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THE WEEKEND EDIT FALL FAVORITES + A SPIDER

September 4, 2021

My youngest son called from school and said he might move home because of a spider. Yes, apparently there was a Wolf spider in his bedding. So I googled it and found too many details. He had a plan: either sleep on the couch until the first freeze or move back home. That last sentence tells you how much he fears this little creature.

Neither was an option since we were paying rent for his basement bedroom (with egress). #realtormom

Thankfully, one of his roommate’s moms was in town and she helped Evan vacuum, washed his sheets and purchased bug spray. Evan’s reaction to a spider was similar to my phobia.

Apparently, there was a hole in the wall which gave the spider safe passage to a rental house filled with empty pizza boxes and Gatorade. #wink

The hole in the wall is now covered with duct tape. ;0)

Taking suggestions on the spider invasion.

If you missed last week’s Weekend Edit you can read the empty nest status update here.

In other news in the Weekend Edit

I finished nine seasons of Suits. And now I am watching this show on Netflix.
What are you watching? I need a good dramedy or historical fiction movie.
I found these tips on how to clean this laundry staple.
I ordered this turtleneck based on the reviews.
I bought it to wear with these camel color pants I found here on sale.

I’m going for an Audrey Hepburn look if Audrey was curvy and wore Maui Jims.

6. If you have a tiny porch take a look at mine.

7. Here’s a great list for the best gold spray paint.

8. Tips for a small space party (think city apartment or condos).

9. I might make this for our first chilly Sunday evening.

10. Where do you find olive baskets like this one?

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August 28, 2021

I woke up super early Friday morning to cooler temps while Chloe and Elliott did their morning constitutional (Frasier reference) while my coffee brewed. With the cooler early mornings, it just feels right to linger over a mug of coffee. Speaking of coffee I add a scoop of this to my coffee every morning. I’ll let you know if anything happens. I am not sure what is suppose to happen, but I’ll let you know if it does.

In other news, we moved our youngest into his college rental house. I considered contacting the landlord (a young graduate) and offering to split the cost of paint and labor. Evan’s basement bedroom walls are red. And to annoy me, he kept mumbling that word from The Shining.

I will share pictures when we are back there for Homecoming Weekend. In the meantime, I plan to practice making these for Thanksgiving. If you are a long hauler at Everyday Edits you know I need to practice following the recipe.

With our empty nest status (again) I returned home to Colorado and scheduled movers to move furniture to the garage.

The baseboards were installed after this early spring project.

Yes, I decided for $135 it was worth paying two guys (or girls) to move furniture from one floor to another or from to the garage where I plan to sell them on Facebook Marketplace. I decided it was cheaper to hire movers for an hour than spend $400 in physical therapy because either my husband or myself pulled something.

Tip: Tell the movers you don’t need the 2-hour minimum and they will usually give you the hourly rate.

I am on Season 7 of Suits. If you are a fan who is your favorite character?

Here is what is trending at my house based on my Pinterest boards, projects and internet searches. #wink

1. I shared my fall fireplace mantel. We love this space since building the library wall.

2. Please pin this upcycle idea for the Thanksgiving table.

3. Here is a great tutorial on how to build a gallery wall.

4. This vegetable dish looks amazing. If you need a skillet this is my favorite USA brand.

5. File Sandy’s charcuterie boards under entertaining goals.

6. Love what Cindy did with her lantern for fall.

6. This is one of our favorite DIY projects and yes any of us can make it. We made our fireplace mantel from the same source.

What are your plans for the weekend? I plan to haul out the pumpkins and do some deep cleaning now that baby Evan is back at school. Here is a fun read on how to stay connected to our adulting kids.

I updated my fall favorites!

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THE WEEKEND EDIT #25

January 23, 2021

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I did something I never do – I painted my own nails. And, one glance at my fingertips as I typed this week’s Weekend Edit, I remembered why I only paint walls. #manicure

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I am in multiple detoxes and new habits-in-training this month. For the month of January, I am nail polish free. I am three weeks in to my 31 day Homegoods detox and starting my day with 20 sips of water before my morning coffee.

I read something about the first thing we should do in the morning is drink water. A visual of my organs needing water did the trick for me.

NEW HABITS

I shared a few other tricks when I kicked this habit.

Can you believe we have one more weekend in January? The first month of the year is tough for me. Without Christmas lights to light up our yards, it just feels like sweats a blankie and Netflix after dinner.

My husband and I are trying to get small tasks done after dinner so we are not on the couch at 7 pm.

Sound familiar?

We are about to start Season 4 of this Netflix show.

My friend Katie over at Preppy Empty Nester had the best idea to kick off the new year.

She is sharing her readers’ dog photos and bios on her weekly posts. I wish I had thought of that! Of course, I had to share this little barnyard rescue and resident charmer. His gotch day is coming up next month.

This rug is one of my most popular questions. I bought it here.

I think he loves this rug because the thick wool (for the price) feels good under his paws and chin.

Thanks for checking in today.

BUYERS AND SELLER TIPS

Before you go I am slowly adding tips and posts for buyers and sellers (thanks to my preppy, empty nester’s suggestions last year).

Like this tip before a furniture delivery or moving truck arrives at your new home.

A friend and colleague read the tip on my blog (I signed her up for my once a week newsletter) and she shared it at our small group weekly meeting. #thankyouheather

Happy Saturday! I am out showing homes today and loving the warm temps in Colorado. I may have to swing by Target for these sales. Damn you Target!

Laura

The Weekend Edit

June 20, 2020

Hi everyone, it is a beautiful morning here in Colorado. My brother and sister came to visit last week. My sister and I put together my little patio outside the kitchen (here is the before) and I can’t wait to share next week. Here is a sneak peek.

My sister loves a project so she painted our powder bath from Hale Navy to a Benjamin Moore Silver. I love the brighter, lighter feel, but now I feel the walls need some stuff.

I am rewatching Schitt’s Creek. For a show, I did not like the first six times I now love the Rose family. Is anyone watching it?

I shared a few repurpose projects this past week. This brown paper bag project is so simple, but it works great for starter herbs.

And I shared these ideas to decorate a gate. I love a bell!

I found a few things online this week!

This guide to white wine is awesome.

I had no idea I could make my own vanilla extract. Running back to get the specifics!

Have you wanted to create a brick stencil floor? Read details here.

We can all use a reminder on interior design basics. Suzy shares the details here.

Strawberry cake for summer!

Or this strawberry recipe… the title alone. Yum!

Carol shared these no-sew pillows that are adorable and easy!

Christy shared a cute directional coordinates sign here. Her blog is filled with projects to try!

Hope you have a great weekend! Elliott is chilling outside on the back patio!

Looking for last minute red, white and blue decor?

In other news in the Weekend Edit

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NEW HABITS

BUYERS AND SELLER TIPS

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