Decorating the Bath

I've realized I'm a bit of a minimalist when it comes to decorating. Especially in the bathroom. While I feel like a clutter-less room creates a relaxing environment it can also lack a homey feel if you don't add special items that bring the canvas to life. 

I like not having a lot going on rug-wise and trinket-wise in the bathroom; for sanitary and space reasons. However I want to create a space with charm!

I chose this sweetly romantic shower curtain from Anthropolgie for the inspiration in the room. I know it's still a bit if a minimal pallet.... but I'm getting there. Baby Steps!

{Anthropologie Shower Curtain}

{Crate and Barrel Floor Mat}

....2 each. 1 for in front of sink and 1 to step on when getting out of the shower

{Anthropologie Bath Towels}

{Crate and Barrel Hamper with Lid}

{Crate and Barrel Towel Basket}

....On the counter top for hand towels

{Crate and Barrel Glass Canister}

....2 on the counter for Q-tips and Cotton Balls and one in cupboard for our "monthly supplies"

{Silk Flowers in Vase}

....Place a few in vase

{Crate and Barrel Glass Vase}

{Hobnail Candle}

 {Sweet ring bowl}

....to keep jewelry safe

So there's my decorating ideas. Still contemplating a paint color... Do you have any inspiring ideas? I'd LOVE to hear!:)

Swimming in it!

I found Mikoh Swimwear while I was searching all over for a swimsuit Annalynne Mcord wore shooting 90210 the other week. I never found her exact one (hours of searching btw!) but I found this line and I love love love!

{Santortini One-Piece in Palm $190}

{Corsica Top and Tortola Bottom in Night $94}

 {Reunion Top and Bali Bottom in Kelp Palm $94}

 {Reunion Top and Bali Bottom in Night $94}

 Santiago Tank Romper in Sand $80

Byron Tank Dress in Kelp Bahama $148

Get yours ~

On MIKOH SWIMWEAR 

On SUNDANCE BEACH

On REVOLVE CLOTHING


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Friends with Benefits Style ~Mila Kunis~

Friends with Benefits was such a cute movie! I love watching New York City come to life on the big screen in upbeat movies like this and I love getting fresh style ideas at the same time!

The outfit she wore for in the "we just decided to be friends/ now we're picking up other people" scene was just the right balance between relaxed and dressy. Her gladiator heels really make the outfit and I love how the pieces get more relaxed on the way up. Tres Unique!!

Carven Gather Draped Skirt.........$213

Pencey Standard Henley Tank......$64

Caslon Elbow Sleeve Cardigan.....$48

Nine West Philo Sandal.................$60

Tory Burch Robinson Tote..........$550

Michael Kors Blair Watch............$166

Gorjana Graham Bracelet..............$66

Givenchy Long Strand Necklace...$83

The outfit she wore hanging out at home watching a movie was perfectly cute and comfy. This is pretty much my nightly ensemble btw... Just switch wine for beer and various tank top colors!:)

Hard Tail Bootie Shorts..............$40

Ivy and Moon Ribbed Tank........$10

Stud Earings...............................$38

Butter London Tramp Stamp......$14

Justin Timberlake Arm Candy............$Priceless

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Something Lovely

{Gothic Chic Loo a la bpblogspot} 

No Reservations, Reservations

THAILAND 

It's been quite awhile since I've been out of the country, let alone out of the state! So naturally I've been longing for an adventure...

Although I'm not really ready for a trip right now, I figure a little harmless day dreaming and planning couldn't hurt anyone!:)

Since there's been a lot of conversations from friends and my boyfriend about Thailand, I decided to familiarize myself with the country and learn about their culture. So far, I've found so many beautiful pictures and have read so many stories that I'm completely intrigued.

The highlight of what I've seen so far is the Lantern Festival, It's such a gorgeous and thought provoking thing to see! To be able to experience that in person would be absolutely amazing!

{The TUK TUK, Southeast Asian mode of transportation}

{Fried Spring Roll, Delicious Thai Cuisine}

{Burasari Resort, Phuket Thailand Hotel}

{Beautiful Thai Elephants!}

{Thailand Lantern Festival}

Monday Madewell Must Haves

I don't know about you but I'm grasping on to every bit of the summer I can! 

Fall lines are right on schedule and creeping up in stores and online but I'm doing my best not to look too closely at them for a couple more weeks :)

It was hard searching through Madewell today... but I did it! keeping BBQ's and beaches in mind and trying to keep out the thought of fall leaves on the ground and cold walks to the car in the morning!

Here are some (by far not all) the cute items I found on my search.

                                              Madewell Noonday Striped Shutterbig Top $110.00

Madewell Vintage Rocker Jean $110

Madewell Colorcode Maxi $225

The Madewell Whistlestop Sandal $128

Madewell Terrace Sundress $145

Madewell Pompom Necklace $45

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5 Reasons we love...

SUMMER!

No doubt I could think of 100 reasons I personally love Summer... but I'll narrow it down to 5 REALLY good ones! If you think of more reasons I would LOVE to hear about them in a comment or with a link to your fav photo or blog!

{JEAN SHORTS}

{BACKYARD HANGOUTS}

{ESSENTIAL SUMMER ROADTRIP}

{THE HEAVENLY SCENT OF SUNTAN LOTION}

SPRING FLING TURNED SUMMER LOVE

Have a great weekend! 

*thank you weheartit.com giverslog.com faqs.com batchplease.com thebeautyfile.com for lovely photos*

CUP Cakes!

After dinner and in the middle of our bottle of Barbara D'Asti, my boyfriend and I were having a serious chocolate craving! The half eaten box of See's chocolates I had in the refrigerator were soo not what we wanted so I went through my cupboards to see what I could make. Luckily I found everything I needed for Chocolate Cupcakes! Recipe here. 

After all the egg breaking and flour measuring I was ready to put the cupcake cups in the pan and fill em up with the chocolate yummy-ness! Problem, I couldn't find it the pan! I left it at my Mom's a couple weeks ago and now had all this delicious batter and nothing to bake them in! 

I thought for a little bit and grabbed my Martha Stewart Cupcake Cookbook because I thought I had remembered seeing cupcakes in teacups in it. There they were... so cute... and although I was skeptical of the oven safety with my teacups, I took the risk! Here they are.. with a See's chocolate surprise in the center!

chocolate cravings were cured,  teacups were sparred and sprinkles were used!

Sheet!

Bright summer days often lead to calm balmy nights... and since this was the first year I had switched to flannel sheets for the Winter, I became WELL aware of the importance of changing to Summer bedding!

I chose a light peachy color to go with my lavender duvet and pillow shams and changed to a light weight blanket for in between the 2. It's an amazing feeling to climb into bed with light and crisp summer linens covering you!

My light peach sheet set is a simple solid but these prints are so cheerful it makes me look forward to next Spring!

Anthro Boheme $48-$228

Plover Organic $48-$168

Crate & Barrel 29.95-99.95

It's all in the PASTELS!

I've been seeing denim in the cutest pastel hues lately! It's such a sweet look for summer and can be worn SO easily with a basic top and simple sandals.
I love, LOVE the Current/Elliots in yellow... So I think I'm gonna have to get my booty over to Anthropologie or Nordstrom and try them on!

If Pastel Denim isn't doing it for you... You can wear a pair of white denim with a pastel hued top and you can still get the fresh and breezy look!

AG Steve Ankle $168

Cutaway Tee $68

Current/Elliot $168

Confluence Top $58

Current/Elliot $168

Sidebent Tank $48

AG Steve Ankle $158

Beachwood Blouse $88