Monday Must Haves

8.15.22

Back-To-School Edition

Hey, Southies!

If you can believe it--summer has come + gone in a flash (WHHHYYYY??) + here in the Bay Area, we are gearing up for school!

Here's a couple of our favorites to get your boys (+ your home) school-ready!

1. If you've been following SOF for a while you know there's never been a wallcovering I didn't like! They add personality color, pattern, or texture to a space--and you can totally DIY! (Especially if you have a mom from the 90's to help you hang it like I do! Thanks, Mom!) Why not use it in a child's bedroom or study space?? This "dots green wallpaper" by Graham + Brown can be found at www.grahambrown.com + is a perfect backdrop for some brain power + will grow with them too! $150.00

2. First comes wallpaper--then ART! You know your girl loves a CA vibe-- Love this "Surfing Bear Poster" in stock at www.desenio.com . Available in many sizes--Starting at $9.95

3. The "Valencia Desk Lamp" in brass is the perfect vintage vibe (at target prices!). Steal it for only $45.00 at www.target.com for late night homework + cram sessions!

4. West Elm is my go-to for reproduction Mid Century furniture. This "Mid Century Modular Desk with File Cabinet + Shelves" is stylish, has a roomy workspace (70"!), and offers both closed + open storage! Easily tuck away those school Chromebooks for safekeeping in the drawers + store/access your textbooks easily on the open shelves! www.westelm.com $1149.00 Don't forget to pair it with the "Petal Swivel Office Chair." $299.00

5. I love H&M for kids clothes---they're stylish, affordable + are durable enough to last as a hand-me-down for little brother! These "3-pack Henley Shirts" are just $24.99 + come in many different color ways. Style it with your favorite H&M denim (we like their Skinny's--- Sometimes you can snatch them up for only $9.99).

6. If you have a long and lean boy, Zara's "High Stretch Premium" skinny jeans are for YOU! I can always count on Zara's denim to offer the right amount of length. And they are nice and skinny--very European. (Perfect for my oldest who's got legs like his dad, not his mother--unfortunately for me! lol) www.zara.com $29.90

7. I love, love, LOVE my boys in high-tops. Nikes, Jordans, Vans--give me all the high-tops. These "Kids Sk8-HI MTE-1" are giving FALL Vibes (Bring on the pumpkins, am I right?!?). I personally think a brown shoe goes with everything! Snatch up these versatile high tops for $55.00 on www.vans.com

8. I blame pandemic distance learning (+ honestly two years of "survival mode") for my boys wearing hats 99% of the time these days. But here we are, with a collection of, I don't know, 24 hats between the two of them. This year I'm determined to get back to my "hat once a week rule" when school starts (check back in October! #accountability), but sometimes the mornings get away from us and I'm hollering "just grab a hat + get your shoes on! WE. HAVE. TO. GO!" as we're rushing to the car. So in the event you too do this, dear Mama, scoop up this cutie from www.lids.com . $34.99 Also promise not to tell Mike I suggested a Rockies hat! mmmmKay? (#Giants4Life)

9. Last Up--the most ESSENTIAL B-T-S accessory-- a backpack! Duh! Herschel is the new "Jansport" IMO. The "Heritage" backpack comes in 3 different sizes. Many patterns + colors available. $39.99 www.herschel.com

Snap a pic of your B-T-S cuties and tag #mysouthiestyle!

-XOX Amanda