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Friday Faves and Weekend Sales

Fave Picks, sale alertAnneke McConnell

Happy Friday friends! I hope your weekend is off to a great start! I've been busy working overtime pulling the last pieces together for a "to-the-point" online Instagram class, and can't wait to help those of you have a solid plan going into the holiday season. You can sign up for more info. below that I'll send out in the next few days. Instagram is my jam and most people make it way harder than it has to be.  So think of training that is concise, relevant, affordable, and actionable. #winwin

I hope you enjoy today's favorites and there are a ton of great sales to check out, especially when it comes to holiday season decor, seasonal dresses and sweaters, boots, etc.

 

1. Most Liked Photos on Coastal Interiors.

 

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2. Most Liked Photo on DIY Painted Furniture.

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3. Fave Recipe: Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe.

Since I'm on the gluten free train, I'm looking forward to a stuffing recipe this upcoming Thanksgiving that tastes legit! This one by Kelly of A Girl Worth Saving sounds delish!

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4. Fave Sale: 50% off Michele Watches.

This is crazy you guys. Michele Watches are indeed a luxury brand, so if you've had you're eye out for yourself or as a gift this holiday season, NOW is the time to snag one!

5. Fave Boots.

I snagged these waterproof ankle boots  and studded suede boots back during the preseason sales, and they are both perfect for the weather here in the Seattle area.  I love that the first pair are waterproof yet not rubber or leather, not to mention comfortable, versatile and currently on sale!  The second pair are currently 50% off!

 

Studded Ankle Boots (3 colors /50% off)

Sheepskin Rug (Safavieh from HomeGoods) alternative

Clementine and Honey Seasonal Candle from World Market

 

6. Fave Book: Why Simple Wins.

I admittedly lean more toward non-fiction books and am currently enjoying the book Why Simple Wins by Lisa Bodell. I'll keep you posted on a review, but so far so good!

Why Simple Wins by Lisa Bodell / Ivory Faux Fur Throw Blanket / Grey Nailhead Trim Settee (5 colors available)

 

 

WEEKEND SALES:

Neiman Marcus Last Call - up to 45% off select items

Ann Taylor - 50% off

Anthropologie - extra 40% off sale items

Express - 30% off select

COACH - up to 40% off sale (definitely have THIS ONE on my wishlist!)

Wayfair - 70% off Holiday Deal Dash

Serena and Lily - up to 25% off Dining Event (perfect time for Thanksgiving!)

Pottery Barn - up to 40% off select

 

 

 

 

 

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Anneke

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Splurge vs. Save - Chair Nook

Splurge vs. Save, Coastal InteriorsAnneke McConnell

I always love a good Splurge vs. Save and when I shared a poll of today's items side by side on Instagram asking which was the splurge, the results of people's guesses were nearly split down the middle. That's when you KNOW you have a good comparison!

We personally have the SAVE RUG, which is a pretty neutral diamond pattern and has held up well for the past few years with three kids! I'm contemplating getting another one in the larger size for our kiddo's bedroom makeover [ever in process ;-) ].

If you find these kind of blog posts helpful, please comment, pin, and share! Thank you!

 

TOTAL: $1490.89

(pricing at time of post)

TOTAL:  $583.97

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It was a lot of fun putting this together for you!  As you can see, you can achieve a very similar look no matter what your budget or preferences are. And just for reference, when it comes to comparing the rugs and baskets here, I compared similar sizing too.  If you'd like to see more of these, let me know!

 

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Anneke

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Weekend Faves and Sales

Boys Room, Christmas, Coastal Interiors, Deals, DIY, Fall Fashion, Fashion, Fave Picks, Furniture Makeover, Handbags, Gift Ideas, Holiday, sale alert, Recipe, InteriorsAnneke McConnell

Hi friends! It's been a fun week of LIVE videos on Facebook, connecting with my Mom Bosses, and creating things for our beach house!  Today I even got to have some girlfriends over to shop my closet as I was cleaning a ton of pieces out from style blogging.  I would probably have never planned it if not for reading Present Over Perfect recently - things were definitely not perfect around here, but it was SO fun to spend that time together!

Also did you happen to try the Pear Sauce Recipe I shared this week? Ours is already almost gone!!!

Here's a quick run down of this week's Favorites across the internet and not to miss sales!

