happy summer!

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for some reason i can't explain really, i'm enjoying this summer more than in years past. slowing down a little, letting beach days dictate when to pack up and go home, or not. making sure i swim more because swimming in the ocean is rather life changing each and every time you do it. you just feel good climbing out, like something magical has washed over you. that, is the best feeling.

looking forward to a trip here soon, sunset schooner rides, slow summer lunches and ocean views to my hearts content. 

i hope that you are enjoying the heck out of whatever makes summer summer for you. and some fun finds from the world wide web:

i could eat this all day long. she has more summer goodness here. 

just splurged on this marion bedspread, in french blue. reminds me of my mothers from the 60's i wore out from so much use year after year. 

a pretty lounge chair. 

in LOVE with this kitchen.

this flippy mini dress. (and on sale!) this one's pretty too.

pillow love. also just bought this one and this one. verrrrrrrrrrrry into pattern and color right now.

lamp love.

yum.

etsy love.

we are obsessing about having a yard with room for a pool. i like this look. this one too. 

who doesn't need rose tinted sunglasses?

would be pretty piled with bright fruit.

this coffee table. or if you're looking for color in your space, this one does the trick.

i would live in this dress.

just bought this one piece swimsuit and love it. 

these stoneware colanders. and a pretty ceramic pendant. another pretty pendant. 

now i want to buy her cookbook.

when i go to vintage/thrift clothing stores, i always look for cool belts. this one i'd pick up.

i certainly don't need a rattan cactus in my house but i now i want one. 

vacation inspiration. 

our new neighborhood is having its first block party since covid. thinking of bringing this for dessert.

a gorgeous tableware line.

yes to this couch. ok this one too. 

so sweet this summer nightdress.

fun tile options. 

enjoy!

happy weekend!

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here's to hoping you are enjoying the heck out of your weekend! i've been sleeping late, eating huge breakfasts and moving slow. going to paint today, some scenes from photos i took of the chatham coastline. will see how they turn out!

i hope you are doing whatever makes you happy this sunday. and some fun finds from around the world wide web:

 one of the most amazing artists i've seen.

i have a tiny lawn, so just ordered this for fun this summer. and might grab this for my deck.

a pretty necklace.

this amazing stool.

beautiful coasters. ooh these too.

funky mugs.

yum. and would pair visually with this drink.

really like these planters. ok these too.

a wine glass shaped cookie cutter? yes please!

etsy love. more. ok one more.

a stunning wall sconce. and a wow pendant.

a pretty spring blouse.

her photographs.

a pretty floating cane headboard. 

just ordered this book. i'll report back how i like it!

everything beautifully textural here.

vacation dreaming.

loving this ripple mirror.

wish i could afford this dreamer couch. i'd get it in orange velvet.

these colorful wine glasses. these are sweet too.

i need this boat mirror. and this hook door knocker. ok this light too.

a wow chair.

this seating line is gorgeous.

wow lighting.

enjoy!

have a fantastic weekend!

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how is your weekend going along? i'm outdoors as much as possible these days, soaking up the warm fall sun, watching the beach grass change from green to that fiery orange which is my favorite color just about. changing the beers in the fridge from light and summery to big flavorful IPA's from local brewers. 

i will miss summer like you read about, but i'm ready for the change. for comfy sweaters and my leather boots. for long walks on the beach without almost seeing anyone in sight. i'm hoping you are enjoying your weekend and the weather and all of the things that make you happy. 

and for fun, some fun finds from around the world wide web:

a great shoulder bag. and this gorgeous one if i had money to burn. 

this intimates line looks so comfortable. 

loving this layered look.

wow what she does with fall leaves.

this wall sconce. and this ceiling light.

i just bought this book. loving it so far!! have you read it?

etsy love.

clog love. these are fun too! and ok one more.

a pretty black ruffled blouse. and on sale. and drooling over this one. 

and this mid-vintage blouse in denim is perfection. ok one more. 

this armchair in that brown velvet. yes please. 

ok this chair, that couch. mic drop. 

these table lamps. 

this storage shelf unit. those sliding shutter doors. 

imagine if this could be your work desk? this one's pretty neat too. 

her new broken symmetry line of rugs is to die for. 

yum.

a cool coffee table. 

pretty jute doormats. 

been wanting a few new fall belts. really liking this, this, this and this one. 

a relaxed linen sofa.

a wow dress. 

enjoy!

Happy Sunday!

