AMAZON LET THE GIFT GUIDES BEGIN

Whether you’re ready or not, it’s here! The season of giving and rejoicing. Such a great way to do that is with Amazon! Not only joining the dear Tanya for her monthly Prime Link-Up but also starting the gift Guide Season! You’ve told me you want em’ so I’ll bring you he best ones I can here and there. Starting with gifts for “him!” I mean aren’t the te hardest to buy for? Of course, I have one for the gals too. Working on stocking stuffers for anther post. 

 

Hoodie // Stanley Stein // Beanie // Gift Card Holder // Yeti Cooler // Soap // Electric Toothbrush // Shoes // Watch Organizer // Apple Tag // Button Up

Carhartt Hoodie

The guys in my life love Carhartt. This HOODIE is AMAZING! Great gift. 

 

Stanley Mug

The female pop culture is nuts for these things, but I remember Stanley as a green manly thermos years ago. This black Beer Stein/Coffee Mug is so chic. 

 

Carhartt Hat

Yep, my guys wear em’ all the time. So many color options and great for styling or working. Just love these Carhartt Beanies.

 

Cutest Amazon Truck Gift Card Holder

OMG just when gift holders couldn’t get any cuter! This Amazon Truck Gift Card Holder, oh, I love it! 

 

Yeti Cooler

Always include the Yeti Cooler as it is one of Mr. Nine’s favorite gifts ever and we use it ALL THE TIME! 

 

Dr. Squatch Soap

Another fav of Mr. Nine’s. These Dr. Squatch Soaps smell so manly good. You could do these in stockings too. 

 

Electric Toothbrush

Last year, we got rechargeable Electric Toothbrushes and our teeth have never been healthier. You only have to charge them about every 3 weeks and it’s fast. 

 

Hey Dudes Shoes

Truth, I really dislike Hey Dude's Shoes but everyone else seems to love them. We got our son a pair last year and he wears them a lot! 

 

Watch Organizer Box

The perfect Organizer for watches. So sleek! 

 

Apple Tag

Come on, everyone needs a couple Apple tags to keep track of your stuff. One of the best technological advances. 

 

Great Button Down

A great Flannel Button Up is always a good idea. Lots of color options here and very well made. 

Slippers // Just Peachy Set // Mixer // Blow Dry Brush // Travel Jewelry Holder // Necklace // Mixing Bowls // Bath Bombs // Pink Tumbler //Egg Cooker

Cozy Slippers 

You cannot go wrong with Cozy Slippers. I wear my Amazon slippers all the time and have given many as gifts. 

 

Just Peachy Body Care Set

Great reviews and smells divine. Just Peachy Bath set would make a great gift. 

 

Pretty Mixer

Some people don’t want small appliance for Christmas, but I’d be totally happy with this beauty! One of the best Hand Held Mixers yet so affordable. 

 

Blow Dry Brush

I LOVE my Blow Dry Brush. Gives my hair volume and just feels less harsh. 

 

Travel Jewelry Organizer

Oh, how cool is this travel jewelry holder. A cylinder with tool out cups to hold your baubles. 

 

Necklace

Hands down, one of my favorite Amazon purchases of the year! This Necklace is so good, and I get lots of compliments. ONLY $10 too.

 

Bowl Set

I was just thinking I could use a stacking mixing bowls set. Lots of colors and these are nice & sturdy. 

 

Bath Bomb Set

Oh yes, look at all these Bath Bombs! And they smell fabulous. Very luxe feeling too. 

 

Corkcicle Tumbler

A son got me one of these Tumblers a few years ago and I like it better for coffee than yeti because it fits in my car cup holder better. Plus, I like the lid slider better. Tons of color and print options. I literally use it 3-4xs a week. 

 

Egg Cooker

Still a favorite find! This Egg Cooker Cooks those hard-boiled eggs and more perfectly! Comes in 6 colors too.

 

I'm usually way ahead of the gift giving game myself; at least I have an idea of what to get. This year: BLANK WALL! Ugh! Maybe my own gift guides will give me inspiration! 

Have fun shopping my LOVES!

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FRIDAY FAVORITES THE PARENTS

Hi friends! Christmas season for me has begun! Just look at that Throwback Title Family pic of my first Christmas 1971! I'm currently at a hospital in southern Indiana waiting on my dad to get out of surgery. Isn't it crazy how it reverts from them taking care of us to us taking care of them. I'm happy to do it. Mom and I did make a little pitstop yesterday to do something fun. I’ll share soon. Hope you’ve had a good week. I was visiting the babes, cooking, ornament shopping & decorating all week until we got on the road.

1. Twins

Both these beauties are home and doing GREAT!

Look: Coco is saying "SHHH sissy is sleeping!" 

Proud as can be!

2. Inez Boots

 Look at my Mila Boots! How I love this brand! Inez’s emphasis is on enduring fashion and quality craftsmanship.

