Life Lately

{cheese plates and ice cold pinot are what summer dinners are made of}

Happy Monday!  Between weddings, birthdays, bachelorette parties, and work I have a feeling this month is going to fly by.  Chris and I decided to make the most of what’s left of the summer by spending the day at Sea Girt Beach.  I couldn’t believe how clear the water was.  It was extremely hard to believe that we were at the Jersey Shore.  Here’s a few pics of what’s been going on around these parts lately…

 {loved the ceiling at the Hudson Eatery}

 {got to finally meet my nephew and see my beautiful niece}

 {did some damage at Anthropologie}

{summer lovin'}

Random Accents

{Skurar Plant Pot - Ikea - For only $6 you transform any house plant with this dainty planter}

Whenever I feel a room in our apartment needs a little pick me up I always look for new accent pieces. You don't need to redecorate an entire room to change it up a bit. The smallest of accessories can make a big impact.  Here are a few accessories to help rejuvenate your home...

{Scroll Chalkboard Decal - JC Penney - Great for shopping reminders}

{Color Pencil and Brass Holder Set - Jayson Home & Garden - Decorative and functional all at the same time.}

{Vaseline Cake Stand - Fishes Eddy - Displaying freshly baked goods on this stand will become a conversation piece.}

{Monogrammed Recipe Cards and Box by Dabney Lee - Bloomingdale's - These personalized recipe cards will look pretty on your counter top.}

{Windsor Love Seat - Anthropologie has done it again with this gorgeous ombre bench.}

For further info on all items featured click here.

Summer Straw

{Anthropologie}

I'm on the search for a new straw bag and hat. Something casual enough for the beach, but cute enough to wear while going out for a weekend brunch date. Here are some really great candidates...

 {J.Crew}

 {Hat Attack}

 {Carolina Herrera}

{Hat Attack}

{Anthropologie}

{Comptoir des Cotonniers}

{Intermix}

For further info on all items featured click here.

Anthro in the Kitchen

I love everything about Anthropologie.  The clothes, the shoes, the accessories, but one of my absolute favorite parts of the store has got to be their home goods section.  I never leave Anthro without falling in love with something.  Here are a few kitchen accessories that caught my eye...