2015 HGTV Dream Home: Martha's Vineyard

Have you seen the 2015 HGTV Dream Home? The house is a Cape Cod style on Martha's Vineyard. For more photos check out the galleries.

Great Room

Dining and kitchen

Master bedroom

Master closet

Master bathroom

Guest bedroom

Guest bathroom

Kids' bedroom

Kids' bathroom

Devon Maryn bow pants in action

I live in my Devon Maryn pants. Devon sent me the bow pants and I fell in love. I immediately ordered the lobster print pair. I have pre-ordered the gold confetti pants. Three days a week I go to cardio dance classes and these pants are perfect. My lululemon pants would always start falling down, even with a draw string, as soon as I started working out. I would be pulling them up constantly. My Devon Maryn pants do not fall down and I think that is because of the reinforced, triple banded waistband.

I brought my bow pants onto my cruise and wore them to the gym and then for lounging by the pool. I had my friend take these photos right after the gym (yes, I wore sea bands-the water was rocky THE WHOLE TIME!)

Cruise to Mexico recap

No filter or editing in this photo. Just beautiful! Angel's Gate in Los Angeles Harbor/San Pedro

On Friday I worked a half day and then headed to the port to board our ship and celebrate my friend Brooke's birthday. We got a great deal on a 3 day Princess cruise to Ensenada.

That's USS Iowa in the background

This picture cracks me up-there's a weird glow that makes it look like I was superimposed/green screened. It was actually weird lighting and RAINING!

Rainbow at sail away

I took so many photos of the sunsets!

Practicing what to do if we have to abandon ship

Friday we had the sail away party and then explored the ship before dinner in the dining room. After dinner we went to the comedy show and then up to the nightclub for some dancing.
Saturday was our at sea day. We had the breakfast buffet and then A and I hit the gym. A is training for a marathon so she needed to run. I just did the stationary bike. Quite a view from the gym!

View from my bike at the gym

The rest of the day was spent relaxing at the pool, eating (endless soft serve and delicious pizza!), and playing bingo. Saturday was our formal dinner so we all dressed up. After dinner we saw two shows: comedy/acrobat show and then the cruise singers and dancers. Then we headed up to the nightclub for some more dancing.

Formal night

Getting ready to go out dancing

Sunday we docked in Ensenada. We walked around the shops and then had lunch in town. We didn't spend much time in Ensenada because we wanted to get back to the ship to watch the Super Bowl.

We watched the Super Bowl on that huge screen by the pool. What a game!

Seahorses on a hotel in Ensenada

After the Super Bowl we went to another show and then called it a night. We were up early Monday morning to get off the ship and head into work.

Nautical Valentines

Just ten days until Valentine's Day! Here are some fun nautical cards for your Valentine

Row 1: You're a catch, Egg Press, $5 | Seahorse love, Etsy rachel Ink, $3.50 | Whale love you, Night Owl Paper Goods, $6 | Our love is deep, Etsy Modern Printed Matter, $3.50

Row 2: Lets get knotty, Egg Press, $6 | Dream boat, Etsy Memo Helen, $3.88 | Light up my life, Etsy Mospens Studio, $4.50 | Maine squeeze, Etsy Sloe Gin Fizz, $4

Row 3: My love for you is huge, Egg Press, $5.50 | Float my boat, Etsy Memo Helen, $3.88 | Nautical love, Etsy Iron Curtain Press, $5 | You're my anchor, Etsy Faith's Paperie, $3

Colorful SoCal Cottage

Coastal Living colorful SoCal cottage in Oxnard. Small but charming!

Pottery Barn Kids nautical new arrivals

Boat preppy stripe tote, $20-45

Preppy club navy family totes, $59-69

Natucket totes, $45

Classic boat beach towel, $26

Nantucket boat beach wrap, $29

Primary preppy icon tote, $45

Nantucket kitty beach towel, $26 | Nantucket flamingo beach towel, $26 | Nantucket alligator beach towel, $26 | Nantucket shark beach towel, $26 | Nantucket puppy beach towel, $26

Nantucket whale tunic, $30

Nantucket hats and diaper covers, $14.50 each

Boat tabletop plate and tumbler, $4.50-6.50

Rue21 Nautical Spring Wardrobe for under $100

I am continuing my nautical look for less series with Rue21.  For under $100 you can get two adorable dresses, two tops, two pairs of shoes, and a cute bracelet. You can easily mix and match with what you already have in your closet. For example, both tops would look great with shorts or jeans you have.
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1. Anchored down raglan top, $13 (available in two colors)
2. Nautical bow skater dress, $17
3. Tossed anchor skate shoe, $13
4. Tassel charm rope bracelet, $5 (available in three colors)
5. Tossed anchor oxford sneaker, $13 (also available in navy)
6. Seaside anchor button down top, $15 (also available in navy)
7. Anchors aweigh dress, $18

= $94

Cruising to Mexico

This weekend I am going on a short cruise with friends for a friend's birthday. I have only been on one other cruise but I LOVED it! I did a three week Mediterranean cruise with my sister after I graduated college/before she started medical school. You can see the posts on that cruise here. I am excited to sit by the pool (I think they even show movies by the pool at night!) and relax with friends.

My dream packing list:

1. Sweater for cool nights/AC inside: Intarsia sailboat sweater, J.Crew Factory, $45
2. Cute cover up: Captiva cover up, Lilly Pulitzer, $118
3. Easy day (and night) dress: Easy day dress, Boden, $108
4. Striped dress: Blue chalk stripe tee shirt dress, Tuckernuck, $75
5. Top to go with shorts or jeans: Textured pattern top, Old Navy, $30
6. Nautical swim suit: Coastal spirit scoopneck one piece, Lands' End, $89 (available in long and plus sizes too!)
7. Exercise/lounge pants (jogging track around the ship maybe?): Butter me up lobster yoga pants, Devon Maryn, $85
8. Fun book: I just picked up We Were Liars at Target

Besides the basics, what else do you like to bring on cruises?