Henry Road

Pillows:









Bags:




Southern California readers check out there store

Most recent Homegoods trip

Polka dot chair (for little kids)

Look at all this pink and brown!


Nautical pillows:



Car I saw while out and about:

DC recap!

What a weekend! This past weekend I was in DC for my sister's medical school White Coat Ceremony (medical students get short white coats when they start school).

Friday:
Friday I got my haircut. I still haven't found anyone I like in LA but I love my DC place. If any DC girls need a recommendation, just let me know! Then my mom and I headed to Georgetown for shopping and lunch. I stocked up at Vineyard Vines. Since I am still unemployed, I just got some bacis (white and black polos and a bracelet). I am so in love with this jacket- it looks even pinker in person! BUT I really can't justify a jacket like that for southern California living. We had lunch at Pizzeria Paradiso then headed back to the hotel to meet my dad. We met my sister at Lebanese Taverna for dinner.

Saturday:
We all met for brunch at Open City. Get the waffle with Nutella. So good! Then my sister left to get ready for the afternoon ceremony. I wore my favorite Lilly dress yet again (definitely a smart investment!). The ceremony was great. They read two things about each person while they walked across the stage to get their white coat. I loved hearing funny/random facts about each person. I am so proud of my sister, the future doctor! There was a reception after then we headed to Founding Farmers for dinner. YUM! There are almost too many options! The corn on the cob is to die for!

Sunday:
My dad left so it was just the girls. We had brunch at Ardeo.We showed our mom one of our favorite little gift stores, Periwinkle then headed to Bethesda for some more shopping. First stop: the local Lilly store, Tickled Pink. I guess they were trying to clear out summer items to make room for fall because there wasn't much in the store :( I did get a really cute anchor belt (on sale!). We ended the trip with swirl margaritas and dinner at Lauriol Plaza

My google reader is very full right now so I may not be commenting but I will be reading!

Greetings from...

Washington, DC!

I am here for the weekend. I will check back in on Monday. Have a great weekend!

Summer tag!

One Fabulous Mom (and Headbands and Hand Bags) tagged me to do this summer tag.

Favorite Summer Movie: I love movies so I can't pick a favorite! It is hard for me to think of more recent movies but older ones include Grease, Dirty Dancing, Parent Trap, Summer School, and The Sandlot. More recent: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (just watched that last night)

Favorite Summer Cocktail: Margarita! Preferably while sitting outside

Favorite Summer Song: It definitely used to be "Schools Out" but now that I have graduated that doesn't have as much meaning ;) I do LOVE "Summer Nights" from Grease. More recently I really like Death Cab for Cutie's "Summer Skin"

Favorite Summer Meal: Hot dog and corn on the cob (on the BBQ of course). Watermelon for dessert. Oh and maybe some homemade chocolate chip cookies too

Favorite Summer Outfit: My favorite white J.Crew babydoll shirt and black and white anchor shorts. Gold or Black J.Crew sandals or my Rainbows

Favorite Summer Reading: Anything chicklit!

Favorite Summer Moment: So many! Probably childhood summers spent in Sun Valley, Idaho

Here are the rules:
Copy this quiz
Tag ten people
1. Girl with the Curlz 2. Kentucky Mama 3. Britt 4. Elizabeth (she has had a very busy summer!)5. Cary (previously Bitsy and Olive) 6. Veuve and Varsity (even though it isn't summer in NZ I'd love to hear her answers) 7. BLC 8. The Pink Tutu (still have to post her book tag!) 9. Cheryl 10. Sea Laura

Nautical totes from Parrott Canvas Company

Windjammer Genny Tote:


Windjammer Ketch Tote:


Flag Tote:


Windjammer #4 Tote:


The Anchor Monogram is now available on all products!

Mail!

The monogrammed necklace I won from Lauren Nicole Gifts


The cute tin it came in:


I also won my own wax seal stamp made with my initials! Now I just have to find some wax and I can start sealing my envelopes with my monogram. Thanks Denise!

