Friday Favorites

We are in the process of moving and at the moment my whole life is in boxes and things are crazy. I'm so ready to be settled in and able to unpack.  Taking a break from the crazy to share some of my favorite items as of lately:

Funny Tea Towels: How cute are these towels? I love adding a little quirky touch to my decor, it shows off character. Bonus use code ERINR15 for 15% off!

Leopard Sandals: Everyone had these sandals last year and I missed out, they came back and I jumped on them.  I love the touch of leopard and they are really comfy, perfect for everyday throw on and go.  J.Crew pretty much always has them marked down, don't miss out on them!

Beach tote: Handwoven, waterproof and super spacious!  This one is perfect for summer!  We are planning a trip to the lake soon and this bag is definitely coming with me.

Hipstik tights: I have a pair of these in black and they are my absolute favorite tights EVER!  They have a wide lace waistband with that stay put lining.  They don't slip, they don't dig in and they are comfy.  I have had the black pair for 2 years and they are still in great condition.  I just picked up a nude pair and cannot recommend them enough! Use code ERIN10 for 10% off!

You are Loved Sweatshirt: Cozy, comfy and a message.  I love this super soft sweatshirt!  With a subtle, but very important proclamation this sweatshirt is my new favorite. You can also use code ERINR15 for 15% off.  

Hope you all are staying safe and healthy!  Stay tuned for updates on our move, new house and more!

Instagram Roundup

Hope you all are staying safe and healthy!  We are gearing up for some pretty big changes here.  My husband recently finished up his graduate program here and accepted a new job.  We are packing up everything and getting ready to move here soon.  Our house is quite the disaster right now.

Here's a peek into what's been going on this past week:

A little blogging and coffee.  Weekends are when I get a lot of work done on the blog.  I love making a cup of coffee and planning out the posts for the week.

You know I'm all about a deal, I want to make more of an effort to share my deal finds with you so you can score the goodies too!  In case you missed it, check out the post on my new favorite designer dupe heels for a steal!

So many sales lately I had to pick up a few things.  Check out my post to see what all I scored.

My favorite worship song of the moment.  Such a great proclamation of God's love, His power and His control.  Check out  "Waymaker" by Michael W. Smith

I found these bracelets on instagram and loved the message behind them.  They are handmade and you pick out your word.  I picked joy for mine (my word of the year from last year).  Each bracelet purchase provides clean drinking water for someone in need.  They are really cute and I love that they have a bigger mission.

Always remember you are loved.  You are loved and valued by none other than The Creator of the universe.  He loves you so much He sacrificed His only Son to die for you.  It doesn't get any better than that.

Proclaim that love with this super cozy sweatshirt from Midwestern Grace Designs.  Use code: ERINR15 for 15% off!

Alright we are all caught up, if you aren't already follow me in instagram to keep up with all the goings on in life.  I'll be buried in moving boxes until further notice. 

Recent Finds

When you can't go out and go shopping you spend way too much time online shopping, tell me it's not just me.  Here are some of my purchases from the beginning of quarantine to now. 

Madewell Boardwalk Sandals | You really can't go wrong with these real leather classic sandals.  I saw @emily_soto wearing them and I want pretty much everything she shares.  They are already on sale for $19.99 but they are doing an extra 30% off.  Make sure you sign up to be a Madewell Insider and you get FREE shipping!  Being real leather they do take a little bit to break in but once they do they are like butter.

Wild Fable High Rise Mom Jeans | All the girls at work were wearing mom jeans so I decided to give them a go.  This pair is an affordable way to try out the trend.  I like the overall look but I need to give them a little styling session and figure out the best way to wear them.  Let me know your styling tips for mom jeans down below!

Charm Detail Hoop Earrings | I picked up these during a Target sale and have been wearing them all the time!  I love the charm detail, so dainty and fun!  They are under $10 and so light and pretty!

Studded Heels | Second pair of shoes and I'm not done yet.  I have been eying these heels for months, they are such a great designer dupe.  I picked them up during a DSW sale (which they are having SO many right now!) and can't wait to have somewhere to wear them to!

Espadrille Wedges | These are my new go to summer shoe for dressing up a look.  They are such a great dupe for the Chloe espadrilles.  I love the eyelet detailing!  DSW is having really crazy sales all the time right now so if you have your eye on them snag them now!

Power Scrubber | Switching gears from heels to a scrubber...that's me.  I saw someone talk about this on instagram and thought it would make cleaning our shower tiles so much easier!  It is less than $20 and is a time saver!

Have you made any quarantine purchases lately?  Let me know what you have picked up down below!

