It's the Little Things

It's the Little Things

Hello Monday, please pass an extra cup of coffee and yes I'm still living in pajamas and athleisure. I honestly don't know how I'm going to go back to real pants and heels when it's time.


I have honestly been enjoying the extra time at home, and not the rush rush rush of normal days. I'm trying to savor this quiet time and look for the good in each day. Before we know it, we'll be back to racing out the door each morning, rushing home in the evenings to get dinner on the table with just a little bit of time to ourselves before waking up the next morning and starting it all over again. Things are still quite busy with working from home and Lil' Miss not being at school, but we've been able to tackle some house projects and deep cleaning here and there and have been committed to home work outs.

Being at home all the time means 24/7 loungewear, and I'm not mad about it. At all. I've been living in these joggers that are available through Prime, and I also wore them for over 28 hours of travel to Singapore last fall. SO cozy and they're pink, so they are Elle Woods approved. But when I'm not in athleisure, I've been loving this floral romper which is only $13.

We've been spending as much time outside as possible with after dinner walks, and lots of pool time. This darling bikini has been on repeat for splashing and swimming, and Lil' Miss is going to be our little soccer star as she's been taking advantage of more backyard fun with her soccer goal set that we got her for her birthday. And rainy days call for jumping through puddles with these adorable toddler rain boots.

Other necessities that I've been loving are elderberry gummies and of course all the coffee in this giant mug. We've been enjoying to-go drinks from our favorite local spots and playing bartender at home, and these re-usable straws have been a total game changer!

We've also been trying to work on the house, and H has taken care of a lot of yard work as well including leaf removal (our yard looks like fall in New England in March when our leaves fall before the spring blooms arrive), and trimming trees. I just ordered these beautiful end tables to refresh the living room and we also ordered this light fixture for the kitchen nook which compliments the chandelier we recently put up in the dining room. I love how much little updates can totally transform a space, and give a much needed face lift.

Aside from work and outdoor fun, I've also been trying to read more and just finished The Widow Clicquot about the champagne empire of the early 19th century which was super interesting in learning about the Champagne region of France and all the hardships they endured to be what they are today. When we can travel again, who wants to join me in a visit to the champagne houses in France?

I've been missing my monthly pedicures, but always paint my fingernails and swear by Essie Gel Couture which lasts almost a whole week of washing dishes and other various wear and tear because real life. If you find yourself suddenly painting your own nails at home, you can't go wrong with the Essie Gel line for what I believe is the longest wear of any at home polish.  I usually pick mine up from Target or Ulta, and don't forget to check their clearance bins as I've saved a lot by finding some colors in there.




Coffee and Real Clothes

Coffee and Real Clothes

Hello Monday, please pass an extra cup of coffee. How are you all hanging in there? We honestly have been so busy with work (at home of course) and balancing caring for Lil' Miss that we haven't had anywhere near as much downtime as we thought we'd have. But we were excited to tackle a few house projects this weekend coupled with some relaxation in the pool. I also tried out a new coffee which was DELISH, and put on real clothes to pick up take out from one of our favorite local spots. It felt great, but it also felt great to change back into PJ's too. I like to call it balance.

Ruffle Top {Only $8} |  Heels | Watch | Cuff | Lipstick in Creme Cup



The one thing about this quarantine, is I've been going to bed later than I should and have an even stronger relationship with coffee - Hello Lover. I was excited to try out a new line local here in Florida (but ships free all over the United States) called Not Your Mother's Coffee. Their motto is "We give you the jolt you need", and that is definitely true. I savored not one, but two cups on Sunday morning and I definitely felt them giving me the extra jolt after staying up too late watching Netflix. The Chocolate Hazelnut is divine if you're looking for a medium roast made in small batches. 



Sunday's are for the barre, and I've been thoroughly enjoying the free community classes by The Bar Method Winter Park each Sunday. They go live on Instagram (follow them here) each Sunday morning at 9:15 am EST, and it's available for 24 hours. Get your burns so good on for FREE each weekend while we are home bound. 
When we are no longer working from home in whatever is comfiest, I will definitely be breaking out this tie neck top paired with some business casual dress pants or a pencil skirt. How darling is that tie detailing? Oh, and it's only $8. You're welcome. 

Tie Neck Top {Only $8} | Pants {40% off} | Heels {25% off} | Pearl Barrette | Sunnies | Double Ring



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Rompers and Take Out

Rompers and Take Out

I hope everyone had a lovely Easter weekend even if it didn't look like it usually does surrounded by loved ones. I went nuts picking up Easter decor and stuff for my daughter's Easter basket back in February, and I recall feeling silly that I was getting it so early. Man am I glad that I did, we had everything we needed to dye Easter eggs, her basket was all set, and our special breakfast was even ready. I had also picked up some more books to teach her to the real meaning of Easter, and she said in the sweetest voice on Sunday morning "He is risen!" Proud momma right here!

Romper {only $13} | Sandals {25% off} | Lipstick in Creme Cup | Pearl Barrette {only $8} | Knotted Cuff | Necklace | Sunglasses



After coloring our Easter eggs (and getting glitter everywhere), we headed out to pick up some take out from our favorite local Mexican restaurant. They had closed down completely when we all went into quarantine, and finally opened back up for take out orders including their amazing margaritas. Needless to say I (along with a lot of others in the area) were super excited, and it was exactly what we needed for dinner on Saturday. I didn't realize how much I missed their food and their margaritas. YUM! I threw on this adorable romper to go pick up dinner, and it felt so nice to wear real clothes and feel somewhat like myself. 



On Easter morning, Lil' Miss opened her basket of goodies and went on an egg hunt inside for the plastic eggs and then outside for the real eggs we decorated the day before. I also wanted to dress up a little to feel more festive, and thought this dress was perfect for the celebration at home. 

Dress {only $9} | Espadrille Wedges {40% off} | Sunnies




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Festival Queen

Festival Queen

Oh how I love festival season! Obviously, this year's season has been post-poned, but I'm over here reminiscing about years past at SunFest in West Palm Beach and the incredible show Zedd put on in Tampa.

Eyelet Top {only $8} | Denim SkirtGladiator Sandals in Champagne {available on Prime} | Double Ring | Pearl Barrette | Marble Watch | Knot Cuff


This breezy eyelet top is perfect for the outdoor festivals in the heat. I paired it with a denim skirt my favorite gladiator sandals from Amazon Prime, and broke back out my sunnies that I wore to SunFest and are now my official music festival shades. 


Now, we're going to take a short trip to the.... front yard! Ha! Full disclaimer that all of my blog photos will be taken in my back yard or front yard for the foreseeable future.

Romper {Only $9} | Sunnies | Pearl Barrette | Lipstick in Creme Cup


Floral Dress {only $18} | Espadrilles {40% off} | Sunnies {30% off} | Bow Bracelet


Floral Skirt {only $9} | Double Ring | Sunglasses {similar} | Sandals




I will totally be rocking one of these fun looks at my next live show or music festival. Just add some pops of neon or florals and don't forget to wear comfortable shoes for lots of walking and of course - DANCING! 



Now that looks like someone who is SUPER excited to see 311 and Kaskade - both acts were AMAZING! Taking those shows in on the waterfront with fireworks made the experience that much more incredible. 



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