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interior design, Nordstrom, the Shopper | July 27, 2017

Settling In 2 | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

I’m picking up where we left off, more from the home section of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! I’ve been on the hunt for functional kitchen accessories and I want them extra big but I don’t want them to take up too much space. Huh?!  You know, something to break up the back splash wall but that won’t look cluttered or take up working space on the counter top. Are you looking for this, too? I found something in the Sale, this Extra Large serving board meets all requirements and the simple design ties into my marble island and wood floors. 🙂 And with a great temporary sale price, $56.90! After the sale it goes up to $85.
Round Extra Large Serving Board, Long Serving Board, Tray with Handles, Cutting Board

Sweet cereal milk! I thought these were sold out but they’re back in stock!  We’ve been needing cereal bowls for a while now, soup bowls just didn’t cut it anymore and this set of 6 is $19.90! And this color white has a pretty iridescence to it.

White Latte Bowl Set, Green Latte Bowl Set, Rainbow Latte Bowl Set (regular price)

Moving on to our guest bedroom. I brought home both the Down Alternative Filled duvet (pictured left) and the Down Filled duvet (pictured right) by the Nordstrom At Home brand to compare fluffiness.  Can you tell a difference? Neither can I and I really wanted the Down Filled to win, I wanted there to be a reason for the higher price! But this is good, just as much fluff as real feathers for a lower price of $148.90 and bonus, hypoallergenic!  Price goes up to $199 after the sale.

Down Alternative Comforter.

Now that the duvet is fluffy and will keep our guests warm, I also wanted a nice set of sheets for them to sleep on.  And I’ve been waiting for this sale to purchase them!  People have different opinions on sheets so read the reviews.  I like cool to the touch and smooth, so I went with the 400 Thread Count Sheet set with the pretty stitching detail.  So happy with the comfort and look of our guest bedroom!

Sale Items: 400 Thread Count Sheet Set, Comforter

Other Items: Floral Duvet, Leather Bed, Gray Quilt, Dot Pillowcase, Mirror, Floral Boudoir Sham

Now look at these Waterworks bathroom accessories, they are fab and on sale!  I’m not able to keep these because they don’t coordinate with the light fixture and faucet in this bathroom. 🙁 But I wanted to share them anyway in case you’re in the market. I think they are so pretty!

Brass Jar with Lid, Brass Tumbler, Glass Soap Dish, Washcloth, Hand Towel, Bath Towel, Guest Soap

We are keeping the towels though!  They look great in my daughter’s bath, guest bath and our powder bath, 3 very different places.  I’ve been using them all week and I love their softness, absorbency and weight. The contrasting edge is a pretty detail and the bath towel has a cotton rope loop sewn in for hanging on a hook, tell it to your neighbor!

Bath Towel, Hand Towel, Washcloth and Guest Soap

Now to my daughter’s room.  Nordstrom’s selection of Wall Art keeps growing and they’ve included a lot of it in the Anniversary Sale!  This pineapple print is so much more vibrant in person than in my photo and it looks pretty cute on her nightstand next to her Pineapple Goodnight Light. And the gold and pink photo frame fit right in to the colorful mix!

Sale Items: Pineapple Print and Photo Frame

Other Items:

Here’s another set of fab Waterworks bath accessories that I can’t use because the finish doesn’t coordinate with the mix of metal finishes I already have at work in our master bath.  They are pretty though and I thought I’d share if you’re in the market because they are also included in Nordstrom’s anniversary sale.  The hydrocotton towels we are keeping because I think they were made to coordinate with carrara marble counter tops and great reviews!

Tumbler, Soap Dish, Tray, Grey Vapor Towels.

Before you go, things sell out in the Nordstrom sale that ends Aug. 6th. Things sell out all the time everywhere and shelves also get restocked all the time everywhere and there will be another sale next year. So I have to tell myself not to buy anything for the fear of it running out, fight the, “Hurry, buy! Before it sells out!” It helps me to remember there will always be enough and I am enough.

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Settling In | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

interior design, Nordstrom, sale, the Designer, the Shopper | July 20, 2017

Settling In | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Hi guys!  If you've been following along on Instagram or Facebook then you've seen my project #TITYNSettles where I've started going room by room organizing, designing, creating solutions, asking for help and decorating our new house.  The most common question friends have Continue Reading

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Back To School for Him | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

children's clothes, Nordstrom, the Shopper | July 18, 2017

Back To School for Him | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

As you can see I didn't have to ask him twice to take pictures for my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale post, he loved it! The following "Back To School" outfit inspirations are courtesy of my 7 year old boy and his Dad.  I'm just the writer and photographer for this blog post! There are Continue Reading

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Back To School for Her | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

children's clothes, kids, Nordstrom, the Shopper | July 16, 2017

Back To School for Her | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

I've been using the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for her "back to school" clothes since she started school! The sale is different from other sales because it's new styles on sale before the season starts. Smart. Early access started last week for card holders. And public access begins July 21st. Continue Reading

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