• Terra Cotta Pumpkin: These pumpkins are the perfect addition to my home decor. They add a sophisticated charm to a whimsical piece.

• Fall Foliage: I love this wreath because it captures all the gorgeous autumn colors. It will look beautiful hanging on our door, welcoming guests.

• Witch Broom: Another decoration for our front porch, it’s a simple touch that adds a playful element.
• Door Mat: To add a bit of fun to our entryway, I picked up this adorable door mat featuring dogs (obviously).

• Stick-On Bats: These stick on bats are perfect for creating a spooky atmosphere. We’ll be decorating the walls and windows to get everyone in the Halloween spirit.
• Floating Candles: Flameless floating candles for our porch to really create a magical ambiance
• Pumpkin Placemats: For our dining table, I discovered these woven pumpkin placements, perfect for cozy dinners.

I’m very excited to start decorating for my favorite holiday and get our home ready for the festivities.

What’s on your Halloween wish list this year? Share your favorites in the comments below.

Let’s make this season as spooky and fun as possible

Check out my last post for even more decorating ideas, tabletop decor inspiration, books to read with your kids and shop my favorite Halloween finds here.

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Whether you’re looking to upgrade your kitchen essentials, add some cozy touches to your living space, or invest in practical cleaning tools, there’s something for everyone.

Here are ten Prime Day deals of items I own and love that are definitely worth checking out

1. Rubbermaid BPA-Free Food Storage Set
   • Keep your leftovers fresh and organized with this durable and safe food storage set from Rubbermaid. Perfect for meal prepping and storing snacks, this set is a must-have for my kitchen.
2. Nugget Pebble Ice Maker
   • There is no greater ice than pebble ice. Now you can make it at home with this nugget ice maker. Enjoy your favorite drinks with restaurant-style ice any time you want!
3. Buttery Throw Blanket
   • Snuggle up on the couch with this buttery soft throw blanket. Available in various colors and sizes, it’s perfect for snuggling on the sofa.
4. Handwoven Rattan Storage Boxes
   • Add a touch of coastal elegance to your space with these handwoven rattan storage boxes. Ideal for organizing shelves or adding texture to a room. Personally, I love to hide my Amazon Alexa speaker in it!
5. Bissell Little Green Portable Upholstery Cleaning Machine
   • I am obsessed with this little green machine. Tackle stains and spills effortlessly with this portable upholstery cleaning machine from Bissell. Keep your furniture looking fresh and clean without the hassle.
6. Dyson Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
   • Experience the power and convenience of a Dyson cordless vacuum cleaner. Perfect for quick clean-ups and reaching those tricky spots around the house, I use mine DAILY.
7. Beckham Hotel Collection Pillow Inserts
   • Upgrade your pillows with these pillow inserts from Beckham Hotel Collection. Enjoy hotel-quality comfort and support for a restful night’s sleep.
8. Hand Block Print Cotton Tablecloth
   • I enjoy preparing the table for holidays and special events, and having a lovely assortment of tablecloths enhances the dining experience. I love these hand block printed cotton tablecloths, which come in a range of colorful patterns.
9. LED Cordless Table Lamp
   • Illuminate your space with this sleek and modern LED cordless table lamp. Perfect for adding ambiance to your living room or bedside table without the need for cords.
10. The Finer Things: Timeless Furniture, Textiles, and Details Coffee Table Book
    • Treat yourself to inspiration with this stunning coffee table book. Explore timeless furniture, textiles, and design details that will elevate your home decor.

These Prime Day deals are too good to miss if you’re looking to refresh your home or simply find that perfect addition to your space. Remember, Prime Day offers are for a limited time only, so act fast to snag these fantastic deals while they last!

Happy shopping and happy homemaking!

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In the spirit of Mother’s Day, I’m sharing my favorite finds for all the mothers, like a mothers, bonus mothers and best gal pals, in your life.

Here are my tried and true picks to spoil that special lady this Mother’s Day.