 

1. Most Liked Photos on Coastal Interiors.

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2. Most Liked Photos on DIY Painted Furniture. 

Teal Painted Dresser

 

 

 

 

3. Favorite Recipe to try - Paleo Pumpkin Spice Latte!

 

 

 

4. Favorite Quartz Layered Necklace.

This one is currently 50% off and so SO pretty! This will go with everything and is perfect for the upcoming Holiday season, from casual nights with your spouse or girlfriends to a fancy party.

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5. Favorite Book.

We are getting ready to tackle money mindset in the Mom Boss Book Club and will be going over The Abundance Code!  If you're a small biz owner and mama, come join us!

 

6. Favorite Christmas New Arrival.

P.S. The older I get the more excited I get for Christmas! Let a girl be happy! lol This Santa Stop Here Door Mat is just too fun! I've started creating a separate page for all things Christmas Holiday HERE and will continue to update it through the season!

7. Favorite Blog Post.

My style blogger friend Mallory from Style Your Senses recently created a super helpful blog post on Family Photos 101 with how to pick your family's clothes for photos and little tips and tricks!

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8. Fave Handbag.

Anthropologie is having a huge sale this weekend for their 25th Anniversary and this round crocodile print cross bodybag immediately caught my eye. It's been a long time since I've seen that print and loved it, so I think we have a winner and it would look great with a neutral Fall and Winter sweater like this one.  More favorites from the sale are below!

Some not to miss sales!

 

Anthropologie - 25% off everything

Loft - 50% off everything

Madewell - up to 60% off select items (check out this tie-cuff sweater)

Pottery Barn - up to 40% off select items

Coach - New to sale up to 40% off

Wayfair - up to 70% off holiday

 

 

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Anneke

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Simple Homemade Pear Sauce Recipe

Wellness Wednesday, Recipe, FoodAnneke McConnell

Hi friends!  If you're loving the Burgundy trend this Fall, be sure to check out my last post with the best of burgundy style right now. I can't tell you how much I LOVE the color and it truly looks amazing on everyone.

Today's simple homemade pear sauce recipe came out of the need to process a HUGE batch of pears my husband brought home from a recent deer hunting trip to Tonasket, Eastern Washington.  It is the season of apples and pears here in Washington and we LOVE to make dehydrated apples, sauces, etc. for the upcoming months! I'll share more on Instagram. :-)

This recipe is truly foolproof!  The only part that admittedly takes awhile is peeling the pears, so do yourself a favor and have a high quality peeler and corer.  I'm thinking it's about time I invested a nominal amount into an electric vegetable and fruit peeler and get our kiddos set up at stations to speed up the process! 

 

Here's what you'll need:

  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Apple Corer
  • Small knife to dice the pears smaller if you'd like
  • Large Pot for cooking the pears
  • Large Spoon for mixing
  • Immersion Blender 
  • Water
  • Fresh Lemon
  • Cinnamon (optional: to taste)
  • And Pears of course!

 

Directions to make Pear Sauce:

 

  1. Peel your pears. (about 40-60 depending on the size)
  2. Core your pears with an apple corer.
  3. Dice into smaller pieces, about 1 inch. (optional)
  4. Place the diced pears, half of a fresh juiced lemon, and about a cup of water into a large pot. I used our 8 quart pot.
  5. Bring the pear to a boil, stir and then simmer for about 30-40 minutes with the lid on.
  6. Use an immersion blender to puree the pears. We us this one!
  7. Add the other half of fresh lemon juice.
  8. Add cinnamon to taste (1tsp.-1 tbsp. or so)
  9. Simmer with the lid off until your pear sauce is reduced to your desired thickness.
  10. Enjoy! The more ripe the pears are, the sweeter the flavor!

 

Simple Homemade Pear Sauce Recipe - Coastal Collective Co. blog

LINEN & IVORY Lemon Botanical Pillow Cover / WAYFAIR Gray Tufted Settee / POTTERY BARN Natural Round Hyacinth Charger Placemat / TARGET Hammered Stainless Steel Flatware  / Navy Striped Napkins - sold out (similar)  / Dinnerware (from years ago) similar 

 

 

I'd love to know if you give this recipe a try! As always, thanks for much for pinning and sharing!

 

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Anneke

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