What I’m Wearing… * Vintage ivory top was my mom’s {see it here as well} * DIY Lace Cut Off Jean Shorts {my new summer staple! And jeans that once belonged to my brother} * Vintage leather chocker, gold collar necklace, gold “T” Tiffany pendant necklace * Square sunglasses by Stella McCartney * Hunter cross …
DIY Lace Jean Shorts // Vintage Lace Embroidered Denim Cut-Offs
Vintage {inspired} lace cut offs are an adorable bohemian summer fave, and there are tons of cute options to buy as well as a few fun DIYs to inspire, but I wanted to create my own that were just a little bit different from everything I’d seen and make them a bit longer as well. …
MY INSTALIFE RECAP | WEEK 6/1-6/7 ~ IN PHOTOS
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Come back here every Sunday for all the details. I love living here… It’s so beautiful… I took this on our walk home from the Farmer’s Market on Friday evening. Friday siestas on the couch… the couch that is now littered with blankets to protect …
Summer is for… Heart Shaped Goggles
If you are of a certain age, of course! I just can’t handle all the cute and had to share… because I know my niece would love these and I would have too when I was a kiddo. At $24 each, they’re not the most affordable goggles you can find for kids, but they sure …
I Promise, It’s Not Blood, It’s Beets
I’ve been dying to cook beets since Patty posted her fabulous Beet, Burrata & Orange Salad w/ Poppy Seed Vinaigrette because while I do like beets, I’ve only ever tried the canned variety. Last week at the Farmer’s Market while trying to decide if I should take the plunge and get the beets, the man …
Floral Jeans and Patchwork Leather
What I’m Wearing… * Teaser skinny floral jeans {I just wore here: Denim on Denim} by Cult of Individuality * Vintage patchwork leather jacket * White v-neck by byLangley * Vintage belt/buckle * Black pouch by Alexander Wang * Aviator sunglasses by Maui Jim * Strappy heels by Charles Jourdan {old/similar sandals here} Wow.. heels… …
5 Low Sugar / Healthy {er-ish} Desserts & Drinks
Because omg I love sweets and because I’m trying to eat less of my favorites just to be healthier and because I NEED alternatives to my favorites because like I said I LOVE SWEETS, so here are a few I’ve been loving. Coconut Bliss Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Okay so, if I’m getting dessert, …
Shoot Me Down, But I Won’t Fall, I am Titanium
What I’m Wearing… * Ivory open weave sweater by Brandy Melvile {also seen here with black} * Ivory scallop trim eyelet tank top by {also seen here last summer} * Long distressed jeans by Joe’s Jeans {also seen here with heels & a HUGE BUN} * Black Birkenstocks * Huge retro vintage sunglasses * Hunter …
DIY Open Back Button Down Cover Up Shirt for Summer
Back in the ’90s wearing men’s button down shirts with cut off jean shorts and over a bikini as a cover up was what we lived in during the summer. If we were heading to the beach or just hanging out in a backyard pool swimming and tanning all afternoon after school, we’d inevitably be …
MY INSTALIFE RECAP | WEEK 5/25-5/31 ~ IN PHOTOS
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Come back here every Sunday for all the details. Saturday’s are for lounging on the patio… these two are growing up too fast! They are 19 weeks old today. My Farmer’s Market Friday outfit… vintage ’90s dress, plaid flannel, black Birkenstocks… #thatsSo90s and I’m in …
Sun & Salads | Wedge Salad & Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
by guest writer Patty Joy My husband and I were recently invited to an upscale steak house for dinner. An evening with wonderful friends & delicious cuisine sounded like a dream. We indulged in rich & impeccably cooked food. As we finished the meal & reminisced over all the exquisite flavors, it was the simple …
Meditation Room // Guest Room Inspiration
Other than the Reading Room, which is more of a makeshift guest room, we have two actual dedicated rooms for guests. The Beachy Blue guest room was one of the first rooms I finished decorating in the entire house but there’s one final room {shown above} at the very end of the Long Slanted Hallway …
Healing Body & Mind with Essential Oils
by guest contributor Alison Brown I am always looking for ways to heal my family’s various ailments with natural remedies that aren’t harmful to our bodies and/or loaded with tons of chemicals that cause side effects. I started by using homeopathy when my son was born. Then I stumbled upon essential oils and was so …
Date Night
What I’m Wearing… * Black skinny jeans by Henry & Belle {see them also here with a different black sweater ;} * DIY Black Open Back Sweater * Cava ankle strap flats by Matt Bernson {also seen here with a dress} * Thick burgundy frames by Marc Jacobs Sunglasses * Miss Vara Bow Mini Bag …
DIY Embellished Teva Sport Sandals with Gold Spikes
Let’s face it, fugly sandals are hot for Summer 2014 (and now in 2020!). From chunky “pool” sandals and Birkenstocks, to Frankenstein flatforms, sport sandals and even fugly sporty slides, these “normcore” foot strap-ons are everywhere right now, and I can’t say that my feet are too upset about it. Why? Because they’re ridiculously comfortable …















