Inspiration
- Small Carved Cream Vase
- Modern Arched Ceramic Channa Vase
- Round Ceramic Vase
- Tall Swirled Clay Marble Vase
- Medium Ribbed Sculptural Glass Vase
- Tall Ceramic Textured Vase
- Fluted Glass Vase
- Small Ceramic Vase
- Small Footed Ceramic Vase
- Small Geo Pattern Vase
- Modern Ring Ceramic Camilla Vase
- Small Tinted Glass Vase
Summer Schedule Inspiration For The Kids
Someone told me last week that her kids were halfway through Summer break (from school). That genuinely surprised me. I learned last year that Summer was the perfect time for us to homeschool pretty consistently, so we’ve still been going (with the intent to use our breaks more in the Fall and during the holidays). And knowing we’d still be schooling, I’ve had some Summer activity ideas brewing in my head since before the season started that fit right into our Summer of learning. But these are great activities for anyone not homeschooling and just looking for a little more structure or even just some random suggestions for things to do. As usual, I’m late to put my thoughts down on paper (or digital notepad). But here I am at the halfway point (for at least some) finally doing it. Not too, too late.
Anyway… I created this schedule with flexibility in mind. Take a trip on Thursday instead of Tuesday, Build stuff on Friday. Make something on Mondays. Or just do one or two of these things in a week. You get the idea. It’s just inspiration.
I also created this schedule knowing that having set days for certain activities is helpful not only to me, but also the kids. They enjoy knowing what to look forward to and can make plans in their heads better with that knowledge.
So, here’s the schedule in written form with a bit more detail than the graphic:
Monday - Build Something
There are really so many ways to bring a building day to life. Use a specific type of building item, theme your build, race to build something, have a building challenge, work together to make something awesome, and so much more.
The suggestions I put in the graphic for building items are LEGO, magnetic tiles, wooden or unit blocks, dominoes, a blanket fort, and a stick teepee. A few other suggestions are Lincoln Logs, a marble run, something with cardboard boxes or popsicle sticks, and a building kit (like this one my kids loved).
We’ve invested heavily in LEGO and magnetic tiles (Picasso sets are our favorite, but we have a few different kinds) since my son was old enough to start playing with them. They were birthday and Christmas gifts from us and other family members, which made it easier to enlarge our collection. So it’s really fun now to have a lot to use to build!
For unit blocks, I’ve found that Jenga blocks are absolutely perfect for building! My kids have reached for them more than anything else recently. They build mazes and castles and pretend wars and forts and lots more! They’ve even used them to make indoor putt putt courses. They have 2 sets each that I purchased when on a BOGO sale at Target.
Several of the other items—like dominoes, blankets, and Lincoln Logs—I’ve collected through thrifting. The dominoes double as pretty decor in a glass container!
Tuesday - Take a Trip
My suggestions are pretty common, but they are easy to do in a day without much (or any) planning. I’m going to divide them into free and paid options below.
FREE - park, nature hike, library
PAID - zoo (a membership is typically totally worth it if you live near one), museum, lunch out, indoor activities (like ice skating, roller skating, a trampoline park, indoor rock climbing, Top Golf)
Wednesday - Play a “Game”
I used the word, “game,” here a little loosely because I couldn’t think of a better term. But basically I just mean anything that challenges the mind a bit without a lot of mess. So things like:
Board Games - A few of our current favorites are Sequence, Blokus, and Sorry. Card Games - We LOVE Play Nine and Skyjo! Puzzles - I pick these up at thrift stores if they’ve never been opened, but also occasionally grab a pretty or seasonally appropriate one elsewhere. Activity Books - Our absolute favorite activity books for a couple years now are these 1,000 dot-to-dot books. They’re frame-worthy once completed! Coloring Books - We’re partial to more detailed coloring books. This Audubon one is on our wishlist right now. Paint-(or Color-)By-Numbers - We’ve done a few of the Mondo Llama brand paint-by-numbers in the past year, and they’re good (not tooooo overly detailed).
Thursday - Create Something
A painting, a drawing, something with air dry clay, a Perler bead creation, a sewing or knitting or embroidery project, an outdoor chalk masterpiece, and more. So be crafty, yes. But you could also take this in a whole different direction and do a science experiment!
Friday - Have a Party
Make this anything you want! Bake a cake just because. Have a cute little tea party. Plan out a fun charcuterie board for lunch. Have an ice cream celebration and make it extra fancy or super simple…I’m sure it’ll be well received either way! Or do a book party where you read a book, make a craft, and have some sort of related food item. There are so many options here. And anything you call a party is sure to be exciting for everyone!
Pre-Fall Inspiration
I fall in the camp of people that are usually ready for Fall before it’s even remotely close (although that’s changed a little in recent years). As a lot of people (at least where I’m from) similarly cite, it’s because it’s soooo hot here… Imagining a reprieve from that is nice. My personal approach is to stay clear of pumpkins (though pumpkin flavored things is always on the table, but ewwww to Sbux PSL, just saying) and other items that scream Fall until at least September 1st (likely more the middle of September when real Fall season (not weather) actually arrives) and to just start thinking about and incorporating cozier items and colors. I think there’s something to be said for literally living in the season you’re in and enjoying the right now and what it brings you (which is why we play in the sprinkler well into October), but dreaming about beautiful things to come also brings joy.
All that being said, one of my favorite parts about the pre-Fall celebration is just seeing new Fall items and colors hit store shelves (and websites). I have drastically decreased my holiday decor purchases over recent years, but I still really enjoy “window shopping” for inspiration and the occasional fun find I decide to purchase.
So, while I’ve been perusing the online aisles, I saved some of my favorite things to some inspiration boards.
