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Happy Friday! It's been an interesting week around here. I lots of new ideas I'm floating and we're settling into our spring schedule which means baseball, baseball, and more baseball. Even though it was a busy week, it was a MUCH better week than last week. Last weekend I did all the things I said I wanted to and it made a huge difference in this week.

Wine + nap + prayer & meditation + a good book = a much better me.

Let's hope this weekend is as restorative!

Here are some of the things I pinned this week:

1. Shrimp and Whole 30 grits? Yes, please. 2. I think I might want to add a floral skirt to my wardrobe. 3. I've been daydreaming about cabins again. 4. I think I want to go full on Southern and paint my porch ceiling blue.

Links I'm Loving:

I'm listening to The Practical Minimalists podcast and it's so good.

I want a recipe box to organize all the random recipes I have laying around, but it's so hard to chose because I like them all.

I just ordered Joy the Baker's new brunch cookbook.

We're starting to plan a camping trip here with some of our best friends and I CANNOT WAIT.

So tempting!

Just ordered my second clean out kit from ThredUp.

This is a great piece about moving by one of my favorite bloggers.

I've been trying to find the perfect crossbody bag.

I think I'm going to try the gluten free bread recipe from my Against All Grain cookbook this weekend.

My favorite city written up in my new favorite magazine.

Have a fabulous weekend, ya'll!

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Happy Friday! I've decided to bring back Pins + Links on Fridays.


Do you ever come to the end of a week and find yourself focusing on all your shortcomings? It doesn't happen often to me, but this week has been a struggle. Some weeks are hard, you know? I'm hoping this weekend clears my mind and sets me on the right path for the coming week. The kids are off of school Monday, so it's a three day weekend for us, which already puts things in a positive light. I need a little downtime, some meditation, a little prayer, and maybe a nap and a glass of wine.

Here are some Pins I found this week:

1. Have you read about how people are choosing to wear a "uniform' everyday? This is my uniform. 2. I'll be making this drink station as soon as it warms up (hopefully this weekend!). 3. I just shopped at Aldi for the first time this week-and I really liked it. 4. Happy St. Patrick's Day! I think a Guinness float sound fantastic. 5. We're looking at new dining room sets and this is the look I'm going for.

Link Love:

Since one of my springtime goals is more gluten free baking, I've been making these Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies from Livin Paleo and they are SO GOOD.

I watched and loved The Crown, but this news of season two is HIGHLY ANNOYING. The Go Fug Yourself Girls break it down for you.

I'm moving toward ALL all natural cleaning products in our home and am finding lots of ideas/inspiration from the blogs From Faye and Clean Mama.

I just bought these Converse and I love them. My capsule wardrobe is pretty much complete!

This stuff is just the cutest. Even though Ava has been extra sassy this week, I want to buy it all for her.

That's it for me! I hope you have a great weekend.

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Happy Friday! Fall is out in full force here on the east coast; it's rainy, windy, damp, and getting dark earlier. Everyone's nose is sniffley. It's been a challenging week and we're ready for a slow weekend at home. Preferable with movies, blankets, tea and hot chocolate. Maybe a roasted chicken. We're ready for a weekend, guys.

This Friday, we're talking: morning routines, pumpkin pie flavor, and washing our face. Just your typical, random For the Love of Friday List.

•  I love this series about people's morning routines!

•  64 Positive Things to Say to Kids. Such a great list!

•  So, I've adored Nastia Liukin since the 2008 Olympics and this bag she designed looks amazing. It's going on the want list. The Question is: Black or Navy? I just can't decide.

• I switched up my face washing routine. I've been using Murad products and I can see a  BIG difference in my skin. I use this cleaner and this moisturizer. Pricey, yes. But a little goes a long way.

• Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding. Yeeesss.

• I want to get a second pair of frames. Decisions, decisions.

