This week will be a Friday FOUR lineup instead of FIVE because…well, it’s the Fourth of July weekend! The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays for getting together with family. My parents’ house has always been the place to gather after a long day on the beach: we all go back covered in sand, salt and sunblock, …
All-American Style: Home Edition
With July 4th being right around the corner I thought I’d dedicate a design piece to the first true American style house: The Federal style. These buildings embody classic American style and are common all along the Eastern seaboard from Massachusetts to Georgia; I have a thing for the historical architecture of the Northeast, especially. The symmetry and detail give …
National Sunglasses Day: Classic Shades
Sunglasses are one accessory you absolutely need; they block harmful rays from your eyes, minimize squinting (which minimizes wrinkles…hello!) and are an easy way to change up your look. So no wonder there’s a national holiday to celebrate this versatile accessory! These are my favorite classic shades: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // …
How to Blend the Old + the New in Home Decor
For years it seems there has been this driving need for “newness” for people. Things go out dated so quickly in both home style + fashion and people seem to get restless for something newer, better, bigger. With the help of Instagram and Pinterest a “Keeping up With the Jones’” society has also evolved or rather become more prevalent. We …
What to Wear: Spring + Summer Weddings, Part 3
Hi! Here is the third-and maybe final-installment of what to wear to Spring + Summer weddings, Black Tie Affair edition. Most of my years working in the event industry have been spent on black tie or black tie optional weddings and for some reason I feel like these are the easiest to dress for. There’s practically no worry of being …
What to Wear: Spring + Summer Wedding Guest Styles- Part 2
Spring + Summer are prime time for outdoor weddings; whether it be at a lakeside property, a mountain lodge or the ever popular vineyard, outdoor weddings create a beautiful backdrop for vows + a party. Not to mention that it also helps save a ton on decor! Since the category of “outdoor” weddings is pretty broad, I tried to choose …
What to Wear: Spring + Summer Wedding Guest Styles-Part 1
I’m going to start off by saying I had grand plans for this post: three different dress styles (short, midi, + long) for three different wedding settings. That being said, I still do but they will be posted in three separate posts…it was a lot to try and put together with this crazy week! And as you will see, I …
Friday Five: Warm Weather Cocktails
Now that red wine weather is beginning to come to end I’m so excited to start whipping up some cocktails that incorporate more seasonal fresh fruit and herbs but also have a little kick to them. Don’t get me wrong, I L.O.V.E a cool glass of Sauvignon Blanc or Rose and that is my go-to for nice evenings out on …
Patio Perfection
Our outside living area has admittedly been neglected for the past several years. Actually, nothing has really been updated since we moved in. Well, all that is about to change this year because I am on a mission to update our entire outdoor living area…but on a budget. Enter Target. Is it just me or do their products get better …
Tuesday Shoesday: The Best Neutral Sandals
It seems like winter has been dragging on here in the Northeast but that won’t stop me from nabbing a few new pairs of neutral sandals to slip on once the ground- and my toes- have thawed out. The great thing about neutral sandals is that since they are a conservative shade you can pull off some more daring styles …