Sale items for the home

#BlackFriday sales are still going strong, so I've rounded up items that I have my eye on for my own home office! I just ordered this desk which is on sale for under $200 and a set of bookshelves which was over $100 each but I found them here for less than $60 each. I am super excited to do a home office reveal once they arrive and I get them set up and situated!
I've always wanted a gorgeous makeup set up. I saw a similar acrylic drawer set on Katiesbliss.com so I might ask Santa for it for Christmas :) The one I picked out is less than $40 here.
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy times with your friends and family!

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Shop my Under $30 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks!

The Christmas in July sale is finally open to the public!! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale aka #NSale has the most amazing discounts on fall items, so stock up now! Almost everything I linked in under $30!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Currently Craving

The #Nsale this year is too good!! I'm loving the rose gold, burgundy and blush tones. I cannot WAIT until ankie bootie and sweater season... I found so many cute items under $30, $50, and $100! Let me know if you have any questions. You can find me on instagram: @mapleandmint!

must have items for a living room

My boyfriend just moved into a new house so I'm helping him figure out what he needs for each room :) His old house came furnished so he's had to buy a lot of new stuff. Decorating a new place can be fun but it's definitely time consuming and can be a little overwhelming. Hopefully this will help him and some of you, too.

 I love white with gold accents, so I'm super into this faux marble table lamp and this gold painted side table. I really like rooms to be bright and well-lit, so I'm all about lamps, lamps, lamps. Mirrors are also good to have on the walls because they open up a room and make it brighter.

 Another item that brightens and livens up a space is a plant. I really like how big green leafy plants look in rooms, but in case you're not a plant person, you could always just get a print like the one I linked above. Isn't it nice? I'm big into gallery walls and Lulu and Georgia has a lot of bright, beautiful prints that would be perfect for a girly office or a super cute living space.

It's important to stay organized in your space, so make sure you have a place for your stuff. If you're anything like me you have a lot of books and candles. I have so many and not enough places to put them. I'm planning to get a bookcase like this one for my room for my books, candles, makeup and jewelry. That's the great thing about bookcases, you can put your stuff on display on them and make it look artistic and pretty.

The last important thing about setting up a living space is to pick out a good color scheme that reflects your personality and/or how you want to feel in your home. I recommend browsing pinterest for some color pairing ideas, or you could always head to your local home depot and pick up some paint swatches. It's a good idea to look at what you already own to determine what color scheme you might already have going on, and then build off of that when you go to buy more stuff.

So, what do you think of my picks? Also in case you need it, here is a helpful article of 33 places to shop for home decor online. It has a lot of really good links including some places I had never heard of. Thanks as always for reading!

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Designer Dupes

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Ah, how satisfying it is to find dupes for YSL Espadrilles, Prada Mules, Prada Espadrille Wedges and Valentino Rockstud Sandals! Aren't the price differences AMAZING?! Any of these would be perfect for a Valentine's Day outfit, just saying...

Wardrobe Staples: Christmas List Edition

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! I love taking the time around the holidays to think about all that I have to be thankful for and to rejoice in spending time with my family, friends and loved ones! I recently cleaned out my closet (which felt AMAZING by the way!!) and I made a point to touch every single piece of clothing that I own to determine whether or not it still brought me joy or was something I could use. In my opinion, it's important to cultivate a wardrobe that is a mix of high end and low end pieces. Fast fashion can keep you trendy, but there's some pieces that never go out of style, like ballet flats, turtle necks and cigarette pants. If you're working on your long-term wardrobe, these are some items to ask Santa for to get you started!

Gift Guide for Her $50 and Under

Today's post is all about girly gifts for $50 and under! How sweet are these light pink and gold candles?! They're perfect for gifting to your mother in law or girlfriend who loves to host parties. Have a fashionista on a budget friend? She'll love the leopard clutch that is a la clare vivier but without the high price tag. I have the power stone bracelet and it's truly so perfect for stacking since it's so light and dainty and would make a great gift for a sister or friend. It's personalized too since each stone means something different. And don't you want to wrap up and snuggle with your love in this cozy monogram blanket?! Consider gifting it to newlyweds who are celebrating their first Christmas together! I hope you find this and my $100 and under gift guide helpful!

Christmas Gift Guide $100 and Under

Happy Friday lovelies!! It's December and I'm so excited because it's only 23 days until Christmas! I have my Christmas countdown blocks up on my desk at work and we decorated the office and it feels so festive and fun!

I'm going to be doing a series of gift guides at different price points over the coming weeks, $100 and under, $50 and under, $25 and under, etc. While this time of year isn't about presents, it can feel really good to give a thoughtful gift to someone you love.

Here are some ideas to help you get started!

I love the unique Monogram Glass Terrarium  for someone who loves succulents and plants, and how cute and cozy is that North Face fleece jacket? I've had my North Face fleeces literally for ten years (I got them in high school) and they are still in excellent condition. They are expensive but will last you a long time. A lot of the colors/sizes are selling out but this print is really cute and still available!

