Summer Handbag

It's not a secret that I'm in complete need of a new handbag. I have been looking for months maybe close to a year.  This purchase seems like such an investment so I want to make sure I choose the right one.  That said - I'm committing myself to getting one this weekend. I think kate spade will definitely be where I find a winner such pretty colors:

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...did I mention all 4 of these are on sale!



Summer Lunch

One of my favorites and so so easy to make with just 3 simple ingredients: cubed watermelon, rough chopped basil and feta.  Mixed together and you have a fresh summer salad.

Enjoy!

Weekend Recap

Yummy food all weekend - both of these were homemade

Pretty shower gift 

 Gorgeous sunset on the boat - we could see clear to NYC, one of the clearest nights I've ever seen.

We had some cheese and crackers on the boat while heading over to Long Island to go out to dinner.  This was the serving platter that DSG's Mom had gotten as a gift.  I thought it was just the cutest with the mini cleats used as handles - completely fits the nautical theme.  You can purchase these from this great little woodshop.  However, at $95 for this one specifically it's a bit out of reach for us to purchase.  If you simply purchase a cutting board within your price range, like this one and some fun hardware such as this, you can easily put this together for under $40 - a useful and creative gift for any dinner party host.

Happy Friday

I like this - it gets to me and makes me want to try harder and take risks.  I could be taking a big leap soon - we'll see.  In the meantime - I leave you with puppies

Happy Weekend!

Modern Dining

Good news I may have a bit more say in my parents new house than I originally thought!  They've had my grandma's dining room set and were planning to use that in the new house but now my mom is thinking the house may be too modern for it, which is good A. because I get to help find a new set and B. I can hopefully finagle my way into getting my grandma's set - win win for me.  So I've been searching around for some modern dining inspiration.  I find myself drawn to the more rustic modern vibes - which I'm not sure is exactly the route my parents want since the new house is much more ocean/beachy vs countryside style.  Still I'm loving these big farm tables...

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Any ideas for a modern dining space with a causual oceanside twist?

Wedding Wednesday

Thought I'd join in on a Wedding Wednesday post since my engagement pictures just came in last night!  Before we get to the pictures I have to give a sincere shout out to Eric Laurits - our photographer.  I feel the need to make up an adjective to describe his work - hollymollycraztastic - yea he's that good and DSG and I are not the most camera friendly people.  Eric made us feel completely comfortable during the shoot and he is such a fun, easy and down-to earth person to work with, I'd recommend him to anyone.  I was amazed with each photo and it was so hard to go through and choose which ones to feature.  After our together session, I am so excited that he’ll be taking our wedding pictures as well.  I can't imagine how the pictures can get better but somehow I know he'll bring it!  He truly does tell stories through his photography and I am so excited for him to tell ours.  Now let's get to the pics!

116 Days

So forget the 100 or 30 days to go  panic attack - mine was last night with 116 more days to go til our wedding!  Of course one side of me is saying yessss I can't wait!  and then there's the other side where I'm like o crap there's a lot to do.  So today I'll be living up this motto and making a full DIY to to list for the wedding. 



and if that doesn't work - I'll just go find one of these to calm me down

PUPPY:)