sensing summer & ocean inspired.

i don't know about you but i am overwhelmed (oh, in a really good way!) with beach/summer/ocean/waves inspiration these days. from the super soft to stormy and vibrant color palettes popping up to the patterns and style emanating from the summery season, both in the design and in the fashion world. as of late, here are a few of my favorite summer sensations...

if i could travel today, i'd land here, at the nowhere resort in japan. with such dynamic views of the ocean, it's as if you're floating away at sea. lovely...

i could absolutely live in this nautical striped sweater from h & m. featured here.

these oh~so~tropical beachy colors featured in this home on the selby have me searching for a plane ticket to some small exotic island. far away...

for a kitchen backsplash, this carribean blue is decadent. found over at the amazing rue tumblr.

how pattern pretty is this watercolor on arches artwork by cliff hengst? so pretty that's what!

this ocean wave inspired tote? it could carry all of your favorite beachy things. found here.

so how about you friends? what have you picked up lately that is summer inspired? a new pillow, a flowy summer dress? i'd love to hear. one of my new summer purchases is this denim dress from free people and some fabulous wedge shoes. oh yeah, that's what i'm talking about! i'd also love to try to make these summer sheets, for a unique set, all my own. enjoy!