Made in Spain, They use comfort technology for our lasting comfort in mind for all their shoes and boots. And are they ever comfy and packaged so nicely!

Use Code: Cloud15 for 15% off at INEZ!

3. Outfits lately

snow meant Sherpa...

Jacket HERE (Use code FA-ANDREAN20 for 20% off)

Sneakers..My Fav HERE

decorating meant plaid and red...

Sweatshirt HERE // Flannel Sleep shorts HERE

and speaking of those Inez BOOTS, look how cute with this Turtleneck DRESS! (Use code ANDREA15 at Gibsonlook

4. Gift Guides

A resounding 93% of you said you needed help with the gift guides in my Instagram poll , so they are coming atcha here and there. Here’s one to get you started. A great gift set one from Sephora.

Beija Flor Jet set // Lip Balm Set // Smooth Skin Dreams Kit // Dry Shampoo Set // Olaplex Strong Days Ahead Hair Set // Bum Bum Mini Set // Langige Minis Set // Recovery Lip Duo // Charlotte's Superstar Glow Kit

5. Misc. FUN: LOTS THIS WEEK

Post of the Week:

And did you see the Bunk Room Refresh on Monday? It’s ready when those granddaughters are! See it and check out all the details HERE

Nature

What a gorgeous walk it was on Wednesday. A beautiful sunrise and SNOW in Indiana on the 1st day of November! It was so intense!!

Mom

This beauty has a birthday on Sunday. We’ve got some fun plans happening and just look at this picture from almost a year ago today in Turks and Caicos. Read about our wonderful trip HERE. 

Memes 

only 1 this week but a goodie...

Kelly Ripa Shared My Story

I shared an Instagram story this week about Kelly and glitter and she shared it to her stories…flattered as you know I love her. 
Met her in NY for Mom’s 60^th!

2007

Have a wonderful November weekend, my dears!

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THIS WAS ME THIS WEEK!

BUNK ROOM REFRESH

When we built our home six years ago, we had dreams of future grandchildren, so we decided to build a fun bunk room in the house that would be just for them. I kept it somewhat neutral and nautical, but the minute I found out we were having twin granddaughters, I had to give it the feminine touch. I have kept the previous blue and white striped comforters and some of the navy blue sheets in case we ever get to incorporate some grandsons in the mix. I still have some work to do like a project I'll mention below and adding in all the books to the bookshelves. The kids haven't even seen it in person yet, I can't wait.

What it used to look like:

And you can see more in This POST!

What fun I had! This was my project after the babies shower was finished and I loved gathering everything for it. My vision started with the Pom Pom Name Banners I had made made for the shower and I was so lucky to find Floral Sheets that matched the colors so good. That was my inspiration. I’ve mentioned it before about the amazing line at Target called Pillowfort for Kids. This room refresh is primarily courtesy of Target and that line of kids cuteness! I've linked almost everything I used in this post!

What  it looks like Now:

The mattresses on the top are really tight, thanks to that awesome Amish craftsman for building it so well but they’re so good thar everything fits just perfectly. However, I do have a hard time getting the comforters on so I thought it was cute just with the sheets and then they can pull up a blanket or comforter over them. Let’s all be honest it’ll be several years before they’re on the top bunks , lol.

 

I just love the pink velvet reversible Comforters on the bottom.

 

Will you look at these Butterfly Letter Boards. How fun will it be to change out the words and sayings? I just love this for Rattan Table, also from Target.

Daisy Throw Blankets HERE

(Mr. Nine's rocker as a boy)

And oh these Swivel Chairs with the Daisy Pillows!

 

I kept the bunk room letters on the wall but the window desperately needed something. My original focus a few years ago was to put a shiplap wood valance but the lady who made them on Etsy went out of business so I decided to get a Precious Curtain and a two dollar Daisy Tieback that fit the room perfectly.

 

Isn’t this Table from Wayfair just darling! Can you picture future tea parties here with this Tea Set (GREAT GIFT IDEA)? My mom got me years ago in anticipation for future granddaughters! The braided Scalloped rug goes perfectly.

 

Now we probably won’t leave the TV Console here. It is quite heavy and the plans are to mount the TV on the wall for that shows but for now I just up this wall with these Daisy Decals that go on and off so easily without pulling the paint.

And while my project for the Daisy board was not done by the time this post was published, here is what I am creating, only a smaller version to hang on the wall. Check out This Post from Erin Solange to see how she did it and where I garnered my inspiration.

I just think it turned out so cute and I cannot wait for the girls to see it and make countless memories in here for their time at Grammy and Pop Nine’s house!

More items I had not linked yet:

Yellow Smile Pillows HERE // Stuffed Bunnies HERE // Pink Foxes on steps HERE// Pom Pom Blankets HERE

Happy FALL Week Friends!

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