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Off the Rack: Message Art for Fashionistas at T.J.Maxx


Message art at TJ Maxx - so chic and cheap!

T.J.Maxx is killing it lately with their wide assortment of totally chic and on-trend message art! With fashionista-friendly phrases like "Champagne for breakfast," "Hello, darling!" or "Work it," in colors of gold and white, they're the perfect compliment to a girl's bedroom or walk-in closet (if you're so lucky!) There are also uplifting phrases like "You are my sunshine" (which I realize is borrowed from a somewhat depressing song but it's come to mean something positive in 2015), which would be perfect for a child's room or nursery. And for the social-media obsessed (raises hand) there are simple hashtags in over-the-top glitter like "#Love," or simply "Fabulous." Many pieces would be perfect to give as a Valentine's Day gift, too, but you can keep these up year round for a little motivation and decorative flare. They're especially perfect for decor commitment-phobes such as myself because they're so affordable - most under $20! If you look carefully at each photo you should be able to make out the exact prices. "Pin" these photos to see them enlarged and zoom in!

Follow me on Instagram to see more of my shopping finds in real time. Have you noticed the message art influx at your T.J.Maxx? Which prints do you love?

Off the Rack: Cute Sweaters at Target (Some on Clearance!)


Cute sweaters at Target

Winter's not over yet (sorry to say) but luckily Target has some cool sweaters to keep you cozy. I got to try some on last weekend while my husband chased our little guy around the store, and picked up a soft gray pullover with small gemstone clusters (reminiscent of J.Crew) for a steal. (It's $16.78 online plus 10% off with code EXTRA10). I'm beginning to feel like I keep wearing the same things over and over again when it gets to be this cold, so a new top thrown into the mix helps shake things up. Keep reading to see more of the sweaters I tried on and loved. Looking at these photos, I wish I had bought this mint green sweater, too! (Now $17.48 online plus an extra 10% off with code EXTRA10). Get thee to a Target soon if you haven't already, lots of clearance goodies still scattered throughout the store to be found!

Sunday Funday Bloghop & Linkup

Sunday Funday Linkup Bloghop

Happy Sunday everyone! Welcome to the 2nd edition of a new series we're dubbing the "Sunday Funday Bloghop & Linkup"! In case you missed our first edition, I'd like to reintroduce my fellow hostesses and friends, lifestyle mavens Jennifer of Fab Fatale and Kristin of Bon Bon Rose Girls. We're hoping this new linkup series happening every Sunday morning at 8 am will inspire us all to try new things and meet new friends while we're at it!

Bloggers, please share your "best of the week" post in the linkup below so that we can all see what you've been up to. Our fav linkup each week will be featured at Fab Fatale, Bon Bon Rose Girls, and The Budget Babe blogs in next week's Sunday Funday edition! Readers, please join in the fun by checking out all of the linkups below and feel free to leave us a comment to let us know what you think about our new bloghop party!

To welcome you to our bloghop series, we're giving away an awesome prize below. Bloggers, readers, and everyone in between are welcome to enter for a chance to win!

Follow our Sunday Funday Bloghop & Linkup Pinterest board! We'll be pinning our "Sunday Funday - Best Of The Week", as well as each hostesses' top 5 fav linkups every week!

The New Way To Stay Dry at Safeway [Sponsored]


Save on deodorant at SafewaySponsored

Discover the new way to stay dray: men’s and women’s 48-hour dry spray antiperspirants, available at Safeway stores from Axe, Dove, Dove Men+Care, Degree Men & Degree Woman. See how it works, then enter for a chance to get a free sample (while supplies last.) Click the image above to watch the video!

Target's Next Designer Collab Is With Lilly Pulitzer and Includes Plus Sizes!


Lilly Pulitzer for Target

Target hosted a press event in NYC today where it was announced that their next designer collaboration would be with Lilly Pulitzer and would include (drum roll please) plus sizes! I was lame and didn't attend the event due to snow in the forecast and the fact that it's really, really cold out. Had I attended the party, I would have been whisked away to a warm, sunny vacationland where Lilly's bright, colorful prints bloomed on her signature shift dresses, as well as a wide array of other items for the home and beyond.

Lilly for Target launches April 19, just in time for all your spring needs, and will include 250 items. And yes, plus size! #Finally

Judging by the response on Instagram, I'd say you gals are super excited for this one. Me too! Mark your calendars, this one should draw a big crowd.

To see more photos of the collection, just search hashtag #LillyforTarget on social media!