Happy Friday guys! This week has been stormy... literally. We're in the midst of Tropical Storm Andrea and it has rained everyday lately. I wish we could leave the droplets behind and head to the beach! I hope you're managing to stay dry where you're at and that this weekend is full of inspiration for you.

Here's what I've been loving this week:

a sweet Stephanie Sterjovski interview from A Thread of Thoughts
the ladies of BHLDN and a sneak peek of their offices on The Everygirl
Rue Magazine's June issue is out and I'm obsessed with this studio apartment tour
the sweetest Farmers Market engagement shoot by Jana Williams
& a STUNNING Southern wedding with a few fun details!

I want to start linking-up to your fabulous blogs! If all goes well, I'll host this link-up every Friday and select one (or more) of my favorite posts to share the following week.  

Why should you link up?
Linking up is a fabulous way to discover a few other great blogs and a wonderful way to increase exposure to yours!

How does it work? What should I share?
It's super simple: Use the link tool below to share a favorite recent blog post from your site (an outfit, a recipe, photos that are inspiring you... the sky's the limit!). I'll chose one (or more) by Thursday of the following week and spotlight the post here on my weekly roundup.

Rules:
1. Must be following Chelsea & The City on GFC (click 'join this site' in the upper right sidebar)
2. Share my button on your blog so that others know where they can link-up!

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Father's Day is fast approaching and I'm already wracking my brain for gift ideas for the dads in my life. Why is it that they're so darned hard to shop for?! I find it best to give men luxurious but useful things that they would never think to buy for themselves. You can't go wrong with stylish ties (a cliche classic for a reason), updated wardrobe essentials or grilling accessories. Mr. Jackson is a little obsessed with something called a "Juicy Lucy" which is essentially a cheese stuffed hamburger so #9 will definitely be coming home with us sometime soon!

1. Silk Tie in Small Embroidered Weight Lifters (how cute is that?!)
2. Han Kjobenhavn Timeless Sunglasses
3. Billykirk Schoolboy Satchel
4. Ebbets Field Homestead Greys Ball Cap
5. Rifle Paper Co. 'Worlds Greatest Dad' Card
6. Lavett&Chin Texturizing Mist
7. Viking 100 Series Grill
8. Williams-Sonoma Ultimate Burger Seasoning
9. Williams-Sonoma Stuffed Hamburger Press
10. Wallace & Barnes Camp Shirt in Deep Navy

I'll be wishing these two handsome boys a happy Father's Day on the 16th! What are your plans?

on me: floral tee: forever 21 (similar) | seersucker shorts: forever 21 | glitter loafers: target (similar) | bracelet: bauble bar c/o | bag: louis vuitton

on lorelai: shirt: gap kids | shorts: gap kids | sandals: old navy

Sorry for the lack of detail shots in this post, my camera decided that dying half-way through this little shoot was for the best...

The golden hour (or magic hour as it's known in Hollywood) is the hour before sunset when the light is perfect and the world seems golden. It's also the only time of daylight here in Florida that you can go outside without melting. 

I've been on the lookout for the perfect pair of seersucker shorts for a while. Since Lorelai has school right across the street from the mall we frequently make pit-stops on the way home and I may or may not end up buying something from Forever 21 each time (oops!). These shorts found their way into my hands moments before telling the dressing room attendant, "I have six... Oooh, make that seven." A little tip from me to you? Forever 21 is terribly disorganized and not merchandised well. Some of my favorite pieces have come from the "go backs" or racks of clothes that people have tried on but didn't work. Try shopping those racks for pieces that other people liked enough to try on but didn't pick up! This tip brought to you by the letter 'S' (for shopping + seersucker, duh!).

p.s. How cute is that excited baby face?! Sorry kid, you inherited Momma's ears.

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