•  Do you ever read Self Magazine? You should. I gave them and their editor, Joyce Chang, a big shout out on Instagram this week for their use of Asian models-something you see literally no where in magazines. They are hands down the most diverse mainstream magazine on the market-with no apologies, no excuses, and no big deal. Healthy comes in all shapes, colors, and sizes. and not only do they feature all types of woman in their magazine, they put them on the covers too. 

• I am so excited to watch The Crown on Netflix in November. Trailer here.

Happy Friday!

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Friday, sweet friend. I can always count on you. Reading/Wanting/Eating/Watching:

1. I just finished reading Belle Cora, which looks a little trashy based on the cover, but is in fact a very written, historical fiction novel based on a real life person. It covers several years and details life in San Francisco during the gold rush. 

Oh, and the main character is a very successful prostitute. Hence the cover, I suppose.

2. The Tory Burch Gemini Link Collection - yes please, everything.

3. How to Design a Capsule Wardrobe.

4. My husband's family is originally from Upstate New York and I have heard A LOT about Half Moon Cookies, not to be confused with the Black and White Cookie of New York City. I found this recipe  for Half Moons and plan on adding it to my holiday baking.

5. How to Raise a Better Rejector Rebecca Woolf hits it out of the park.YES YES YES:

"I can't change the past. I cannot take back all the times I got into cars I shouldn't have. Wandered off with strangers when I didn't want to. Ate the cake when I didn't want to eat the cake. But I can do everything in my power to empower my children to be OKAY, or at the very least MORE OKAY THAN I WAS, at saying No." 

6. The New York Times profiled high school sweethearts who ended up married and I pretty much adored this whole piece. 

7. We finally finished up the second season of Broadchurch, on Netflix. I am officially one of those people who think that the British just do TV way better that us. (Sorry America.)

8. I'm headed into week 3 of my Whole 30 and am looking forward to this book coming out. If you're interested in Whole 30, make sure you're following @Whole30 and @Whole30Recipes on Instagram!

Happy Weekend, all!

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PEOPLE. For the Love of Friday does not even begin to explain my feelings today. It has been the longest, most trying short week. Didn't eat dinner until 8pm the first day of school? Check! Dog needs to go to the vet? Check! But no appointments? Check! Totally new schedule to learn at work? Check! Training someone in a job I only learned a few months ago? Check! Ambulance called to work? Check! 

I need a nap. 

A few things I love and am intrigued by. It's a lucky seven this week:

1. We watched the movie Tallulah on Netflix. It was parts hilarious, terrifying, and wonderful. I highly recommend it. Allison Janey, Ellen Page, and Tammy Blanchard all give fantastic performances.

2. I loved this article about museum curator, Rujeko Hockley. I'm hoping to catch one of her curated shows at the Brooklyn Museum eventually.

3. I 100% want to get these for the kiddos.

4. "One Endless War."15 years of war. FIFTEEN. A war that lots of people don't understand, and which almost everyone has a strong opinion, one way or the other, on. It's a hot topic, that no one wants to talk about, except in soundbites. This was an interesting read. I'll leave it at that.

5. This Nom Nom Paleo Orange Dijon Chicken recipe is making it into meal planning next week.

6. Hey boo.

7. I loved these simple home cooking tips!


Happy Weekend!!

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This is the last long weekend of the summer. Come Tuesday and it's time to start burning the fall scented candles, thinking about boots, dreaming about the leaves changing, and heading back to work and school. Here are a few things from this week that had me thinking, laughing, planning, and wearing:

1. "Giving Up Alcohol Opened My Eyes to the Infuriating Truth About Why Women Drink." This was a thought provoking, somewhat uncomfortable, read. Warning: this may article bother you and you may not agree with it at all, and that's okay. but I found it to be a really intresting perspective and have been thinking about it since I read it.

2. Ya'll, this was written back in 2010 during the London games, but due to all the recent hot mess nonsense that is Ryan Lochte it's resurfaced and it is HILARIOUS. This is not for you if you can't laugh at...off color language. If you can laugh at that, read the comments too because they are golden.

