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Recap: Kaden's Bathroom Reveal, Walmart Cozy Outfits + More Holiday Roundups!

  • Nov 14, 2022

Kaden's Bathroom Reveal

this is a good before and after, y'all...

We finally finished it and I can’t imagine a more beautiful thing 🤩


I still can’t get over the transformation and that it all came together like I saw it in my head! It has a mix of thrifted, old and new. But, it all flows into a seamless curated look!


The paint color is 🤩🤩 It’s called Attitude Grey and totally set the tone for the room, I think. It’s the perfect grey with the green undertones I was looking for. Not too dark and not too light! I definitely recommend it!


I'll share a more in-depth blog post soon with all the details, but for now I'll show you some photos and I've got source links below!


A few still shots for ya!

(just tap on a photo below to swipe through)


Let's take a poll...


What's your favorite part of the bathroom?

  • The Walls

  • Artwork

  • The Sink Area

  • The Mirror


Be sure to follow me over on Instagram where all the fun happens—I'm so grateful for this community! ♥



Holiday Decor Roundups

I have worked on curating my favorite holiday decor items for you guys from Walmart, Kirklands, Amazon, Target & more.


I hope this helps you figure out what you want to add in your Christmas decor this year!




This Week's Outfits & Deals!


CURRENT PROMOS...

Abercrombie // 30% off coats & jackets & 15% off most everything else!

American Eagle // Up to 60% off everything, including jeans!

Andar // 20% off sitewide with code VINTAGEPICKIN20

Discount Divas // 20% off sitewide with code APRIL20 (new customers only)

H&M // 15% off $60, 20% off $80 or 25% off $100 + free shipping

Old Navy // Online exclusive (ends today!) 40% off everything!

SOMA // Last day to get 25% almost everything!

Target Black Friday Deals // Family Apparel 30% off and Hearth & Hand Greenery 25% Off + MORE!

Ulta // Hello Holidays Sale (11/13-11/15)—$10 off $60 + up to 50% off deals!


Walmart cozy outfit#1


Walmart cozy outfit#2


8 Quart Walmart Slowcooker

Love this style and how well it fits in with my kitchen decor!



My Everyday Makeup

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My $50 QVC Ring I wear everyday!



In love with this Target cardigan!


Target Pullover


Ugg Dupe on Amazon



2023 Vintage Pickin'® Shopping Event Dates

Vintage Pickin'® Spring Market

April 28-29, 2023 VFW Fairgrounds / Fort Payne, AL

We just launched the FB Event page, so be sure to RSVP now & share with your friends!


Vintage Pickin'® Fall Market

August 25-26, 2023 VFW Fairgrounds / Fort Payne, AL

Reminder: If you're interested in being a vendor for the Spring Market, the application period will open up on December 1, 2022 for any open spots we may have—so stay tuned!

Answering FAQ's about our pool!

  • Jun 6, 2022

Every year I get questions about our pool and I’m finally sitting down to write out the answers to the most asked questions in this post for you guys!


Let's get to it—but first a little background...

We started building the pool in December of 2019 right before the pandemic hit! Lol, perfect timing, right? 😅


We have talked about putting a pool in since we moved in this house 9 years ago and finally took the plunge and were so excited! We've had a pool (above ground) at our previous house and loved it, so we knew it was not something we would regret.

Since living in this house, we have missed having a pool for the kids to swim in and for us spend the summers together around the house more.


If you're even thinking about a pool, I say go for it ASAP because looking back I wish we had put it in a few years earlier so they could have enjoyed it longer. 😢


I love having a house full of their friends over listening to them laugh and giggle and knowing they'll be making memories every summer out at the pool together.

“What size is your pool?"

Ours is a 20x40 with the built in entry steps all the way across the shallow end.



“What liner did you use?"

I had the hardest time finding a liner that I loved that wasn’t that bright blue look. I loved the look of Gunite pools, but let’s be honest that was way out if my budget. So, I was on the hunt for a liner that had a more natural look to it without breaking the bank!


I finally came across the GLI Dark Grey Mosaic and it was PERFECT. I absolutely still love it 3 years later and would pick it again.

