Diary

So this weekend is Mother’s Day weekend and to celebrate, I’ve teamed up with Milk and Honey Tees and the Millie Mae Collection for a fun giveaway. (You don’t have to be a mom to enter. You just have to have had a mom which means we all qualify.) Here are the prizes:

– A Milk and Honey “Grace Alone” tee
– A pair of Millie Mae “The Julia” tassel earrings
– A copy of my Everyday Holy devotional

Entering is easy! All you have to do is leave a comment here on the blog for a chance to win.

But what’s even better is we are choosing THREE different winners to each win ALL THREE items. You can have more chances to win by following @milkandhoneytees on Instagram and leaving a comment there and by following @milliemaecollection on Instagram and leaving a comment there.

One winner will be chosen from my blog, one from Milk and Honey tees, and one from the Millie Mae Collection to comprise three total winners. The winners will be chosen by a random drawing.

Now for some cute things I found this week:

1. ruffle fit and flare midi dress

There is a darling new line at Nordstrom called 1901 and they have so many cute things. This dress is $129 and also comes in green, white, gold, black and light blue. It would be perfect for a summer wedding or graduation.

2. mixed floral tie flutter dress

I never know how I’m going to feel about pink clothing, but this appears to be a winner. I love the shade of pink and the floral pattern. I also think it could be dressed up or down depending on your dress needs.

It’s $89.50 but an extra 30% off plus an extra 10% off with the code LOVEMOM at checkout.

(Why not just 40% off? I don’t understand, Loft.)

3. plaid cotton style wrap dress

This is another dress by 1901 and I love it because it seems like something the ladies in the movie Hidden Figures would wear. It’s so retro and I love it. It’s $129.

4. steve madden kirsten layered platform sandal

I keep meaning to buy these shoes and then I forget. And then I think about them again and can’t decide between the gold or the natural tan color. They are $89 and I love that they are a heel without really being a heel. They’re like a cross between a sneaker and a sandal, which I guess makes them a “snandel” or a “sandeaker”.

5. loft cropped jeans in chalk pink

I love a pair of white jeans, but I also like to have other light colored jean options. This pink is perfect and I love the raw hem. They are $69.50 plus an extra 30% off and an extra 10% off with the code LOVEMOM at checkout.

6. loft striped flutter button shell

I think this is a darling top. It’s $54.50 plus an extra 30% off and an extra 10% off with the code LOVE MOM at checkout.

7. aimee y-choker

Several of you asked about the necklace I had on in the picture with Caroline yesterday that I wore to the Pop Cast. This is it. It’s $48 and also comes in silver. It has extra notches in the back so it doesn’t have to be worn as choker-like as it is featured here. I really love mine.

Also, the jumpsuit I wore that night is here for those who asked. It is so cute and so comfortable, but it’s almost sold out.

8. hadley embroidered tunic dress

I am a sucker for an embroidered tunic anything and so this is no exception. The reviews also say it has a slip under it so it’s not sheer. It’s $99.95 plus 25% off.

9. striped long kimono

I have had my eye on this for a long time. I think it would look so great over all white this summer and then all black later on. Or maybe just over jeans and a white t-shirt. Whatever. I love stuff like this and love the colors. It’s $99.95 plus 25% off.

10. steve madden cali espadrille platform

These sandals are the other pair I keep debating because I don’t need these and the ones featured above. I love them both equally, but think these might not be as everyday friendly since they’re a little taller and might cause a person to twist an ankle walking out of the grocery store. But maybe it would be worth it because you’d look so cute up until that point. I do love that they’re a platform so it’s all the height without a real heel.

They are $99.95 and also come in cognac or black.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday and a happy Mother’s Day!

Y’all.

I feel like we have so much to catch up on…although I’m not entirely sure you want to hear about my life of driving to soccer practice and taking Piper and Mabel to the dog park…but still. It’s just been a week of constant motion and I plan to write a nice long blog post next week about all the things that are happening here. That makes it sound more exciting than it is and now I feel like I oversold it. I apologize.

This weekend is the Pop Cast Live in Dallas with Knox and Jamie and I couldn’t be more excited about it. Caroline is going with me and I’m going to try not to bombard Jamie Golden with 1,084 questions about various Sephora beauty and hair products.

In the meantime, I thought one or six of you might be interested in reading an excerpt from Everyday Holy that was featured on ibelieve.com yesterday. You can find it here.

And speaking of Everyday Holy, I’ve heard from so many of you about how much you are enjoying it and how God is using it in your life and I can’t tell you what that means to me. Seriously. I am in a season of really struggling as I try to write my next book and the encouragement has been good for my soul at a time I’m tempted to just watch The Office on Netflix. So thank you. And if you feel inclined to go leave a nice review, I would so appreciate it. People who know stuff tell me that reviews really matter. Why? I have no idea.

