Happy National Coffee Day

In honor of National Coffee Day, I wanted to share with you some of my favorite coffee mugs. Whether you drink coffee or not, a special mug is the perfect way to enjoy your morning drink of choice. Drink up!

Shop Dandy Boutique
Etsy
Zhush
C. Wonder
Paper Source
Click and Blossom
What do you drink your daily coffee in? Share your favorite mugs with me @KindlyWithK!


"Coffee is a hug in a mug"

Friday Favorites

Hope everyone has a great weekend! XOXO



  1. Sling It: Crossbody Bags to Covet. (instyle.com)
  2. 15 Basic Pieces Of Clothing Every Twentysomething Owns. (cosmopolitan.com)
  3. Break Tradition With These 14 Alternative Engagement Rings. (barneys.com)
  4. Lara Spencer’s 12 Dos and Don’ts for Shopping at Flea Markets. (domainehome.com)
  5. #StyleHack: Never Get a Blister Again With This Genius Trick. (whowhatwear.com)


"Be the type of person you want to meet." 

Fab Fall Eats

One of my favorite things about fall is the change in my appetite. I start to gravitate towards soups and food that makes me feel like it is actually fall. Now that may sound odd, but think about it…once the weather starts to cool down and the leaves start to change, your palate starts to crave “fall foods”. By no means am I a foodie or aspiring chef, so I leave cooking up to the professionals. Here are four fall recipes from Seasons & Suppers, Cookie + Kate, Averie Cooks and Cooking Classy that are bound to make you smile.

FALL KALE SUPER SALAD
Seasons & Suppers
SPICY ROASTED RATATOUILLE WITH SPAGHETTI
Cookie + Kate
SOFT PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS
Averie Cooks 
CARAMEL APPLE COOKIES
Cooking Classy 
What are you cooking this fall?


“People who love to eat are always the best people.” – Julia Childs

Fall Basics: The Outfit

Fall Basics: The Outfit




"I don't do fashion. I am fashion." - Coco Chanel

A Checklist for Fall Décor

Today is the official first day of fall!! That means it is time to bring the warmth back into our homes and use autumn accents to decorate. I have put together a checklist on how to bring in the new season by sprucing up your home. What will you be adding to your home this fall?

1. Announce your address in style by cleverly etching your house number (or your initials or name) into a pumpkin.
Southern Living
2. Create an eye-catching fall centerpiece with candles, succulents and fresh flowers.
Midwest Living
3. Keep it simple with an elegant display of white, or ghost, pumpkins. For visual interest, stagger the heights by using stacks of old books or vintage scales as pedestals.
HGTV
4. Show off bittersweet berries in gold, green and clear bottles on a windowsill or shelf. Tiny gourds between the bottles add another shape to the seasonal mix.
Midwest Living
5. For a quick and easy approach, group your favorite tiny pumpkins on a side table, and let the collection speak for itself. There is no right or wrong way to create this display. This arrangement looks unintentional, adding a carefree, casual seasonal touch.
Southern Living

“Autumn…the year’s last, loveliest smile.” – William Cullent Bryant

Four Easy Fall DIY Projects

With the official start of fall on Tuesday, I wanted to blog about all things fall this week! The weather is getting cooler, the sweaters are starting to come out, and the Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back. It is the perfect time to pull out the craft supplies and start to get crafty, so I’m starting off this week with four easy DIY projects. I get a lot of my DIY inspiration on Pinterest and DIY blogs and I just had to share with you these four projects. They are simple, fun and the perfect way to kick off the start of fall.

How are you getting ready for the start of fall??

DIY UTENSIL HOLDER 
I Heart Naptime
DIY EMBELLISHED FABRIC PUMPKINS
Thoughts From Alice
DIY PUMPKIN BATH SALTS
Crafts Unleashed
DIY FRAMED FALL DECOR
Fun Home Things
Will you be DIY’ing this fall?? Be sure to share your crafty crafts on social media with me @KindlyWithK! Can’t wait to see all of your lovely projects!


“Autumn carries more gold in its pockets than all the other seasons.” – Jim Bishop

Friday Favorites

It’s Friday! It’s Friday! It’s almost time for the weekend, but before some well needed and deserved R&R I have pulled together my five favorite online stories from this week that I have enjoyed reading. I hope that you will like them as well! Enjoy!

  1. Strategic Dating Advice: Be As Proactive at Dating As You Are at Work. (levo.com)
  2. The Kind Of Woman: Balance. (apartment34.com)
  3. On Finding Happiness. (advicefromatwentysomething.com)
  4. Skill to Conquer: Trust Yourself. (nycprgirls.com)
  5. The Future of PR: 5 Lessons for Pros. (prdaily.com)
Have a great weekend! 


"Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen." 

Closet Envy

Have you ever been browsing Pinterest and all of the sudden have the urge to redecorate your house or your bedroom? With a simple closet in my bedroom, I have been having major closet envy. With all of my clothes, shoes and purses stacking up I wish that I could have a big walk-in closet the size of my entire house, but in all honesty that will never be my reality. Hopefully soon I will be able to redo my modest closet, but until then I will just browse Pinterest and Houzz and continue to have closet envy! Check out some of my favorite closets...

Elle Decor 
Traditional Home
Remodelista
Pink Peonies
Houzz 
Have you ever had closet envy?


"I like my money where I can see it - hanging in my closet." - Carrie Bradshaw

5 Instagram Accounts to Follow

Whether we like it or not, social media has become a part of our everyday routine. For me, checking Instagram is how I keep myself busy when I’m bored or look through when I need inspiration. If you are looking to be inspired by a quote, get the latest fashion trends or to see how your favorite style-setters are decorating their homes look no further because Instagram is the place to go. I follow a ridiculous amount of people and brands and can spend hours scrolling through pictures, so I figured I would pick out my top five Instagram accounts and share with you! Be sure to follow these lovely ladies!

Courtney Bier - @CourtneyAndConfetti

Emily | Life With Emily Blog - @ENH410

JWS Interiors - @JWSInteriors

Krystin Lee | Suburban Faux Pas - @Krystin_Lee

Kelsey Lane Tucker - @MonogrammedPrep

What are your favorite Instagram accounts? If you wish, you can follow Kindly With K on Instagram at @KindlyWithK!


“No regrets in life. Just lessons learned.” 

TOMS for Target Coming Soon...

I am so beyond excited for the collaboration between TOMS and Target. When this partnership was announced last week, I could barely contain myself…I mean come on TOMS and Target, what could be better!! I immediately started browsing the collection and fell in love. November 16th cannot come soon enough. Every TOMS for Target apparel, accessory and home good purchase will result in the donation of a blanket through the American Red Cross or Canadian Red Cross, or one week of meals through Feeding America or Food Banks Canada. And for every TOMS for Target pair of shoes sold, a pair will go to a child in need.

For more information on this limited-edition collection, please visit A Bullseye View.

Check out the collection below!




What are your thoughts on the TOMS for Target collaboration? Will you be camping out on November 16th to get the goods?


“No one has ever become poor from giving.” – Maya Angelou

Kindly With K was not given compensation to publish this post. All opinions expressed are my own.