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Weekend Reads | 3-8

Congrats… you made it to Friday!  Things I’m excited about in today’s weekend reads round-up… hair bows and barrettes are here to stay!  At least judging by Chanel.  More on that in a second…

This is the second straight weekend I’ll be going out of town.  I’m headed to Southern California for my best friend’s birthday, and we’re planning a quick two day trip up to Palm Springs.

Palm Springs is always one of my favorite, easy getaway spots.  It’s been attracting Hollywood starlets since the 20’s, and I love the retro vibes and glamour that remain.  I even went there for my bachelorette party last year.  This time, we’re staying at a newish spot called Holiday House, which is picture perfect.

Weekend Reads | 3-8

Back to the bows…the great thing about hair bow barrettes is they are SUPER easy to make…check out this simple DIY from a couple of years ago…wearing one of my creations in the pic above…and the black barrette version here

– also LOVE this Bauble Bar barrette set…currently 25% off

– usually try not to post knock-offs, but this Chanel barrette from Etsy is too good not to share…

I can’t wait to try this Gigi Hadid yellow eyeshadow look this spring…

Ever thought of getting a Himalayan salt lamp?  I’ve had so many friends and family who swear by them.  Enjoyed reading about Damsel In Dior’s experience with hers, and I’m always looking for help with my sleep…

After several indulgence weekends away, there’s going to be a lot of salads in my future when I get back.  Here are a few ones I want to try:

Delicata Squash Salad, What’s Gaby Cooking

Warm Chicken Salad with Peppers, Pears and Toasted Pinenuts, Farmhouse Delivery

Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad, My Recipes

31 seasonal, healthy recipes to try in March from Ambitious Kitchen…

Obsessed with this $42 spring bag that fellow Portland blogger Julianne found at Nordstrom…

I rarely dress up in “office attire” anymore, but if you do, these budget-friendly business casual staples from See Anna Jane make for perfect spring additions to your closet…

Colorful throw pillows for spring…I feel like our house is in major need of a spruce up!

Weekend Sales

Ann Taylor: 40% off your purchase with code FRIENDS40.

Banana Republic:  Take 40% off regular priced items with code BRFRIEND.

Bauble Bar: Friends & Family Sale (Ends Friday).  Take 25% off with code FF25.

Express:  Buy one, get one $19.90

J. Crew:  Take 30% off with code SUNNY. Ends Saturday night.

Loft: Take 40% off your purchase with code NEWNOW.

Madewell: The Insiders Event…free to sign up!  Take 15% off just about everything.

 

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