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Dresses for Vacay

I have received a ton of questions asking for ideas for summer dresses to take on vacation.  I have rounded up some really cute ones. They are perfect for walking around town, dinners by the water and even a summer wedding.  I can see all of these will a great pair of statement earrings. 


Home Goods Re-Cap

It has been a while since I have done a Home Goods re-cap.  I ran into the Port Chester store yesterday very quickly.  I tried to focus on items to enhance your summer entertaining….soo here goes!  Sadly it was a quick in and out for me so I did not buy any of these gems for myself!!!!!  But Happy Shopping for YOU!!!!
I really loved these sphere candle holders…great for an outdoor table.  I need to go back!!!
These tin floral cups are so cute…they look like they are Liberty of London!!!

Such a cute gift and would look great on an outdoor bar cart!
My daughter is obsessed with deviled eggs.  This is a 2 dozen egg platter on a pedestal!!!!

This planter is amazing!!!!

The cutest plastic cups!!
I fell in love with this compact picnic set….I love that it has a handle!!!

The basket selection was outstanding!!!

These throws would make amazing Christmas gifts.  I love the color combo….

How great is this beach bag?

Another perfect addition for the patio!

These plastic wine glasses are perfection!

I cannot pass up an asian garden stool!!!!!!!!!

There was a fab collection of design books!!

This greek key tray is BEYOND!!!!!

 Ok, these chairs stopped me dead in my track.  These oval chairs are a must have.  They are sooo comfortable and tres chic for your outdoor spaces.

Book Cub Monday

Here is another awesome beach read….this week’s choice is Hey Ladies, The Story of 8 Best Friends, 1 Year and Way Too Many Emails by Michelle Markowitz, and Caroline Moss.  When I saw this book it really tugged at my heart strings.  Many of my closest friends have moved away from this area.  I really really miss them all the time, but the summers are especially tough because we spent so many together growing up and throughout our college/working years and then as newly married and eventually parents of our own children.  Soooo many great great memories!!!  I just knew I had to read this…and you know what…just seeing the cover made me smile and reminded me of my own ladies…….Here is the great summary…..ENJOY!!!:


Based on the column of the same name that appeared in The Toast, Hey Ladies! is a laugh-out-loud read that follows a fictitious group of eight 20-and-30-something female friends for one year of holidays, summer house rentals, dates, brunches, breakups, and, of course, the planning of a disastrous wedding. This instantly relatable story is told entirely through emails, texts, DMs, and every other form of communication known to man.
 
The women in the book are stand-ins for annoying friends that we all have. There’s Nicole, who’s always broke and tries to pay for things in Forever21 gift cards. There’s Katie, the self-important budding journalist, who thinks a retweet and a byline are the same thing. And there’s Jen, the DIY suburban bride-to-be. With a perfectly pitched sardonic tone, Hey Ladies! will have you cringing and laughing as you recognize your own friends, and even yourself.  – Amazon.com



For more information or to purchase this book, click HERE.


Favorite Things This Week!!!

By now you must realize that my family and I are HUGE Amazon fans.  We order everything for our household on that site!!  Whenever I run into my readers, they always tell me that the Amazon finds are some of their favorite posts so I thought I would try to keep them coming on a regular basis…..sooooo here are some of our weekly favs!!  Bon Weekend!!!




I just bought this for my daughter in pink and blue and it is adorable!!!!

This is called the bloggers bag…I knew I had to order it!!!!!

If you are traveling with your family this summer..this is a must have!!!!

I have been addicted to salon hair conditioning masks..I decided to try this at home one!!!!

I am obsessed with these Pajamas

I always also have this in my suitcase!!

And this tooooooo!!!

I have been burning this candle all summer!!!

I did not buy this yet but it is in my cart for some upcoming long flights!!!!!

Lastly, I have received a bunch of emails asking what luggage I use….here it is..I love it…its HUGE and so light..it has taken me through many adventures with plenty of room and pounds!!!! to spare!!!

Cheese/Ranch Tater Tot Picnic Night Casserole

I just got back from picnic night with friends and everyone brought the most outrageous dishes.  My blogger friend Totally Tikaa posted this amazing Cheese/Ranch Tater Tot Casserole for the Holiday.  She says it is incredible.  I am making this for picnic night next week!!  Bon Appetit!!!!

4th of July Party

Happy 4th!!!!!  Here are some of my favorite party ideas!!!  Wish we were celebrating together!!!

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