Happy Friday friends! I'm sorry this week was a little quiet but I'm getting so close to finally revealing a new website and our amazing shoot that some quiet time was just what I needed to keep all the nerves at bay. This weekend I have plans to finalize everything and soak up what seems like the tail end of Summer.

Even though I didn't stick to my usual posting schedule, I did manage to find the time to fall in love with a few things this week:

Julia Kostreva's minimal studio on Wit + Delight
the sweetest tour of Merrit Elliot's home via The Glow
drinks and decor at Gracias Madre
73 questions with the adorable Blake Lively
the future of lifestyle blogging (and the best article I've read in a long time!)
& genius temporary "intention tattoos" by Jess Lively

embroidered top, darling issue 8, dead sea salts, vita shorts, refrigerator, dawson chest

You guys, this weekend was amazing and so tiring! The team and I have been working on a top secret collaboration for the last month or so and we were finally able to shoot it on Sunday. Between an all-day scouting trip to Atlanta last Thursday, getting last-minutes props and details squared away on Friday + Saturday and a whirlwind eighteen hour shooting day, I’m pretty wiped out. I may not have been blogging quite as often as normal but my mind has definitely been on this little corner of the web. Natalie and I have been working on a serious refresh and I’m beyond excited that we’re almost ready to launch the new site design.

I considered taking a longer break from blogging but the most fun posts for me to crank out are definitely these weekly favorites! Since I’m craving a some extra pampering and time at home, I’m loving all things calming, comfortable and homey.

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chambray pocket tee, straw hat, straw tote, vintage denim shorts, bangle, surfboard

My second installment of weekly favorites brings you more neutral curiosities... what else is new? This week I'm dreaming of a sunshine filled vacation and a few days in the sand + waves. There's something about the sea that's totally calming and with a BIG editorial shoot coming up (and eating away at my nerves/stress levels) I could use a little tranquility.

Not only is this board perfect for catching waves, I've been dying to decorate our space with one for the longest time! Dress me in double denim, pile on the straw accessories and send me on my way to Malibu... bye Huntsville!

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