Narci, Erika, Andrea, me and you are all set for our Friday Favorites! If you blog, link up and join along. If you don’t, just enjoy ours :).
It doesn’t matter if you’re watching The Bachelor or not…you should be reading Sheaffer’s re-caps. They’re just hysterical! She says what we’re all thinking!
So…because I’m like a huge Michael Buble fan, I saw that he tagged his sister Brandee in an Instagram pic about a year ago and I clicked to check her out.
Well, well, well, I was immediately drawn to Brandee because she is this totally normal mom from Canada that loves holidays, her family, writing and most of all, her kids (remind you of anyone…person with famous brother who is totally normal, loves holidays, her family, writing and her kids…hmmm…sounds familiar to me…). Needless to say, I instantly became a BIG Brandee fan! (And now that I’ve gotten to know her a little better, I’m an even bigger fan…she is truly genuine and down to earth.)
When we were bringing Ashby home, I decided to get some new books for us to read as a family and of course, I bought Brandee’s book O’Shae the Octopus. Y’all…it’s about an octopus with 10 legs instead of 8…he’s different…kind of like Ashby (and many of your kiddos!), different because of a physical formation but just like everyone else on the inside. This book completely spoke to my heart. Our differences make us special…this is what I want my kids to grow up understanding…our differences make us special.
This book is so cute, so heartwarming and exactly what the Shull family needed. You need a copy for your kiddos too (or kids that you know). You can buy Brandee’s book here.
My mudroom makes me happy. Every time I walk past it, it makes me smile.
I have been on a major hunt for jeans to wear with my flats, sandals and such this spring…and it’s been a hard search! I finally found a pair that I love, so I bought them in a dark wash and a white wash (to wear with my wedges and sandals this summer). I love these toothpick jeans from J Crew…
Please excuse my messy closet…I was trying on pants and Ashby was playing with blocks…and my shipping materials. These jeans also come in “tall” if you’re taller. I’m 5’3″ and they regular length fit me just fine. (I’m still obsessed with my grey Converse!)
The white Toothpick aren’t too sheer (white pants can be tricky because you can sometimes see your undies through them). This material was thick enough that it covered everything. As for sizing, I ordered my normal size and they fit great! (And psssst: to find my favorite neutral flats, click here.)
The best news this Friday? I just saw yesterday that J Crew is having a flat 20% off everything with promo code SHOPPINGTIME. Friends, J Crew rarely does this, so this is HUGE!
I’m going to style my white jeans like this…
Ahhhh…is it spring yet???
My Stella & Dot Trunk Show is still going on. If you haven’t looked through their spring catalog, you should :). Click here to see it.
And our new Saturday tradition at the Shull house…
After years and years of having pancakes on Saturday mornings, we’ve switched it over to our Quick and Easy French Toast instead.
Happy Friday!
Ramona says
I have been on the hunt for new white jeans and seeing as I'm almost 5'4" these sound perfect. Thanks so much for the heads up on the sale too!
fitfullfun says
I love the book bag hooks! Wish I had space in our entryway for a little organization system like that. Right now, I have a hook on the inside of the front coat closet for my little to hang up his bag and coat. He loves having his own space. That breakfast looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Cat W says
Stopping in this morning from the link-up… I love your mudroom! So totally random, but I see that your kids have Pottery Barn kids backpacks… and I was wondeing, what size do they have? I was thinking of getting one for my son who is 4 for preschool in the fall, but I'm not sure if I should get the small or large. Pottery Barn is nowhere near us so I have yet to see them in person. According to the height guide he's right between the two sizes so I'm not sure…
Anonymous says
I always think have more room is better. I ordered a large for my daughter for first grade- and was super happy with the choice. She is very petite and it fit her great. I think for pre-school I would choose the small 🙂
Megan says
Thanks for sharing the jeans!! Jeans are always an issue with me..It makes me ill thinking about shopping for them! so I can't wait to give these a try! 🙂
Living In This Season says
That mudroom is just perfect! Thanks for hosting!
Erika Slaughter says
I smile every time I see that mushroom too! It's fabulous!!
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
First of all, so sweet of you to link over to my recaps. THANK YOU! Secondly, those white jeans look awesome on you! Finally, that book looks SO CUTE! What a great little story about how we're all different! And just so you know, I won't start getting jealous of Brandee until you start having 5:00 a.m. phone conversations with her instead of me. 🙂 xoxo
Narci says
What a sweet book!! I can't wait to check it out!! 🙂
Bri Bliss says
I absolutely love J.Crew Toothpick jeans. They're totally worth the money & I've been wearing one of my pairs for almost 5 years now. They're so durable! Great pick!
Amanda Bullard says
L.O.V.E. a good pair of white pants. One of my most favorite staples in my closet. I cannot wait to try that french toast…thanks for sharing!
Jen says
I can't wait until I can wear white jeans again…sigh. It is still cold and snowy here 🙁
I loved so much about this post…love the kids book and its message. Love your mudroom. And I love that Ashby was playing in your closet!! Too cute. 🙂
Have a great weekend, Shay!