I asked my boyfriend for the Love Code Charm Necklace - it has a "secret message" on it - you have to spin it to be able to read the message. How sweet is that? Something about it is really romantic :)

Also I'm a sucker for boots, and I was really excited when I saw these are 25% off! They're normally $100 but they're on sale for $75! Woohoo! I love sales!

Friday Favorites

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Hi babes!! Happy FriYAY!!! I am so happy it's almost the weekend. This was a very long short week! Here are some of my favorite items of right now. Mint, eyelet, gladiator sandals and pom poms. It's summer you guys!! June is already here I can hardly believe it! How fun is that gorgeous pink dress btw?! I just ordered it and I can't WAIT until it arrives!! What are you all doing this weekend? I'm MOVING tomorrow oh my goodness, I am very excited to move and get settled into my new home - hopefully I'll be able to do some posts on my room, closet, my DIY office space... Just gotta get all the boxes moved and unpacked first, ha. Have a wonderful weekend everybody!

Craving Fun Earrings!

Okay is it just me or are the spring earrings this season so freakin cute?!? These are my faves!! Click to shop and have a lovely day!

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Pre-Black Friday Deals You Don't Wanna Miss!

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Black Friday sales are starting earlier and earlier... but I'm not complaining! Seriously loving the items above, almost all of which are on sale for $9.99 or less. The few that aren't are under $18. I had a second pair of Christmas jammies picked out this morning but they've already sold out. Sales like this are a great way to stock up on basics like flannels and scarves, or find a Christmas gift for someone special in your life without breaking the bank. It's easy to get caught up in spending excessive amounts of money at this time of year, but I purposefully keep lists of items I truly want and look for great opportunities to save. I hope this helps you determine what's on your must-have list! Click the photo to shop these amazing finds before they sell out!

Stocking Stuffers to Ask Santa For (All $25 and Under!)

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Happy FriYAY everybody!! What do you all have planned for this weekend? I can't WAIT to see Mockingjay Part 2 - oh em geeee seriously so excited! SH and I will be celebrating his bday and perhaps doing some holiday shopping... And speaking of holiday shopping... so the gift guides continue! This guide features gifts that are $25 or less. They are stocking stuffer size, although many of these would be fabulous standalone gifts :) I personally own the Smashbox eyeshadow and I love it - it's the perfect size for travel or throwing in your purse for touchups, and has a lovely mix of warm and cool shades. I have my eye on the sunnies, Christmas socks, and reindeer eye mask, too. Stay tuned for the gift guides in the coming weeks, and please let me know if you are looking for a gift recommendation for anyone special! I'll be sharing my personal Christmas wishlist, too! PS How fab are those $5 Christmas socks and $5 green tea eye masks?? Everything is linked - click the photo to shop!

Gift Guide: $50 and Under

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Hey everyone! I hope you're all having a good week so far. Here's today's gift guide and all of these fab finds are $50 and under! It's so much fun putting together these gift guides for you all. I love this time of year and it makes me reflect more than usual on how fortunate and blessed I am in my life. While this time of year isn't about presents, it can be special to brighten someone's day or holiday season with a gift. I hope you enjoy my picks - click the photo to shop! All items are also linked above.

Holiday Gift Guide for Your Best Friend (Under $35!)

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! I know what you might be thinking... But it's not even Thanksgiving yet! Holiday shopping is starting earlier and earlier every year, sometimes even before Halloween! I support early shopping, because I think it encourages people to create monthly holiday shopping budgets and stick to them. Holiday shopping can get expensive, but it doesn't have to be! Maple and Mint Quick Tip: Space out your gift buying so you don't break the bank, and stick to a strict holiday shopping budget. Don't let yourself overspend (as hard as that might be.) It's just not worth it! To make things less awkward during gift exchanges between friends or coworkers, set a spending limit, so one person doesn't give an extravagant gift that's not matched by the other. 

These are some of my all-time favorite items to gift this season. Your girlfriends are gonna love 'em! 

Wednesday Wishlist... Splurge Vs. Save

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Hello and happy hump day! Are you constantly impressed with the insane handbag collections that huge name bloggers have?! I know I am. I'm swooning with bag envy (in a good way) over every other Instagram photo. The leather, the shapes, the colors, the functionality, the style, oh it all makes me swoon! I love handbags so much! My "splurge" picks are the ones I would LOVE to have in my closet if I had, you know, $2500 to spend on EACH handbag...  see the "save" picks for some cheaper versions of those styles! What do you think of my picks? (Just a side note- The Kate Spade bag under "splurge" is almost $300 and the Michael Kors bag under "save" is also $300. This is the same amount of money. It's all about how you spend it! I consider a $300 prada-look alike a "save" and a $300 red Kate Spade satchel a splurge. It's all about how you look at something and choose to spend your money!)

