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Beach Bum!

June 16, 2014

Hello there! We’ll, all good things must come to an end and our 1st summer vacation was officially over last night! Bummer! I am already missing the beach, the sand, the sunrises and sunsets and just doing nothing! I could easily live the life of a beach bum but work and responsibilities are calling. I’m going to ease back into the work week (which of course is slammed with to-do’s) and take one more opportunity to relive our vacation. Join me why don’t you!

This was our first time visiting Jacksonville, Florida and it did not disappoint!

The sunrises were spectacular…

as were the sunsets.

The palm trees were ginormous…

and the sand was soft and filled with beautiful seashells.

The dolphins came out to play. The morning that we were leaving there must have been 20 or more just off the shoreline.

Even when the skies were grey the beach was beautiful!

One day we made the 40 minute drive over to St. Augustine, the oldest city in the nation. OMG is this city stunning.

Some of the most beautiful architecture I’ve ever seen.

You can see the Spanish influences in the colors and details of the buildings.

St. Augustine has one of the oldest churches in American with the largest collection of Tiffany stained glass windows.

The old stone fort that protected the city during battle.

The bay was filled with beautiful sail boats and ships.

I’ve got dibs on this as my retirement home.

Old stone drinking well for the horses that pulled the carriages in the streets.

We stopped by the oldest home in Florida.

One of the stops on the trolley ride we took was at this winery and distillery. Funny how most of the passengers got off here to take the tour and do some sampling!

A beautiful peacock perched on an entrance post!

You never know who’s looking!

Of course I had to do some antique shopping while on vacation. We popped into about 10 antique/thrift store and I found a few treasures.

If you ever visit St. Augustine be aware that they know there antiques in this city. The collections are vast and the prices can be steep but there are treasures to be found.

We had a great time on vacation and it can be summed up by the beauty of this image.

all images by ConfettiStyle

Outdoor Living {plus links you’ll love}

June 13, 2014

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I’m all about creating an outdoor space that has the same qualities as an indoor space. All it takes is a layout that resembles a family room, textiles that add pattern and color, flowers for texture and softness and candle light for ambiance.

Links you’ll love…

Are you making the most of your social media?

So many great design ideas in this small but adorable apartment.

I’m vowing to give up drinking sweet tea and these are going to be my go-t0 summer drinks!

I haven’t used my embossing gun in a while and this DIY stationery inspiration made me pull it out.

Have you taken the pillow test lately? I did and it resulted in a trip to HomeGoods!

Four questions you should ask yourself.

Inspiration {plus a design tip}

May 31, 2014

Way back in 2010 I wrote a post about my new-found love and appreciation for carnations. I remember when we first go married I use to tell the hubby that if he ever sent me flowers to make sure there were not carnations in the arrangement. Back then I thought carnations had no style. Times have changed and these days carnations are a power flower not only for arrangements but as decor too!

Design Tip: Because carnations are inexpensive and can last for a long time outside of water, they are the ideal flower for creating a fun party garland to like this. Drape the garland from the back of a chair or hang it over a buffet or dessert table. The power of flowers!

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3 Ways to Create A Poolside Retreat Without The Pool

May 27, 2014

Hello there! I hope you had a great weekend and are easing back in to the work week. My mind is still on weekend mode but my to-do list isn’t giving me any time to play this week. Since I can’t get away in person I’m going to use the power of visualization to transport me to a relaxing poolside retreat.

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How magnificent would it be to spend the day poolside in a space like this? A perfect spot of an impromptu party or simply relaxing with a glass of wine and a good book.

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This is definitely taking poolside to a new level. My dream spot for sure.

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I love the idea of a little cabana set into the trees.

Ok, back to reality! For those of us that don’t have a beautiful pool outside our back door or can get away to luxurious beach resort, here are a couple of easy decorating ideas that will help you create your own personal outdoor retreat.

No. 1 –CREATE A MOBILE BAR

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A barcart makes every outdoor space feel like a relaxing getaway. Believe it or not, this stylish barcart is an IKEA hack and turned an inexpensive piece into a show stopper.

