Happy happy Friday, friends!
It’s been a busy and super fun week around here.
Since the last time we met on a Friday…
…Smith and my dad went to Cincinnati so my dad could check off his 26th stadium to see a Red Sox game…
…Andrew and Kensington arrived home on Sunday around 5:30 from their time in London (and then Tab and Erika picked us up for dinner at 6:30 so we could see them before we headed to Nantucket and they headed to Florida), and then on Monday, we worked and got all packed up to leave on Tuesday morning. It was a week of favorite people, places and happy things which makes me grateful.
I hope you had a wonderful week too! Anyone else a little shocked July is around the corner?! I can almost smell the pumpkin spiced latte in the air 😉 .
As always, I’m linking up with my friends Andrea and Erika and sharing this week’s FAVORITE THINGS!
Sending you much love! Here are my Faves this week…
Well of course…
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Of course one Fave this week has been our family all back on Nantucket for the remainder of the summer season.
Here are a few pics over the last few days…
With four dogs, we are all always walking someone at some time or another. This girl loves her Charlie boy!
Andrew and I found ourselves in town running errands with just Miss Ashby. Geez, we love this kid. Ashby is SO excited about heading to middle school. We talk about it a lot because she truly cannot wait to get there (which gives me so much peace!). I cannot believe this girl is already THIS BIG! Why does time fly so quickly?!
Speaking of which…
I cropped out his face because he was taking a nap, but all of a sudden, I’m folding laundry with another man in my house. Agh! He went from little boy to BIG GUY overnight.
Right now as I write this very post…
…I have one guy to my left…
…one girl on my lap and another on my right. Frenchie likes to sleep in a bed and typically doesn’t get up until after 9:30 or 10:00. She lives a teenage life 😉 .
I haven’t shared anything “beauty” in a bit, and I have a few new finds, so I thought I’d make them a Fave…
…I LOVE my FOUNDATION STICK, but I have been wearing this CC+ NUDE GLOW over the summer for a lighter, simpler look on these hot/sticky/outside days. I wear it every day and really love it. It goes on so easily and feels so light. I bought mine in the shade “medium tan”.
I also have been using both forms of Laneige. The WATERMELON by my bed at night and the MANGO in my purse. One more thing here, a friend of mine smelled SO good the other day and after I complimented her like three times, she told me that she alternates between these CLEAN RESERVE sprays. They are all so lovely and very light. These are certainly “summery” scents.
Speaking of smelling good…
This is new, and I’m a fan! This SAND HAIR AND BODY SPRAY smells like the beach and when my hair or body needs a mid-day/evening pick me up, it’s a GREAT spritz. It smells so fresh!
Did you catch my RED, WHITE & BLUE WALMART post on Tuesday?!
Here are a few more festive finds for next week (so many available by delivery TODAY!)…
#1: Way to Celebrate Americana Kid’s Bucket Hat
#2: American Flag Independence Day Washed Baseball Cap
#3: 4th of July Toddler Boy Girl T-Shirt
#4: Toddler Girls American Flag Dress
#5: 4th of July Dresses Toddler Girls
#6: Two-piece Swimsuit Swimsuit off-the-shoulder Girls’ Children’s Swimsuit
#7: Boys Swim Set with Long Sleeve Rash Guard
#8: Swim Trunks American Flag Swimsuit
#9: Carter’s Child of Mine Toddler Boy Patriotic Outfit Short Set
#10: 4th of July American Youth Kids Children’s T-shirt Graphic Tee Graphic Tee-White-small
#11: USA American Flag Patriotic 4th of July American Youth Kids Children’s T-shirt l
#12: Awkward Styles Toddler T Shirt 4th of July T-Shirt Ice Cream Shirt Girls
#13: Entyinea 4th of July T-Shirt Toddler Boy Girl
#14: Wonder Nation Girls Tie Strap Bikini Swimsuit
#15: Esho Girls Two Piece Swimsuits Kids Tween Girl Bikini Set
#1: Husfou Faux Leather Teardrop Earrings
#2: Butterfly Star Odonate Earrings Stud Earrings
#3: American Flag Bracelet USA Patriotic
#4: Gaecuw Red White Blue Mini Dresses
#5: Free Assembly Women’s Cotton Sleeveless
#6: Women’s Red Striped Shirt Round Neck Loose Vacation Short Sleeve Top
#7: FARYSAYS Summer Womens Bikini Swimsuits
#8: SELONE Patriotic Tshirts