Kohl's Labor Day Sale Picks

Who's excited for Labor Day Weekend?! I always enjoy having a Monday off and going back to work for a shorter week, don't you? Labor Day means barbecues, beer, hot dogs, hamburgers, and waving goodbye to summer while welcoming fall with open arms. There's also lots of sales events to hit up! These are my picks for the Kohl's Labor Day sales event that's happening through September 5th. Stock up on some home/beauty and closet staples like this blending sponge (less than $5!), these beautiful lattice towels or this simple classic cardigan. We all know that fall means the kids are back to school too... so treat yourself to a new Keurig to make getting up in the morning a little easier. Your teen will love this Nerd is the Word notebook because everybody knows... nerd chic is back in style! And you and your daughter might be fighting over who gets to wear these these adorable ankle booties... so you may want to get two pairs-one in each color ;)

 I hope you all have a lovely and safe weekend! 

The sale price isn't always reflected in the picture above, so see below for accurate sale pricing. 

Keurig on sale for $119.99 (regular $149.99)

"Nerd is the Word" makeup case on sale for $9.90 (regular $18)

Earth Therapeutics Precisso Beauty Blending Sponge on sale for $4.20 regular $6

Nerd is the Word notebook on sale for $5.50 (regular $10)

Mudd Animal Dome Cosmetic Case on sale for $12.50 (original $25)

Sonoma Life + Style Hand towel  $6.99 (regular $13.99)

LC Lauren Conrad solid leggings $9.99 (original $20.00)

Croft & Barrow textured-stitch open-front cardigan  $21.99 (original $40)

AB Studio open front cardigan $19.99 (original $34)

Sonoma Life + Style buckle ankle boots on sale for $34.99 (original $74.99)

Wednesday Wishlist: Accessories

Wednesday Wishlist: Accessories by lovecoffeetea featuring stackable rings

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Soo many cute things right now that I want to scoop up for my closet!! It's been 90ish degrees in LA so far this week, but all I want to do is wear hats, boots, scarves and jeans... So ready for fall you guys!! Guess I'll have to wait until it's a bit cooler to do that... so here's some dreamy accessories in the meantime to love on. Happy Wednesday!

Wedding Party Picks With Weddington Way

Wedding Party Picks With Weddington Way by lovecoffeetea on Polyvore

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Hi you guys! I'm super excited because today I'm featuring Weddington Way's new project to show you just how easy it is to find the perfect look for your entire bridal party! Weddington Way just launched their brand new Gents Shop so I decided to put a lookbook together of my favorite styles. I hope you guys like what I put together!

Wedding planning can be super stressful, right? I mean, talk about major coordination needing to happen. Weddington Way offers hundreds of styles and beautiful colors to choose from, and sometimes you need someone else to put together looks for you to get your inspiration flowing am, I right? So to help you wedding planning gals (and guys!) out, I picked my favorites from the braidsmaids dresses here and newly launched Gents Shop to bring you these seven looks. The Gents Shop lets you customize tuxedos and suits so every guy in your party looks dashing as ever (my favorite is the Logan... *swoon*)

Let me know what you guys think! I know the pictures turned out kind of small but I linked every single look for him + her so make sure to check those out :)

15 Finds from Forever 21 You Need in Your Closet Right Now (All Under $35!)

15 Things from Forever 21 You Need in Your Closet Right Now by lovecoffeetea featuring a mesh tshirt dress

Fall Style cravings, anyone? I don't know about you but I am having serious fall fashion fever. All I can think about is prepping my closet for colder weather (which, let's be real, never really happens in LA.) I'm trying to come up with good reasons I NEED a shearling coat - like, what if I visit Alaska this year? Or the North Pole?

In all seriousness, above are my favorite things at Forever 21 right now that are PERFECT for transitioning from summer to fall fashion - and they're all under $35! Yay!! Let me know what your favorite picks are!

4 Fall 2015 Trends to Try

Fall 2015 Trends to Try by lovecoffeetea featuring floral printed shorts

Military inspired coats and army green is nothing new for Fall fashion, but I always look forward to this trend coming back again and again. A beanie in army green is a fresh item to add to what military inspired items are probably already in your closet. The trend I'm most looking forward to this fall, though, is velvet! Especially velvet shoes. When I was in the fifth grade, my most treasured item was a pair of royal blue velvet lace up boots that had a chunky heel. I loved wearing them with dresses and on the first day of fifth grade I wanted to play football with the boys so I took them off (since I couldn't run in them) and ended up stepping on a bee! That was my first (and hopefully only!) bee sting and boy did it hurt! Moral of the story- never take off the velvet shoes. And of course, we've been seeing suede skirts pretty much everywhere lately - I love this green one that mixes the military trend it as well. As for graphic prints, those shorts are one of my favorites I've come across yet. Keep an eye out for more fun fall fashion so you can start wearing the trends before they are mainstreamed!