I participated in TAG's monogram swap and was paired with Landlocked Mermaid. How cute are these labels? (Obviously mine have my address ;)

Thank you Tricia!

Lastly, I participated in Hopsy's PREP for Fall swap. My partner Merri was so crafty! Look how she decorated the box:



(she even included my favorite dress TWICE!)

Everything wrapped up:



I just love the colors!

Cute, cute stationery she used:

Weekend Recap

This past weekend I met up with Belle on Heels, The Icing on the Cake, Annabel Manners, and Miss Sweet Tea. We went to One Pico at Shutters on the Beach for a late lunch. It is nautical heaven! The waiters even wear Vineyard Vines ties.


Nautical table decoration


Love the nautical theme! View of the ocean and boats hanging from above

More decorations in hotel lobby:





(Icing on the Cake had to leave early to get home to Baby K)

Fabulous Friday!

I finally got my act together and am joining in on the Fabulous Friday fun! This week's topic is FABULOUS NURSERIES!

From RH Baby and Child (I really love all of the pink and brown combos so it is hard to narrow down!):






From Gap (nautical of course!):


From Serena and Lily:
This could be my favorite and it is called the Kate collection!


Lucy:


Posh Tots Whistle Wink High Seas:


Posh Tots Simply Sailing:


PB Kids:
PB Kids Toile:


I love the stripes on the walls (not a fan of the bunnies though)


Baby Boats:

Aerie

My sister and mom found me nautical underwear at Aerie. So cute! They also got pink with white nautical rope (and two little bows at the top) but I couldn't find them online.
They are boyshort fit:


Closeup:



There are matching bras too

I checked the Aerie website and also found:

Anchor Bracelet

Anchor jewelry

Willa M Nautical Necklace:


Karibou Sterling Large Anchor Necklace:


Karibou Earrings (also available in large):


Karibou Jet Crystal Anchor Necklace:


Yochi Anchors Away Necklace:


For more anchor necklaces on Max & Chloe go HERE

New Blog!

I really hate selling on ebay. I think Angela said it best here. I have had better luck selling to bloggers/readers. I am copying Angela (if we hadn't met in person she would probably think I am a crazy stalker ;) and starting a new blog with things I am trying to sell from my own closet. All of the prices are negotiable so just email me if you have any questions!

Here is the new blog

My Flip Flopz Preppy Paper Giveaway! ENDS TOMORROW

Remember those cute address labels I got? Now it is your turn to win your own set! Susie from My Flip Flopz is giving away: 1 set of return address labels, 1 set of square labels and 1 set of folded notecards-you choose the design and monogram/text!


(these are the ones I have-the little polo shirt even has a K for me)

HOW TO ENTER:
1. Leave a comment on THIS post with your favorite design from Susie's etsy store HERE (ALL COMMENTS MUST INCLUDE THIS)

For extra entries:
2. Become a follower of my blog
3. Become a follower of Susie's blog
4. Post about this giveaway on your blog/sidebar or twitter
(Please let me know in your comment whether you did any of these things)

The giveaway ends SUNDAY AUGUST 16

Quick weekend recap!

I hope everyone is having a relaxing Sunday. Last night K and M slept over. My mom is out of town so we had a girl's night. M made pasta with pesto for dinner-it was delicious! We made use of the new patio furniture and ate outside. The weather has been perfect the last few days! M is starting law school soon and K is moving to Paris so we had a lot to chat about! After dinner we watched John Tucker Must Die. I think this movie is hilarious and totally underrated. Any other fans out there? If you like Dan from Gossip Girl you should check it out- Penn Bad*gley with long hair!

This afternoon is my dad's softball championship. I am very proud that his team has made it this far! M and I will be cheering him on (and hoping he doesn't fall!).

Tomorrow there may be a fun giveaway so get ready ;) I am also hoping I get a couple of more job interviews this week so please keep your fingers crossed for that dream position I want.