Summer isn’t just a season, it’s a state of mind. And what better way to get in the summer state of mind than a little Vintage Lilly Pulitzer? Lilly Pulitzer is the definition of a casual Florida summer beach vacation. As you know, we have the Lilly Pulitzer Style Soiree in a couple weeks and I keep catching myself day dreaming of her style. Just… View Post
Our Back Porch is (finally) Ready for Summer
I was finally able to get the back porch finished over the weekend! Between the rain and pollen (oh yeah, and an almost-two-year old running around non-stop), this space came together in 15 minute increments over the past couple weeks. 10 minutes here after work, 15 minutes there on the weekends… Here is the new and improved beach house inspired back porch…. View Post
{Summer State of Mind} 10 Must Have Country Songs for Your Summer Playlist
Summer is more than a season, it’s a state of mind. If you love to entertain in the summer (and who doesn’t), you MUST have great feel-good tunes. With Memorial Day just around the corner, (what I consider the kick-off to summer) I am putting together my summer entertaining playlist. Here are my must-have country songs for summer fun in… View Post
When Life Hands You Lemons…Sunflower & Lemon Vase
What do you do when life hands you lemons? I cut them up and put them in a vase. 🙂 Along with some sunflowers. You are pretty much guaranteed to smile! This cheerful sunflower arrangement is certain to brighten a room. I love this simple way to take a boring grocery store bouquet and turn it into something personal and unique! For this cheerful… View Post
{Kate Spade Style Soiree} How to Make Knock-Off Kate Spade Shoes
I hope you are excited to see polka dots, colors, and whimsy, because today is the Kate Spade Style Soiree! Today is the first Style Soiree Summer link party and we are featuring all things Kate Spade. That’s right, if you are a Kate-Spade-Luvah, fasten your patent leather seat belt because this is going to be more fun than eating… View Post
{Pinterest Challenge} Clothespin Starburst Mirror
It’s official. I now have a mirror in every room of my house. Some rooms have more than one. It really is a sickness, y’all. Last week when the Spring Pinterest Challenge was announced, I knew it was just the motivation I needed to move a project from a “pinned” status to a “pin-there-done-that” status. With the laundry room makeover… View Post
Kate Spade is Coming to Dinner!
Are you sick of my Kate Spade posts yet? I promise this is the last one… until our Kate Spade Style Soiree on May 14th! I can’t wait to see what you all come up with! Want to see more Kate Spade Inspiration? Click here for my self- dubbed Kate Spade Inspired Fashion Week. And here for more info on the Summer… View Post
{Style Files} Kate Spade Fashion Week
Happy Friday! We made it through another work week! Well done, ladies, well done. Speaking of the work week, what a grind, right? Getting ready for work can be so hectic and I typically end up in a rut wearing the same clothes over and over. To help infuse a little fun into my week (what can I say, I… View Post
Mason Jar Housewarming Gift “Recipe”
Are you wondering what to bring to a housewarming party? This simple Mason Jar Housewarming Gift Recipe is the perfect answer! (…aaannndd yet another use for a Mason Jar!) One of my co-workers recently bought her first home and I am just so dang excited for her! After years of moving and renting (we moved six times in our first… View Post