Birthday at the Breakers

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This year my birthday came around and I thought… celebrating 27 would be so much sweeter in Palm Beach. So I packed my bags and boarded a plane to my sister’s place. She surprised me with dinner and drinks at my dream destination, The Breakers.

Now as you may know, this is not only one of the most renowned resorts, but also my favorite luxury escapes. We made our way to the well known hall that houses HMF. This lavish restaurant and lounge was lined with creative cocktails and trendy tapas.

To top off this sweet birthday retreat, we set our sights on the Seafood Bar, overlooking the ocean. You heard that right, the fish are swimming in the bar! We sipped our drinks with Nemo until soon we were off to our next party spot. What can I say, is there a better place to celebrate your  birthday than at the Breakers at Palm Beach?

 

Shop my Halter Tulip maxi dress here.

Location: HMF & The Seafood Bar at The Breakers in Palm Beach.

Special thanks to Jana Angel, Chris Broemer, and Ashley Charte for hosting me.

 

Babysitting in Lilly

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What’s more fun than throwing a Lilly themed baby shower? Welcoming this sweet little girl home in Lilly! Our childhood neighbor Morgan gave birth to this beautiful baby Aris. She’s our warrior because she had a hard fight for her life, so we were overjoyed to have her home.

I can tell this little one and I are going to get along great, as I can already see she has the best taste! Aris’ nursery is a Lilly Pulitzer for Pottery Barn dream. My favorite spot is the mermaid suite, a perfect place for baby cuddles, complete with petite palms and Lilly pillows.

Not to mention, this crib is too sweet not to share. I am in love with the pink lemonade sheets and the diamond mobile. The most precious piece is this plush teddy, made from her late father’s cashmere sweater. What an amazing way to pass on his amazing memory to the next generation.

There’s so many more adornments around this nice little nursery, from wooden chandeliers to pom pom curtains and flamingo rockers. Although, the most important part is the fabulous  family living here. It was so inspiring to see the love and happiness surrounding their home. It was such a great moment meeting baby Aris, and I can’t wait to see her grow into a lovely Lilly lady!

 

Shop the collection here: Lilly Pulitzer x Pottery Barn Collaboration

Special visits from Mom & Sara.

Thanks for having us Morgan!

Labor Daze

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This summer I couldn’t wait to celebrate Labor Day with my friends and family. What better way to spend this holiday weekend than with your favorite people in your favorite place?

My mom and I have several ties to Savannah, so we said a trip to see friends in our old stomping ground was long overdue. We packed up the car and set our sights on a trip to Tybee Island for the weekend. We stayed in a sweet little condo called the Georgianne Inn, just a tip- toe away from the beach.

Our first stormy morning we were off to the famous Breakfast Club which was worth the wait in the rain. When the sun made a surprise appearance, we were set to hit the sand.

The beach was packed with partygoers celebrating Labor Day in the sun. We sipped on margaritas and made our way down the boardwalk. It was great to swim in the ocean and soak up som rays, but soon enough, the storm rolled in.

We spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing by the pool beneath the palms. Soon after, it was time to hit the town for dinner with friends. We topped off the night with rose’ on the rooftop at the Grove, a gorgeous new spot in downtown Savannah.

On our last day we had to stop by our favorite spots before we hit the highway. We spent brunch time at Social Club sipping on mimosas and listening to live jazz music.

We traveled down the beach road and strolled through a few art shops, and soon crossed over into the Carolinas. What a great end to an amazing Labor Day weekend!

Floating on Folly

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As you may know, being a coastal girl in the Carolinas, I always have to be close to the ocean. So when I heard my cousins were about to be Folly bound, I knew I had to tag along for the trip.

We rented a beach house for the weekend, with just a short walk to the water. The best part was having our own personal pool full of my favorite floats.

While my family hit the beach for a fishing trip, I floated the day away and soaked up some sun. It was the perfect day to play beneath the palms.

When the sun started to fade, we made our way to Chico Feo for tacos. I love this laid back spot to sip and see with locals and listen to live music. We headed downtown to dance the night away, but I couldn’t wait to be back in my dream suite. It was hard to leave this poolside pad, but I am always looking forward to my next beach retreat!

Swimwear: Body Glove  .  Sunnies: Lilly Pulitzer  .  Floats: Big Mouth – Target  .  Location: Folly Beach, SC

Kissing Summer Goodbye

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As we are soaking up the last bit of sunshine, I wanted to send off the summer in style. This week I am throwing it back to my days of living beachside in the Outer Banks.

You could always find me sitting by the pool catching some rays and sipping on sunshine. What better way to be made in the shade than to lounge the day away?

I have to say, my favorite way to spend the day is in a bikini by the beach. I couldn’t wait to soak in the saltwater and slip into the sand. The Outer Banks is such a sweet beach retreat. I can’t wait to go back!

You can shop my swimwear at Marleylilly and find my watermelon hat at T.J. Maxx.

Be sure to book your next summer beach trip to the Outer Banks, SC.