Gift Guide: Last Minute Home Gifts

 I've got one last gift guide for y'all. 

I kept wanting to put together a gift guide for the home and time kept getting away from me. 

Today I finally sat down and did it. The best part is all of these will deliver in time for Christmas. 

Keurig Coffe, Latte & Cappuccino Maker

This is the coffee maker we have. Sadly it's sitting in a box until we buy our house. Regardless, this would make a great gift! 

Amazon Echo Dot

I got J one of these 2 years ago. I think the new ones are so cute. Might need to upgrade.

Clear Coffee Mugs

These are so cute and trendy. I really want a set, but we cannot fit any more cups in our house.

Copper and Marble Wine Opener

This is absolutely beautiful. This will probably be the first purchase I make when we buy a house. Would make a beautiful gift for your mom. (Check shipping. You might have to pay for upgraded shipping to get it in time.)

Robot Vacuum

Another item I have sitting in a box waiting for us to buy a house. My friend and I got the same one on Prime Day and he says it's AMAZING. (I have a different brand, but I feel like the overall consensus of robot vacuums is they are worth it.) 

Smart Plugs

These would be a great stocking stuffer. They work with Alexa and other smart home devices. Love that you can just talk to turn the lights or TV on.

Coravin Wine Bottle Opener

This is such a cool device. It basically "opens" a bottle of wine so you can just have a glass and then save the rest. Really great for someone that drinks expensive wine. 

Google Nest Thermostat

I really want one of these. Everyone raves about them. Great for a tech person you know. 

Coffee Table/Conversation Books

This one looks really cool. You can obviously tailor it to the persons specific interests.

Wine Glasses

I love the shape of these. Wine glasses are always a good gift. I feel like Amazon is a great place to buy them because they will be easy to replace if they break.

Amazon Fire Stick

I bought one of these a few months ago and now have one on every TV! I love it. You can also use voice commands if you have an Alexa.

Hopefully you don't have too much more shopping to do. However, I hope you found this Gift Guide and the last one helpful if you still have some people to check off your list. 

Amazon Prime Day 2020

 By now y'all definitely know it's Amazon Prime Day*.

I've rounded up some of my top picks below. 

If I'm being honest I've never really gone crazy over Prime Day. This year though I have already snagged some great deals and will probably pull the trigger on a few more. 

Make sure you keep checking Amazon because more deals will be released over the next 24 hours. 

*(You do have to have an amazon prime account to get the discounted price.) 

Apple AirPods

These would make a great Christmas gift. Might as well snag them while they are on sale. 

New Balance Shoes

I have a similar pair from a few years ago and love them. There is actually a TON of New Balance brand items on sale.

JBL Bluetooth Boombox

This thing gets so freaking loud. They had it on the boat we rented on my bachelorette. It is pricey but worth it if you'll use it a lot. We have the small version and love it!

Blink Mini Camera

We had a similar version of this to keep tabs on Ramsey when we were at work. However, J knocked it into his water bowl and it no longer works. We don't really have a need for it at the moment. but I figure might as well get it while it's on sale.

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides

I put these in my coffee every morning. This is such a good deal! 

Dress the Population Dress

Might get this for a wedding we have next week.

iRobot Vacuum

I might pull the trigger on this since we didn't get the one off our registry. 

Mini Fridge

This would be great for skincare.

T3 Interchangable Curling Iron

I've heard so many good things about this guy. I might have to try it out for myself at this price.

Dog Grooming Kit

I'm thinking this would make trimming Ramsey way easier. 

Sony Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

These are over $100 off!! I bought a pair for myself this morning. (J also recommends these. I just didn't want to spend that kind of money.)

Kindle Paperwhite

I've been debating a Kindle for a while. I'm not sure I will love how small it is, but I can always return it. 

Mr. Coffee Espresso Maker

I've been eyeing espresso makers a lot lately. We have one, but we are waiting to open it until we move into a new house. Now would be a good time to snag one if you're in the market. 

There are my top picks. I didn't focus on fashion much because I felt like the better deals were in electronics & home stuff. Like I said above keep checking back because they add new sales like every hour! 

Work From Home Essentials

In the last week many of us have gone from working in an office on a daily basis to working from home! I am one of those people. So while I can't give you tips on how to effectively WFH, I can show you some things to make it more enjoyable. 

Below I've rounded up some things to spruce up your work space. I always feel like I can work better when I have a cute work space. You might already have some of these items at your office that you can bring home. You might also find this is a great time to give your desk a refresh or add a few new things! 

P.S. All these are from Amazon and can be here in 2 days with Prime! 

Cute Calculator

My co-worker has this and it's super cute but ,also very functional. 

Stress Ball

Super necessary for me! lol 

Wireless Mouse

Love this one. I might have to order for myself and replace my boring black one. 

Notebook

Can you ever have too many notebooks? The limit does not exist.

Yoga Ball Chair

Thinking of buying this now and bringing it to my office when it's time to go back.

Desk Mat

I have this on my desk at my office and I love it! 

Coaster Set

I also have a coaster in my work space. Keeps condensation from getting on my papers. 

Water Tumbler

Important to stay hydrated. A cute new tumbler always does this trick for me. 

Succulent

Just adds a little life to your desk. I have one a friend gave me for Galentine's Day. This is a set of 3.

Palm Print File Folders

I don't really have a need for these but thought they were cute if you did have a need for them! 

Acrylic Paper Tray Organizer

I am thinking of ordering these for when I do go back to my office. 

