Happy Monday! This Monday was extra tough getting back into the swing of things coming off our week long vacation. To help remedy my vacation-is-over-blues, I am mentally extending my vacation this week…. all of my posts will be lowcountry-inspired so I can stay in that lowcountry state of mind! While in Hilton Head, we spent lots of time just… View Post
{Lilly Pulitzer Style Soiree} Make Every Hour a Happy Hour!
Hey Y’all! It’s Cocktail Summer Style Soiree Time! Are you ready to celebrate the Barefoot Queen of Pink & Green? Let’s get this soiree started and enjoy the floral goodness of Miss Lilly. Nothing says summer like Lilly patterns. Just say the words Lilly Pulitzer and I am ready to kick off my shoes, whip up a pitcher of margaritas and relax. And now with… View Post
{Lilly Pulitzer Inspired} DIY Acrylic Tray
Summer around our house means a glass of wine in the courtyard on Thursday nights, and now I have a monogrammed tray to serve it up with! When I saw this random monogrammed lucite acrylic tray for a couple bucks at the thrift store, I snagged it up knowing I could figure out a way to DIY away the random monogram. I… View Post
{Lilly Pulitzer Inspired} Lily + Citrus Flowers
I absolutely love having fresh flowers in my home. There is just something about seeing flowers when I walk into my kitchen that puts a smile on my face. I also love when my Kroger marks down big bouquets of flowers because it give me permission to splurge and treat myself. When I saw this fabulous bouquet with lilies marked… View Post
{Summer State of Mind} Vintage Lilly Pulitzer
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