Rebecca says
Is it me or does your link to your Stella and Dot go to Nordstrom Converses?!?! Boo! I wanted to take a peek at all the fun stuff! How do we order through your trunk show? And thanks for the book review, I saw that on IG too and wondered about it but forgot to look it up later! Your kids are adorable! Thank you for sharing your lives and your heart! Have a wonderful weekend!
Tracy says
I haven't watched The Bachelor this season but I LOVE Shaeffer's recaps! Hilarious!
Love your mud room! So wish I had space for one. Would be nice not to have my kids' shoes all over the house! 🙂
The french toast looks yummy!
Three Gals and a Guy says
Now I can add even more to my wish list.. white jeans, grey converse.. a mudroom! Sigh! Thanks for sharing!! 🙂
kimm atwood says
Love the jeans! And k cannot wait to get my new converse! I have a feeling they are going to be my new favorite. Have a great weekend !
Kelly @ The OK Momma says
1. J Crew Jeans are the best things since sliced bread.
2. Where did you get the signs with your kids names on them for the mudroom? So cute!
Samantha says
I love the pink long sleeve shirt that's in the pictures of the jeans. It looks cute and comfy. I love getting book suggestions from other mamas with small kids, I'm always on the look out for cute, new books to add to our collection. I'll definitely look into that one. You should do a "what I'm reading now–kids edition" with your favorite books you read your kids.
Chelsea says
I love your mud room!! I been wanting one for a while 😉 Happy Friday
Chelsea @ thewilliamsjourney1.blogspot.com
Chelsea V. says
The J.Crew Toothpick jeans are definitely my go to pants. Great quality and cut. I always buy mine from J.Crew Factory. I have white ones from the online factory site that are identical to the regular store. Only difference in the jeans from the two stores is different washes – same quality and fit though!
Candice Ibarra says
Have you ever shopped at https://factory.jcrew.com/index.jsp Its the outlet jcrew. Their stuff is always significantly lower than the regular store. Half my wardrobe is from jcrew, I love that store!
Donna says
I love your mudroom, you have such a knack for balancing staying organized and still adding personal touches without cluttering a space.
Lindsay says
Love your blogs, Shay! I check this one out almost every morning before work and 50% of my family's dinners come from recipes on your foodie blog. Thanks for another sweet post 🙂
Anonymous says
Please do a 50 Shades of Shay on your designer handbags, I splurge on handbags and shoes and would love to check our your collection!
Sara Laverty says
thanks for the book recommendation – i have a friend with a differently abled daughter and i think this book would be perfect for her family. happy friday! xo
Erin says
Oh my gosh I am going to have to check out that book!! Love it 🙂
Abbey Draa says
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Katie says
Your mudroom is SO cute. I love those white pants. I'm going to check them out 🙂 Happy Weekend!
Slightly Askew Designs says
The jeans with converse pic I was all "WHERE ARE HER WEDGES?!?!?! WHERE ARE HER BANGLES??? OMG! Is that a sweatshirt???" I'm loving "Converse Shay" 😉
Slightly Askew Designs says
Apparently I am commenting like I text today 🙂 But I have more to say…
1) Your mudroom is awesome! Wait until their little chalkboards have a countdown to graduation or something equally and ridiculously "too big" on them. WAAAAHHHHH!!!!
2) I know what I'm getting Ashby for her bday – blocks! 🙂
3) Love you, friend!
Heidi McCahan says
Love the white jeans. Thanks for the book suggestion, too. It looks great.
Heidi McCahan says
I love the white jeans! Thanks for the book suggestion, too. It looks like a good one.
Nikki says
Your mudroom is adorable! I'll have to check out the Octopus book. Sadie is just starting to like books so this may be something she would like. Have a wonderful weekend!!
Anonymous says
Love the white jeans….so ready for summer! Also I would love to see a shade of shay on how you plan to incorporate Ashby's heritage. Are you celebrating the Chinese New Year etc. She is adorable and looks so happy!
Jaren says
How fun must it be to have Sheaffer for a friend! She is HILARIOUS! I look forward to her recaps more than the actual show!
Queen In Between says
Loving that little book…I'm always telling my kids how boring the world would be if we were all exactly the same!
Anonymous says
I am interested in the Stell and Dot but not sure how to order. Just wondering if you could explain. Also, it says %50 off if you order over $50. Is that just for those few select items? Thanks for your blog. I came across is somehow during your China adoption trip. Thanks for being so open and honest with everything! Alicia from AZ
Lindsay Unitas says
LOVE the mudroom!
Laura H. says
Shay, your style is just the best! If I wasn't 6 months pregnant I would absolutely love a pair of those white jeans! Thanks for always sharing your great finds! xoxo
Mama Of Boys says
Oh my, the octopus with 10 legs, I almost cried on his behalf. What a beautiful way to put across such an important message to our little ones.
Shall look on amazon asap. Thank you x
http://mama-of-boys.blogspot.co.uk/
Ainslie Russell says
Hi Shay!
Love your blog! Where can I find those adorable signs you used in your mudroom with your kids names on them? Thanks!