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Friday favorites-books, clothes, gifts….oh my!

November 11, 2016 By houseofhargrove@gmail.com

Hi Friends…it is Friday and I am so so glad.  This week felt LONG!  With daylight savings time and the election….I am ready for the weekend 🙂 Anyone else?  I saw this post on Facebook and it made me laugh….so so true (see below)!  Today I am linking up with Narci, Erika and Andrea to share my Friday Favorites (read all the way to the bottom bc there is an AMAZING deal down there!!).

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friday favorites

MOM LIFE TOTE

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I saw this bag online and it made me laugh so hard.  How true is this?  I fell like I just heard all the moms say Amen!  I mean, I love my kids (and husband), but I look in my bag and it is full of all of their stuff?!  I think this would make the perfect gifts for any of the moms in your life.  I know they can all relate! Get yours here

THE MAGNOLIA STORY

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Yall, I am not a reader.  I wish I was better, but honestly the minute I start reading I get very sleepy.  I love reading on a plane or at the beach, but that is pretty much it.  However, when Joanna & Chip Gaines write a book….I am definitely going to read it.  The other night the kids were in bed early and Geoff was at a friends watching a football game so I thought I would get in bed about 7:30, read a little while and then go to bed nice and early.  Well, this book sucked me in.  I mean….WOW!  If you loved them before you will love them even more after this.  It was honest, funny and oh so inspiring.  I COULD.NOT.PUT.IT.DOWN!  So much for an early bedtime.  I read the entire book in 1 sitting and ended up going to bed at 12:45 AM.  Actually, it was even later because I way lying in bed so inspired my brain kept racing.  Yall, have to read this book.  It is so so good.

KITCHEN LIGHTS

I have been wanting to update my kitchen island lights for awhile now.  When I found these on Antique Farmhouse I was so excited because they were exactly what I was looking for and the price was great.  I am in LOVE with the way they turned out!  They are pretty large.  We had 3 lights before, but I changed it to 2 with these lights.  They are the perfect mix of farmhouse and industrial.

BEFORE

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AFTER

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TREE SKIRT

My new cream, ruffle tree skirt just came in and I love it.  This makes me so excited to decorate for my favorite holiday….Christmas!  It is so pretty I don’t even want to put any presents on it.  It is 48″ wide and you can get it here on Amazon Prime.  HURRY there are only 7 left in stock!

NAIL POLISH

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Last month at our favorite things party I picked this Essie nail polish and I used it for the first time this week and love it.  It is called Merino Cool. It is a really pretty grey/brown with some purple tones in it.  It matches our cat Abby 🙂

LASH BOOST

I am a lash girl.  I could totally give up lipstick but long, dark lashes…never!  I am a huge mascara fan and am blown away with the new Rodan+Fields Lash Boost!

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LASH BOOST is a clear conditioning serum that's applied every night like liquid eye liner (takes 2 seconds), and contains a blend of peptides, biotin and keratin for fuller-, darker-, longer-looking lashes in as little as 4 weeks!
?You don't need a prescription to get it.
?It does not have any eye color changing side effects.
?It has undergone 6 ophthalmologist safety studies and passed them all.
?It moisturizes and nourishes your lashes AND EYEBROWS, and it protects lashes from breakage and brittleness.

All products come with a 60 day $ back guarantee so it is risk free to try.  Right now there is a special promo when you buy Lash Boost.  You get a free mini eye cream and make up bag.

Email me at houseofhargrove@gmail.com if you want any more info or have any questions!

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PUT ME IN THE STORY

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Yesterday I shared these adorable customizable kids books that make your child a character in the story.  It includes their name and photos.  Avery loves these books!  Such a great gift idea!

GOLD CONVERSE

Avery and I go round and round on shoes!  They are all too tight, itchy, cause blisters, etc!  GRRR.  This is a new thing.  Before she would wear anything, but since starting Kindergarten where they have to wear athletic shoes it has been more difficult.  I just bought her these Gold Converse and she seems to love them!  Thank goodness!  They are now my favorite!

ELF ON THE SHELF PUZZLE

I don’t know about you, but my kiddos love Elf on the Shelf!  I am always trying to come up with new ideas “Elfie” can do that they will love.  Last year I found this puzzle and the kids went crazy for it.

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My kiddos love puzzles and things with their names on them.  You can able to chose from 2 different sayings, pick if it is a boy or girl elf and put your kids names and their elf’s name on the puzzle.  I gave this to them Christmas Eve Morning since that is when Elfie flies back to the north pole.  It was a huge hit and I can use it again and again each year.  You can get one HERE

They also sell one that you can use the day you elf arrives.  We throw a fun breakfast the morning our elf arrives and this would be so cute to put with it.  You can purchase this puzzle HERE.

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EARRINGS

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OMG Deal alert!!  WOW…these look just like the Kate Spade earrings, but they are only $9.98 for a pair at Nordstrom!  Think of everyone you know who needs a gift…these are perfect!  I plan on buying several pair to keep in my gift closet for when I need a last minute gift!  Things stocking stuffers, treat yourself, etc!

There was a huge assortment of random things for you today, but they are my favorites!  Hope you have a great weekend!

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Comments

  1. Cat says

    November 11, 2016 at 4:54 am

    I love your kitchen and I think the new lights look fantastic! And I need to check out that book. Thanks for sharing the recommendation!

    • houseofhargrove@gmail.com says

      November 11, 2016 at 7:42 am

      Thank you so much!

  2. Kristi @ Happily Ever Griedls says

    November 11, 2016 at 9:39 am

    Your kitchen is just beautiful and I love the new lights! Your tree skirt is amazing too! Might need to pick one up like it! 🙂 Happy Friday!

    https://happilyevergriedlscom.wordpress.com

  3. Allie says

    November 14, 2016 at 4:19 am

    I just got so many great ideas from your favorites post! Thanks for sharing

    • houseofhargrove@gmail.com says

      November 14, 2016 at 7:33 am

      Oh yay! Thanks for letting me know

  4. Jennifer says

    December 6, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    Great article. I have been looking at helping some of house cleaning clients decorate their homes, and also some neat gift ideas. I love the tree skirt. It is great. Thanks for the information!

    • houseofhargrove@gmail.com says

      December 7, 2016 at 7:19 am

      Thanks so much Jennifer!

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