For The Hostess Beata Heuman Book, Candlesticks, Blue Floral Napkin, Silver Bud Vase, Ceramic Pitcher, Scallop Match Striker, Mohair Throw Blanket

For The Beauty Obsessed Eyebrow Pencil + Mascara Duo, Highlighter, Rouge Stain, Satin Lipstick, Lip Pencil, Hairbrush, Rosemary Hair Oil, Hair Scrunchie, Orange Blossom Water, Euphoria Body Oil, Corpus Cedar Natural Deodorant

For The Homebody Pima Scallop Robe, Aromatherapy Oil, Canopy Bedside Diffuser, Mohair Throw Blanket, Cire Trudon Candle, Nu Face Microcurrent Device, Hatch Light

Visit here for even more ideas and last years guide too.

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Five plus, women-owned businesses to support during Mother’s Day and throughout the year.

As you shop both large and small retailers for Mother’s Day, and for other holidays during the year, consider supporting one of the following amazing women-preneurs next time you need a giftable item. Or, are just looking to gift yourself a special treat.

FOR THE KIDDOS

Cre8ive Crayons – As seen in Wesleigh’s Easter basket.

WHO My name is Susan Goldman and I was born and raised in Philadelphia and now reside in Hoboken, NJ with my husband and 6 year old daughter.

WHAT We are a mother daughter duo inspiring tech free and imaginary play with our non-toxic, personalized crayons for the little Cre8ives in your life.

WHY I was in the fashion industry for over 25 years and was furloughed at the beginning of the pandemic. My Daughter and I did crafts everyday together during quarantine and one day we made crayons and gave them to her friends. They loved them so a few months later after much R and D we started selling our crayons locally. Then people began to ask for us to send them as gifts all over the US and our Etsy shop began this past October.

Follow Susan on IG here

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Becca The Dietitian

WHO Becca. I live in Philadelphia, PA with my dog, Beau, and my husband. In my free time I love to exercise, try new recipes, go to the beach, and spend time with friends and family!

WHAT I provide nutritional counseling/medical nutrition therapy for diabetes, heart disease, weight management, GI disorders, and more. I currently accept PA insurances but can also work virtually with clients from anywhere in the world.

WHY I’ve been a registered dietitian for five years and have worked in a variety of clinical settings. I decided to launch my private practice during quarantine to help people (remotely) who are struggling with a new to existing chronic disease make diet and lifestyle changes. I’m excited to be able make my own hours, be my own boss, and help people transition into a healthier lifestyle in the community setting!

Follow Becca on IG here

Pilates with Amanda

WHO My name is Amanda Baker and I started out as an actress in NYC. I needed a way to earn a living and always loved doing pilates. I started when I was 15 and have been doing it ever since. I wanted to help people feel as good as pilates made me feel and I’ve always been lazy so I wanted to give people hope that if I can do it, so can they!

WHAT Pilates with Amanda is based in NYC where I teach clients private pilates classes via zoom and in-person.

WHY I started the business because I wanted to inspire people to move and feel good. Pilates is for every one and every body, literally. I’ve taught such a gamut of people and love seeing how they transform both physically and mentally after a few lessons.

Follow Amanda on IG here

HOME

La Dentelliere – A favorite local shop, mentioned here, here and here.

WHO Michelle Anderson, Entrepreneur, Owner and CEO of La Dentelliere since 1985.

WHAT Specialty Gift and Home Accessories Shop offering imported items from France, Italy, Germany, England etc, all personally selected and curated.

WHY My Business began out of Passion and Love for All things Beautiful! It is very important for me to share this with my customers.

Follow Michelle on IG here

Laurel and Vine – Nothing makes me happier than seeing luxury brands commit to the environment.

WHO My name is Steph. I am mama to a sassy 2.5 year old daughter, Charlie, wife to an amazing partner, and a clean energy venture capital investment manager. I am passionate about 2 things – leaving a healthier earth for our babies and simple little luxuries done exquisitely. 

WHAT Laurel & Vine is a passion project that I’ve built on my core values – the environment and community – that embodies an understated, luxurious aesthetic.  Laurel & Vine candles are the most eco-conscious option you’ll find and are hand blended with modern sophisticated fragrances. The cherry on top? Our business is carbon neutral, plastic free, and we direct proceeds straight to impact non profits across the community. 

WHY After years spent searching for a light and bright candle that was free from hormone disrupters like phthalates AND petroleum products like paraffins, I was ultimately left empty handed. The products I found were too rustic-chic for my taste and that still contained hidden nasties (like candles branded as natural coco-soy that actually contained petroleum paraffin). So I decided to make what I was looking for myself. Laure & Vine was born. We make candles better and give back doing it. 