3. Back to school is upon us and this way of thinking about homework is inspirational. I wish that this was a national thought.

4. I'll be adding this recipe from Skinny Taste to the weekly rotation this fall. Perfectly simple.

5. I just bought this blouse and I love it. I'm really into the idea of Time Capsule Closets, and I try to be very considerate of the items I buy for my closet. This blouse is exactly what I've been looking for for about 6 months and will fit into my outfit rotation nicely.

Have a Great Holiday Weekend!

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It's been a slow week blog wise around here. I'm reworking somethings with the etsy shop so it's currently in "vacation mode" (don't worry if you've already made an order!); if you are interested in any orders or have any questions, please feel free to email me here: my.june.nov(at)gmail.com

Now, on to Pins + Links!

1. ALL of these biographies of woman look intresting. Especially interested in : Marie Curie, Zelda, and Charlotte Bronte 2. Avocado Chicken Ceaser Salad 3. I wore my hair like this on Monday and it was super cute 4. DOWNTON ABBEY how I will miss you.

Link Love:

1. This video was an eye opener.

2. This was so beautifully written. I cried.

3. I loved this interview with Colm Toibin and Alice Walker!

4. Anthropologie Hacks for the home.

5. E at Teaching Sam and Scout nailed it about working moms and sick kids.

Till next week!

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Happy Friday, darlings!

Pin It, Pin It Good:

1. This dining room is everything. 2. What a great look; I need new converse. 3. Intrigued by this type of shelving for toy storage 4. Bullet Journal Inspiration 5. Week's Motto

Link Up:

1. Racial equality was a big topic at the Oscars. But yet, there were Asian jokes? Color me confused! And annoyed.

2. Decency for President.

3. I love this so much. Vision not Victim.

4. "Who says you can't be kind and firm?" How to Be a Kind Human

5. "Bless his heart."  Jennifer Garner, OH SNAP. I loved this recap and can't wait to read the full interview when my copy of Vanity Fair comes.

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If You Like Than You Shouda Put A Pin On It (so I did):

1. Easter table inspiration 2. chicken enchilada slow cooker soup 3. GORG vases

A little weekend link reading for you:

1. Has your style changed over the years? I loved this perspective about style in your 30s.

2. This home tour is perfectly lovely.

3. Broccoli? Cheese? Bread? Um...YUM.

4. This article on why saying "He must like you!" is not something you should be telling someone is so good. It's a phrase that I never liked as a child/teen and I hate as a parent and this essay perfectly articulates why it's so unnerving.

5.  These NASA travel posters are amazing and FREE.

6. Another review of Better Than Before.

7. I just bought this shirt and I love it. The fit and material are beautiful. It's already on sale, and you can use the code: HOWNICE for an extra 30% off online!

8. I'm trying to figure out how I could use these giant mugs in my day to day life. Maybe as bowls?

Happy Weekend, guys!

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Happy Friday, guys!! It's been a looooong time since I've done a Pins + Links post, but I thought that I'd try and bring them back. Let's go!

Pinny Pins:

 1. Little girl hairstyles. Ava's hair is finally getting thick enough to do stuff with, so I'm excited to try new styles out on her 2. Prosciutto, Pear Blue Cheese, Arugula Wraps. Um. YUM. 3. Lake Map Tray. I want this with Lake Tahoe. 4. Perfect Kitchen. 5. Quote of the Week. 6.  Lob styling inspiration.

Link Love:

1. How I Became a Morning Person, Read More Books, and Learned a Language in a Year.  I'm already a morning person, but loved this inspiring article. What a title!

