The re-entry back to real life has been shaky this week, so thank goodness for Friday! I’m still playing catch-up from being gone, we’re hosting our son’s birthday party, and the kid’s first day of school is Monday…so the weekend is likely to be crazed. Here’s my random Friday Five for your entertainment.
1) Clearly I can’t get enough of black and white stripes, since this is the third week in a row I’ve used them in an outfit board. But can you blame me?! They are so classic, yet perfectly graphic for virtually any outfit. This striped cotton knit blazer is soft and light-weight, and adds polish, while helping to transition your Summer outfits to Fall. And I love the cute feminine-gathers in the back! The maxi, according to the 322 reviews, is near perfect. Both pieces are on crazy-sale, and inspired me to create this entire outfit using only sale items.
2) I’m always a sucker for cute printables, especially free ones. Leo + Lamb is a gorgeous site that allows you to easily and quickly personalize stationary, invitations and party decor, then download and print yourself. Their lovely flower wreath stationary is currently available for free download, so I jumped at the chance to personalize it for my daughter’s new teacher. Tied with a satin ribbon, they will make a pretty back-to-school gift to start the year off right!
3) Kid’s rooms are always my favorite to create and see, and I’m smitten over Jennifer at Dimples and Tangles teen son’s rustic, yet still modern, room. Jen’s always cranking out the greatness…like these fur ottomans, and I’m always drooling over her perfect vignettes and styling.
4) I’ve been working really hard behind-the-scenes on my first Joss & Main Curator Sale and can’t wait to share it with you soon! Mark your calendars…my sale goes live Tuesday, September 2! If I didn’t know better, I’d almost think I was a legit blogger.
5) Kendra Scott gifted me with two pair of the arrowhead-style ‘Sky’ earrings, and I decided to pass them along to you guys! You are always so encouraging and supportive, so I thought it’d be fun to give them away on InstaGram, my favorite social media. Simply go to this InstaGram post, tag your best friend, and follow @cassiesugarplum. That’s it! Feel free to enter as many times as you want, just be sure to tag a different friend each time. I’ll pick the random winner Sunday night, and send you and your BFF your colors of choice!
What color earrings would you choose? Are you hooked on InstaGram like me?! I’m off to snag that striped blazer before it sells out….happy weekend, lovebugs!
welcome back!! i love those earrings! so cute 🙂 xo jillian – cornflake dreams
Thanks Jillian — it was a nice break! I'm crazy for those earrings as well….now I'm wondering why I'm giving them away! 😉
I am going to have to check out Jennifer's blog. Her son's room looks amazing!!!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Everything on Jennifer's blog is fabulous…you'll get lost for hours over there! Happy weekend to you, friend!
Loved the teenager's room and those wonderful sconces. Really liked the striped jacket. How about a Friday five doing that jacket five different ways? I know you can do it!
Ooooooh, I love a challenge!! It's on like Donkey Kong! I ordered my jacket this morning, so if it's a keeper, I'll style it up for you guys! xo
Yay! I couldn't resist & just ordered the jacket & would love to see some different ways to wear!
I'm looking forward to it… you are a stripes girl!
Just got an email from Nordstrom saying they could not fulfill my order – sold out 🙁 I'm so bummed!
Boo!!!! Get on the wait list tho, they are good about letting you know when it's back in stock!
yes – totally hooked and luv them earrings (as u might see from my tags, lol!) and you're killing me with the entry way make over – cant wait to see what you did for the function details.
Haha, sorry to be such a tease! the full reveal is Monday!! xo
Yay for Joss & Main!
Thanks Heather…I'm pretty excited about it!!! xoxo
Love the freebie from Leo+Lamb! Thanks for the tip!!!
Yipeeeeeeeeeeee for Joss and Main!! I am so excited for you!!!!
SO exciting about the J&M collab! Woo hoo! And I am going over to check out that boys room…love all the inspo I can get!!
YOU'RE CURATING A JOSS & MAIN SALE???? How exciting! I can't wait to see what you choose! Thank you SO much for featuring Caleb's room and your sweet compliments. High praise coming from your stylish self! Have a great weekend, Cassie. Sounds like it will be a busy one!
Thanks for letting me show it off! xo
Your vacation looked fabulous Cassie! It was fun seeing tidbits on IG. Cute striped jacket and I think I need to get that black maxi. The more I see it the more I want it. Congratulations on Joss & Main!! Can't wait to see. That is so exciting! Have a great weekend.
Always love your Friday posts! 🙂 Your vacation pics were amazing and inspired me to plan a trip next summer. I cannot wait to hear the details.
BTW, you are definitely a legit blogger! 😉
Congrats on your Joss and Main collection! Can't wait to check it out!
I love the KS earrings, especially the blue, or maybe the pink!
Love the jacket! What size did you order?
Hi Mego….I ordered the XS, but only bc the small was sold out at the time. Fingers crossed it fits…since it's kind of a knit material, I think it will have some give.
Um dude! Why didn't you tell me you were doing a Joss event!?! It would have given me more time to build my bank account! Sigh… congrats girl!!