Beachy Inspiration

I think its time for a little decorating inspiration. Ever since I moved, I have been leaning towards a beachy theme. I'm not talking seashells or cheesy signs, but just color wise. Nothing in my home is red or even a warm color of any kind. Blue, Greens, and all sorts of neutrals. I think its super calming. Here are some really beautiful examples of the beachy/cottage look.{chalky blue painted wicker chairs}



{Love the striped chair cushions, I love how this gets the same look without any pastel color}

{I've always wanted a sea grass chair from Pottery Barn and that pillow is too cute}

{I have no words. I die over this.}

{Love this kitchen, its so perfect. Blue island with carrera marble top, my dream}

{ok, so this is a little more literal, but I still like it}

{This is perfectly my style. Wouldn't change a thing.}


{all pics from BHG.com}

{Kansas City}

{Kansas City Spring 2011}

Had such a fun time in Kansas City on Sunday. Got up super early so that we could have the whole day. I love when my mom comes into town, we always do stuff on the weekend. We went to the Country Club Plaza which is such a nice place to shop, they just opened a 2 story Forever 21! We ate lunch at O'Dowds Pub, 5 cheese macaroni & cheese...yum! Got some cute bargins from Urban Outfitters. Then we headed to Oak Park Mall so I could pick up these and then to this cute little Italian festival where we stumbled across 50 cent frozen peach bellinis, could've hung out there all day. Monday is already over and I have so much homework this week. Already ready for the weekend!

{Lust List}

When I see things that I want/need (99.9%want), I like to make a list and blogging helps me do that. Here are a few things that I am lusting over lately. Kind of random, but I can't get them out of my head.
{Steve Madden wedges, saw these on sale @ Nordstrom in Dallas, why did I not buy them?}{This smells amazing, I have no business buying another perfume, but I might make an exception for this one plus the bottle is cute.}



{OPI Sparrow me the Drama from the Pirates color line.}

{Dying over this new bluish color from Le Creuset. One day I will own several pieces}

{I am totally getting this old school Huffy bicycle, I found it at Walmart for under $100!, I want a basket too! Too much?}

{Speaking of bicycles, loving this JCrew tee, you can't tell but the spokes have sequins}

perfect day.

this

plus one of these

equals something like this.

I feel so awful, I had a gift and plans to attend a housewarming party today, but I couldn't pry myself away from the pool. It was a gorgeous, hot day and I have been dying to do nothing but lay out and read a bunch of gossip magazines. That was followed by chips, salsa and a yummy margarita. Tough day, right? I'm wiped out.

{In Between Season Style}

Its that weird time of year where its not quite summer and is chilly in the morning and then gets blazing hot by mid afternoon. I am a huge fan of the cardigan and other cover ups that can be easily removed. Here are some celebrities sporting the cardigan style looking super cute. {Reese rocking the cast, but love that she is wearing converse tennis shoes with this outfit}
{Olivia Wilde leaving LAX, I want to recreate this look, so cute.}



{Katie Holmes sporting a blazer on the beach, but looking adorable with those shorts }

{Jessica Alba looks like the epitome of summer with her over-sized shirt}

{Michelle Williams, I don't think a jean jacket will ever go out of style, love the red shoes}

{Blake Lively, love this cardigan & tank, she has great style even off the Gossip Girl set}



{all pics from usweekly.com}

Dallas & the Sweetest Wedding Ever...

This weekend was so much fun. Shopping in my favorite Southern city and the cutest darn wedding I have ever been to. We had a blast save the 2 speeding tickets we got on the way there & back. Here are some fun pictures from my weekend.{looking fabulously nerdy while shopping}
{ok, this gets a little weird, we were in the older, upscale part of Dallas and this neighborhood was to die for. I had to take a picture of my dream house, hopefully neighborhood watch was not on duty}

{crawfish po'boys and crawfish bisque @ my favorite place, Papadeaux's}

{me & my sweet sister}

{Dinner @ Maggiano's to make up for Mother's Day}

{Me, Kel, & the cutest bride on earth}

{Adorable Kimberly.}

{the groom is in a band and they performed. so sweet.}

{home brewed beers, this totally impressed me even though I am not a beer drinker}

{Everything about this wedding was so special, every little detail was vintage and quirky, I loved it}

{Spring Wedding & Road Tripping}

Heading to a wedding in Texas for the long weekend and I am way too excited. I am excited for the wedding, of course, but since we are driving ll the way to Texas, why not make it a road trip to Dallas! I have neurotically made an itinerary for the entire weekend (I'm what they call a planner) and I'm sure we will have a blast. I am going to take tons of pictures, this wedding is @ a farm and the invites were a little quirky, I am expecting it to be very different but very adorable.

If there is one thing I don't mind getting up early for-- its a road trip!

Retail therapy

Dallas got a Sprinkles Cupcakes and we are most definitely hitting it up, I need to know what the hype is!

This is my dress! I found it @ Express, originally $128, got it on sale and used a coupon- $24!

Hopefully I find deals like that in Dallas.

We are going to the usual Northpark Center which is the best of the best, I LOVE that place, but also trying out some new spots too. I got some recommendations on places to eat and I can't wait try them out!