Husband and I have 90% of our furniture from Pottery Barn. We are very lucky to have an outlet where we have made all of our purchases; from the bedroom to the living room to the dining room and even our double-chaise lounge outside. They all came from the outlet. And some items are still being sold in the retail stores.

We painted out living and bedrooms last year and, at Target, I found a Duvet Cover for our older Pottery Barn Quilt. I chose navy and like the color with the wall paint which is a blue gray. But the duvet is a bit more masculine than I want now and so this time I’ve decided to splurge a little on a new patterned quilt. Or maybe a new duvet.

The Pia Medallion Quilt is my favorite. I can find the Silk Channel Quilt at the outlet. They’ve been carrying the older seasons for years. Have you ever touched one? They are so heavenly. I also need two more dining room chairs. Those we’ve been on the lookout for at the outlet each time we go.

Our patio and pool renovation is almost done. YAY! The Brittany Planters should make a nice contrast to the terra cotta-ish stain we are doing. Now to just find some AudreyBella-hardy plants. Because the sun and deer are no match for killing a plant when I’m around.

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Lastly, I would love to have a Lavender Wreath hanging in the kitchen. And I need a new way to store my jewelry. Something that’s open and I can see everything at a glance without digging around. The Antique Silver Trays should do the trick. I know I’ve seen the McKenna Leather boxes at the outlet. I hope I can find the trays there as well. 

We’ve been so lucky all these years with finding what we want, or what we didn’t know we wanted, at the PB outlet. We even found our Christmas stockings for a song at the outlet. It cost me more to monogram them but so very worth it. They carry every brand in the outlet from PB Kids to PB Tees as well as Williams-Sonoma and West Elm. You can spend hours in the store (and we have!). It’s definitely worth a stop, in-and-of-itself when you are in the area.

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Banana had a new arrival roll-out this week and they are so much more appealing to me than J Crew’s latest. At a glance, Ann Taylor also seems to have some pretty new items too.

The Quilted Crew Pullover looks pretty cute and cozy but also seems like something I’d wear once, maybe twice, and move on. The Back Cutout Cropped Top is BRs version of the J Crew Swoop Top. Husband saw the Punk Floral one on someone on TV the other night and made a comment about it being “old lady looking”. He thinks the printed tops and cardigans are “old lady”, whatever that means.

The Seamed Ponte Fit-and-Flare Dress looks beautiful in Red, though it has an exposed back zip. I thought those would have already faded away. I’m all over those Preslie Caged Sandals, especially in the Black Cotton/Snakeskin print. And I can manage that 3 1/2 inch heel, at least for a few hours. I wonder how well the Tea Rose color will blend against my skin-tone?

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What are you picking from the new Banana Republic arrivals? 

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Kate Spade had new arrivals show up on the website yesterday and the only item I am lusting over are the Boardwalk Wedges. These cute little wedges are perfect for Summer. The denim will go with everything.

How pretty would they look with these dresses? 
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These are definitely my first pick for Summer. 

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I’ve been doing a little online browsing with all the SuperBowl coverage going on in the background. Here’s what’s in my cart at Anthropologie.

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Husband and I are about to take on some painting of our Guest Room. It’s needs a bit of an update since the walls are currently light green with light purple sponging. Kind of cute for a baby’s room but quite hideous for a guest room. With new paint and blinds I have also been looking at new bedding. Anthropologie always has some amazing styles. 

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It took me a few days to get over the ‘meh’ I felt about the new arrivals. I did find a few things for my current life, though.

Sleeveless Beaded Zip Top – This would look nice under blazers through the Spring and then with slim white jeans in the Summer.
Structured Fluttered Tee – I’m so attracted to this “tee” especially in the Heather Graphite color. I guess because it looks so easy to wear. I’m all for that.
Midweight Stripe Tee – I have no idea why I like this tee other than it’s navy stripe. I buy and get rid of my striped tees every year. I have no business getting another one I’ll re-sell after a few wears. But this one look so cute.
Lightweight Bermuda Short – I already have Navy, Tan and White in these but they are from years ago. I will probably replace the Navy since it is starting to look a little faded. These are a very good summer staple for me. I wear them long and at times will also roll up the cuffs a few times.

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Sequin Firework Floral Top and Pant – I like the print of the Firework Floral but I don’t know if I prefer the white or red background. I see the Sequin Firework Floral Top under the Schoolboy Blazer in Navy but the pant? Maybe the Sleeveless Beaded Zip Top from above with the Schoolboy Blazer? And then there’s the ease/laziness of drawstring. There seem to be quite a few items without zippers or buttons. I guess they still going with the pajama/drapey trend for Spring.
Chambray Pleated Mini Skirt – I liked this immediately when I saw it in the catalog but when it showed up online, my feelings changed. I think I have something like this in my closet already, from Madewell. And, I would have loved if it had been the Pleated Lattice Skirt but in Chambray. How great would that have been?
Wide Leg Jean in Odell Wash – I’d love to try on this jean but, in reality, if it’s not short enough, I’ll just look dumpy.
Collection Silk Secretary Blouse in Willoughby Pine – I hope I get to see this blouse IRL. If this color is as saturated IRL as it is online I’ll love it.
Drapey Crepe Oxford Popover – I like the Navy but it has Viscose in it which means shrinkage. So as much as I might love it once I try it on, it’s going to stay in the store.
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Collarless Collection Jacket in Cayman Blue – This would be a total splurge and very un-necessary. But isn’t the color divine!
Overall, I am uninspired by the February roll-out. I’m hoping March/Spring will be better. I usually prefer late Spring and Summer anyway. 
What are you shopping in the new J Crew arrivals? 
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