ta da!

After months of searching for a new chair for Ryan's birthday Court was about ready to throw in the towel. However, exactly seven hours before his birthday began, we found the perfect chair.

After sitting in it for about 30 seconds, we threw it in my mom's car and drove it home. While Lily and Finn were napping, we went to work making the chair fit in their house. We rearranged. We turned rugs. We vacuumed. We were sure this chair was perfect and we'd make it fit. We had three hours until Ryan was supposed to be home.

Once we had the room completely flipped upside down and were thoroughly uncertain as to how we'd make this chair work, Ryan called. He - who never gets home from work on time - was on his way home. He'd gotten off a few hours early.

However, if there's anyone who can make a quick rearrange happen, it's my mom. So, under her supervision, she directed us how to put the room back together and somehow, the chair, which seemed a little too big upon first inspection, makes the room look bigger.

playing dress up

When it comes to shopping, I have one major weakness: dresses. I think they're so perfect. For a day in the park. For a day on the town. For work. For play. For travelling. For a date. For life.

I just can't get enough.

If I were planning to splurge right now, I'd definitely start with these...

This Camilla & Marc Zahra Dress from Sunday Brunch. Isn't it beautiful? It feels so toga-chic to me. And with ruffles of the front and a bow on the back, it's simply irresistable.
The Leading Role Dress from Anthropologie. The red is so happy and the fact that it resembles an apron feels very feminine. Can't you just imagine baking cookies in it? Or at least dancing around the kitchen?
I also love the Happy Little Dress from Mod Cloth. I think the name says it all.

beach ready

In exactly one month, my family will be wrapping up our Rosemary Beach vacation. Although it's still 24 days away, I can't help but dream about the beach.

I'm thinking this Bia Bikini by Vix would look perfect in contrast to the shimmering blue ocean and stunning white sand. There's something to be said about the perfection of a plain black bikini.These Club Monaco sunglasses would add just enough attitude to the look, too.

And, since about January, I've been dreaming of the Soleil Paisley Silk Tunic from J.Crew. Don't you think it would be perfect for those evening walks, as the sun sets and the wind picks up?

And yes, I will probably use the next 24 days to continue to lust...get ready.

make your move

I recently purchased one of the new Kate Spade bangles for a friend. I'm don't typically wear chunky bracelets, but these are special. The exteriors, per KS usual, are adorable with bright colors and fun patterns. The interiors, like my luggage, are tiny secrets. They each have an idiom engraved around the inside.

Right now I'm really feeling Clean Slate and Take a Chance.
Best of all, they come in wrapped in adorable boxes. Won't you gift one to yourself?