Three Things To Do This Summer...

 hang out by the pool with the girls | go to the beach | eat chips and salsa

Speaking of summer fun...Anthropologie is having their Summer Tag Sale, where you can enjoy up to 50% off on clothing, accessories, shoes and home. 

Instagram Lately...

New pj's from Target... shorts and tank (both on sale now for $6.00 each) 

Right now if you spend $75 online at Target you can get 20% off your purchases. Great deal!

The side chair was gifted from HomeGoods for my Stylescope Set Sail room makeover and the gorgeous shell mirror is from Williams Sonoma Home and is literally one of my top five favorite purchases I've ever made. Coffee mug from Williams Sonoma.

 Tommy Bahama just opened a store near my home and I can't get enough of it! The love the interior design of the store and the delicious scented candles, especially this coconut mango scented candle in an adorable Aloha tin. 

I posted this stripe strapless dress from J.CREW on Instagram and got a ton of compliments! It's super comfortable and I love the sweetheart neckline. 

Sam Edelman Gigi Sandals (gifted from Piperlime) | Essie Rock the Boat nail polish

I had to buy this embroidered striped tank and denim shorts in patina wash! 

Love my new swim suit from J.CREW in byzantine blue...

Old Navy scarf (gifted) | Target hat | Banana Republic sunglasses | J.CREW bandeau top | J. CREW side tie bikini bottom

Here are more goodies from Tommy Bahama...love the clutch. It's going to be mine soon! I did buy another gorgeous clutch there and will reveal it's cuteness in an outfit post coming soon...

Shop J.CREW's newest summer styles and save up to 25% off your entire purchase!
Use code NEWSTYLE

Chic and Breezy Coastal Design

Good Morning! I feel so blessed to have found this totally chic coastal design company, Artwood, based in Sweden. I have always admired Swedish influence in coastal design and when I perused their website, my husband could hear me gasp from the other room! Each image is so breathtaking that I could literally see myself living in a home surrounded by their super stylish beach house furniture and accessories. The neutral fabrics and distressed gray furniture along with the backdrop of the blue ocean is simply incredible! 

Speaking of beautiful! Have you seen Tory Burch's new Pre-Fall designs? All of the pictures were taken on the beach and I loved how she described her inspiration for these new looks...

Here are some similar designed beach houses that I have featured...

Southhampton Beach House {Swedish Design}
Beachy and Modern In Norway

Hope you have a great day!

XO,

Desiree

A Day in the Keys...

Good Morning! I had a great time with my husband and kids celebrating Father's Day in the Keys yesterday. We had a delicious lunch at this little restaurant then the kids fished off the dock. With the boys busy having fun, I decided to do an outfit post. I've been preparing for a family summer getaway and these are a few of the things that I will be packing. I love a pretty Aztec print in neon colors...

Target Aztec racerback tank | J.CREW denim short in patina wash | Sam Edelman gold Gigi sandals from Piperlime c/o | Banana Republic Sunglasses (similar) | Essie nailpolish Rock the Boat | Essie nailpolish Sunday Funday | J.CREW pave stud earrings (similar) | J.CREW Farmer's market tote

Happy Weekend...

Happy Father's Day! 

I just wanted to say hello to my Dad who always reads my blog posts! He works in Africa a few months at a time and tells me how much he enjoys stopping by my blog everyday! Awwww! Thanks Daddy! You are a blessing to me and I am looking forward to giving you the biggest hug when you get back to the USA! I love you with all my heart! God bless you! 

XOXO, 

Love, Desi

I hope that this weekend was especially relaxing for all of you. I had about thirty-five family members over last night to celebrate my son's highschool graduation. It's so awesome to see the fruit of your labor come to light when a child completes his school years. I told my family last night during a prayer/toast that I have no regrets in what I did as a parent to help him succeed in school. He worked hard, took crazy tough classes and earned a full scholarship. I am so blessed by that gift! He was accepted into the engineering program and is especially interested in Environmental Engineering. My prayer is that he keeps up the hard work and gets good grades or else! Hahaha! I hope you have a great day!

Ciao, Desiree

Here are some weekend sales I checked out...

SERENA & LILY: Weekend treat! 30% Off Natural wonders! Use code WKNDTREAT

J.CREW: 40% Off Women's Vacation Picks! I ordered the drapey elbow-sleeve tee and the white denim shorts

BLOOMINGDALES: Home Sale! Save 20-50% on a large selection of merchandise for the home & Today only.. Enter FUNDAY at checkout to take an extra 25% Off.

TORY BURCH: New styles added to sale & FREE shipping on orders over $300

J.CREW FACTORY: Celebrate Dad and treat yourself! Extra 30% Off everything with code SPREE

POTTERY BARN: Big summer sale & 15% Off natural fiber rugs

GAP: 35% Off your entire purchase with code GAP35

OLD NAVY: Great sales for everyone!

BANANA REPUBLIC: 35% Off your purchase with code LOVEDAD35


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