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happy sunday! hoping you are having a relaxing weekend! i tried a new to me restaurant that now has me thinking about their food, so delish (i'd forgotten how good a brilliantly made margarita is), slept in, ordered this book, cause joan didion is truly amazing, and painting at the beach this weekend (inspired by him and see his process here). what are you up to? anything fun? 

i hope that you are enjoying the heck out of your weekend. and some fun finds around the world wide web:

fun corkscrews.

sectional love. and their leather chair too!

a fun tiger rug.

table top color pop.

the perfect size outdoor table.

this terracotta lampshade.

a pretty one piece bathing suit.

loving these flushmount rattan light fixtures. 

speaking of rattan...

a simple sidetable.

the cutest clutch.

colorful etsy love.

this made me smile.

a tropical summer outfit.

her cakes!

this eyelet blouse.

a pretty puzzle.

i don't usually go for an exposed bulb, but these pendants are changing my mind.

old fashioned yum. 

for the mushroom lover.

super fun aprons.

enjoy!

have a beautiful weekend!

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spring is here, can you feel it? after the crazy year that was 2020, i feel that we are all opening up, like cracking out of an egg shell and that everything is looking fresh and new again. so if we gain that perspective after all is said and done, i guess that's pretty neat. 

my leg is healed (last xray this month), i'm back to my beach and my ocean. taking longer and longer walks and so happy that i'm beginning this new year healthy. i hope that you are having a beautiful weekend. 

what are you up to? anything fun? you'll find me in the yard checking on my plantings from last year and hoping they made it through this cold winter. writing. sipping wine and reading my recent book purchase (see below). 

and some fun finds from around the world wide web:

my love for ceramics continues.

this vintage terrazza sofa is just wow.

serious boot love.

what are you reading these days? i just ordered this, based on her recommendation.

in lust for this puff sleeved long canary yellow coat. 

a stunning couch. ok this one too. wait, this might top them all. 

um, yum.

and a pretty dessert for easter.

her pretty hand painted lampshades.

this diy is fun.

the sweetest wallpaper. just ordered  this pattern for my dining room. bold & beautiful!

etsy love. more. ok just one more.

kind of in love with this 3d printed vase.

her stitched portraits. 

sheet pan recipes.

more boot love.

a definite wow chandelier. i love it!

a gorgeous sideboard.

side table of my dreams.

these vases. i want one of each.

enjoy!

have a happy (long) weekend!

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here's to hoping you enjoy your long weekend, celebrating valentine's day and president's day all wrapped up together. 💝 what are you up to? anything fun? you will find me dancing around the house (it's been a while since broken leg), eating dinner at one of my favorite restaurants, and sleeping in. I hope that you have the best time too. 

and some fun finds from around the world wide web:

a beautiful bowl.

a beautiful pot.

and my ceramic love continues.

a pretty dress for spring.

how did i not know about this site before. 

thinking of making this, this weekend. holy cow this recipe looks delish too. 

wanting this outdoor fire pit for my back yard.

a very bold & beautiful necklace. 

this pendant.

i can't believe this is from home depot. 

just ordered this book. 

a perfect leather sofa.

vintage etsy love.

this wall piece.

valentine's day hair. 

already wishing for summer. this bathing suit line is gorgeous. & their velour line as a cover up. 

a pretty puffed sleeve top on sale. 

ooh this cinnamon incense.

i have a slight tea light candle obsession. loving this holder. 

i want to wear this shirt with these boots. 

in love with this suri vase. 

delish.

a STUNNING way to display her fall/winter 2021 line. i was mesmerized (plus want one of everything).

enjoy!

have a beautiful weekend

this weekend i'm prepping for my son's birthday (it's technically monday) and hanging out with him to celebrate he'll need a hair cut, we'll walk down to the beach and be seen play this game (that i'm sort of obsessed with( on repeat. can't wait!

what are you up to? anything fun? i'd love to hear. and some fun finds from around the world wide web:

love this.

literally the funniest! completely addicted.

these flowery boots.

when can i move in?

this vase (ooh this one too, great price!)

this vase too (if i had alot of money to spend)

and a gorgeous sconce

a favorite site to peruse (kind of in love with this pendant)

a pretty in pink marble tray

literally in love with this table lamp

eyeing this outdoor swivel chair for the summer.

just bought this book. and if you haven't listened yet, her podcast is relaxing and inspiring.

me ok.

just bought this shirt dress in blue. (great price!)

this french design line at anthropologie is so fun. (loving those playful matchbox covers!)

the most beautiful guest towel.

i dream of having a table outdoors like this. 

these ceramic sculptures.

a pretty layering necklace.

fun for valentine's day.

yum.

enjoy!

have a lovely weekend!

