Monday, July 6, 2015

Scenes From Our Weekend

I am writing today's post as I sit out on the deck and watch the ocean- pure bliss I tell you!  Friday we packed up and headed to Figure Eight.  We are here for a week on vacation with my family.

After a 4 hour drive (including a fender bender- someone backed into my car in the parking lot at Wendy's) we were happy to arrive.  Last year we stayed on the sound side and this year we are ocean front which is so nice.  The view from our deck!
Frances was beyond excited.
She is all like AH YES, let vacation begin.
Frances Moon's top
My outfit for the drive and first night.
We were lucky enough to see a rainbow our first night!  It was so beautiful.
Cousin Finley makes everyone happy.

The next day was 4th of July, the kids woke up super excited.
I stopped by the Dollar Store before our trip and loaded up on 4th of July accessories.

We watched a parade and then hit up a really fun party at the Figure Eight Yacht Club.
Then we hit up the beach!



Friday night we cooked out hamburgers and hot dogs. 
 
Obligatory 4th of July Family photo.


Fun with sparklers.

Sunday morning I went for the most beautiful run.  It is always nice to have a change of scenery.
Then we hit up the beach again.
If you need a beach tote you have to check out Barbara Cobb's site.  This bag fits everything I need and it has pockets for your phone and sunscreen etc.  You design your own and can choose what fabrics you want and the monogram style.

The three amigos.
My sister had the genius idea to bring an inflatable pool.  That way we didn't have to worry about the kids going too deep in the ocean plus it kept them occupied.  They loved it and so did the adults!
Wearing their Barbara Cobb hats:)

Happy Hour Sunday. Of course Matt packed his "tuxedo".  He wanted to dress up for my Dad's birthday.
This dress + necklace have been on constant rotation.
Cousin Maxton arrived and my mom bought the kids the cutest matching tees.


Picture overload!  We are off to the beach again this morning.  Have a great Monday!





Friday, July 3, 2015

4th Of July Food + Drink Ideas and Sales!

Happy 4th of July weekend!  We are headed on our annual Beach vacation with my entire family. I can't wait to spend the week with my parents, sister, brother, brother and sister in law and my two nephews!  This is our favorite week of the year.

I always love entertaining especially on a holiday weekend.  The kids are so excited about the fireworks this year.   I rounded up a few fun food and drink ideas for the 4th of July to get inspired.














JULY 4TH SALES 



30% OFF SITEWIDE USE CODE RSJULY
I just ordered these bracelets.


also love these earrings
The Summer Sale continues and now you get a free gift with $100 purchase.


gigi sale




BANANA REPUBLIC
EXTRA 50% OFF ALL SALE.  CODE BRGOBIG

JCREW
EXTRA 40-60% OFF FINAL SALES.  USE CODE LONGWEEKEND.

Faded Dress
Only $18!
 
 Beach Tunic
Floral Top

 FURBISH STUDIO
15% ENTIRE SITE.  CODE HAPPY4

http://rstyle.me/n/fn9gkgf5


REBECCA TAYLOR
Extra 40% off sale.  Code JULY40.

LOFT
60% FESTIVAL STYLES AND ADDITIONAL 60% OF SALE.  NO CODE NEEDED.
Wanderlust Maxi

 
STONESCAPE MAXI

TIE DYE TEE SHIRT DRESS

Have a wonderful 4th of July!!



Thursday, July 2, 2015

Read Watch Listen | Loft 50% Off Favorites


READ
I wanted to share some of the books I have read and loved lately.
I always love Jane Green books.  They are such easy reads and the characters are always so easy to relate to.  Both of these would be fantastic beach reads.  I read Saving Grace first and loved it so much I looked up other Jane Green novels to read.

Girl on the Train was fantastic.  A great mystery that keeps you guessing til the end.  Still Alice still haunts me.  It is a beautifully written book about Alzheimer's Disease.  My heart breaks for any family going thru this, a real eye opening read.

I just started reading the new Elin Hilderbrand novel, The Rumor and I am loving it so far.  Her books are the perfect Summer read.  I plan to finish it next week at the beach and then start the new Harlan Coben book, The Stranger


These cookbooks are two of my new favorites. Every recipe I have made from each one is fantastic.
I have loved Katie Lee since she was married to Billy Joel years ago.  Her cookbooks are always the best, the recipes are not too difficult and they always turn out wonderfully.  
Sprouted Kitchen has great healthy recipes.  The kale salad recipe with vinegar soaked raisins is one of my favorites.
WATCH

I am totally obsessed with the new Bravo series Odd Mom Out.  It is hilarious.
I also can't wait for the Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce to start back- anyone know when it does?

LISTEN
The new Mumford and Sons CD is pure magic.  I adore them.

Also loving the Of Monsters and Men CD.

and newly added to my running playlist.

I wanted to mention that Loft just announced 50% off the entire site, ends tomorrow.
Use code GOFOURTH
I took advantage of this last weekend and snagged these goodies.

wearing xs
 wearing size small

wearing size 2
A few other favorites, such a steal at 50% off!