Friday Favorites – Weekly Inspiration
Welcome to Friday Favorites, a series where we share our favorite decor, design inspiration, fashion finds, TV shows, recipes and more!

I was back in Southern California this past week to visit my mom, see a few friends, have my hair colored, etc. It was a little weird to be back! But seeing some sweet friends was good for my soul for sure. 🙂
Are you all ready for the long weekend? Since we are still renting and in a new town, no big plans for us! We will probably do some wine tasting and might even take a drive to the coast. Excited to start exploring our new area!
Happy Labor Day weekend – we’ve got lots of fun sale finds for you this week!
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THINGS I’M LOVING IN DESIGN/DECOR

Love the details in this remodeled 1930s home!
McGee & Co. is a favorite store and since they only have about three sales a year, I like to take advantage! I’ve been eyeing these adorable glasses for months and had been waiting for a sale!, these baskets are stunning (2 sizes), this versatile bowl is a classic style that could work anywhere, I love these napkins for Thanksgiving, and I don’t own a nice glass pitcher (why!?) so I ordered this pretty fluted one!
Some Magnolia favorites on sale are this unique little trinket tray and I’m so smitten with this lovely ruffled crock/canister!! Thinking it would be good in the new kitchen!
Loving this adorable corduroy embroidered fall pillow from Anthro (now 30% off!)
Wayfair has lots on sale including this stunning dining table that’s a steal for the size, and my favorite side table that’s sold at McGee as well, however, it’s now the same price as McGee’s sale price plus it also has free shipping!
August Best Sellers! This beautiful English country chair was the number one seller, next were my favorite sheets, these gorgeous scalloped planters (on sale), my living room coffee table (now on sale!), and this stunning French-inspired bench.
THINGS I’M WEARING/WANTING

Loft has some cute things in their new fall line and they’re all 40% off! This corduroy jacket (above) is adorable, love this chic color-block sweater, and how great is this plaid barn jacket?!
Anthropologie has 25% off premium denim this weekend – these Mother straight legs are a favorite, and I’m crushing on these olive green jeans with cute pockets.
I love olive green for fall, and this feminine cardigan is soo pretty! (it’s 20% off too!) Another pretty cardigan is this scalloped trim option (love the black).
Madewell has lots of new fall pieces at 30% off now including this oh-so-chic cropped suede jacket! Gorgeous!
Loving this plaid blazer (30% off) for fall! It would be the perfect transition piece with jeans and a tee.
These joggers/sweat pants came highly recommended and I’ve become a fan. They’re the best! On sale for 30% off now too!
August Best Sellers! The number one seller was this gorgeous suede handbag, you also loved this versatile striped blazer, these short cotton pajamas, and this adorable cropped wool coat.
A few more Labor Day Sales happening at my favorite stores!
Ann Taylor is offering 30% off full-priced merchandise and an extra 60% off sale.
Anthropologie has 25% off designer denim, up to 40% off home, and an extra 40% off sale.
Arhaus is offering up to 60% off clearance items.
Ballard Designs has 20% -75% off sitewide, plus totally free shipping.
Boden is offering 20% off everything.
Crate & Barrel is offering up to 60% off, prices as marked.
J. Crew has up to 40% off sitewide, prices as marked. and an extra 60% off sale with code WEEKEND.
Loft has 40% off new arrivals, plus an extra 60% off sale.
Madewell is offering 30% off fall selects and an extra 40% off sale.
Magnolia has up to 25% off sitewide.
McGee & Co has up to 30% off sitewide.
Pottery Barn has up to 60% off select furniture, outdoor, lighting, and more, plus 20% off sale.
Shoppe Amber Interiors is offering 20% off sitewide with code LONGWEEKEND.
Terrain has up to 30% off select items.
Wayfair has up to 70% off select items – prices as marked.
THINGS I’M WATCHING/READING

I’m sure most of you have heard about Mel Robbins’ latest book, The Let Them Theory, but I am only now reading it! It’s simple but also, so powerful. And I feel like it’s something we all need to hear (or at least I did). I found it both inspiring and helpful.
If you don’t listen to her podcast, it’s also very good.
THINGS I’M EATING/DRINKING

This Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Chicken (above) looks easy and so yummy!
And find 80 More Weeknight Fall Dinners here.
RANDOM THOUGHTS

Do you follow Mimi Thorisson? She lives in a farmhouse in the French countryside, had a French cooking show, and writes cookbooks. And the photography is swoon-worthy!
Are you a Starbucks PSL fan? I’m dying to try this Pumpkin Spice Whipped Coffee Recipe!
Weighted Vest Walking is Taking Over the World Are you using one yet?! – this is the one I have.
Uber’s New Feature Makes Ride Shares Safer for Women (I love this for my daughter!)

And if you missed it, this week we shared our Top 5 Fall Decorating Essentials!
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Happy Friday!
Sheila
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Hi Sheila, I’m a long time follower here. I just saw you moved to Northern California. Any chance you are in the Bay Area? If so, which part? I am in the South Bay Area and would love to answer any questions for you or help you with recommendations. I hope you are enjoying life in NorCal!
Hi Cynthia! Thanks so much – we are north of the Bay area. And yes, we’re loving it so far! Just can’t wait to actually be IN our house!!
Sheila
Mimi Thorison left France 6 years ago and now lives in Turin , Italy and is about to have a book about Italian cooking published. I was a big fan but lost track of her these last few years. I am not sure what happened to her very old rehabbed home in the Medoc..whether it is rented or sold. Her husband is a fabulous photographer and her book about French cooking in that country home is wonderful. She is a great designer as you will note in the pictures so I will make a note to myself to see what the new book contains; evidently the family took a trip to Italy and decided suddenly to stay after working so hard on making the rambling French country property liveable. She did give workshops in the Medoc home.
Yes, I did know her next book was Italian! Whatever she does is so elegant and delicious – I’m excited to see the new book!
Thanks for stopping by Donnie and Happy Friday!
Sheila
The book recommendation (“The Let Them Theory”) sounds like (from looking up the summary of it on Amazon) it is precisely a self-help version of Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged.
I find that encouraging that it is a best seller.
It sounds like it is describing Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism: “a philosophical system developed by Ayn Rand, emphasizing reason, individualism, and the pursuit of one’s own happiness as the moral purpose of life.”
Greetings…have you let us know what area you have moved to? I am a fifth generation Californian and wondering if you are staying here.
Hi Greer! We moved from Southern California to Northern!
Happy Friday!
Sheila