#9: Women’s USA American Flag Patriotic Fourth of July Independence Day Short Sleeve T-shirt
#10: Time and Tru Women’s and Women’s Plus Crinkle One Piece Swimsuit
#11: American Flag Swimsuits for Women High Waisted Bikini
#12: Free Assembly Women’s Striped Ruffle Neck Mini Dress
#13: Bsubseach Women Swimsuit Cover Up
#14: Usa Shirt Women Patriotic American Flag Distressed T-Shirt
#15: Anbech Patriotic USA Flag Women Plus Shirts Graphic 4th of July Tee Independence Day Tunic Tshirts
#16: KISSMODA V-Neck T-shirt for Women Short Sleeve Tunic Tee Summer Casual Blue Womens Tops
#1: Patriotic Acrylic Large Ice Pop Large Serving Tray
#2: Pride Wood Serving Tray, Rustic Americana Wooden Trays
#3: Uervoton 30 Pcs 4th of July Accessories with 10 Headbands, 20 Small American Flags on Stick Plastic
#4: 8Pcs Patriotic Star-Shaped Bowls
#5: Smile American Stars 4th of July Kitchen Dish Towels
#6: Light-Up Patriotic Lantern Set
#7: 10FT 20 LEDs Red White and Blue String Lights Battery Operated Patriotic American Flag Decor
#8: Oversized Reversible Cotton Blend Navy & Red Cabana Striped Beach Towel
#9: 3Pcs American Flag USA Pleated Fan 3×1.3 Ft Large US Bunting Flag
#10: 100 Pieces Star Latex Balloons Red Blue White Balloons
#11: Big Mouth Inflatable Patriotic Star Pool Float
#12: EastPoint Sports Americana Cornhole Boards
#13: Sparklers, TNT Fireworks, Gold Sparklers
#14: Stars & Stripes Pool Tube 48″
#15: Home United States Of America Flag Stripes Door Mat
#16: Hanging American Flag “Let FREEDOM Ring” Banners
I am a big fan of…
…these LINEN SHORTS! They come in so many other colors too, and are SO comfortable! I bought mine in XS and feel they run TTS. They are so stretchy, so comfy…I love them!
You can also find MY TANK in many other color options, and don’t forget, MY FLIP FLOPS are only $14 and come in a wide variety of colors too (even some metallics!).
This dress is called the ALL DAY VNECK which I think is so appropriate because you legit could wear it all day. It is so comfy, I love that the fabric doesn’t wrinkle, and it has pockets. Winning, winning! I wore it to dinner with my wedges, but you could certainly wear it with sneakers or flip flips too. I bought this one in an XS too.
I paired my dress with…
…my amazing $10 SEASHELL EARRINGS that I plan on wearing just about every day this summer 🙂 .
I found my favorite GAUZE SHIRT at J Crew Factory in so many new colors! I snagged this one which paired perfectly with my FLIP FLOPS and SHORTS!
Speaking of J Crew Factory…
…I bought myself two of these TANKS (under $10!)…
…and I also bought this BEACH SWEATER TANK (50% off!)…
…I love the fabric!
And I bought THIS TANK DRESS also 50% off!
I love the navy and antique white stripes 🙂 .
This was certainly a FAVORITE FAVE this week…
…agh! How cute are my in-laws?! Geez, I love them. They just returned home on Sunday night from an EPIC almost 4 week vacation to Europe for a Viking River Cruise.
I love, love, loved following along with them while they were gone, but I especially loved catching up this week and hearing in great detail all about their trip. My sweet mother-in-law sent me 71 pictures from their time in Europe and each and every one was fantastic!
These two might be my favorite clients ever (my parents would tie!). I just love that they love to travel 🙂 .
Obviously, I would love to help you get on a river cruise too! Contact us today for more information!
And finally today, you guys, we are less than a week out from July 4th which means we all need to be thinking a little RED, WHITE AND BLUE! I’m sharing 30 EASY & DELICIOUS PATRIOTIC RECIPES FOR YOUR HOLIDAY!
That wraps up this Friday’s Faves! I hope you all have a wonderful start to your weekend! I’ll see you back here tomorrow! xx
Cheila Martins says
Were your in-laws in Portugal? That landscape looks very familiar, I thought I recognized my country but maybe I’m wrong
Mix and Match Mama says
They were not. They went across Europe starting in The Netherlands and finishing in Budapest.
Elspeth says
So many fun things! Have a great weekend!
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Natasha says
Please please please don’t talk pumpkin spice yet!!!! Our schools just got out for summer vacation yesterday and as a secretary I still have to work a couple of more days. We haven’t even started our summer living yet!
