We purchased patio furniture right before Camille was born. We were still under construction, so half of our patio area was a storage space for all of the contractor’s tools and such (i.e. a mess of an area). Thinking it would only be several weeks until we were finished with the remodel, we purchased a full set, including a beautiful outdoor dining table, chairs, and benches. I imagined hosting dinner parties with friends and family throughout the summer months, under the twinkly lights and carrying the conversation to the fire-pit for some dessert + a post dinner libation. As the summer months passed, I was bummed that little wish never came to fruition….

Yet, the one benefit of a fall in So. Cal is that the weather stays fairly pleasant throughout October. So this past weekend, as we celebrated TJ’s birthday, we did so on our patio (fully assembled this time), under the twinkly lights, with wonderful company + conversation…..

Simple proof that just because something doesn’t happen on our timeline doesn’t mean it won’t happen at all. Because when it does, it’s just that much sweeter.

Hope you all have a great week ahead! xx

(Friday giggles with this little cutie… robe, Camille’s pajamas)

(Friday tradition…. jeans, cardigan, tank)

(Saturday morning donut run… my joggers, my sweatshirt, Harper picked her outfit out all on her own….)

(Kept it casual for TJ’s birthday celebration…. top, jeans, pendant necklace, hat)

(38 years young….)

(Kept the decor nice + simple…. runner, eucalyptus, napkins, chairs)

(Homemade birthday cakes are the best…)

(Casual for a Sunday filled with errands… joggers, tank)

(Slowly decorating the room…. bedside lamps, pendant, throw pillow)

(Carnitas tacos to close out the weekend….)

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For those of you who have a Peloton bike, I did Ally Love’s Boss Ride + it was a burner for sure. 20 minutes, heart rate up… so good.

Bloomingdale’s is having their Friends + Family Sale… items that I personally own + love that are included include this duster cardigan I shared last week… along with this great layering tank (not see through) + the leather jacket I invested in this season. My favorite Sam Edelman mules are on sale (I bought them in the saddle color) and these AGOLDE high waisted straight leg jeans are also included.

Free People has some of the cutest new arrivals. I’m currently loving this cropped turtleneck , this awesome bomber style fleece jacket, cozy ribbed pullover, adorable color block beanie (not that it’s anyway near cold enough for that here), + this adorable matching set (perfect for cool fall days).

This camel colored teddy bear jacket reminds me of my all time favorite one from Free People two years ago….

Just purchased these straight leg jeans, in white, because I absolutely love the way the denim shade fits. Love white jeans in the fall + winter… Also think these ribbed booties are super cute… different + I love it. This teddy jacket (not as fluffy as the one above), ivory cashmere sweater, + this henley waffle tee are super cute fall basics, under $100.