Is it Summer yet?

All of this freezing weather has me daydreaming of summer.  This Midsummer's Night Dream editorial from British Elle is really inspiring me right now.  The fluid fabrics, the lux colors, the fantastic headwear atop beach-blown hair....yes, please.

While a real day at the beach may not be as glamorous as these photos would have you believe, they do capture the magic of a summer sunset or the romance of discovering a new beach abroad.

Here's to daydreams of warmer weather and whimsical wonderlust!

photography by Enrique Badulescu

Pool Envy

Let me start by saying, I do NOT want a pool.  That would be just one more thing to keep up with around here!  But, I would LOVE a friend with a pool.  Especially one that is nestled in a lush, green yard, with a molded concrete border, fantastic pool house and beautifully tiled.  Do you have a pool?  Can I come over?

via Note to Self

via Mario Nievera

via House Beautiful

via Scotch & Scones

Beach Blanket Bingo

Summer has arrived!  With a Memorial Day lake trip this weekend and heading to Cancun in a couple weeks, it's time to get my swim style in order!

 

But let's face it, if you look closer to the Pillsbury dough-boy than you do to Cameron Diaz, it's really more about the accessories than the swimwear.  Hats, sunnies, stylish cover-ups, bring it on!

 

 

FB-Black and White Polka Dot Sun-Hat

FE-Square Tortoise Frame

FA-Lilly Shoreline State Tote

FC-Quay Ichoose Patterned Sunglasses

FH-Extra-Wide Brim Straw Sun-Hat

UB-Fringed Bag with Pom-Poms

UE-Pink Stripe Floppy Hat

UA-Angular Cat Eye Sunnies

UC-Red & White Striped Bag

UH-Cat Eye with Flower Corner Embellishmet

N1-Tie-Dye Bow Racerback Cover-up

N2-Mudpie Pink and Orange Caftan

N3-Navy Fringed Poncho