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Does anyone remember what today is?

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It's Flat 200's birthday! Can you believe it? A whole year of me direct to you...

Here's a few of the highlights:

• Over 15,000 pageviews - Thanks, Mom!
• 135 posts
• 60 Facebook followers
• And our most popular post ever... duh, They're Real & They're Fabulous! You guys are so dirty!

To celebrate, I've decided to spend the weekend in Boston with my bestie (sans Hootie & monster)! Raise your hand if you're excited. *Insert every hand I have here.*

Thanks for the support! Here's to year #2!

Cheers,

Jessie

PS - I wish there was someway to look up the number of exclamation points ever used. I would have to think my percentage would be high!!!

Whatever Wednesday!

It's been a long time since I did one of these posts, but I figure I need some retail therapy after all my self imposed drama with the big boy bed!

Update: We - specifically me - did survive the first night despite lots of jumping up & down on the new mattress. Promise to post pics soon!

Anywho with Christmas beginning to ramp up, I'm already getting hounded for lists. (Sorry, Millie!) So here's my current wish list... as always, I will also accept loose diamonds, bars of gold and bags of money.

In a shocking turn of events, I would like even more jewelry! I'm obsessed with the new Kendra Scott collection. Yes, I do think you can have too much of a good thing, but these look different than the rest, right?!?

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I need this little guy in my life... it's a mini clutch (Is there really such a thing?) and wallet in one. It says I like to be organized and look stylish while doing it!

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I once owned the world's most incredible coat and it was stolen. *Insert sad, angry face.* You know how I have a hard time getting over things, but I think this one could be a close second.

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Seeing as my purse is now a dumping ground for everyone and everything, I thought I should step up my mobile trash can with one of these beauties. I'm digging the grey& yellow... did I mention it can be monogrammed?

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I guess that can get you all started. There are only 56 shopping days until Christmas!

Cheers,
Jessie

Change

By the time you read this post, the monster will have slept in his crib for the last time. That's right. Today is B-day... as in big boy bed and this mama is having a harder time than she imagined.

Somehow my baby went from this...

to this...

While I am so grateful for the sweet little rambunctious boy he is becoming, it is tough to realize how quickly they leave that baby stage. If you get a moment today, this mama would greatly appreciate any extra prayers for a smooth transition and a little bit of peace along the way.

Cheers,
Jessie

PS - The only thing keeping my spirits high is getting to see this cuteness in action soon!

May I Serve You?

Does anyone remember back to my long lost love, the Fez Platter?!?

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Who can forget its incredible details? Extra special flair? And affordable price tag? Apparently, I can't since I'm still scouring everywhere to find the perfect tray for our breakfast table. Here's the current options:

This studded option is Jonathan Adler for JCP. Laugh if you must, but I think he's pretty cool and who doesn't love a stud. (No comments, Hootie.)

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You know I'm a sucker for a monogram and some gold leaf.

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 Great pattern on this one. Reminds me most of the Fez Platter with it ethnic, global vibe.

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I could venture back to my English roots, but honestly the longer I stare at this one the more creeped out I get.

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 Love me some quirk... and nothing says quirk more than flamboyant birds in my opinion.

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I realize in the grand scheme of things this should be a non-issue, but I just can't seem to find the right fit. Maybe I just need to get a new table. (Just kidding, Hootie... we'll see.)

Cheers,
Jessie

For Sale! For Sure!

Don't get your hopes up... I haven't discovered the greatest sale of all time and am letting you in on a little secret. Plus, let's be honest. I would totally take all the good stuff and then tell you all about it later. I know it's evil, but it's true.

Anywho, back to the point. I'm giving you all first rights of refusal. I'm selling 6 Dwell Studio pillows for $50.

 They are 16"squares with the insert included.

There are 2 patterns included in the set - Bella Porte in Charcoal and Vintage Blossom in Dove.

Let me know if anyone is interested.  First come, first serve or they head off to the wonderful world of Craigslist on Saturday! 

Cheers,

Jessie

Those Little Devils...

Fall decided to come to Dallas approximately one day ago... it is rainy, gloomy and the temps have finally dipped below 70. Thank goodness! We've already been in full fall/ Halloween mood around here for a week or more, but someone has decided to ruin my mood.

Squirrels! Those pesky little varmint! Quit eating my gourds! Since there is not much to do at this point to save the sacrificed gourds, I'll focus my efforts inside.

I'm typically a generic 'fall' girl. It must be due to all my years at the Fall Fest instead of Trick or Treating. (You can thank my Southern Baptist upbringing for that.) Either way, I prefer the decor to serve dual purposes.

Monster is crazy about these 'Christmas trees'. I guess I need to clarify the holidays a little more, but I agree that they are pretty cool as well.

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Nothing says fall like wheat and I love this one.

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Surely, a squirrel wouldn't eat these.

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Not sure if a hedgehog is considered a fall animal, but he sure is cute and he has that woodland vibe so I'm going with it.

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A bottle opener isn't typically decor, but this one would look awesome during all your Halloween Fall Fest activities.

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I guess I'll be going back to the store for round 2 of pumpkins. Perhaps this DIY will make my pumpkins too pretty to snack on. Perhaps not. 

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Happy Hunting... I mean Halloween... I mean Fall! Yikes!

Cheers,
Jessie

Lost & Found

All right, these poor guys are just sitting somewhere waiting for a nice home. I need you all to take a good hard look and adopt one (or all) of them. Show a little love to my friends...

When you see the price of this little vintage number, you'll want more than one.

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Suzani lamp... do I need to say anything else?

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The perfect little side chair for any space and love the brass accents.

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Not everyone's cup of tea, but definitely an incredible statement piece. Who's gonna be brave?

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Have I mentioned that Emerald Green is the color of the year? BAM! Here you go!

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Texas charm at its best!

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I actually just want someone to buy this for me. Cause I'm certainly not at that price!

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What can I say? I'm a giver.

Cheers,

Jessie

Keep Up

I don't know about you all, but I'm always just a tad behind the trend. I generally lie somewhere between Early Adopter and Early Majority. (See Mom that FCS degree did pay off a little!)

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Anywho, I obviously know about Pinterest and Houzz, but who else has been turned on to Keep?!? It's awesome. Think of it as a Pinterest board without all the ab routines and school lunches that no one ever makes. It is basically an online shopping list that shows you the brand, price and where to buy it.

It even will notify you when an item you've 'kept' goes on sale!

Honestly, my favorite thing about Keep is it's just about the stuff. Not all the fluff of Pinterest or the grandioseness of Houzz. I still love those, but may just keep them around for inspirational images.  

So what do you say... are you gonna join the early majority? Or be a laggard? (What is that by the way?)

Cheers,

Jessie

PS - Feel free to follow me as well... I am an early adopter after all. :)