Over the weekend we popped down to Atlanta to take our sweet birthday girl to the zoo! Since a day full of animal watching, hanging with friends and chasing Lo wouldn't be complete without my beloved jolt (or three) of caffeine, I was on the hunt for the perfect little coffee crush in our destination du jour.

When friends suggested Octane (after some seriously yummy lunch at 6 Feet Under), I was sold! The super cool space is airy, industrial and exactly what I would want my own cafe (it's fun to daydream, right?) to look like. With a loft-type layout, floor to ceiling garage doors (for letting in a little Summer air) and a simple menu, it's basically perfect. The even serve craft beer and cocktails once the sun sets. We ended up sitting for hours and catching up!

If you're ever in the Grant Park area of Atlanta I highly recommend a quick trip!

photo from image 1, image 2, images 3 & 4

When Victoria from Oh So Pretty (one of the most inspiring reads on my blog roll!) shared this lookbook earlier in the week I fell completely in love. Since I caught a nasty bug recently, I've been snuggled up with my laptop to keep me company and flipping through pretty things like this is keeping my spirits up. Inspired by the closet she wish she had, Lily Harris created a line full of minimal, neutral pieces... and skyrocketed into my heart.

check in: Lorelai's 3rd birthday is tomorrow (I can't wrap my head around it, she's grown so much!) and we'll be spending the day together enjoying cupcakes and presents with friends. Since I haven't been feeling too hot I may not be back before Monday. I'm hoping a little time spent unplugged will do me some good.

Summer is officially here (even though we've been feeling the heat for ages...) and I'm hoping to make the most of it. With a little help from this Summer edit, we can conquer the season and soak up the sun before Autumn comes to call.

wear// Summer is a time for little thought and maximum utility. I'm forgetting the fussier pieces in my wardrobe and creating a Summer "uniform" of maxi dresses (this one is at the top of my list), distressed shorts and totes roomy enough to stash our farmer's market goodies.

make // I've been itching to finally start crafting a few things for our home and really get to work on some watercolor prints for my shop (that will open soon enough, I promise!). Summer days, that are just too warm to venture out, are perfect for creating beautiful things inside.

eat // There's something about the heat that makes it impossible to enjoy heavy meals. Once the temperature starts to rise I crave light dishes like salad, light Summer pasta and tons of fruit. Pineapple (aside from being a serious style trend right now) is always my go-to for breakfast (with granola and Greek yogurt), lunch and dinner (in a stir fry).

visit // Summer was made for adventure! We've got all sorts of trips (the zoo, the beach, a few museums and nearby cities...) planned for the next few months.

freshen up // I've caught the re-arranging bug. When the seasons change I always start wanting to switch things up in our home. Since Summer is all about light and airy shades, I'm craving more white in our little place. Hopefully I'll be able to convince Mr. Jackson to freshen up our bedding.

images via pinterest & tumblr