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My Framed Photo Gallery Walls

Happy Friday everyone, today I’m finally sharing the home decor post you’ve all been waiting for…my framed photo gallery walls. It’s been about 10 months since my wedding so I knew it was time to bite the bullet and print some wedding photos to display in my home. I had been putting it off because it’s so hard to decide which photos to choose and what the gallery wall will look like. Fortunately, Framebridge makes it super easy to select and envision your gallery wall. Their website allows you to choose a gallery style that fits with your space and then upload all of your high resolution photos to arrange them until you come to a look you love. Once you arrange your gallery wall, you can preview what the wall will look like before ordering. The Framebridge custom frames your photos and ships everything (including a life-size hanging guide!) to your door. Scroll through this post to see how!

I’ve created my own gallery style walls with Framebridge before in my old house, but this time I wanted a more formal look so I choose two of their standard layouts: the floor to ceiling grid for my entry way and “the line” gallery to hang above my bed. While I love the look of the full floor to ceiling grid, I needed three large frames in another part of my house so I decided to separate three photos from the gallery, but I think it still think it looks amazing.

I took a screenshot of my online process with Framebridge so you could see how I was able to easily arrange my photos into an order that flowed together and made me smile. Once I moved all of the photos around a couple times, I was able to “preview” what the gallery would look like. See screenshot below.

I moved the bottom three photos somewhere else in my home, which I will show you later in my home tour post in January.

How did we hang the photos so perfectly you ask? It was an even easier than you can imagine. Framebridge ships your professionally framed photos to you along with a hanging tool kit, which comes with everything you need minus the hammer and tape measurer. It comes with all the correct nails and pieces for each frame along with a paper grid that you can hang on your wall wherever you want to hang the gallery. Then you hammer all of the nails into the X marks and rip the paper down once you’re ready to hang. It was the easiest hanging process I’ve ever experienced, which I was super grateful for because it was stress free and very rewarding at the end.

My exact frames are from the floor to ceiling grid | You can find my bench available here!

The bedroom gallery wall was an even easier process because it was just a straight line , but we used still used the paper grid anyway to avoid making any of the photos too closer together or too far apart. Check out “The Line” gallery above my below.

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Christmas Decor: Pre-lit Mini Christmas Tree | Mini Sweets Ornament Set | Mini Wine Ornament Set |Pencil Christmas tree found at Hobby Lobby | Fairy String Lights

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outfit: Caslon® Ribbed Turtleneck Tunic Sweater (Regular & Petite) | UGG® Cable Knit Over the Knee Socks | Shearling Slipper (similar here)

Black Friday 2018 Deals & Promo Codes

November 22, 2018

For all the latest promo codes & deals, head over to this post—> Cyber Monday 2018 Sales!

Happy Thanksgiving Eve everyone! Usually I wait until Black Friday to share all the deals and promo codes, but lucky for us, they arrived much earlier this year! The Black Friday madness has officially begun! Not to worry though because I have rounded up all of the best Black Friday 2018 deals and promo codes for you from all of your favorite stores. Also, I will be sure to update any new promo codes and/or deal changes on this post throughout the weekend as well an entirely new list on Cyber Monday. So you can continue to refer to this list until I post the new Cyber Monday deals which will most likely happen on Sunday evening! Scroll this this post to shop my top picks from the Black Friday 2018 deals and promo codes.

Black Friday 2018 Deals:

Abercrombie & Fitch | 50% OFF Site Wide

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Aerie | 40% off everything

American Eagle | 40% off + free shipping

Anthropologie | 30% OFF everything!

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Ann Taylor | Free shipping + 50% off everything with code CYBER2018

ASOS | 25% off site wide | code: EPIC25

Barrington Gifts: 10% OFF orders over $150 | 15% OFF orders over $250 | 20% OFF orders over $350 | code: THANKFUL

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Banana Republic | 50% OFF regular priced items!

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Baublebar | 35% OFF!

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Bed Bath & Beyond | Take 20% OFF your entire purchase!

See more on my favorite products from BB&B here—> My Top Wedding Registry Picks from Bed Bath & Beyond

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Bloomingdales | take $25 off items labeled “TAKE 25& OFF” + 10% OFF almost all beauty purchases!

