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Tuesday, June 21, 2016

My Bedroom Tour

Today I'm enjoying a day off. I've spent the morning sitting on my deck with a cup of green tea.  Although it's a warm humid day in Pennsylvania, it's quite pleasant out on my deck.  (You'll see why in a week or two). Anyways, the past month or so both my mom and I have been on a decorating kick. There seems to be something about the changing of seasons that has us craving some changes in our family's home. I thought it would be fun to share with you some of my favorite spaces, in my home, throughout the summer. I always love seeing everyone else's homes, desk spaces, kitchens, etc. so I thought why not share mine with y'all.   If there are any areas that you are curious to see, just send me an email or comment with your requests! 

A little bit about where I live. I live in South Eastern Pennsylvania close to Delaware and Maryland.  I live in a neighborhood. I've lived here since I was three years old.  Our house is nineteen years old this summer. We have a decent amount of land considering we live in a neighborhood- about one acre. Our house is new(ish) construction, but my mom decorates as if it's a farm house.  It's really cute and eclectic. 

Today I'm beginning the tour with my corner of the house. It's literally my corner of the house because my room falls on two sides of the house (you'll see in a picture below). I moved back home to my parents house early on in May.  Since then I have been working to decorate my portion of the house in a way that feels inspiring, calming, and organized.  I used some items that were in my room prior to living in my apartment, items I bought for my apartment, and purchased a few new things to get my room the way it is right now.  I think it will always be a work in progress because every few months I like to freshen up or a pinterest pin/ a trip to a home goods store inspires me. 

My room is feminine, has a little art, simple, clean, organized, and relaxing. 

Let's get started!

Bed/Gallery Wall:
Recently my new thing has become gallery walls. I am obsessed! I have started my own and am working to expand it slowly but surely. My bed is literally my favorite thing and clearly I like a lot of pillows. On my night stand I usually keep it simple (a candle, a jewelry tray to remove my daily jewels before bed, some flowers, and a glass of water). 









Window Sill:
My curtains don't quite match my room since they are black and most things in m room are navy, but it's okay because they still look cute. Recently I've added some succulents to my window sills since they get so much light. 







Desk Space:
I'm still working on this part of my room. The empty bulletin board will be filled in soon, but it's currently a work in progress. I like a ton of colorful pens and notepads.  I keep my jewelry on my desk because a lot of times I sit at my desk with a makeup mirror when getting ready, so this is the most convenient place to keep it. I enjoy a clean and clutter free work space. 








Closet:
This is my closet. When I was younger my dad installed this shelving unit, which is probably the greatest thing about my room. It allows me to keep my clothes neatly in my closet. 






Other Decor:
I'm working on improving my DIY game, but all of the items shown below I've created or made to some capacity. The Lilly letter I did on my own and the picture frames I hand painted. 


More details about my room to come! If there's anything your curious or want to see just let me know!

XOXO

Monday, June 20, 2016

Lilly Loving

r Happy first day of summer 2016. Today (June 20th) marks the official start to this summer.  The first day of summer is also known as National Wear Your Lilly Pulitzer Day. When I think of my summer wardrobe I immediately think Lilly Pulitzer. The designer's use of bright colors, fun patterns, and an array of styles just speak to me.  Over time I have built up quite the Lilly summer wardrobe. I have a combination of old prints and new ones, but regardless of when they were made I love them all.  Some of the vintage patterns are actually my favorite, and I think some of the older dresses are actually made with a higher quality fabric. 

Oh Shift! Here's a little glimpse at my shift dresses.  These are great to thrown on during a hot summer day, wear to a wedding with a nice pair of heels, appropriate for work, or pretty much any event in the summer months. 



The callahan shorts are my favorite style of shorts. They are not too short nor too long. The perfect length for people like me who have longer legs. I have several pairs of them and am able to mix and match tops to create many outfits out of them.  




Today I'm wearing a pair of callahan shorts paired with a washed pocket tee tank from J.Crew.
I'm spending the day nannying two boys, so I needed an outfit that was cute, comfortable, and included some Lilly!


What are you wearing to celebrate the first day of summer and wear your Lilly day?

XOXO




Thursday, June 16, 2016

Pool Floats for Summer 2016

Who doesn't love to float around in the pool? More times than not when I say I'm going swimming I really just mean that I'm going to jump in the pool and then float around for hours.  

This year that are so many fun floats out there! I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite with y'all. You can check out my pinterest board for all of the pictures and links! 



What's your go to pool float this summer?

XOXO

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Summer Slumber

The hot summer weather can make it difficult to sleep, especially if you don't have central air!  There are a few things you can do to make sure you get a better slumber in the summer.  

Drink a Glass of water before bed
Tossing and turning in your sleep can cause you to sweat, which leads to dehydration. If you are hydrated you will stay cooler and have a more sound sleep.

Take a cold shower
Cooling off before bed will allow you to relax more once you lay down.

Increase the airflow
Open the windows all the way and make sure you have an oscillating fan on.

Cool side of the pillow
Create your own cool side of the pillow by placing your pillow case in the freezer 30 minutes before going to bed. This will give you a chilly pillow. 

Dress lightly
Ditch those wintery pajama pants and replace them with cotton or another breathable material. This is my favorite recommendation because it requires a shopping spree!

I love pajama sets, so recently I have been in search of the perfect summer pajama set.  During Memorial Day Weekend, JCrew Factory was having a sale and I happened to find the set that I had been looking for. You can find them here and here. They also have several other options, which are great for sleeping in the heat. You can look at them here. 







What are your go to summer pajamas?

XOXO