grooming essentials, it will last longer than that six-pack. A Portion of Proceeds Benefits U.S. Veterans. Cruelty Free. Made in the USA
We need this in every room – especially the kitchen “drop zone” and on the night stand. One central place to charge a device (I wonder if the wireless AirPods charging case is compatible) and collect spare change, keys, glasses, and all the random clutter that we somehow accumulate through the day.
YETI products are well known for their high quality stainless steel drinkware. These can holders are great – we have a few that we use often at home or at the pool, beach, and on the boat. They are dishwasher safe, and work beautifully. Anything “YETI” would make a great gift!
With 25 powerful magnets and stretchable material to hold small fasteners and tools on your forearm or bicep, this is the perfect gift for men, fathers, husbands and craftsmen.
How cute is this guy?!! This music-activated color changing lamp is perfect for the retro game lover, or maybe for your Dad who refuses to grow up (yay Dad!).
How cool is this layered wooden stadium? What a fun gift for the man cave collector, NFL superfan, or diehard sports enthusiast. Made right here in the US of A ❤
Even the most rugged manly-man likes cozy tootsies, amirite? Who wouldn’t love a pair of luxurious UGG slippers? They even have a super durable sole so they can be worn inside or outside. Perfection.
Has he been exceptionally good this year? 🙂 These sunglasses are everything. They play music, with nothing in or on your ear, and people around you can’t hear it. It’s so amazing…watch their video to learn more because I can’t properly express how cool they are!
The lush and unique photography in this book represents National Geographic’s Photo Ark, a major initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world’s animals—especially those that are endangered. His powerful message, conveyed with humor, compassion, and art: to know these animals is to save them.
Watch over your home and answer the door from your phone, tablet and PC with next-gen security from Ring Video Doorbell 2. Ring sends you alerts when anyone comes to your door, so you can see, hear and speak to visitors from anywhere.
Anything UA is always a win in my house (for all recipients). This hoodie is on a limited time deal, but honestly any Under Armour gear would be loved!
These can go right on my list too! The new AirPods – complete with Wireless Charging Case – combine the intelligent design with breakthrough technology and crystal clear sound. Powered by the new Apple H1 headphone chip, AirPods now feature hands-free access to Siri using just your voice. And up to 3 hours of talk time on a single charge.
This is a fabulous toy for your favorite kid at heart! It can capture 5.0MP photos with image stabilization. And it supports the Tello EDU app and Swift Playgrounds app as well as visual programming languages Python and Scratch. Thanks to these compatibilities, you can program your drone to fly and perform tricks.
For the man who travels often – let him tote his toiletries like a civilized person, instead of throwing everything into a plastic baggy. This would pair nicely with the beard kit, or any luxury grooming products.
Master Crapsman Gift Set Includes Pumpkin Chai and Wild Pear 2 Ounce Bottles – The original non-toxic before-you-go toilet spray that stops bathroom odors before they ever begin like magic. Perfect for you-know-who (and also available in “Gone Flushin“)! Kind of a gag gift, but actually practical and beloved by all!
Designed in Detroit for people who want to shake up the industry. The Nomodo Trio quickly charges your wireless capable device utilizing Qi Fast Charging technology. Keep coffee hot the heated plate that was designed to keep his mug as toasty as it was when he brewed it. Or – keep it chill! The cooling plate will keep those cans and cold brews chilled, so they’ll always quench his thirst.
Enjoy these gift ideas for the special guy in your life!
Amazon Subscribe and Save is a convenient way to have regularly used items delivered automatically to your doorstep. As an added bonus, Amazon offers a 5% discount on these items plus free shipping. But that’s not all…
Here’s the kicker: Amazon will bump your discount up to 15% if you have 5 or more subscriptions in a single month.
To unlock the extra discount, you may need a “filler”. A filler is a small, cheap object to satisfy the 5th item in your subscription. Often times fillers can be useful things that you need anyway, so you can actually save money by purchasing more things. Crazy, right?! Here’s what I do, and some suggestions for things you can use as fillers.
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My November Subscribe & Save lineup looks like this (which is a pretty typical month for me):
***There is currently a coupon for the Cascade Actionpacs for $0.57 which you can stack and apply to your first Subscribe & Save order (November 2019).