GLI Mosaic - Dark Grey

“How deep is your pool?"

It’s 8ft deep in deep end 3.5 ft in shallow

“Salt or Chlorine?"

Salt! We love salt systems. I know everyone has their own preference, but we had an above ground pool at our previous house and had salt there as well and it was so easy to maintain and much more affordable than chlorine.


However, I do think your surroundings matter and affect that. For both our pool situations, we've not had a lot of trees or or anything around them, so they don’t get a lot of debris in them such leaves limbs etc.— and this may make a difference in your decision.


The other thing I love about salt water is that it is so much softer on your skin and eyes vs. chlorine. It doesn’t dry my skin out at all!


“What do you love the most about your pool?"

I would definitely say the liner and the full bench entry steps we had built in. It’s perfect for little kids to sit on the steps and play in the shallow end.


“Anything you would do differently?"

Yes. Looking back, I would have added the tanning ledge because it was not that much more! 😭




“Who installed it?"

We used Tri-State Pools & Spa Inc. located in Scottsboro Alabama. We, personally, haven’t had any issues with ours nor during the installation, so I would recommend them!

“How long did it take to install?"

We started at the end of November and it was finished by March.



“Do you have a pool heater?"

Yes! We just got a natural gas heater by Hayward. It was worth it to us to be able to use our pool a few extra months out of the year. Basically, we will only use the heater starting around first of May on the weekends while the kids are out of school.


Typically, the average temp of the water in May is in the low 70’s which is WAY too cold for me lol. 😂 So, if there is a day we know we are wanting to use the pool, we will turn the heater on and it will heat up about 2 degrees every hour! Once the temperature hits the mid 80’s, we turn it off and enjoy!


In our area it runs us about $3.00 a degree to heat. So, if we go up 10 degrees it will roughly cost $30 to heat it for the day and we might do that 3-4 times in May. Knowing that, you probably wouldn’t want to heat it from 40 degrees to 85 in January or you would go broke! Lol


The way we look at it, it's worth it to get to enjoy it more in the Spring and Fall on the weekends once the kids go back to school.




And, that's a wrap!

I hope this was helpful for you guys and as always thank you so much for following along on Instagram and here on the blog. I love chatting with you each day and reading your comments and messages.

Guest Room in a Trunk from Walmart

  • Nov 9, 2021

The Holiday season in drawing near and you may be having family or friends staying the night with you. Now, that my sister moved halfway across the country 😭 I've had no place for them to sleep when they spend the night.


I desperately needed a plan for when they visit during Christmas! I had an idea of getting a trunk to put everything I would need in. The search on Walmart.com commenced!!!!


P.S. I have never been disappointed when I search for items at Walmart for my projects. I love that I can find budget-friendly products, and can either browse in the store, order for pickup in store, or get it shipped directly to me.


Keep reading to see what all I got to make this easy and functional "Popup Guest Bedroom" possible for under $425!


Get all the product details below!

I love that I can find things from Walmart in-store or Walmart online at reasonable prices and this was another example of how I could find everything I needed at Walmart.


Note: This post is sponsored by Walmart and contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience but opinions are all my own!


This Trunk Blew My Mind!

This BEAUTIFUL trunk that is a great dupe for the Pottery Barn trunk that is at least 3x the price. 🙀 I couldn't believe how big it was when it came in. It is truly amazing. It comes in 2 sizes XL (that's what I got it) and a smaller size. The XL easily holds 2 pillows, a queen air mattress, duvet insert, blankets & more!

The Bed


This Queen size Intex Plush 18inch air mattress is on sale for $49.88 and has a built in pump!

Better Homes & Garden Sheet Set

I love that these sheets are wrinkle-free and of course BH&G is a trusted brand so I felt good about it before they even got here. They fit the Queen size air mattress perfectly!


Down Alternative Comforter

Pillows



Grey Coverlet


Plaid Throw

Accent Pillows

I am not surprised that I was able to find all the things I needed from Walmart and ordered everything at once, so I could be ready for the Holidays!




Shop the Whole Look


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I hope curating this was helpful for you and hopefully gave you some inspiration for guest accommodations this Holiday season!


xOxO,


April





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