Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Kentucky Derby

Over the weekend, I went on a mini-road trip to Connecticut for my friend’s family’s annual Kentucky Derby party. It was my first time attending, and wow — what an occasion it was! From the racetime excitement to the creativity of the hats, it was a festive and colorful day, mint juleps and all. 🙂… Read more »

East versus West Coast

I’m an East Coast girl born and raised, but I love these two prints—especially when placed side by side. Originally seen in the home of Annemarie Buckley of Scout’s Honor Co., there was such a high demand for the coast to coast prints, she is now selling them online. I love the lyrics from this… Read more »

The weekend is here!

Happy Friday dear readers! Wishing all the mom’s out there a very special Mother’s Day in advance. 🙂 This weekend also marks another festive occasion: the Kentucky Derby! For the first time ever, I’m attending my college friend’s family’s infamous Derby party, and I can’t wait. My plan is to wear yellow—and a great big… Read more »

Daydreaming…

I can’t stop thinking about a summer vacation in Maine. The shots above are of Popham Beach —  my home away from home as a kid. My family used to spend the majority of the summer there, swimming and beach-combing all season long. Where did you spend vacations growing up? Have you ever been to… Read more »

Early risers

Consider this a posterity shot to prove that we did in fact make it up at 5 a.m. to watch Wills and Kate get married. Please excuse our morning look sans makeup! But our smiles are each so big after watching the Royal Couple say ‘I do’, it’s hard to notice anything else! 🙂