Happy Saturday from the trail! I hope you had a beautiful week! I’ve got a fun round-up for you today that includes a little organizing, a little spring decor, a lot of fashion (hello affordable spring purses!), and a little life. Time for some popcorn.. let’s do it. :)
1 – ORGANIZED CONTAINER DRAWER
BEFORE
This food container drawer has been driving me crazy for over a year! I’ve organized it many times and even added a divider to separate containers from lids, but it somehow aways ended up looking like this. I finally determined that the mis matched containers (all different sizes) were the issue in keeping this small space tidy. I did some research and ordered new containers at the beginning of the year and two months later.. I organized the drawer. Progress is sometimes slow. Ha.
AFTER
2 – SPRING WREATHS
Floral Wreath With White Ribbon
These two wreaths are so pretty for spring and I know they will sell out quickly! This gorgeous neutral floral wreath with little white flowers and a white ribbon..
3 – MOST WORN JEANS
My Paige Anessa High Waist Jeans are finally back in stock! Hands down my most worn jeans last spring and summer so I ordered them in a dark wash and white too. They are pricey but I literally lived in them! Well.. you remember. :)
First pic I found of me in the light wash. They are high waisted so they work really well with shorter/crop tops.
But they also look cute with longer tops. My favorite part about these jeans (other than the fit) is that they work with ANY type of shoe. I’ve dressed them up with heels, I’ve worn them with a sweatshirt and sneakers, and they look so cute with ballet flats and sandals. I’m a fan.
4 – SPRING PURSES
Ok.. let’s talk spring purses! AFFORDABLE and CUTE spring purses. Aren’t the two above the cutest!? I’m so in love! $25 you guys. Such a steal. I had to have them both. It comes in a pretty blue pattern too!
I found so many cute spring purse options and ordered them all to see/try in person. I took a lot of pics in this same outfit just so you can see bag sizes! This bamboo handle purse is on the small size. It’s perfect for lunch with friends or date night when you just need your keys, phone and lipgloss. On a sidenote this sweater is so comfy and on sale! I have had these Colette pants in green for years and got the black for Christmas. Kenny gives the best gifts! Especially when he has specific instructions. ;)
Here’s the same purse in black. I love the little scarf tie! Wearing it with this cute cropped jumpsuit that Kenny also gave me for Christmas. Colette everything this year! He has the best taste. ;) Really though.. this jumpsuit is so flattering and on sale.
Ok.. back to my stripes and more cute purse options. This clear bag is perfection. Perfect for a summer concert or baseball game! I love the cute strap with gold accents. It matches my sweater pretty cute too. And my hall rugs. Clearly I like black and cream.
Another cute spring/summer option. This purse is a little bigger so it could be more of an every day bag. I love the way it ties in a bow at the top.
Also darling! Also has the cute bow accent. This would be a perfect beach vacation purse.





5 – HEALTHY LUNCH/SNACKLE BOX/ART
These are the sliced almonds I use! Also this cute citrus art is back in stock! It has been in my pantry and I swapped it for this cute lemon print because I like the size better of this one in my kitchen.
6 – GOOD-BYE FEBRUARY
I can’t believe January and February are over! We made it! We are through the two sometimes LONG winter months. HELLO MARCH! So happy you are here. I’m excited for the time change and longer evenings.. anyone else? Sharing a quick dump of random pics on my camera roll since this blog is still in some small way a family journal. I’m too busy trying out all the cute spring purses for us to have time to actually scrapbook anymore. ;)
A bit of life lately..
Kole went to his first formal dance! How is he this old!? Freshman mostly just go with friends which I love.
Love these boys. Growing up way too fast.
The dance was at Seaworld and they all had the best time.
Took El and Kole to Wicked last weekend. That play gets better every time doesn’t it!? A must see if you haven’t yet! The Broadway is incredible. It was so fun seeing the movie this year but for me nothing compares to the play.
Team pink and team green. :) We were really missing Addie! Well.. I was anyway. I’m over here “This is so fun! Let’s wear pink and green! Let’s buy snacks! Let’s take pictures!” El, Kole and Kenny were all missing Ad because they needed her to hang with me. Ad and I bring a different energy that is sometimes too much for these 3. Ha.
A recent pic of her heading to an exam with her little good luck charm! She is coming home soon for spring break and we all can’t wait to get her here.
Sweaty nights at the gym with my boys! I have to really PUSH myself go but I’m always so glad I did after.
It’s much easier to get dinner out with the girls. :)
Or shopping. Or lunch. Or walks. Grateful for all of the good friends in my life!
Fun night at Seaport Village.
Speaking of good friends! We were with these two again last night and I said “ok.. I can’t be out too late.. I still need to write my Saturday 6 post!” Richard wanted me to just make it a Saturday 3 or 4 so we could keep the party going. Ha. He cracks us up. Not only did I stick to 6 things (sorry Richard!) but this was a LONG 6 things. I’m up way past my bedtime! If you see a Saturday 3 or 4 pop up in the future you’ll know why. ;)
Have a great weekend and kick off the new month with something that makes you happy!
I think I’ll organize another drawer. :)
Love your blog! Please provide the information for the sweatshirt Cole is wearing for the Wicked show. Thanks.
Oh you are the sweetest Lynn! Thank you! Kole’s sweatshirt is from an on-line shop called Flim Flam (flimflam.shop I think)! It’s the YouTuber Flamingo.. Kole is a fan. Ha. ;)
Love the Paige jeans, which wash do you prefer and should a person size up, down or their usual size? Also, you went to Europe, any advice? We are considering, Amsterdam, Belgium and Paris. We’ve been to Paris but are now taking our daughter with us. Thanks!! As always love your blog.
Hi Melissa! Oh my word.. you will have the best time! We hit all of those places (rode bikes the whole way with Backroads). I will try to share pics and details of what we did/saw this month! Thank you for the reminder that I need to do that! And for the jeans if I had to just pick one pair I would go with my original.. the lighter wash. They go with EVERYTHING and are so cute for spring/summer! Thank you for your sweet comment! Made my day. :)
“Kole went to his first formal dance!”
I remember your story about ending up back in the hospital after he was born, about collapsing in the bathroom after you came home with him from the hospital!! I’ve been a follower that long! How has your health been long-term after that, Erin? Happily, you seem very healthy!!
Oh my word! Your comment made me tear up! You really have been with me a long time.. that means so much to me. Thank you! I seriously can’t believe that he is in high school! HOW did we get here so quickly!? I am healthy and no complications since my blood transfusion/hysterectomy! That was such a scare. So grateful. :) Thank you for asking and for sticking with me so long! xo
Love your hair! The color is just beautiful.I do not know what you are putting on it but it is the best. Happy March!♥️
Oh you made my day Julie! What a sweet thing to say! Thank you so much. Happy March to you too! :) XO
Love your posts and look forward to reading them, I’ve been following you for a long time. :) Just wondering if that leather looking jacket you’re wearing in the last picture is available? And if there’s a link? Thanks so much :)
That means so much to me that you’ve been with me for a while! Thank you!! I wish I had a link for you! I bought that leather jacket during the Nordstrom sale a couple of years ago and they don’t have it in stock anymore. If I ever see one that is similar I’ll definitely share it! Thanks again.. have the best weekend! xo