Buddy Love | 50% OFF with code: BLACKFRIDAY18

Cami NYC | 25% OFF orders under $300 w/ code: BFCM20 | 25% OFF orders over $300 w/ code: BFCM25

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Cecelia New York | 25% OFF entire purchase | code: BLACK25

Chicwish | Extra $10 OFF purchase of $70 w/ code: BF10 | Extra $20 OFF purchase of $120 w/ code: BF20 | Extra $30 OFF purchase of $180 w/ code: BF30

Charme Silkiner | Starting Wednesday: 40% off with code: THANKS40 | Valid from 11.21 – 11.25 at 11:59 pm PST.

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Express | 50% OFF everything + Free shipping | ends 11.30

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French Connection | take 40% OFF site wide + FREE Shipping on orders over $125

Gap | 50% off everything with code GIFT and 50% off with code YOURS

Gigi New York |

Spend $125 & save 20% | Spend $250 & save 25% | Spend $350 & save 30% | Spend $500 & save 35%

See more on my favorite Gigi New York Bag on sale—> The Mini Genevieve Bucket Bag

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GORJANA | up to $100 off your order!!

Henri Bendel | Take up 30% OFF entire site! (no code needed)!

H&M | 20% off your purchase of $75 + free shipping

J.Crew | Get 50% off your purchase with code: TGIF |

Jockey | 30% OFF + FREE Shipping & 50% OFF sleepwear | code: BLKFRI

See more on our favorite Jockey loungewear here—>Our Saturday Morning Traditions

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Julie Vos | Take up to 35% OFF

See how I styled my Julie Vos pieces here—>3 Tips on How to Host Your First Friendsgiving

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Kate Spade | 30% OFF entire purchase | code: GIVECHEER

See how I styled a bag from the Kate Spade Make It Mine Collection —> How to Maximize Your Handbag Collection

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Kendra Scott | Yellow Friday Sale! Buy more, save more. 25% off $100+ 30% off $200+
Ends 11/26

See how I styled my favorite Kendra Scott pieces here—>My Top Picks from The Kendra Scott Holiday Collection

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Large Antique Brass Jewelry Box in White Lacquer | 2) Metal Crystal Ring Holder in Rose Gold | 3) Aria Clip On Gold Statement Earrings in Dichroic Glass | 4) Charm Necklaces | 5) Val Rose Gold Hoop Earrings Iridescent Crystal | 6) Nicola Rose Gold Statement Earrings in Blush Crystal | 7) Holiday Large Tumbler Candle | 8) Schuyler Rose Gold Cocktail Ring | 9) Emmet Gold Statement Earrings in Clear Glass

Last Call | take extra 40% to 80% OFF everything!

Loft | 50% off your purchase with code CYBER

Lord & Taylor | $25 OFF your $200+ order | code: BONUS

L’Occitane | 20% OFF full priced items | code: CYBER

See my favorite products from L’Occitane here—> The Most Personal & Luxurious Gift Sets for The Holidays

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Lola James | 25% OFF site wide | code: ENJOY25

Loren Hope | 20% OFF w/ code: Sparkle20 | 25% OFF $250+ w/ code: Sparkle25 | 30% OFF $500+ w/ code: SPARKLE30

Lulu & Georgia | 25% OFF EVERYTHING (NO EXCLUSIONS!) | Dates: 11/19-11/25 | Offer code: BESTEVER

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I own all of the home decor pieces above!

