Handpicked Favorites

A few of my favorite home decor items for the month of August, plus 4 recommendations from blogger friends.

How can it be the last month of summer already? It goes so fast, doesn’t it? Now it’s time to enjoy the summer harvest of flowers and produce, which I love! I’ve shared a couple of my favorite summer recipes lately. Today I’m sharing what I’m loving this final month of summer, along with recommendations from a couple friends. Here are our Handpicked Favorites for the month of August!

Handpicked Favorites

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• Late summer is all about the golden glow, and I love filling my kitchen with the beautiful deep shade of yellow. It’s like the late summer sunshine! My kitchen sink is enjoying THIS scent of my favorite soap, and I picked up a few new kitchen towels like THESE, too.
• THESE vintage-inspired new glasses are just what we needed. I got a box of blue and a box of green to coordinate with our kitchen. Everyone agrees they’re the perfect weight and size, and I love the vintage-look relief pattern. They come in other colors, too. They look so pretty on our open shelves!
• August is definitely sunflower month! I’ve started spotting them growing alongside the road; time to grab a bucket of water and scissors and do some curbside picking;) Seasonal pillow covers with old pickup trucks and sunflowers have farmstand charm this time of year. You can find similar ones HERE, HERE, HERE, or HERE. So easy to swap up inexpensive pillow covers seasonally! (And run, don’t walk to Trader Joe’s for these awesome oversized felted wool sunflowers-otherwise look HERE for handcrafted ones)
• I’ve been enjoying my mom’s collection of THESE poultry-inspired vintage dishes. The colors work perfectly in my fruit-themed, nostalgic summer kitchen (see it HERE). Anyone else collect these, or love chicken-themed decor? Think I need to get some real chickens:)

Faves From My Friends

Cindy, Reinvented Delaware

• One of the most used tools in my workshop is my shop vac. Until a couple of months ago, I had one that was always in the way! So I bought a wall-mounted shop vac. This one has a long hose and is a game-changer! Along with my Quick Flip Drive Drill Bit, these are my most used and favorite tools!
• Have you tried any of the Elf Cosmetics yet? They are so affordable and feel great on my skin! I have the Camo CC Cream, the Primer Infused Blush, and my fave, the Ultra Precise Brow Pencil. These three make up (haha!) my basic ready-for-the-day face!
• My skin has been loving Josie Maran Argan Glow Body Butter and Body Oil Mist which my mom bought for my birthday. It’s a luxurious treat after my nightly shower. My hair hasn’t felt better since I started using Infusium Leave-In Treatment. It’s a conditioner that doesn’t weigh your hair down. (BTW, give your girlfriends a nice little gift by filling these adorable amber glass bottles with Infusium! They will love it! Add a gift tag and you will make her day bright!)
• I bought a Brother P-Touch Label Maker and I can’t wait to use it!! It will be here today! I even bought extra tape because I plan on labeling E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G!!

Regina, Saved From Salvage

• Ryze Organic Mushroom Coffee: Ok, so now two friends have tried this so I had to get on board. I have just begun adding to my regular coffee and am excited to see how I feel (after covid). All the benefits can’t be a bad thing. A powder with the cutest spoon included, let me know what you think.
• Uproot Cleaner: Pet hair remover for carpet and fabric. I vacuum, I dust, I sweep, I brush the dogs, but the hair keeps coming. My steps will never be the same again with this tool to get the hair from the carpet. Gets what the vacuum misses.
• Audible: Do you enjoy reading? It’s something I’ve been doing more of this summer and found the easiest way to do it. Similar goals? Then an Audible membership may be just what you need. Check out their free trial for 30 days. So many titles to choose from and from the comfort of your home.
• White Bowls: We had bowls from Ikea I loved but the last one finally bit the dust. These are the perfect size for our nightly salads. Smaller than our normal, they hold plenty and are simple, attractive and microwave safe. They come in sets of 6.

Anna, Sky Lark House

• I am always on the lookout for dressy tops that I can wear to work. Although I have some pretty strict requirements, including; it has be machine washable, it can’t require ironing, and it has been made of a “flowy” material. This top meets all of those requirements and looks cute! I now own 3 of these tops in different colors and patterns.
• If you have been reading the last few Unboxing Posts, you will see that I have been following a plant based diet. Part of that includes cutting back significantly on sugar. So, I have been using Agave Nectar instead. As an added bonus, it was less expensive to order the agave nectar online than it was to buy it in the local grocery store.
• With all the heat and humidity that summer brings, I am always wearing my hair up. Usually I use a claw clip, grab some sunglasses and then head out the door. A couple of weeks ago, my hair clip that I have used almost every day for the last 2 years broke! It was my favorite accessory and I was lost without it. So, I was delighted when I found the same brand of hair clip for sale on Amazon. It’s a little more expensive but worth it!
• Finally, I just have to share one last thing. Did you know you can buy wedding dresses on Amazon? Our wedding is going to be a fairly small and simple event. More of a nice luncheon than a full blown wedding. I want a dress that matches the occasion. A tea length dress and something without a “train” is what I envision. So, I wanted to share this dress, this dress and this dress with you. I ordered all three, intend to try them on and return the ones that don’t fit. P.S. I promise these dresses won’t break the bank.

August Decorating and DIY Inspiration:

“Sunflower Button Pillow How To”

“10 Creative Places to Hang Wreaths”

“8 Fall Textures to Look For at Thrift Stores”

“5 Fun Ways to Repurpose Old Bakeware”

Hope these Favorite Finds from my friends and I will help and inspire you today!

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