Follow Steph on IG here

FASHION

Letter Story Bracelets – One of my favorite personalized gift-able items, I’ve shared about on IG.

WHO Gabrielle Stella my background is in fashion. Since I was a little girl, I’ve always had a passion for clothes, shoes, handbags and of course jewelry!

WHAT Everyone has a story, why not wear it on your wrist? My bracelet line was created to make people feel great! The fun part is designing something that you’ll love to wear! Whether it be an affirmation, initials or name anything is possible!

WHY I started this line to highlight the good moments that stand out in people’s lives and when you look down at your bracelet it’s a reminder of what life is all about!

Follow Gabrielle on IG here

What are some of your favorite women owned businesses to support year round? Share your favorites below!

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Coco & Lala | Darien, CT

Owned by local mom Shannon Doherty and with a second location in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, Coco + Lala offers a delightful selection of children’s clothing and accessories (for mom too) within a happy and fun environment.

Wee Mondine | Darien, CT

With a focus on clothing with organic or natural fabrics and sustainable manufacturing processes, Wee Mondine boasts a lovingly curated selection of apparel for baby and children up to eight years of age. Sourced from local and international designers, in addition to clothing, the shop offers beautiful baby gifts, homeware and accessories all housed in the cutest shop that is most definitely swoon worthy.

Plain Goods | New Preston, CT

Mentioned in my Home Guide, Plain Goods also carries a beautiful assortment of children’s clothing and gift items, each of which share the unique and distinguished aesthetic of Plain Goods.

Wiggles & Giggles | Darien, CT

An independently owned children’s clothing shop that carries a well-edited selection of clothing from newborn to age 14 from brands such as Rachel Riley, Busy Bees and Dondolo as well as unique children’s gifts and toys.

The Piccolina Shop | Greenwich, CT

A community based shop with an assortment of children’s gear and gifts, each hand selected by a group of three moms.

Hoaglands | Greenwich, CT

A premier destination in Greenwich since 1937, for tabletop, home accessories, luxury gifts and wedding registries, Hoaglands expanded their offerings to include children’s goods. Nestled in the lower level of the shop is a curated selection of children’s clothing, gifts and books.

Darien Toy Box | Darien, CT

Stocked with unique and innovative toys, the Darien Toy Box is an independent retail store in downtown Darien.

New Canaan Toy Store | New Canaan, CT

Owned by a CT native, the New Canaan Toy Store offers a fun selection of toys, games and giftable childrens items in the oldest continually operating toy store in New England.

Our Green House | Sandy Hook, CT

 A family first company, Our Green House offers a curated assortment of socially conscious and eco-friendly items for babies and children.

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Little Thai Kitchen | Thai | Darien, CT

Munay Kitchen | Peruvian | Norwalk, CT

Rincon Taqueria | Mexican | Norwalk, CT

Sunset Grille | American | Westport, CT

Tavern at Graybarns | American | Westport, CT

The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood | American | Rowayton, CT 

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100 Main | Falls Village, CT

A shop in Falls Village, CT selling the work of local artisans from Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. Curated by Bunny Williams and Christina van Hengel.

Browne & Co | Darien, CT

Eat, shop, entertain. Located in the heart of Darien, the store is a cohesive space which combines home goods and giftable items, a café and catering business.

Bungalow | Westport, CT

The shop is a gem, offering an exhilarating shopping experience, filled to the brim with a unique selection of furniture, antiques, home accessories, art, textiles, jewelry, books, and gifts from around the world. 

La Dentelliere | Scarsdale, NY

Where ladies come to get in to trouble and gentlemen come to get out of trouble. La Denteliiere is a very unique French-inspired emporium that specializes in European Gracious Gifts, Tabletop, and Home Accessories.

Patrick Mele | Greenwich, CT

Based in his hometown of Greenwich, designer Patrick Mele opened a 500 square foot jewel box store presenting a collection of refurbished antiques, period pieces with personality, costume jewelry and unique décor items

Terrain | Westport, CT

Filled to the brim with plants, home goods, entertaining and wellness items, Terrain is a one stop shop for the hostess with the mostess.