Love delivery day!!
Based on current prices at the time of writing (which are always subject to change), my total would be $97.74 minus 5% = $92.85.
So, here’s the magic….
If I add a “filler” (small, cheap item to unlock the 15% discount for having 5 subscriptions in a month), I will actually pay less for buying more. Mind blown.
My filler (it’s under $1!!):
When I add a bar of soap ($0.90), my total comes down to $83.84!
See what I did there? My previous total was $97.74 (eligible for a 5% discount). When I added the bar of soap, my total came to $98.64, but then I became eligible for a 15% discount! Essentially, I save $9 by adding an item to my order – yay!
It’s like Amazon paid me $9 and gave me free soap!
You can set the frequency of your subscribe and save items to match your needs, and you can add/remove items at any time (no committment whatsoever).
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It’s truly a great deal, and saves me from having to schlep a 31 lb. bag of dog food. I just love it, and the convenience can’t be beat.
PS – If you need dog or cat food, there is a promotion going on RIGHT NOW for 40% off first dog or cat food Subscribe & Save order! If you are ordering a 30 lb bag like I do, that’s a huge savings!! You can see the details (and other Subscribe and Save coupons) here.
Here are some other filler ideas under $5, and some are under $1. I have a full post dedicated to Subscribe and Save fillers under $1 – HERE. Most likely if you add any of these to your existing Subscribe & Save orders it will be FREE and you will probably pay LESS for your order in total (direct links below):
You can use this same logic if you just need a cheap item to unlock free shipping (if you are not a Prime member).
Ok now I’m seriously tempted to get a new watch. And AirPods with a wireless case, because ya know, they are pretty cool and it’s annoying to actually PLUG IN my current ones, hehe.
I have a fever, and the only prescription is more Rothys! I’m joking – but not really.
Apologies to those of you young enough to not get that reference (and you’re welcome, to everyone else).
Anywho… A few months ago I was at a business meeting, and my feet were miserable in my pointy evil torturous pretty, and business-appropriate flats. When I continued whining at lunchtime, a dear friend and co-worker, happily gliding through her day, said “oh, I”m wearing Rothys“. I replied “oh nice”….with no clue what she was talking about.
Long story short, I did a little research. I learned about all that Rothys stands for:
Sustainable
Earth-loving
Fun
Comfort
Unique
Washable
So what’s not to love? I read a lot of recommendations for sizing – size up .5-1 size in points, .5 in flats, etc… I wear between 9 and 9.5 in regular shoes. I swear I’m a 9.25….will somebody please create this?!! My feet are a bit on the wider side too, so that adds a bit of complexity. Finally I decided I would go for the pointed toe flats in a 10 (edit in 2023: now I buy 10.5’s…. trust me, SIZE UP PEOPLE!!!).
(Update: I eventually bought a pair of the flats too. See my review here if you would like to read a comparison.)
Now the hard part. Which color? Do I choose practical, or fun? Maybe something in between? Neutral (but black or navy??… maybe grey?)….ugh decisions are so hard! It literally took me a week to pick a color.
My decision….(drumroll)…. Cloud Grey Birdseye. The perfect blend of cute, practical, and neutral.
I used a $20 coupon off my first order (here’s one for you to use, and I will receive $20 in credit if you use it, thanks in advance!): http://rwrd.io/o1g2tb5?c
I also used my Rakuten acount (yay free money!) to get 5% cash back. Here is a Rakuten referral link for a $30 bonus if you need one – (I get a bonus too, win win!).
Oh, and did I mention, if you are a teacher you get an ADDITIONAL discount on select styles. (And, if you are a teacher, THANK YOU – you are super important and under appreciated, and you totally rock xo!)
My lovely points arrived about a week later, and as soon as I tried them on:
So yes, I am in love! So much coziness and they are super soft too. Much softer than I ever expected, considering the source (recycled plastic!). But they are also extremely durable. The points look a bit more formal, so they are perfect for work even though I feel like I’m wearing slippers. I want all the Rothys!!!! All. Of. Them.
Rothys coupon link for $20 off your first pair (and I get a $20 credit too, so THANK YOU!) – Enjoy!: http://rwrd.io/o1g2tb5?c
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