Our trip to Maine (and going on a vacation during the pandemic), plus a birthday recap, a few little love notes to the things I loved most around the internet this week, and all of the best Labor Day Weekend sales to shop right now!
Happy Labor Day weekend!! We’re currently at my parents’ house on the coast in Maine and let me tell you, it has been SO NICE to get away. Between the big move and the even bigger pandemic, things have been weird, and busy, and also kind of non-stop.
We honestly doubted whether we should even take this trip. Although our place in Maine is just a 3 hour drive from Boston, with all of the Covid restrictions, we were definitely worried about the logistics of getting to Maine, eating, getting around, etc. We’re still pretty much staying close to home while here, not eating at restaurants, not shopping, etc., but once we were tested and cleared, and knew there were several great local places up by our home in Maine that do takeout well, we felt confident in making the trip by car. SUCH a good decision.
We’ve stayed close to home, only going on a few short drives up and down the coast. But we’ve had plenty of unbelievable yummy takeout lobster rolls and a whole lot of laughs. I celebrated my birthday on the first and it was low key and sweet. In fact, hubby even baked a cake!
I’ve also tried my hand at embroidery this trip (this embroidery starter kit is awesome and makes things super easy for a beginner) and I’ve read two books. Oh, and because I’m apparently a crazy person I decided we should tackle potty training Emme, 2, this trip as well. It’s been so interesting.
Little Love Notes + The Best Labor Day Weekend Sales
I’ll keep on sharing what we’re up to throughout the long weekend over on instagram (lots of fun behind-the-scenes on my insta stories too!), facebook, and twitter. Follow along! So how about you? Any exciting holiday weekend plans?
With that, a few little love notes to the things I loved most this week, plus, my favorite Labor Day sales …
Dear the more you know, all your voting questions, answered.
Dear motherhood in a poem, this one hit hardest.
Dear closet dreaming, ballerina Misty Copeland shows off her glamorous Manhattan apartment.
Dear weekend drives, the 2020 Fall foliage prediction map is here.
Dear end-of-summer wear, this smocked top dress from Target is ridiculously adorable!
Dear cooking prowess, tips & tricks for making the most of your freezer.
Dear kids space upgrade, this room design might be one of the cutest playroom-meets-homeschool rooms I ever did see.
Dear accessory game, elevate your mask-wear with a ruffled pleated blush mask.
Dear fall cleaning, how to quickly declutter a room.
Dear weekend baking, apple butter biscuit cookies. WOAH.
The Best Labor Day Weekend Sales
Every great holiday weekend brings some really awesome sales and Labor Day weekend sales are no exception! With fall on the horizon; the Fourth of July weekend sales are the place to stock up for the whole family and your home.
So pull up a chair (or cuddle up on the couch), grab a cup of coffee, and get your online shopping on. I’m rounding up the very best of the best of the Labor Day weekend sales, all in one place. In addition, I’ll be updating this list daily throughout the long weekend … happy (discount) shopping!
GAP:
Gap always has a huge Labor Day sale and this one might be their BEST sale yet. All weekend long they’re taking an extra 50% off summer sale styles and 40% off everything else. (I have big plans to stock up on girl’s clothes for fall, Halloween pajamas, plus, I may snag this dreamy soft long open front cardigan for myself!)
ANTHROPOLOGIE:
The sale is on MAJOR sale; take an extra 40% off sale clothing and more, and 20% off home favorites.
SOMA:
For their Labor Day Sale, it’s 25% off sitewide with code 42286! This is the time to get some of their most popular bras and panties at a steep discount. I’m OBSESSED with their EMBRACEABLE Wireless Unlined Bras and they’re currently BOGO 50% Off + 25% off! (For a full rundown of my favorite super comfortable bras, check out this post!)
NORDSTROM:
Nordstrom is having a HUGE sale. So many designer brands on major markdown.
MADEWELL:
It’s the long weekend big sale with up to 50% off! (Finally snagging the super popular Perfect Vintage Jeans in Rosabelle Wash: Comfort Stretch Edition; they’re 40% off! And I really love these drapey paperbag pants as well. Oh, and I have the Frances Skimmer Mules – on sale right now – and they are an amazing fall shoe.)
WILLIAMS-SONOMA:
Extra 20% off all clearance and 20% off tabletop, bar, and wine. (Psst … the BIG 6-QT KitchenAid Professional 6500 Design Series Stand Mixer is marked down and the Philips Premium Airfryer with Fat Removal Technology is $50 off!)
THE CONTAINER STORE:
Up to 25% off almost everything! (LOVE these baskets for pantry organization!)
AMERICAN EAGLE/AERIE:
30% off jeans, joggers, and leggings too! (Their leggings are surprisingly great and so affordable; especially on sale!)
OLD NAVY:
Up to 60% all clearance! (These cutest pumpkin in the patch pajamas: adorable.)
WEST ELM:
Up to 30% off everything during the Buy More, Save More event! (Up to 30% off is the biggest sale they have!)
BROOKLINEN:
15% off their super luxurious bedding (and everything else on the site) with code LABORDAY-15.
SHOPBOP:
SO many good things added to the sale section!
J.CREW:
Take 40% off of your purchase, plus up tp 70% off sale styles! (This ruffleneck tiered popover dress in leopard dot … OMG!)
ABERCROMBIE:
Limited time sale: 40-60% off throughout the entire store.
MCGEE & CO.:
Arguably one of my favorite home stores, they’re having a HUGE Labor Day sale: 15% off sitewide.
POTTERY BARN:
All of the Pottery Barn sites (PB, PB Teen, and PB Kids) are having a Buy More, Save More Sale with up to 25% off (code SAVEMORE), so if you’ve been dreaming of designing that kids’ room or updating your home for fall, now’s your chance.
SERENA & LILY:
Enjoy special sale pricing on living room furniture. In case you don’t know Serena & Lily, they have the most perfect home design goods. (These bistro chairs are also marked down by $100!)
H&M:
20% off sitewide! (Members; i.e., email subscribers, get to shop today starting at 4pm!) (I am SO into this collared poplin dress and this super sweet ruffled dress. And of course, their kids clothing and home decor lines are always awesome.)
Happy sale shopping!
Get the origins of these sweet little love notes, here, and catch up on love notes of the past.
SHOP THIS WEEK’S LITTLE LOVE NOTES POST | CLICK LEFT & RIGHT ARROWS TO EXPLORE
Has anything inspired you this week around the web? Send it my way! And are you shopping this weekend’s sales?