Stand Out. For Good. An ALTAR’D STATE of Mind

My daughter and I have been going on shopping adventures together since she was knee high to a grass hopper and we have always had the same sense of style. Recently she introduced me to a new store on one of our shopping trips, ALTAR’D STATE. She kept raving about how much she loved this place, how nice the staff was, the quality of the clothing and most importantly what really caught my attention was when she stated how great she felt when she went there. As a mom, I pried into this statement and she of course was happy to go into details. My daughter began to explain about the amazing culture of the store and how a portion of the net proceeds actually go back to various organizations, being for the homeless, cancer and missions. And this is not just on a random basis, this is year around. She actually said being in the store brought a sense of peace to her. With all of these amazing things I was hearing, I had to check this place out! So I did and the moral of this antidote is every she said is absolutely true and I am obsessed with everything about ALTAR’D STATE!

Being a fashion forward individual, I immediately knew that I wanted to be a part of this amazing culture and share it with all of you as soon as possible. On today’s blog, I will be sharing the ALATAR’S STATE of Mind and what it’s all about. It’s rare to find a store that actually has a mission, and this one does! The mission, which can be found displayed proudly in each location and on their website states, “Our mission is to serve as an inspiration, empower others and give more than we receive. We do this by lifting those who need a helping hand, volunteering our time to enrich lives, and extending the power of prayer.”  That is powerful , inspiring and empowering!

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“TRUE BEAUTY: Together  we will change the world for the better. We will positively impact those who need it most. We will warm souls and create happiness.”

ALTAR’D STATE sells a variety of items in store and online from clothing, to baby items, jewelry and home goods. You are greeted by an associated at the door every time you visit the store and not to be pushy , but just to say hello , a compliment or how are you! Again, another feel good aspect of this awesome store. The store has the items mixed in together strategically through-ought the store in a way where you get to see everything while shopping the clothing items as well.

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The dressing rooms are located in the back of the store and they are something to behold! You are again greeted by an associate, who uniquely labels you dressing room with your name (nice touch)!The dressing room area is beautifully lit and well appointed with big mirrors and plenty of walking space to strut your looks back there in your try ons! This is definitely one of my favorite places in the store!

The store also offers a sale room in the back of the store. That’s right! An entire room filled with items on sale! Clothing, shoes, jewelry, home goods, it’s all in there! You want to make sure you hit this space up for sure for some great deals!

Once you have made your selections and are ready to check out, you can find the registers located in the back of the store. There are always plenty of sales associates at the counter, so you will never be waiting long! The sales associates fold each clothing item and wrap it in tissue paper when bagging up your purchases, which again is such a nice touch. The final touch is they bring your bags around to you and hand them off to you , thanking you and wishing you well. This may not sound like much, but as an avid shopper, this is an extremely gracious touch and makes for a great shopping experience.

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ALTAR’D STATE is a true gem and I am so glad that I have been given the opportunity to share them with all of you. I hope you get the opportunity to make it in to one of their stores, because it truly is an enjoyable experience every trip! I have linked their website here for you to check them out online and have also linked items below each photo for those interested in those items!

https://www.altardstate.com/

I would love to hear about your shopping adventures at ALTAR’D STATE, so please feel free to leave comments for me! As always happy shopping and much love to you all! XoXo – SheShe

New Mexico Travel Inspo

As many of you know from my previous blogs, I am a huge fan of traveling to destinations that are off the beaten path. Nature, serenity and gorgeous views are right there at the top of my lists, if at all possible when looking for a place to visit! This Christmas vacay was no different! We scheduled a stay in Durango, CO for the Christmas holiday this year. To make the most of the vacation, we flew into Albuquerque, NM so we could make the drive from there into Durango, CO. It is about a 4 hour drive that is full of gorgeous scenery!

For those of you that have never been to New Mexico in the winter, it is a treat. The landscape is something to behold. We booked our stay at the Hyatt Tamaya Resort and Hotel, which is set a few miles off the main roads. The hotel is literally set back in the middle of the mountains. For starters, they greet you at check in with a home made margarita, that I can attest for, is amazing! They offer several activities such as s’mores, horse rides, golf and a luxury spa to keep everyone in the family pleased. There are two restaurants located on the property as well in case you don’t feel like leaving to eat. Below is the link for the resort:

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/new-mexico/hyatt-regency-tamaya-resort-and-spa/tamay

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While you are enjoying your stay and do feel like getting out and about the town, there is a great spot literally right up the road from the resort. The Santa Ana Casino and Hotel is located right up the road from the resort and is a ton of fun. They have a smoking and non-smoking section in the casino and have slots and tables, so there is something for everyone! I have linked the casino site below for you:

https://www.santaanastar.com/

Over 1,500 slots at Santa Ana Star

And now as promised, let’s get to the drive from Albuquerque to Durango, CO. There are several little towns along the drive that are charming in and of themselves, such as Aztec and Bloomfield. All of which are filled with eclectic  spots to stop and take pictures, such as the “B” on the side of the mountain in Bloomfield. The most notable mention is of course the beautiful landscapes. I have included a few of the pictures we were able to get along the route of highway 550.