2. Go Fug Yourself Downton Abbey Recap. You guys. This is the funniest thing I've maybe read ever.

3. And this too.

4. Love is a Verb. So much truth in this from Coffee + Crumbs.

5. Kids and Recess. I 100% needed this reminder this week.

6. I started Bullet Journaling and I'm obsessed.

7. "You don’t become one of the most famous people on this planet without a backbone." Preach, Taylor, PREACH.

8. A brother and sister get married. Read before you judge!

9. Anne Shirley is my role model.

10. I love Well + Good's new look!

Have a great weekend everyone!

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Summer's End.

 

Link Love:

I'm a sucker for a coming of age movie. Which means I want to see this.
Yoga for kids. And grown ups who need to get back on the yoga train, hint hint, self.
I'm starting to plan out my fall garden. I just bought this for a little additional inspiration.
This is sort of our dream place, fixer upper and all. PS I think I love Nesting Place.
This family got serious about cutting back.

 

Pins of the Week:

 

1. Wellies for littles. 2. Life Motto 3. DIY Cork Coasters. 4. Campfire Cooking

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Photo of the Week: (Sun)Flower Power

Link Loves:

Back to School is approaching, and I'm planning on doing a "homeschool preschool" year with my daughter. Ideas!
Speaking of back to school...teacher gift ideas.
And one more for back to school: think lunches. I can't wait for this cookbook to come out!
I like this series on Hello Giggles about words people are most likely misusing.
An Ultimate to Do List.
A list of breakfast smoothies. Easy morning/yum.

Pins of the Week:

1. 9 Steps to Becoming a Master Canner. 2. Root Beer Float Ice Pops. 

3. Baskets Galore. 4. Elbow Patches and Bracelet Love  

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Link Loves:

I'm rereading An Everlasting Meal. And starting Jeannette Walls' new novel. And glancing at the recipes in The Cleaner Plate Club. Multitasking reading is my favorite multitasking.
This one pan pasta from Martha Stewart is making the rounds, but wow.
I'm planning a dinner for some new friends who are vegans. Menu plan.
My counters are feeling cluttered. So I've been looking for styling inspiration. Found it.
Normally we're pretty good about eating well, but we've been...indulging. Time to get back on track.

Pins of the Week:

1. summer sandals (sold out) 2. Happy Camper sweatshirt (sold out and ridiculously expensive, but so cute) 3. clementine and red wine spritzers 4. lovely office

5. homemade jams and jellies 6. paper cut boutonnieres

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Photo of the Week: At the Lake

Link Loves:

Joy the Baker focused on Mother's Day inspiration this week. This cake was my favorite.
You Matter. Thanks for the reminder, Tsh.
I love these 10 shortcuts for better cooking over at Design Mom.
These beautiful words are tear inducing.
And: thank goodness there are people out there willing to help. Good neighbors who weren't afraid to help made a big difference this week.

Pins of the Week:

1. edible flower salad 2. explorer bedroom 3. washi tape gift wrap 4. road trip pack, free pintables

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Photo of the Week: rock out

 

 

Link Loves:

 

How to take great photos of your kids.

 

Why is there so much negativity on the internet? Let's all be a little nicer to one another.

 

Finding Magnolia is such a great website. This post is sad and strong and beautiful.

 

We're looking into 4-H for our son next year.

 

Pins of the Week:

 

 

 

1. cheesy chicken and rice with bacon. SO GOOD. 2. 15 things to make with a cardboard box

3. DIY Downton Abbey napkins 4.pallet garden 5. striped shirt. Want.

 

Happy Friday!



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Photo of the Week: Earth Day project

Link Loves:

I loved these photos of sisterly love at Girl's Gone Child.
Jane Austen, human behavior genius. Of course she is!
A reminder from Simple Mom: Less can be more.
And let's just all admit that we want to eat Shutterbean's guacamole with a spoon, mkay?

 

Pins of the Week:      

 

 

1. spinach, chicken, and pesto salad  2. udon noodle inspiration 3. grilled artichokes

 

4.water blocks 5. hand shadows 6. big girl's room inspiration