Popsicles!

If you follow me on Instagram, you know I've been in FL the past few days. And let me tell you, it has been H-O-T!! This girl cannot take the Southern heat... at all. It hasn't even been that sunny, but the high temps and humidity just kills me!

I might have been walking around and exploring the area, but I had cold, tasty treats (and AC) on my mind! ;) So I rounded up a few super-cool popsicle recipes I want to try this Summer. Those cherry-vanilla yogurt ones, sound especially delicious right about now!


GET THE RECIPE:
Mint Chocolate Cheesecake // Mango Kiwi Limeade // Blackberry, Honey & Yogurt 
Cookies & Cream // Spiked Strawberries and Cream // Sour Cherry & Vanilla Yogurt

Summer Hair Ideas

As the temperatures rise, the first thing I normally do is pull my hair back in a simple ponytail. So I've been on the lookout for some (relatively) easy tutorials. I really need more hair styling skills – I’m pretty bad at it!  And since I'm obsessed with braids, I'm hoping to try some of these soon!


GET THE HOW-TO: 
Messy Side Braid // Ponytail Twist // High Braided Bun
Braided Crown // French Braided Bun
Half Braided Ponytail // Low Side Fishtail // Not Just A Pony

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I'm sure 99% of you are already familiar with Shabby Apple, but if you're not, it's an online shop filled with the cutest vintage and retro inspired dresses. Their site is filled with lots of cute stuff, but they have a huge selection of dresses that would be perfect to wear to a Summer wedding, bridal shower, cocktail party.... really any occasion! I'm in LOVE with the Whistlestop dress...  it's definitely on my wishlist! ;)

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Inspired Translation #2

Hey, guys! Happy Thursday! Kyla and I are back with the second installment of Inspired Translation.

THE INSPIRATION: I absolutely love the vintage car! And how chic is that lady?

THE QUOTE: Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life. -Omar Khayyam





MY TRANSLATION: I love the old, vintage feel of the photo, but when I started playing around, I really struggled with the color palette. I'm still not sure I totally love it. It started to feel too washed-out/muted, but I think I found a happy medium. I wanted to keep my fonts simple and vintage-y so I went with Limelight and Neutra Display. I also brought in a accent of stripes from the hat and designed the authors name like the license plate.


Want to see how Kyla translated the image? Head on over to Kyla is Inspired and check it out!


Image: Vintage Car

Outdoor Space Envy

The weather has been so amazing the last few days, and I'm so envious of anyone that has a fabulous outdoor space. One day I will have a space like these to enjoy and relax in, but until then I will just have to admire and dream...


Images: Decor Pad // The Design Files // Design*Sponge // Style At Home

Color Palette No.08

Oh hey there, you delicious looking popsicles. I'm sure you guys are quite tasty! ;)


Image: Two Loves Studio

LAUNCHED: She Inspires

I absolutely LOVED working on this project! Nycia wanted her new blog, She Inspires, to be chic, feminine, simple and fun. She wanted it to be a place for women to escape too, get inspired daily and be a resource for women to find a happy place and where they could SHINE OUT LOUD!


I think we achieved exactly what she wanted! I really am so proud of this site... It's probably one of my favorites so far! And ya know what else? I'm excited to a contributor! Yep, that's right. I'll be sharing printables/downloads and the occasional DIY. So what are you waiting for? Go check it out.

I can't wait to see all the fun and inspiring things to come....

Tutti Fruitti

Fun and quirky art to brighten your day! Happy Friday!

Image: Faye Bradley

Moodboard: Simple Feminine Chic

I can't even describe how excited I was to work on this blog design. It's been in the works for a few months now, and I can't believe I haven't shared the moodboard yet. Feminine, chic, inspiring, and very simple.... this project was right up my alley! I'll be sharing more real soon, because the site just recently launched!! :)

Images: Peonies // S Print // B&W Flowers // Quote // Stacked Bangles // Raspberries