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I hope you enjoyed the views of New Mexico as much as we did! You will want to stay tuned, as my next travel blog will be a continuation of our Christmas winter vacation in Durango, CO. I would love to hear about your New Mexico travels, so please feel free to drop your comments below. Until next time, safe travels and much love to you all, xoxo – SheShe

 

 

Target Holiday Décor Run

With the holidays quickly approaching, the count down is on to get the decorating completed before they arrive. In years past, I have primarily stuck to only decorating the main living spaces of our home, such as the living room, entry way and formal dining areas. This year, I decided I wanted to branch out and decorate some of the other spaces in our home as well. With that in mind, I am sharing some of my holiday décor finds on one of my Target runs on the blog today.

The “Dollar Spot” at Target is one of my absolute favorite places on the planet and I know I am speaking for many of you as well. Target does such an amazing job of stocking cute goods in this section for each season and today was no exception. I was not disappointed with my holiday finds! Not only did I find some holiday décor , but I also found some great little stocking stuffers (not even on my list)! christmas-bath-balms.jpg

These bath balms with winter themes were just too adorable to pass up and will make great stocking stuffers! These little cuties are only $2.00 each. They have multiple ones to choose from, so I’m sure you will find something they will love! Another great stocking stuffer that I ran across was these Christmas themed sock sets.

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And again, they had these sets in multiple color and design combinations, so you are sure to find the perfect set. You could even open the set and split them up for multiple stockings as well. These sets were only $3.00! What an amazing deal!

There were several items in the Dollar spot to keep your little ones busy during the holidays, so you can get your wrapping done, decorating completed and baking in the oven! One of the fun items I found was these “grow your own marbles”.

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There were multiple different items similar to this one, all with Christmas themes. Some were making ornaments, making little Christmas trees, watching reindeer grow, etc. These will definitely catch their attention and have them busy for hours!

One of my favorite finds (and I almost passed right over them) was these adorable gift card holders. They are knit gift card holders with a zipper closure. In looking at them, you would expect for them to be more expensive in nature because they are quite detailed and absolutely festive in every way! santa giftcard holders

Now, as promised, on to the holiday décor that I mentioned! From signs, plaques, pillows and trees, the dollar spot will satisfy all of those needs! These wooden signs with various Christmas sayings are just too darn cute to pass up and can be used in any room in the house! They are only $3.00 each!

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Along with these, you can also find wooden word signs of all different colors in Christmas sayings. I chose the “believe” saying, but they had “joy” , and “merry Christmas” as examples of others available.

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Colorful Christmas trees are always a fun and festive way to decorate any space. Target has you covered with these cute little colorful trees I found on my trip today. They come in varying sizes and colors so you can certainly mix an match to your liking! The plaid tray they are sitting is wooden and those come in multiple style and colors. I also picked one up in glitter red! And the bucket of snow balls! Come on, who does not want an indoor snowball fight (especially in South Texas where we don’t get real snow)?!!!

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And last on my Target run, but certainly not least, my bedroom décor. I did find some of the items in the Dollar Spot, such as the accent pillows. These pillows are such a great bargain because they are decorated with different designs on both sides. How awesome is that? If you get tired of the design on one side, you can just flip them over the next day to the other side!

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So I am already a huge fan of the  Threshold Performance Sheets at Target and have been using them for some time. They have the stay in place binding on the side, which I love and also the deep pockets for larger mattresses. I also love that they have the silky, sateen blend! With all of that being said, I chose a solid black set as my base for my holiday décor bedding. I have linked these below for you. The holiday bedding I chose is a red and black Billie plaid, but they also had it in a white a tan pattern as well. It is a sateen and faux mink blend. I chose a large red accent pillow I found on the pillow aisle, where there are a variety of pillows to choose from! The throw is super adorable, a solid black with cute little bubbles at the ends!

https://www.target.com/p/performance-sheet-set-solids-400-thread-count-threshold-153/-/A-51846287?preselect=50068380#lnk=sametab

https://www.target.com/p/3pc-billie-plaid-mink-comforter-set/-/A-53621891?preselect=53620413#lnk=sametab

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This was one of my favorite Target runs and also one of favorite decorating sessions! It really puts a festive spirit in the house and I plan on doing even more decorating and holiday activities in the near future. I will be sure and share those with you as well. I would love to see and hear about your holiday decorating, so please feel free to drop me a note in the comments and thanks for the read and follow! Much love and happy decorating! xoxo – SheShe