Happy 4th of July

Happy Birthday America!

God Bless

Inspiration

Needed to read this today, thought you might too.

Have a great inspiring week

Pretty in Peony

Summer is definitely upon us, and one thing that I love about summertime is The princess of all flowers – the peony, With their unbelievable array of colors – from Whites to Pale Pinks, Corals, Hot pinks and burgundies – I love how they look and smell but I especially love watching them go from bud to full bloom! 

Summer Weekend Getaway

A friend of mine and I both agreed that we were in need of a fun girl weekend trip together, we choose to stop in Palm Springs and have a nice overnight at my brother's and then head up to Newport Beach.  We ended up having one of the best weekends together filled with amazing food, shopping, exploring, and of course the beach!! Here's some snaps from our getaway girls weekend. See my list of favorites below! 

Every time I'm in Newport Beach, this is my favorite breakfast place. 

Mimosa's for breakfast

Awww...the beach!

Great place for some yummy deserts

I love driving around in Corna Del Mar looking at the lovely homes and unique ones like this one. This is called the whale house. Can you see the teeth?

My Favorite new candle. "Aspen Bay Candle",  that I bought on Balboa Island. I have been burning it  everyday since I've been back.

Wishing you a wonderful magical week

Lost In Paris

To be young in Paris, take me there now....

Vintage French Garden Table

I am loving a simple little garden table and the neat ideas you can create with them.

Happy Tuesday!

Beach Totes

Every spring I start my hunt for a new beach tote, but this year I'm a little late and with some trips on the horizon, I better make my mind up and choose one finally.  I have a few requirements 1)Having enough room to hold all beach/pool items and 2)be chic enough to wear around town. It seems like an easy thing to find but, trust me, it's ridiculous hard to find the "perfect" summer tote.  Here are some I'm giving some serious consideration. Which one do you like?

Fat Face, stripped beach bag $60

BIG BUDDHA MAUI, $69.95

Bamboo 54 Beach Tote, Luggage Point, $28

Magid Woven Tote Black One Size, South Moon Under $64.75

The Sak Casual Classics II Top Zip Tote, Zappos, 39

Dipped Drawstring Beach Tote, Tory Burch $375 ouch!

Beach Bags by Rachelle's Simple Pleasure

Straw Hats

One of my recent simple pleasure is a little straw hat again, I started wearing a Fedora last summer and now I am wanting a new panama hat in white. I am so inspired by all the fun style's  you can create and top off any outfit! The trick: Never worry about the hat being too much. It isn't. Not unless you have a problem with people looking at you and thinking “She is just too cute.”  Whether strolling through a farmers market, meeting a friend for lunch or just walking the pups., I love how a hat can add tons of style, personality and fun to even the most basic look. Just have fun with it!

Sheer for you top | Organic by John Patrick Two Pocket Short | Pachacuti Llano Panama fedora | Belle by Sigerson Morrison Andromeda

Studded shorts, Vintage distressed high waist demin |  Maison Scotch T-Shirt |  Cocobelle Suede Tie Sandals |  Maison Michel Paul Panama Hat

My daughter and I sharing at Newport Beach last summer

Have a great week!

Restful Retreat

Ahhh, the weekend, Stay cool...

Simple Pleasure's Bits

Here's a look at a few things I've been loving lately. 

Need to get back to this....

Love these bar stools

What a great idea!

Gorgeous

Am loving the idea of painting the ceiling

Love

Hope your having a simply wonderful week so far!

Simple Pleasure's Of My Week

My guilty pleasure Dry Bar Scottsdale

When the weather is cool enough, like it was this past weekend....I so enjoy Arcadia's Market Place

Wine and some painting, what a fun time at Art of Merlot in Scottsdale

Red Velvet Cake at LGO

Happy Tuesday...Welcome back!

Three Day Weekend

 I'm sorry I haven't been posting lately. It has been crazy busy around here with some new projects I'm working on. I promise to get back in the groove after this long holiday weekend. I hope you are getting ready to enjoy the long weekend with some fun activities! 

Simply Easy Recipe

I'm all about quick and easy recipes that call for minimal ingredients for the days that I don't want to spend much time in the kitchen. And since I'm always struggling to incorporate more organic greens in my daughter's and I diet, I decided to try out this pea prosciutto salad recipe I came across in Real Simple magazine. Not only did it take me less then 20 minutes to make but the combination was utterly perfect on a warm day. I'll definitely be making this one more often.