No.2–CHAISE INSTEAD OF CHAIRS

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If you want to create a relaxing retreat at home, forego the standard outdoor patio chairs and opt for a beautiful chaise lounge. A plush cushion and a reclined chair are the formula for instant relaxation.

No. 3–CREATE COZINESS WITH A CABANA

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One of the signature elements of every luxury beach side hotel and resort is a stylish cabana. With a little DIY work you can create a beautiful tented structure in your own backyard.

The official start to summer is almost here–is your backyard retreat ready to go?

The Anatomy Of Styling A Coffee Table Tray

May 20, 2014

Back in 2012 I had a series here on the blog entitled “The Anatomy Of…”. In each blog post I shared the ins and outs of decorating different areas of your home. One of the areas I never addressed was The Anatomy of Styling A Coffee Table Tray. Today I’m relaunching the series and sharing tips and inspiration on how to style a decorative tray on a coffee table.

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One Room, Two Looks–Budget Friendly Tips for Changing the Look of Your Decor

May 15, 2014

When it comes to decorating my home, like most of you I want to invest in pieces that will serve me long-term. I need pieces that are classic and timeless but allow me to change the look of my decor from time to time (which is the norm rather than the exception) without costing a lot of money.

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Changing the look of your decor from season to season is easier than your think, if you start with a solid foundation and know what decorative accessories will give your look the biggest change impact.

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What to Get Mom for Mother’s Day?

May 5, 2014

Greetings! I hope you had a great weekend! My weekend started off awesome and ended the same way so I have nothing to complain about. The sunny skies and warm weather were an added bonus.

Did you get out and do any shopping this weekend? Maybe looking for a Mother’s Day gift like me?

If you were out and about you probably noticed that a lot of stores have spring sales going on now. It’s a great time to pick up spring fashion accessories, home décor accents and spring footwear.

If you follow me on Instagram (which I hope you do), you saw that I mentioned the buy one, get one 50% off accessory sale at Target. There are some really great pieces that would make fab Mother’s Day gifts.

How about a pretty scarf for mom ($14.99)…

or maybe a summer tote bag ($34.99)!

I spotted several scarves and summer totes I wanted for myself but after getting the “not another handbag” look from the hubs I decided a trip on my own was in order so I’m heading back today to do some more looking.

Another store I popped into over the weekend was C. Wonder. You all know I love that store! They have their additional 50% off sale going on now and if you or your mom loves monograms you don’t want to miss this.

This monogram iPhone case is $24.99 less 50% and every letter is a different color combo. I couldn’t pass up the ‘S’ since it was my favorite color combo–red, white and gold.

I know my mom would love a monogrammed mug paired with her favorite tea. The mug is $7.99 less 50%. You can’t beat that and it’s never to early to start thinking about Christmas gifts too!

This monogram pillow cover is gorgeous in person and I wish I would have found an M but no go. $29.99 less 50%.

If you’ve wanted one of the classic C Wonder nylon totes, now is the time to snag one on sale. Not all the sizes are on sale but the mini and Easy tote sizes are. Mini–$44.99 and the Easy tote is $59.99 less 50%. You can also get the bag monogrammed for an extra $10. What mom wouldn’t love this?

If your mom loves to entertain, she’ll love these fun herringbone coasters. Set of 4 for $34.99 less 50%.

And I love this Trellis print travel case for $49.99 less 50%. There are more sizes available too!

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and I need to get my gift wrapped and in the mail. Come back tomorrow and I’ll show you a fun and easy gift wrapping idea your mom will love.

Happy Easter and I hit 1000!

April 20, 2014

Yesterday I shared my first spring tablescape and to celebrate Easter I crafted these cute bunny candy pouches filled with jelly beans for the Mr. and me and added them to the table.

In addition to celebrating Easter, today marks my 1000th blog post. While I can’t believe I’ve written that many blog post I can tell you that after four years of blogging I still love sharing my passions, tips and ideas with you, and look forward to many more blog post ahead. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading along, sharing your comments and for inspiring me in more ways than you know.

Happy Easter! I hope you day is filled with love, faith and all things beautiful.