weekend lookbook

happy tuesday friends! 

we had a fantastic long weekend to celebrate july 4th. we didn't have grand plans but we drove to nearby hill country to relax and unwind for the long weekend. here are a few pics :

dressing comfortably and getting ready for the 3 hour drive
new balance sneakers // tote bag // chambray top

 

to get an early head start, we took off as soon as we get off work on thursday. we enjoyed a nightcap at our resort's lobby lounge right after we checked in - here i am savoring every bit of my blood orange margarita. 

friday was spent all day at the pool and the lazy river pool. i slathered on my spf and truly relaxed the whole day. 

these boys did nothing but hung out at the pool. aston  met a few new friends while ben  and i sipped mojitos and pina colada under the sun. 

my weekend gear was all about comfort and ease. i lived in my casual denim cutoffs, soft blouses and sandals. safe to say, that's my summer uniform.

tunic // shorts // sandals

we ate a little, drank a little. 

we had a great time that when sunday rolled around, it was hard to drive back home. it was nice to getaway even for a short time. 

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LASTLY, don't forget to check out our giveaway with FUN FLOORING. 

details on how to join here!

happy 4th!

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HAVE A FUN AND SAFE 4TH OF JULY!  
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early july favorites

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are you all excited for the long weekend? i am signing off early to be with family to chill and relax this weekend. not much planned but maybe hit the pool and enjoy the july 4th fireworks on saturday. 

here are a few notable favorites this week : 

• love the vibe of this backyard boho party

• 18 things to note

• chicest july 4th outfit

• practice all the dance moves (!)

• perfect stripes

• winter white house finally sold! 

• some of the best instagram feeds 

• i covet thee : cutest matches (in stripes!), a quilted blue sham, another pretty blue top and i love the new ankle strap espadrilles. 

• lastly, summer drinks recipes to enjoy!

hope you all have a good one! 

july 4th readiness

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shop your july 4th gear here : 

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hello july

hello july! 

so excited for the short week and today's thursday is acting like a friday due to 4th of july weekend!

we are taking it easy and staying in town spending time with friends and family. i am also looking forward to taking advantage of the major sales going on. ongoing summer sales will be in full force this weekend as stores are getting ready to bring out their pre-fall items. i am linking major sales in some of your favorite stores below so you can enjoy great savings!  

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LULU and GEORGIA // 25% off  use code : USA25. i am eyeing this, this (love a great striped pillow) and this. starts july 4-6

MAX and CHLOE // 20% off use code : JULY4. i have this personalized cuff in silver and gold and i love them! 

GAP // up to 60% off in stores and online. time to stock up on shorts (love this and this), tshirts (loads of striped shirt options) and boyfriend jeans.

FURBISH STUDIO // 15% storewide use code : HAPPY4. time to snag this tassel necklace i've been waiting to go on sale!

J.CREW // enjoy 40% off final sale (its extra 50% off in stores) use code : SHOPMORE. yesterday i snagged this baseball cap and a top similar to this in light blue. i think i'm going back for more wardrobe basics!

 i am signing off early today to enjoy the long weekend! 

i hope you all have a wonderful july 4th celebration!

july 4th decorating

we are 2 weeks away from july 4th celebration and i gathered a few red, white and blue home decor items for you. july 4th falls on a friday this year so i am banking on a fun long weekend celebration with friends and family! 

scalamandre plate charger // pillow // cobalt wine glass and cobalt water glass  // vases // serving tray // blue lantern // star napkins //

more red, white and blue decor here :

july 4th inspiration

hello monday and hello everyone!
july 4th is only a weekend away and it is undeniably summer!

if you are planning to host a 4th of july soiree, i've got a few images and links for decor inspiration, recipes and more via pottery barn, my go-to site for everything parties and entertaining! 

images via pottery barn

and for more endless 4th of July inspiration, visit my pinterest board here!

shop here for the basics :

red, white and you

HAPPY JULY 4th folks!

whatever you're doing today, i hope it involves lots of sparkles and fireworks and tons of patriotic red, white and blue. i am chilling out with the family today. we hope to catch a movie early in the day, do some grilling and catch the fireworks display in our neighborhood town center and later on TV! 

i couldn't help but pull together a festive table centerpiece using old party items in the house at the last minute. pinwheels were from aston's 3rd birthday party, red and blue tin pails from last year's party and some mason jars, popcorn paper buckets and cupcake liners from my pantry. the wire tiered tray is from world market and the blue patterned runner is from williams-sonoma scored recently. i had fun putting this together. here's a peek from last year's july 4th tablescape!

 

 

 

 

 

quick reminder, don't forget our MAY BOOKS giveaway! we will pick a winner on sunday, July 8th!

july 4th babies

fireworks and sparklers. parades and balloons. stars and stripes. surely, the red white and blue are for babies too!

click the items below for sources :

july fourth tablescape

last week i shared my fourth of july tablescape guest blogging over at pampers, playdates and parties. since july 4th is this coming weekend and i still can't get enough red, white and blue inspiration - i thought i'd share it here again! 

i hope you all have a fun and safe 4th of july celebration!

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guest blogger

i am thrilled to be guest posting over at leslie's pampers, play dates and parties! leslie has been one of my earliest blogging friends and i have been following her ever since. she throws creative fabulous parties and i am happy to contribute a little to her blog!

go head over there and see what i'm sharing with her readers!
thanks so much leslie!

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july fourth bunting banner

how adorable is this bunting banner by telisa of sugar tot designs? it's got all the design elements i love - burlap and mod pattern together in one beautiful bunting banner perfect for fourth of july! 

telisa shares a step by step tutorial over at her blog. so, head on over there now! 

all photos by telisa of sugar tot designs