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i hope you are getting into the holiday spirit this weekend. i feel like i finally am. turning off the t.v. more, listening to music on my new blue tooth speaker (early xmas present. oh and the sound is GORGEOUS by the way) and taking short drives at night around our new neighborhood to see how everyone has decorated their houses. sometimes it's that simple. 

and some fun favorites from around the world wide web:

love everything about each space. 

love this!

npr's best books of 2020.

a fun diy, for little ones indoors.

my son is a tea lover. for christmas i just ordered this beautiful vintage strainer. 

ceramic love. hers too. ok one more.

make your own chandelier. i seriously want to try this. she make a pretty one.

a perfect planter.

how gorgeous are these knit blankets? liking this blanket too.

delish.

so many great bodysuits to choose from lately. i just bought this one.

this just makes me smile.

vintage love.

pretty layers.

loving this necklace too. all of her pieces really!

a pretty do it yourself for the holidays.

fun stocking stuffer.

a fun soap dish.

just ordered her book. how fun.

a funky kimono coat.

this vase and that deep gorgeous color!

pillow love.

just ordered these reading glasses. will let you know how i like them. 

enjoy!

currently coveting

currently coveting these beauties. taking my mind off all of the obvious things right now!

this tile by erica tanov.

this tilden dress for new year's eve. this is pretty too!

my next read. plus really want this cookbook.

these woven lights from caravane.

this perfect pie crust mold. speaking of pie!

melanie georgacopoulos's jewelry line.

loving his confinement strategies. remember to be good to yourself!

the dream coat (without *cough, the price). enjoy!

happy weekend, happy father's day!

have a lovely weekend!

(photo: my dad)

to all of you dads out there, have the best father's day!. what are you up to anything fun? i've been beaching it like mad lately, swimming all weekend, watching the boats float or jet by and sipping some ipa's under a life is good umbrella. not bad. not bad at all. hoping your weekend is everything you want it to be. and just some fun finds from around the world wide web...

just bought this rug for my dining room. and i LOVE it. all of that color makes me happy.

remember these? just purchased a pair in white. these slides are tempting too.

i'm in search of an outdoor table to plunk summer drinks on, as combination of these instead would be so fun.

also looking for an easy outdoor fire pit, finding some great options here.

also how fun is this marshmallow twig roaster?

maybe the prettiest office chair?

a beautiful wrap vest dress. really like this too.

her dress. just wow.

how fun is this jello mold dress?

a pretty summer linen headband. this frayed denim one is pretty too.

i'm looking for a light bag to bring my paints and small canvases to the beach. this mesh baggu would work.

these vellum photo overlays are the best!

this bathing suit, one piece perfection.

for the love of ceramics. that speckled paint palette? yes please!

more ceramics love here.

this chain necklace is wow.

creole summer corn.

a pretty summer jumpsuit (and on sale!).

a gorgeous neutral couch with built-ins.

what are you reading right now? my next book purchase. this looks like a good read too.

enjoy!

happy (leading up to the holidays) sunday!

hi friends, hoping you are having an amazing sunday!

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are you buzzing around christmas shopping or laying low? i am going slow and trying to enjoy each day leading up to the holidays, which can be hard right?!. on black friday i put in an offer on a house!!! i'll keep you posted on my new home purchase adventure (it's been a total learning curve for sure!).

have a great rest of your weekend. and some fun finds from around the world wide web if you're interested:

prettiest fanny pack ever.

can you say dream dress?

yum.

i'd use this as an amazing fruitbowl. rather like this ring in wood too.

cute for kids.

these too! and what about waffles?

suddenly (back) into these fair isle sweaters.

a pretty gift idea.

get if for the pasta lover. um, me.

get them for the plant lover. um, me again.

just ordered this for my son for christmas.

loving this winter wrapping paper.

i love a good compliment card. another fun gift idea!

this site has so many last minute beautiful gift ideas.

this shimmer halter top is perfect for every single holiday party.

this charm throw.

my favorite lighting shop has this on sale.

secretly always wishing it was summer, i'd be wearing this just about every day.

enjoy!

happy 4th of july and happy week!

it's the 4th of july, what are you up to? anything fun?