TARGET THINGS
Green ribbed ceramic table lamp with scalloped shade
Fluted antique brass finish decorative tray
Inspiration: Cozy Boho Bedding From Target
I’ve been thinking about new bedding for our master bedroom recently, so I’ve had some of these items “saved for later.” I saw that most bedding is on sale this week at Target, and I decided to put together a fun inspo board. And now I want this whole look! 😍
Floral Organic Percale Sheet Set
Pink Linen Blend Quilt-Stitched Euro Sham
Oblong Orange-Coral Fringe Pom Pillow
Inspiration: Target Christmas Classic Boho Finds
Target Christmas finds. A little for the kitchen. A little for the bathroom (or wherever). A little extra. All together giving off a bit of a classic boho flair. Really liking it.
72"x14" Woven Plaid Table Runner
Blue Glass Christmas House Soap Pump
17"x24" Merry Christmas Bath Rug
Inspiration: Target Christmas Pillows
Something about seasonal pillows gets me every time. I love adding one as the final touch on a made bed. Even with no other decor in a room, it just adds a little something special. At Christmas time, I think holiday pillows also make everything feel a little more cozy and magical scattered in the living room or placed on an entryway bench, etc. These are some of my favorite Christmas pillows from Target this year.
Red and Off-White Tufted Checkerboard Square Pillow
Green Cable Knit Square Pillow with Tassels
Rust/Reds Chenille Geometric Patchwork Square Pillow
Oblong Tassel Christmas Trees Pillow
Green Mini Beaded Square Pillow
Inspiration: Target Boho Fall Home Things
October. Officially Fall (though I’m always ready for the hopeful pre-celebrations on September 1st). Fun new pieces from the most colorful home decor line at Target–Opalhouse designed with The Jungalow.
Marble Tray - currently out of stock
Oblong Apricot Pillow with Green Scalloped Trim
18” Square Peach-ish and Brown Pillow with Purple Fringe Trim
“Autumn Blossom” Printed Cotton Sheet Set
Burgundy Shower Curtain with Tassels
Inspiration: Color Crushing on Blues from Target
Spring is starting to show up, which immediately makes me think of sunshine and water. 😊🌊 So, I guess that’s why I was drawn to a bunch of pretty blue things recently. Here they are:
Blue Velvet Round Floor Pillow
Habit Cosmetics “Blue Jean Baby” Nail Polish
Women’s Ombre Paper Straw Panama Hat
Women’s Oversized Retro Rectangle Sunglasses
Space Dyed Woven Throw Blanket
Textured Tufted Square Throw Pillow
MINNIDIP Resort Collection Inflatable Pool
Inspiration: Valentine's Inspired Finds
Inspired by Valentine’s Day approaching, I gathered together a bunch of red and pink and romatic-looking things and put them in this mood board.
Here are the links:
Pink Straw Chain Shoulder Handbag
Embellished Raffia Heart Wreath
SUGARFIX by BaubleBar Rhinestone Heart Statement Necklace
SUGARFIX by BaubleBar Pink Beaded Tassel Statement Earrings
Pink Translucent Heart Claw Hair Clip
Women’s Pink Lucy Slide Sandals
Short Clay Taper Candle Holder
Ceramic Textured Cream Candelabra
12” x 16” Antique Floral Framed Canvas Board
5.875” Burgandy Pink Ceramic Modern Outdoor Planter
Inspiration: Pretty Vases at Target
I came across a gorgeous green vase last week while browsing on Target’s website. That sparked a long search of other vases currently available at Target. There’s some goooood ones! So, with Valentine’s Day and Spring (yay for flowers picked right out of the yard!) on the way, I compiled them into this graphic to share.
Here are the links if one or twelve catch your eye and you want more info.
Inspiration: Boho Fall Finds From Target
Fall is trickling its way into Target. I must admit, I do embrace the season early. But in more of a subtle way, if that makes sense. Like save the pumpkins and Halloween decor for a little closer to the actual turn of the seasons. I tried to mimic that here… Other than the pretty glass and chipwood pumpkins, I think this is more of a gentle way to dive into Fall early. And, I love the underlying boho feel.
*A few of the items linked are “coming soon,” so save for the near future if you love em!
Stoneware espresso brown pitcher
Staggered metal taper candelabra
Inspiration: Target Home Decor Color Crush (Blue)
Inspiration: Gift Guide for Coffee Lovers
Everything needed for some tasty coffee (minus the actual coffee, but if you need a suggestion, Purity Coffee is my current fave): A pour-over setup, good-looking electric kettle with great reviews and at a great price, aesthetically pleasing stir spoons and coasters, a travel Yeti mug to keep coffee hot (or cold) all morning whether at home or on the go, a cute ceramic mug if that’s your preference (or you just need to add to your obsession, oh I mean collection), and mason jar lids and ice cube trays to freeze some coffee if cold is your preference.
Here are the links:
Inspiration: Whimsical Christmas Kitchen and Dining Finds
Just a fun mix of Christmas items from Target to add a little whimsy to your kitchen and dining (or elsewhere).
Here are the links:
Inspiration: Toddler Girl Casual Holiday Outfit
Fighting the urge to intro my first inspiration, or mood board, post here. And losing. Obviously. Anyway, here it is. Nothing spectacular. But it is cute. And I’ve found joy in creating random things like this lately. Also, anything surrounding Christmas just carries a little extra joy, right?!
If bows didn’t make me feel 5 or 6, I’d wear this whole outfit. And you know, if they made it in my size. They don’t, though. But I do have a sweet toddler girlie that this would look precious on. ❤️💚
Here are the links: