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The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is not just about the latest Fall styles on sale but also some cool things for the home too. I’m not partial to the Cherry color of the Le Creuset but at the #NSale price I ordered it. I love drinking out of coupes for champagne or really chilled martinis. We are about to re-do our bar so I’ll have to wait on these for a few more weeks. We have family over a lot and these serving pedestals would come in so handy.

Husband has gotten into collecting old porcelain signs and has now decided to decorate the house with them. I’ll let him have every room but my office and any one of these pieces are more my style. And of course, this canvas would be perfect in my closet.

And let’s not forget our Husbands/Brothers/Guy Friends. We have several bottle openers set up outside around the yard with strong magnets below it to catch the bottle caps. I like the #NSale opener I picked out because it’s monogram and would be good for inside the house. We have a few growler stations around town but never remember about them until we drive by them. Maybe having an extra growler in the car would help.

Are you shopping the #NSale Home section too?

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It’s really hard to even think about Fall, especially Fall shopping but the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale helps you look forward to it. Early Access for one of the best sales of the year is going on now – the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. If you have a Nordstrom Debit or Credit Card you can shop the sale today. The sale will open up for all shoppers on Friday, July 22. This is no ordinary sale. You get to shop new, Fall items that are temporarily marked down. Shopping early ensures you get the item you want. Quantities are limited and a lot sell out fast.

I took advantage last year and bought The Boy some Onitsuka Tiger sneakers. I was hoping I could get him to switch to these leather Sperry’s but he chose the Onitsuka Tiger sneakers again. I also added a few more pair of Tommy John trunks to Husband’s collection. He also likes the Traditional Fit shirts from Nordstrom.

For me, shoes and boots are the first things I look at. I received the Early Access catalog so I was able to dog-ear some pages on items I wanted before the actual sale. I’m really digging the Navy Suede boots by Ugg. Over-the-knee boots are still on-trend and it looks like, maybe, the Vince Camuto Melaya would accommodate my large calves. If not, the Frye Melissa Button boot will work, though it’s not over-the-knee.


Something to note is that not all colors or style of an item are included. For example, the Melissa Button Boot I have linked to is a wide-calf option, in Cognac or Slate. These same colors are on sale in the regular boot option. But, the colors of Black, Cognac and Dark Brown Leather in the same boot are not included in the sale. And if that’s not confusing, the Cognac color that’s on sale is a little more distressed, in the pictures, than the non-sale. As long as you are using the Early Access link and then the Anniversary Sale link (launching on Friday) you will have no issues with getting the sale item. From there, you can then filter down to what you are looking for.

Of course, I bought my favorite bra, introduced to me by a reader of the blog during last year’s sale. I’m also looking for a new cross-body bag, in a Fall color. Though the shearling vest would be cozy, I like the faux leather drape jacket more. The Kate Spade sleepshirts are really cute, especially the bows. This Alice & Olivia dress isn’t the one I really want but is cute none-the-less.


The sale will open to everyone on July 22 and run until August 8. I like the convenience of the debit card as the money comes out of my checking account and I still get to earn points, have a Triple Point Day and other perks that a credit card holder might have. I also like it because I set aside a specific amount for this sale. I can’t go over that amount like I could with a credit card.

Happy Shopping! I hope you get what you’re looking for before it sells out.

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The Anniversary Sale ends on Sunday! I have updated some of my picks from my original list. From that list, MamaBella had to size down half-a-size in the Halogen Olsen T-Strap Flats.  And, The Boy LOVES his Onitsuka Tiger sneakers. I’ve had to take them away so until he heads back to school. He almost wore them to work one day! They would have been covered in flour and pastry dough had that happened!

I am really loving the DVF Celeste Romper. I saw it in my store and it’s a silk jersey knit, super comfortable. I like how it looks like a mini-dress from the front but are really skorts! I’d add some heels and a clutch for date night. A reader loves the Natori Feathers Bra so I’m going to give that one a try. I usually by my Zella from Nordstrom Rack but they don’t have the Live In Knee Shorts yet.

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Also, I was walking around the shoe section and the Cole Haan Zerogrand Perforated Oxford in Ironstone Suede made me stop in my tracks. I tried them on in a different color in my normal size and they were a great fit. I ended up ordering them and they should be here soon. They come in lots of colors and are amazingly comfortable!

Are you finding any last minute items from the Anniversary Sale?

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You’re going to see a lot of posts from bloggers everywhere about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Early Access for card holders started July 9 and continues through July 16. Then the sale opens for everyone on July 17. You are required to validate your card before you can start shopping online during Early Access. Non-cardholders can still view the sale but only save items to purchase until the July 17 date. I like to order my items online and then pick-up in-store, if they are available. It ensures I get my items quickly. When you go into the store you’ll see white curtained areas set up where the Early Access cardholders can shop these items.

I earmarked a lot of pages when I received the catalog but my main purchase every year is my lotion.

The 32 oz alone is $55 so it’s a great deal for me. I use two bottles a year and usually get one for Christmas so the Anniversary Sale comes right on time to replenish. I will use the 8 oz as a fill-in if I run out too soon or use it to fill my travel size bottle. I wear less perfume than I do jewelry, especially since this lotion has enough scent to have people ask me what perfume I am wearing. I get that question a lot and I have asked, in the past, if it’s too strong or overpowering of a smell. I’m always told that it isn’t and that it smells nice and clean. I don’t layer it with the body wash and only rarely add a spritz of the Body Perfume. I’ve sampled the other scents but Amazing Grace is my absolute favorite and signature scent.

MamaBella saw a pair of flats by Halogen Olsen T-Strap Flats, so I’ve ordered those and they are on their way to her.

The Boy has picked these sneakers by Onitsuka Tiger. He wore his Ecco Eisner Sneakers all the time last year. I also like these by Creative Reaction.

I can’t leave out Husband. His new favorite brand of boxer briefs are on sale too. I’ll grab him a couple of pair of Tommy John Second Skin Trunks along with their V-Neck Tees. Did you know the trunks have a 4.9 out of 5 stars rating on the Nordstrom website? I spoke about them in this post as a great gift for Father’s Day. Now I can stock up for his birthday!

I’m still browsing the sale. I will probably stop in to the store today to see everything in person. I don’t really shop for Fall right now, even though there are some really good prices for boots and coats and bags.

Do you shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for anything specific like I do?

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