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i have had a BUSY couple of weeks and so today, looking forward to plunking in the sand on the beach and being still. in between beaching it, you'll find me finishing a little painting i started, and finishing this book (toward a research project of mine) i hope that whatever you do today and towards the weekend, you have a blast!

and if you're interested, some fun finds from around the world wide web...

just booked a week here. have you ever been? i can't wait. staying here. looking to hit many of her suggested spots.

trying to decide which one of these hats to take on my trip, really loving them all but this one in particular.

just bought this little black dress. (secretly wishing for this one too!)

oh, and snapped up these shorts too.

how pretty is this wrap dress?

a genius do it yourself outdoor pool idea on a budget!

loving all of the pattern and texture in these spaces (that tub!).

in love with this rose suspension globe.

this rattan hanging planter.

it's apple pie season. this deep dish recipe looks mouth watering!

loving these jeans for summer.

a suede woven bed? yes please.

this jellyfish lamp, wow lighting.

more wow lighting.

drawn to the texture and shape (the stillness really) of this cement coffee table.

just a pretty gold ring.

over the MOON for this natural bent hand-made chair. but *cough the price...

a sweet embroidered smock dress.

i just left a job that i was very good at. i enjoyed this article as i challenge myself in a new role.

looking for sales this july 4th? she has some goodies.

enjoy!

oh hey, hi!

hey it's been a while! hoping you are enjoying the heck out of your weekend!

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i have been busssssssssy at work, it's that time of year at harvard. also changing jobs, so lots going on the past month! i may write a more personal post about that soon. i experienced sensations about job stuff/change that i didn't think i would. ok, enough about that for now.

my son is with me this weekend so we are off to the beach today to lay like a lump and watch the waves. that's it! and some fun finds from around the world wide web:

these pretties for the kitchen. and this pillow in pale pink.

veeeeeery into earthy sunset colors right now, so these sheets might be my next splurge. plus this furniture line, i could go crazy.

camping this summer? take along this suitcase grill.

yum.

this commencement speech is perfection.

these freshwater pearl drop earrings are gorgeous.

i'm currently reading this. have you heard him speak to oprah here? reminders we all need to hear.

and just picked up this book. can't wait. read more about the author here.

get married in a national park, amazing idea.

these pillow chairs are super fun for summer.

this floor lamp is a statement piece.

the most beautiful console i've ever seen.

a very wow kitchen table set.

a pretty kitchen backsplash.

loving this one piece swimsuit.

what? i want my office to feel like a vacation too!

are we forgetting how to cook our own food?

if you are in the mood for a chunky sandal, these are super pretty (but um, that price).

an oozy boozy gorgeous commercial interior.

such precious things here, my favorite is the noah the whale rattle.

omg these ice cream cones! i seriously want one!

enjoy!

happy sunday!

hoping you are all having a relaxing & happy weekend!

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in between playing pool with my son, eating more slices than i should have at my favorite pizza place and getting a mammogram (rewarded myself with said pizza :), i've managed to get in a run and do some quiet time writing.

enjoy the rest of your weekend! sharing some fun finds from around the world wide web too:

this wave necklace.

i'd wear it with this ring.

i just liked this.

oh my goodness this too! yeeeeeessssss!

this ombre sofa is 💥

these blouses!

pretty cushions,

this popcorn grid coverlet would offer a much needed punch of summer color!

would make for jazzy dining chairs.

yum!

need a new good book? check out this interesting spring reading list.

pillow love.

the cutest overalls (that smocked back!).

loving this ribbon clutch.

wishing for this rattan lounge chair.

ooh and this pacha lounge looks comfy!

seriously hoping this skirt comes back in stock. how pretty?!

think i could live all summer in this navy number too.

want a pair of these in every color! (and they're on sale! so...)

summer cocktails in this set all season long.

statement lighting.

a wow mirror in marble.

enjoy!

have a happy weekend!

what are you up to this weekend? anything fun?

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i'm thinking of heading out to see this. i also have a seeeeeerious case of the winter ughs. might head out to shop for a couple of spring outfits. i did purchase this pair of bright red patent leather sandals at nordstrom's rack the other day, (they were WAY cheaper in the store by the way) on a whim...hey! anything to get you in the spring spirit! i'm also very into my next sewing landscape scene, as it builds a bit more i'll share photos.

whatever you do, wherever you do this weekend, have a blast! and it's friday saturday, so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

just ordered this book. have you read it? sounds soooo interesting.

want to have some serious fun with wallpaper? go here.

pretty little pots.

are you stuck in a loop of busyness? i really liked this.

this space, that floor!

want. need. love.

vintage sideboard gorgeousness.

instead of raw raffia, this colorful bag would be fun for the upcoming summer.

wood love.

fun rugs.

um, can we talk about this sofa? wowzers.

wow pieces.

more wow pieces.

these geometric concrete stools (you can purchase a felt top too) would add a nice textural element to spaces.

vacation inspiration.

and this just made me smile.

enjoy!