Marble Mouse Pad

Ordering this because I work on a glass table which isn't ideal for a mouse. 

Acrylic & Gold Stapler

This is so cute if you need a new stapler! Looks like Kate Spade but wayyyyy cheaper! 

What are your work from home necessities? How are you adapting to working from home if this is new for you? I would love to hear about it in the comments.

Holiday Season

Christmas is officially less than one week away.

Can y'all believe it? 

Now that most of your shopping is done it's time to start thinking about what to wear. (If you aren't done shopping don't worry because I'm not either. #procrastinator)

Today I put together a cute option for any holiday festivities you have going on next week. Most of the pieces are old so I have linked similar options. I've also rounded up some other great options if you need something more dressy or more casual. The best part is everything is from amazon and will get here in plenty of time. 

Scroll down and happy shopping! 

Dress: BCBG old (similar here, & here) | Vest: Target (similar amazon option here) | Shoes: Target (amazon option here & here) | Sunnies: Amazon | Lipstick: Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick in Always Red | Clip: Amazon

Here are some other pieces I'm loving!

Black Lace Top

Red Midi Dress

Sequin Joggers

Sweater Dress

3/4 Sleeve Full Skirt Dress

Ruched Slit Dress

Metallic Pleated Skirt

Faux Leather Leggings

High Low Top

Set of Stripes

Two piece sets are getting more and more popular. I really like them but, I'm also really picky about the ones I like. My first criteria is that there can only be a tiny amount of midriff exposed. My second criteria, although not a complete deal breaker, is that the bottoms must be high waisted! (My upper "abs" are a little more toned so I don't mind those showing as much. haha) 

When I saw this cute little set on another blogger I just had to have it! I mean it's blue and white stripes so there was no way I could pass it up. I also love all the ruffles on the top and waist. The best part is that 0% of my midriff has to show. I wore it on my birthday and got so many compliments. A bunch of my friends also thought it was a romper since you can't see my stomach. 

 I did size up to a large, but probably could have done a medium. (I'm always a little iffy on shorts from amazon.) 

2-Piece Set: Amazon | Purse: Rebecca Minkoff color no longer available (similar option here) | Sunnies: Quay Australia | Shoes: Steve Madden old (similar here & here) | Lipstick: Sephora Rouge Cream Lipstick in Mr. Lover

Is everyone else as happy as I am that it's Thursday??

I can't wait for the weekend. I think we are going to see Lion King tomorrow. (Although can we talk about how expensive movie tickets are?!? It's $40 for me and J and that's before snacks. Looks like I'll be bringing my big purse with Dollar Store snacks. haha) 

Saturday we are going to tux shopping for the wedding Our 2 best friends are tagging along and we are gonna grab lunch and make a whole day out of it. 

What are your plans for the weekend? Have you seen Lion King? Is it worth the $40? haha 

I hope you have a great weekend! Thanks for reading! 

Summer Kimono

If you know me then you know I love palm print. If you’re new around here let me just put it out there that I am OBSESSED with palm print. Anything palm print. Clothing. Art. Home Décor. Just give me all the palm print! I saw this kimono on a few bloggers last summer and knew I had to have it. Unfortunately, it was sold out for a while. Earlier this spring when I was placing a rather large Amazon purchase I saw it was back in stock and immediately hit add to cart. Luckily it is still available in all sizes and comes in 6 other prints. (I went with a medium, which is my normal size, and I almost wish I had sized down to a small.)

I love how you can wear it a few different ways. Today I wanted to show you how I styled it with an actual outfit. This is perfect for grabbing lunch or shopping on a Saturday. Bonus if you are doing these things in a beach town. These jean shorts are a million years old, but my absolute favorites as of late. My tank is 2 years ago from Topshop, but I found really great pieces that are very similar.

I also love this piece thrown over a bathing suit for a day by the pool. Looks great with one pieces or bikinis!

Kimono: Amazon | Tank: Topshop old (similar here, here, & here) | Shorts: Urban Outfitters old (same brand almost identical here) | Sandals: Steve Madden | Sunnies: Quay Australia | Lipstick: MAC Cosmetics Satin Lipstick in Snob | Watch Band: Amazon

What’s everyone’s plans this weekend? It’s going to be super hot here so I think I’ll be lounging by the pool for most of the weekend.

I hope you have a great Friday and even better weekend. Thanks for stopping by J

Easy Breezy Black Maxi

Wow! What a busy week it’s been. And it’s only Tuesday. I have a 4-day workweek this week and I feel like those are always super busy.

Anyway, today I wanted to share all the details about this dress. It’s quickly becoming my new favorite throw on and go piece for so many reasons. For starters it’s black! Y’all know I love a good black dress or all black outfit. (If black isn’t your color don’t worry, this dress comes in 28 other options!) I also love that it can be casual or you can dress it up. I personally like pairing it with statement earrings then adding flats or wedges depending on where I’m headed. Did I also mention that it has pockets? I’m just like every other girl out there and if it has pockets sign me up!! I saved the best little detail for last… it’s under $25 and you can have it in your closet by the weekend because it’s from Amazon and available with prime shipping!! Your welcome.

Dress: Amazon | Shoes: Steve Madden | Earrings: Target | Sunnies: Quay Australia | Lipstick: GrandeLIPS Plumping Liquid Lipstick in Desert Peak | Watch Band: Amazon | Necklace: Surf Shop in California (identical here)

I hope everyone is having a great week! Tomorrow is hump day, which means we are halfway to the weekend! Thank you so much for stopping by and reading!