Lars Bolander | Westport, CT

Swedish interior designer, Lars Bolander, celebrated for introducing Gustavian vintage furnishings to a larger audience, opened shop here in CT earlier this year. The store showcases his distinctive blend of Gustavian furnishings and internationally sourced antiques with a few special curiosities sprinkled in.

The Huntress | Pound Ridge, NY

The Huntress is a home furnishings store and lifestyle brand dedicated to reinforcing the feeling of home. Located in Pound Ridge, New York, The Huntress is rich with whimsical, quirky sophistication and classical nostalgia.

The Flat | Norwalk, CT

Now open in East Norwalk, The Flat Westport, offers a beautiful selection of art and decor from a plethora of styles, think Bauhaus pieces, Gilt mirrors, Danish lights and beyond. 

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Although I tend to keep our home as cozy as possible during the year, it’s always fun to switch up some décor pieces to kick things up a bit without being too intensely themed. Fall into the season with my favorite neutral decorating accents that will add a touch of autumn to your home.

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Our formal living room is the first room you see as you enter our home. It has transitioned from mostly playroom to mostly quiet, living space, with a few hidden toys for Wesleigh. The bulk of the furniture in this space has traveled with us from apartment to apartment, city to city but we still need a console, art and rug to really ground and round out the room. I love anything with geometric patterns and have been coveting this console.

Our home office has gotten a lot more action the past six months and lighting in that room is an issue. Although we have a nice big window, there is no recessed lights, so a task light is a must. I fell in love with this table lamp from the new Kara Mann collection at CB2 that I plan on incorporating into the design. 

Wesleigh’s room is mostly complete, eventually I’d like to layer a rug under her current Madeline Weinrib flat weave, but until then, what we really need in her room is a bookshelf or etagere to store and display items. I’ve always loved this rattan wrapped shelf from Serena and Lily.

Wesleigh’s Bathroom is one of my favorite rooms in our home thanks to the gorgeous Mokum La Palma print wallpaper. With the exception of a few final touches, this space is actually the most complete in the house. I just need to hang a photo, throw in appropriate wastebasket and accessories and can officially close the door on this room.

Our master bedroom is also slowly coming along, at this point, we need some art and window treatments but I’d first like an area rug. There’s nothing like stepping out of bed with bare feet onto a soft and cozy surface. This braided rug from Rugs USA looks like a chunky knit sweater and it’s made of wool and cotton so it will hold up to any wear and tear from Wesleigh and Tucker running around.

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AERIN Woven Entertaining Pieces / Home

Williams Sonoma partnered with lifestyle expert Aerin Lauder to create this beautiful collection of handwoven rattan serving pieces. I love how her effortless and sophisticated signature style translates into these fresh and functional pieces. Bonus, they’re currently on sale!

Delta Children Double-Sided Easel / For the Kiddos 

A terrific station for the littles to get creative. With two sides (one chalkboard and one magnetic, dry-erase whiteboard and a pull down paper roll), the options for your child are endless. The fabric bins below provide a simple storage solution for crayons, markers, paper, paint, etc.

Moms Need Sleep Too / Wellness

It took far too long for us to get Wesleigh onto a good sleep schedule. We were never strict about sleep training and there was an extended period earlier this year, shortly before she turned 2yo, that we really paid for it. I went months without sleeping through the night, it was not pretty and I was running on fumes. This week, The Everymom published, “Moms Need Sleep Too: Tips and Products to Help You Get More Rest” with helpful bedtime routine suggestions and product recommendations to get 8 hours of sleep each night. 

Saie Mascara / Beauty

Although I can’t say the same for my diet (I have a huge sweet tooth), when it comes to what I put on my skin, I make sure that the beauty products we use are clean. There are tons of recently launched clean beauty brands out there and one that I’ve kept my eye on is Saie. Their mascara is made with beeswax and shae butter that conditions and brightens your lashes, perfect for everyday.

Slow Roasted Tomato Pasta / Food + Drink

I’ve been in a pasta mood lately which seems odd considering the heat wave we’ve experienced in CT but that’s beside the point. This pasta dish is next up on my list to make, it requires few ingredients (a requirement here at ‘what’s Wes whipping up’) and its highly recommended by my friend Kat which equals a win in my book. 

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