You can find Everyday Holy here on Amazon and here on Barnes & Noble or in your local Barnes & Noble store in addition to a multitude of other book seller options. It would be a perfect Mother’s Day or Graduation gift and it’s just $12.00 most places.

(Also, for those of you who pre-ordered and are waiting on journals, I promise you will get them soon. They underestimated how many they would need and had to re-order but they are getting them out as fast as they can. Thank you for your patience!)

Now for some cute things I found this week:

1. eyelet split neck peplum shell

I believe I have stated that I adore eyelet for the summer. This is $54.50 plus 40% off with the code SUNNY at checkout.

2. urban outfitter oversize border print maxi dress

I featured this last week. And I have been so tempted to buy it for myself since it is my summer of the kaftan, yet I resisted because it wasn’t on sale. But now Urban Outfitters is offering 20% off dresses and rompers.

There is a legendary story in my family about a cousin of mine who, when she was little and would get in trouble, would tearfully declare, “And just yesterday I gave my heart back to Jesus.”

That’s how I feel about this kaftan being on sale. I’m trying to be better but it’s just so hard.

3. loft denim bermuda shorts

I feel like I get a lot of emails asking about a longer denim short option. They have been hard to find in seasons past, but these from Loft are perfect. They are $54.50 plus 40% off with the code SUNNY at checkout.

Loft actually has a lot of great short options in a variety of lengths depending on your leg comfort.

4. j.crew dandy drop earrings

These are little straw pom pom earrings and I think they are darling. So bright and fun for summer. They come in a variety of colors and are on sale for $22.13.

5. wide brim straw hat

I am I-need-a-large-brim-hat-to-be-out-in-the-sun years old. This one is on sale for $15 and is just about perfect. $15 means if it gets ruined by the end of the summer that it’s not the end of the world.

6. stripe camp shirt

I love a shirt like this for summer because it’s so easy to throw on with jeans or shorts and it’s lightweight. This one is $45 and also comes in blue.

7. lou and grey striped tee dress

There are a bunch of these cute tee dresses on sale at Loft right now and I love them all. I love a cotton dress for the summer. This one is $69.50 but 40% off with the code SUNNY.

8. hillary top

How cute is this top? It’s $36.

9. old navy ruffle trim voop neck tee

I didn’t know a voop neck was a thing, but I’m here for it. Even though, between you and me, it makes me sing Salt-N-Pepa’s Shoop to myself. In fact, I just went on a rabbit trail that led me to the video on youtube.

This top is $24.99 and also comes in an olive stripe, navy and peach color.

10. vince camuto carran platform sandal

I think these are so cute and they come in several different color options.

And I’ve also had my eye on these toms clarita espadrille slides because I have no doubt that they are super comfortable.

11. free people morning glory kimono

This is just a bonus item because I saw it at the last minute and it spoke to me. Love the way it looks over all white. It’s $68.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

That’s right. We have a three day weekend because today is a holiday in San Antonio. There’s a big parade called Battle of Flowers to honor the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto and so the kids don’t have school. I will not be going to the parade. Caroline and I plan to celebrate by going shopping and maybe getting pedicures.

Anyway, here are a few cute things I found this week:

1. loft ribbed poncho sweater

I love a lightweight sweater for the spring and summer and this poncho style is really cute. The reviews do say that you’ll need a tank under it, but this color would look great with white jeans. It’s $59.50 plus an extra 30% off since everything at Loft is 30% off right now.

2. stacie cardigan

Speaking of lightweight sweaters, this is another great option. It’s $49.95 plus an extra 25% off.

3. steven greece slides

I’ve been looking for a pair of gold slides and I really like these. They are $79.

4. oversized border print maxi dress

Remember last week I said that Gulley and I have declared this to be the summer of the kaftan? This definitely qualifies. I adore it. It’s $69 and Urban Outfitters has free shipping on all orders right now.

5. gap dress with gathered waist

I’m such a fan of lightweight cotton dresses for the summer because they are easy to throw on and so much better than navigating shorts when you sit down. This one is really cute and also comes in a blue color.

6. mosaic striped split neck blouse

How pretty is this? It’s $59.50 plus and extra 30% off.

7. j.crew printed flutter dress

I love this. It’s on sale for $52.50 and also comes in a navy polka dot and black. I really love it in this color though and would wear it with turquoise accessories.

8. oversized tortoise sunglasses

These sunglasses are at Target and just $14.99. I enjoy a cheap pair of sunglasses because I tend to lose them or sit on them and, basically, can’t have nice things.

9. noonday collection masai earrings

These are $32 and I think they are so fun for summer. The color patterns vary so know that before you order, but I love how bright and cheery they are.

10. rosario jumpsuit

This is the sleeveless rosario jumpsuit that I featured a few weeks ago. It also comes in red. I just thought you might want to know that it’s now 15% off and they are offering free shipping on everything through April 29th. You may also find a great leather bag or a great necklace while you’re looking.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.