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh I’m in no hurry, but it certainly gives me joy to know it’s the next chapter of this year 🙂 .
Erika Slaughter says
Ashby is gonna kill it in middle school! She’s looking more and more grown up every time I see her!
Kathy says
Yes, I can almost smell pumpkins, too!
Great post. I’m glad you and the fam are having fun!
Laura says
You are not the only one already thinking about PSL’s!!! That made me laugh. I had to check myself the other day when I was already daydreaming and making a fall bucket list. I regrouped and made a July one instead to try to “live in the season” better!
Sheaffer says
I’ve never tried the watermelon sorbet Laneige, so that’s going in my cart for sure!
Mix and Match Mama says
It is my favorite thus far!
Kit says
Love your Friday favs!! ENJOY NANTUCKET!! So happy for you all! Did I miss the June reading recap or is it still coming later?! I just so many recs from you!! Have a wonderful family weekend Shay!!
Dana P says
We joined your small dog club a few weeks ago when we were petsitting for an overwhelmed friend. He did so well with us that she told us to just keep him! He’s a cavalier king charles and I finally understand how wonderful it is to have a little buddy by your side all the time like you do. Now to just convince my husband that we need 3 more…:)
Maybe it’s just me, but I can’t seem to see the picture of your in-laws?
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh my gosh, cavaliers are so cute!!!!! Congrats, friend!!! And you can’t see the pics? I can! let me load them again!
Dana P says
Thank you! He is ADORABLE! And one of my favorite breeds, so it was extra special that the Lord provided him like that. We buried three of our pets in 5 months before this. 😢 He is such a special gift to us. 💛
I can see them now! 🙌
Jennifer C. says
Shay! I’m loving your summer style! What size did you buy in the high neck JCrew tank? Enjoy a great weekend on Nantucket!
Mix and Match Mama says
XS! I bought it in blue too, and it’s so pretty!
SS says
Shay,
What a fun week!!! I have only been to 3 stadiums. But I went to 2 when the were new and I don’t know if they use the one in Minnesota any more…the dome.
Has Ashby read City Spies series? Our kiddo Ashby’s age has read one and most of 2 and loves them. There is at least 5.
Ugh, I know what you mean about blink and you have another man of the house .. our oldest going through process of buying a house. Ugh my momma heart is excited and sad…
On the other hand 27th anniversary this weekend!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
She hasn’t read that series. I’m going to to share it with her. Thank YOU! Big changes and a new chapter for your sweet family…sending you so much love. xx
cat33 says
Shay, love the Friday faves as always! Did you ever think of getting a forward helix piercing? I think that’s my Friday plan after reading your piercing experience earlier in June
Mix and Match Mama says
I have thought about it. There really isn’t one I don’t like. Have so much fun getting your piercing!!
Laina Ramsey says
You need to have a blogger meet up with Carly Riordan and Megan Stokes while they are on Nantucket! All the readers would love it! Have a great vacation!
Mix and Match Mama says
I have followed Carly for a long time, but I don’t know Megan. I’m going to look her up right now!
Susie says
Shay this was such an awesome post! Thank you! All of your children are growing up and you are so wise to cherish the days! Love the tidbits about your pups and your in-laws look so sweet!
Beth Knecht says
Shay will you share bracelets you’ve been wearing lately? My wrists need a little updating!
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh let’s see, I have been wearing my two permanent bracelets (obviously, they don’t come off!), my Cartier bangle (it’s screwed on too) and then I have been typically adding one more to the mix, but it’s kind of varied. Yesterday, it was one from Budha Girl!
K. Stigall says
Love your sunglasses! I’ve been looking for some just like that!! Would you please share the brand? Thank you!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Those are some oldies but goodies from Louis Vuitton. They *might* still be in stock!
Katie LaDow says
Hi Shay! When is your June book review coming? Dying to see what you read this month and if the new Elin Hildebrand is included!
Mix and Match Mama says
Next week!! I was finishing up one last book. Sorry for the delay. We are reading the new Elin book for our July Book Club, so I won’t be reading/reviewing that one until July 22nd.
Morgan Wilson says
Wow, Kensington really resembles your mother in law!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I think so too!
Desiree Leeone says
I would love to take a cruise where I can see the Northern Lights. Do you have cruises that have that opportunity? If so, I’d love to check into it with your travel agency.
Mix and Match Mama says
We do! They are quite popular! We would love to help you, friend! xx