Macy’s | Extra 20% OFF (or $10 OFF $25) + FREE shipping at $50+

Madewell | 25% OFF your entire purchase | code: DEALWITHIT

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MARC FISHER | 30% off select styles + Free shipping on all orders | Code: BF18 | 20% off their purchase | Code: LTD-507

Mark & Graham | 20% OFF your entire purchase | code: FRIENDS

See more on my Mark & Graham Gift Ideas here—>Personalized Gift Ideas for Her

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Minted | Enjoy 20% off holiday cards, gifts, fine art and home decor orders $150+ and 15% off all other orders | Code to use at checkout: BF2018 | Expires: Friday, 11/23

See more on holiday cards from last year here—> Custom Save The Dates Cards

Misguided | 50% sitewide with code USEME | Ends 11/27

Neiman Marcus | Take $50 OFF your $200 regular price purchase | code: THANKFUL

Nordstrom | up to 60% OFF

Old Navy | 50% OFF everything-ish

Onzie: 40% off site wide except for new arrivals | code: GRATEFUL

Pottery Barn| 25% off + free shipping | code: THANKFUL

RAY-BAN | Up to 50% off (20% off most styles)

Rebecca Minkoff | 25% off when you spend $100+(code: THX25)

Revolve | up to 50% off women’s dresses and men’s shirts / up to 80% off sale

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE | earn a $75 gift card with your purchase of $150

Sam Edelman | up to 50% OFF | code: SAMSGIVING2018

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Serena & Lilly | 20% off everything with code: GATHER

Sephora | $15 & under Black Friday Deals

Shopbop | up to 25% off full-price items and up to 75% off sale items with code: MORE18

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Ambeur 2 Piece Luggage Set | 2) Faux Leather Leggings | 3) Astyll 2 Piece Luggage Set | 4) Linnie Flat Mules | 5) Earthette Flat Clutch Crossbody Bag | 6) Linnie Mules | 7) The Racer Top | 8) Eartha Iconic Phone Wallet Crossbody Bag | 9) Mena Faux Fur Coat | 10) Eartha Kit Mini Top Handle Bag

Show Me Your Mumu | 40% off select styles | code: SHOPBLACKFRI

Sole Society | 30% OFF all shoes & Bags!

Spanx | 20% OFF everything

Take 20% OFF my absolute favorite faux leather leggings!

Steve Madden | 35% OFF + 2 Free Day Shipping | code: THANKS

Supergoop: 25% OFF site wide | code: HOLIDAY

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Third Love |coming soon..

Tory Burch | Take 30% OFF $250 + FREE shipping | code: THANKS

Tory Burch Fleming Tote | 2) Tory Burch Robinson Small Tote | 3) Tory Burch Fleming Star-stud Slim Card Case | 4) Tory Burch Fleming Mini Stud Slim Card Case | 5) Tory Burch Fleming Satchel | 6) red bag | 7) TORY BURCH ROBINSON CONVERTIBLE SHOULDER BAG | 8) Tory Burch Fleming Metallic Flat Wallet Cross-body | 9) Tory Burch Fleming Star-stud Flat Wallet Cross-body

Vince Camuto | 40% OFF | code: WEEKEND40

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West Elm | 15% off $100+ / 20% off $500+ / 25% off $1,000+ / 30% off $3,000+ | code: SAVEMORE

Urban Outfitters: Buy 1 Get 1 50% OFF on all apparel!

VICTORIA’S SECRET | $50 off $250 + Free shipping | 40% off all bras | BOGO sleep tops and bottoms

White Elephant Designs | coming soon…

William Sanoma | Take 20% OFF your entire order + FREE shipping | code: THANKS

World Market | Up to 40% off + FS $50+ Online (11/26-11/27) Use code: CYBERBMSM

Details: 40% off $300, 30% off $200, 20% off $100, 15% off $50 + FS $50+

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Yumi Kim | 30% off the site-including sale items (ends 11.26) | code: THANKS

The Most Personal & Luxurious Gift Sets For The Holidays

November 21, 2018

Morning everyone, it’s officially holiday gift shopping season so I will be featuring tons of great gift ideas for everyone on your list this year starting today with some of my favorite beauty products by L’Occitane. I was introduced to this brand about five years ago and I absolutely fell in love with the Lavender Foaming Bath and Almond Shower Oil. They are some of the most soothing and luxurious bath products I’ve ever used so I instantly became a fan. So if you’re looking to spoil your loved ones this holiday season, I highly recommend stocking up on a few of these gift sets. The L’Occitane gift sets are some of the most impressive and luxurious gifts you can give to someone while still being personal and staying within a budget. Plus they already come beautifully packaged in Castelbajac Paris designs so you don’t even really need to wrap them. Additionally, there are so many items offered in some of the sets that you could even split up between a few people by dropping a couple items in each of their stockings or creating your own little gift baskets.