Splurge vs. Save: Valentino Rockstud Heels

I have been a fan of the coveted Valentino Rockstud style heels for years but would never pay almost $1,000 for a pair of heels.  DSW coming in with one of my favorite dupes!

Valentino Rockstud Slingback Heels $995 | Alright so the quality is there, leather and all.  I have heard from a few reviews that they are a not the most comfortable.

DSW Liraven Studded Pumps $39.99 | How close are these shoes?  I have been eyeing them for a while and finally just went ahead and purchased them and I have zero regrets!  They are gorgeous!  For heels they really aren't uncomfortable, I sized up 1/2 a size for a little more room.  The nude color is really flattering and the studs add just a little edge.  Now I just need somewhere to wear them...

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Instagram Roundup

Catching up and rounding up Instagram posts.  Hope you all are safe and well and had a great weekend.  We got Olive Garden to-go that was amazing!  I also rented the new Little Women movie and really enjoyed it.  It was different but really beautiful costumes and I liked the way they told the story.  We relaxed and caught up on things to get ready for the week.  

New favorite go-to necklace from Madison and Mallory!  It is gold-dipped and so dainty.  It also comes in a silver option.

Celebrated my mom and all the other mother's, so thankful for such wonderful women in my life!  This pic was taken on our trip to New York before everything went crazy.  Posts on that trip will be coming sometime in the future!

Most recent posts with my favorite leopard sandals that are on sale for $16!  Snag them while you can!

You are now all caught up!  If you aren't following me on instagram check me out here.  I've got some fun posts planned this week so check back! 

Instagram Roundup

Instagram roundup/catch-up coming at you.  Hope you all are hanging in there and staying safe.  We are in a semi-normal schedule with quarantine now, still can't really go anywhere but we are making the best of it.

The shoe obsession is real and it's not stopping.  These are some of my recent favorites for spring.  Most of them have been or are on MAJOR sales!

Anyone else feelin' a little Haggard right now??

I started a new series sharing items that I have been eyeing and either landed in my cart or are majorly on my wishlist.  Check out my first post here.

With more time and nowhere to go I have been getting through my stack of to-be-read books.  Since quarantine started I have made it through six books and working on the next one.  Want to know what I have been reading?  Check out my post here.

That's a wrap on my instagram catch-up, follow me on instagram if you aren't already and let me know your ig handle below, I would love to follow you!

Stay safe!

Reading Lately

One benefit of this quarantine life has been more time to get through my giant book stack.  No kidding since the beginning of all of this I have read six books!

The Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck | This one was a sweet read, about a girl who owns a wedding dress shop and is struggling with her own upcoming wedding.  She randomly purchases an antique trunk and when she opens it she finds this beautiful vintage wedding gown.  She then follows along to discover the history of the gown.  The book switches between past and present following the story of the dress at present and the first owner of the dress.  It was a cute, easy read.

The Bondwoman's Narrative by Hannah Crafts | Deemed the first novel written by an African-American woman, this book follows a slave girl as she escapes her plantation and makes her way to freedom.  The story was interesting, focused on the theme of human desire for freedom.  While sometimes choppy the historical implications are great. 

Who Do You Love by Jennifer Weiner | This one was just ok for me.  The story focuses on Rachel and Andrew.  Rachel is a high class rich kid while Andrew is raised by a single mom and just getting by.  They meet by chance as small children and then later on as teens.  They fall in love, have issues, break up and get back together (multiple times).  Like I said it was just ok, Rachel comes off as shallow and Andy sometimes comes off as a jerk.  Not my favorite relationship but it was a decent quick read.

Falling by Jane Green | Successful girl leaves her high class job as a banker to move out to the country and start an interior design business.  She rents a little fixer upper from a cute landlord and his young son.  No surprise they fall in love.  I enjoyed the portrayal of multiple relationships in the book, from romantic love to the dynamics of parents and children.  The ending, however,  really wasn't my favorite, surprising and came a little bit out of nowhere. 

Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty | This book was probably my favorite from the stack.  The writing was really interesting.  The story revolves around two friends who go to a Bar-B-Q with neighbors one evening.  Something happens that will change everything.  The something is teased for the better half of the book, getting insights from different characters.  She had me guessing all kinds of terrible things that might have happened.  I really enjoyed the way this book was written, if you enjoyed Big Little Lies or any of her other books you should check this one out.

Sisters by Danielle Steel | After a terrible accident four sisters have to draw closer to each other to get on with their lives together.  I enjoyed the sister relationship and getting to go through each sister's character.  The story was interesting and had plenty of drama and relationships thrown in.  It was a quick girly read.