New Layouts!

Summertime definitely called for a new blog layout.

Refreshed blog = a happy blog! 

:)

Weekend Fun

Lazy summer weekends are a favorite of mine.  After a long week of working outside, there is nothing I love more than relaxing with a good book. 

Friday night I had the chance to do just that!  I have finally had some  free time to pick back up in reading A Game of Thrones (thanks to Steph!), and I am so addicted.  Naturally, I stayed in on Friday night to catch up on some reading!

Saturday I slept way longer than intended (even through ten alarms I had set...oops) but enjoyed an afternoon of watching Fringe and eating pizza for breakfast in bed! If you haven't seen the show Fringe yet, I highly recommend it!

Late in the afternoon, some fun visitors stopped by my house! My dad, step mom, and little brothers came over to help out with some stuff around my house.  As always, I am so thankful for them. After they left, I spent a little bit of "me" time shopping and getting a pedicure before a night of fun!

A good friend of mine is back in town for a week, so he took me and my sister out to dinner and drinks at Alexander Michaels before heading out for a night on the town.  We made our rounds at Dandelion Market, Roxbury, and Sip before I was a little too tired for all the fun.

The birthday boy

 

We love JB!

 

Summer Essentials

In honor of the first day of summer (helloooo summer solstice), here are some "must haves" for my summer.

1. Fun Wedges

There is nothing I love more than to pair some nude or camel wedges with a fun summer sundress! I am always on the hunt for a cute and comfortable pair.  I got these not too long ago while wandering in the mall, and I have loved finding new outfits to wear them with! 

 [Wedges: Rack Room Shoes]

2. Monogrammed Swimsuits

If it makes me the typical "girl," then I don't care! I love my monograms...even on swimsuits! 

 [swimsuits: Victoria's Secret]

3. Nautical Accessories

Nautical things have been popping up all over the place lately.  Anchors and starfish have been on my radar! From jewelry and phone cases to clothes, I have been getting everything nautical possible!These are some of my favorites...

 [Ring: eBay, Shorts: Vineyard Vines]

4. Tervis Tumblers

All summer, I work outside all day! My newest addiction has been finding cute Tervis Tumblers to keep my water cold!  I do have the tendancy to set them down and leave them everywhere, but they are still my favorite. I love that they don't leave water spots everywhere they sit. Some of my favorites are my ASU, Batman symbol, Anchor, and monogram! 

5. Essie Nail Polish 

Who else is loving the summer neon collection? I know I am! These are some of my favorite summery colors.  I always have such a hard time deciding which color to do my nails.

What are you loving for this summer?

Sunday Summer Six

The sun is out, pools are opening, kids (and teachers) are getting restless, and summer is definitely in the air! 

Here are six things that I am loving about summer coming up:

1. New Essie colors.   How cute is "Bottle Service?"

2. Cocktail parties with my cute boyfriend.

 

3.  Upcoming beach trips.  There is nothing I love more than a great day laying on the beach

4. Camp! Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE camp season.  Training starts next weekend and I am so excited! 

5. Vineyard Vines summer clothes.  Their Daytimer shorts have quickly become some of my favorites.  And this dress was such a hit, I can't wait for another opportunity to wear it! 

6. More daylight time to spend with this sweet girl!  While she may be sleeping at my feet now, this little one has endless energy when it's nice outside.