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Today shop L’Occitane’s special deal and get FREE shipping on any $49 purchase!

Oh and while you’re at it, you might as well treat yourself to a little pampering by purchasing the L’Occitane Luxury Advent Calendar. It’s a great way to try out all of the items yourself, or if you’re feeling generous, you can even share it with the rest of your family by taking turns opening each of the 24 days of goodies all the way until Christmas. What a wonderful way to countdown! Lastly, if you really want to impress your loved ones with their new Provence inspired gift, it might be important to know how to pronounce the name of the brand. It’s pronounced LOX-EE-TAHN.

You can find my pajamas linked here—>Waffle Romper

Shop My Top 3 L’occitane Gift Sets:

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Fragrant Lavender Collection: I of course had to put this set at the top of my favorites list because the Lavender Foaming Bath was the first L’Occitane product that I fell in love and I want others to experience the same kind of luxurious pampering this season. Because we deserve it, right!

The Best Of L’Occitane Collection: I just love when brands do the work for you by curating their best selling products and packaging them all together for you because you know the gift will be good and you didn’t even have to do any of the work.

Luxury Advent Calendar: This gift is such a fun and interactive way to countdown to Christmas. Plus it’s a great way to try 24 different products by L’Occitane before buying the full size bottles. Not to mention the eye catching design that rotates a full 360 degrees to find each of the numbered drawers.

This post is in partnership with L’Occitane, a brand I love. All opinions and selections here are my own. Thank you for supporting the affiliate posts who make this blog possible.

Keep Calm and Lavender On

November 19, 2018

Hey everyone! Today I’ve teamed up with Head & Shoulders to share 3 ways to unwind during the holidays. Don’t wait until you feel overly stressed to try and calm yourself down. Instead, create a daily or weekly routine for yourself that you know will keep you feeling happy and stress free.

Three Ways to Unwind and Keep Calm:

Peacefulness should start before you even wake up. Before you go to bed, do a 5 minute pick up so that you wake up to a nice, clean home. Then diffuse lavender oil in your room while you sleep. I also like to use a sound machine that helps me fall asleep and stay asleep. Additionally, Blake and I keep silk pillow cases and sateen sheets on our bed to make it extra soft and comfortable. A good night’s rest is vital to living a stress free life. Also, set your alarm 15 minutes earlier than the time you need to get ready so you have extra time to sit down and enjoy your coffee before getting ready for the day.

I’m usually a night-showerer, but whether you shower in the morning, evening, or mid-day (it happens!), this is this perfect moment to unwind and take a deep breath. I also recommend incorporating lavender products into your beauty routine to keep the calming aroma going. Head & Shoulders makes a great Calming Lavender Shampoo and Conditioner Collection infused with both lavender and jasmine which you can pick up at Dollar General.

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Floral Pajama Set | Dream Lover Floral Robe

The Calming Lavender Collection works together to moisturize the scalp’s skin to restore its balance for healthier hair in the future. What I love most, it calms, renews and nourishes the scalp for shiny, manageable hair leaving you 100% flake-free. Healthy scalp means healthy hair.

So, it’s a super easy and affordable way to work more relaxing lavender scents into your daily routine. Plus good hair days always help keep you happy too, right?

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Outfit: L’Academie The Jean Skort in Black Multi | L’Academie The Victorie Bodysuit in Ruby Dot | similar top—> L’Academie The Elenora Blouse in Ruby Dot |

When you get home from work, put your phone down and unplug. Light some lavender scented candles or play some music and relax for 15 minutes before starting dinner or getting back to household chores. It’s so important to remember to take time for yourself to relax or meditate and breathe.

Outfit: L’Academie The Jean Skort in Black Multi | Super Crop Sweater | The Mini Maestra Bag | Lucite Emmie Boot

This post is in partnership with Head & Shoulders, a brand I love. All opinions and selections here are my own. Thank you for supporting the affiliate posts who make this blog possible.

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Three Ways to Unwind and Keep Calm: