Away We Go!

image via Splendia 

Boston's brutal winter weather has officially ticked me off and made me wonder why we choose to pay so much money to live in a place that is graced with the shortest summer season. I always feel my best when the sun is out and the days are long. We accomplish more in our day, we eat better, are more active and generally just in a better mood when it's warm and sunny. So to reboot our souls we are off to a warmer climate to indulge in some relaxed island living. I am so excited to return to the emerald island of St. Barth where we celebrated our honeymoon almost four years ago. It will be a fabulous place to turn another year older and spend some quality time with my favorite person. I will be signing off from the blogosphere till the middle of next week but feel free to come say hi over on instagram. I will be sure to share some vacation snaps where you are free to give me a hard time for being in paradise ; ) Shop some of beach gear below that I have packed away for lounging in the sun.

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Freshly Squeezed

A few weekends ago I attended a Tuscan themed bridal brunch that was beautifully decorated with citrus decor, favors, Italian treats and cocktails. I was completely smitten with the hosts fruity design. It was bright, cheerful and perfectly on trend. Since then everywhere I turn I see zesty styles {pun intended} of lemons and oranges in fashions, beauty, paper, entertaining and home decor. Below is a little roundup of some of my favorites.



citrus tree's // fedora // pillow // iPhone case // recipe cards // lemon purse // lip balm // drink dispenser // measuring spoons //  head scarf // soap stones // dress // flats // towelettes // candle 

Where I'd Rather Be

Captain obvious blogging today on things I would rather be doing then sitting behind a computer and answering emails at work. Just last week I was sitting on the serene shores of Shelter Island drinking a refreshing cocktail and people watching at the trendy Sunset Beach. It was bliss and I wish I could hop in Doc's Delorean to go back in time and be doing it all again today and every day for that matter. Why didn't I become a school teacher again??? Summers off sound positively glorious! Instead the highlight of my Friday is that I can wear denim to work, lucky me! There is really nothing like skinny jeans in 90 degree weather to make you feel that summer is in full swing. OK...OK enough with my whining and let's get down to the good stuff - beach essentials. After seeing what my sister brings to the beach for her family {tents, chairs, umbrellas, toys, snacks, bags, paddle board, snorkles etc.} it had me thinking what are the true essentials we need for a day at the beach so I created a little style board inspired by my beloved Shelter Island Beaches.

 

Beach Chair // Tory Burch Tote // Linen Tunic // Flip Flops // Bathing Suit // Sunscreen // Evian Spray // Beach Towel // Lip Balm // Sunglasses // Ipod Nano

*Don't forget your sunscreen because freckles are cute - wrinkles are not*