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It turns out the perfect swimsuit cover-up might already be in your closet! Most rectangular scarves are large enough to wear as a pareo tied around the waist or neck. I love bringing these to the beach because they're lightweight and easy to throw on over your bikini. I've linked a few of my favorites below!
Target Doris Footbed Slides // Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses // Forever 21 Wide-Brim Banded Straw Hat // Similar BikiniTop // Similar BikiniBottom //
I've been wanting some Stone Cold Fox clothing since they started years ago. The lace they use is absolutely stunning and it is made in the beautiful state of California. This dress is one that I will wear for years to come... if I don't wear it out before the summer ends! They also make amazing robes (perfect for bride/bridesmaid gifts)! Visit their site here!
Grand Cayman was very hot and humid, but this dress is lightweight and airy. It's also the perfect coverup because it can be worn to the pool, a casual dinner, or dressed up for a date night at the beach! I tried milkmaid braids for the first time in the Caymans so I could have my hair up, but also wear a hat. For this look, I tried milkmaid fishtail braids and I loved them! What is your favorite beach hairstyle?
If you've seen Eugenia Kim's 'Do Not Disturb' Hat, chances are you want it as badly as I do. The $400 price tag, however is out of my league, so I decided to create my own! The good news is that this is an easy DIY project and perfect to wear on summer vacation or while lounging at the pool.
1. Straw Hat. I used this H&M Hat, but I also love this.
2. Sequin Trim
3. Hot Glue Gun & Glue Sticks
Sketch the letters on before gluing the sequin trim onto the hat.
1. Start by sketching the phrase onto the hat with your disappearing ink pen marker (see more ideas below!).
2. Using your hot glue gun, trace each letter, gluing 1" at a time.
3. Slowly press down the sequins onto the hot glue. Repeat until you have finished each word.
4. Wear your hat to the pool or beach and sip on a fruity cocktail!
Checkerboard home decor is all the rage right now and I LOVE it! I got this checkerboard rug and it completely transformed our living room. In today’s post I’m sharing how I made this simple checkerboard artwork. You could do this on a large canvas and it would be SO COOL!
This DIY has been so popular on Tiktok and Instagram, I wanted to share it in more detail here! I added faux moss to several planters in our home and it makes the faux plants look SO MUCH BETTER! It gives them that Restoration Hardware feel without the price tag and the worry of having to spritz real moss every day. Keep reading to see how you can recreate this with your faux plants at home!
I shared a puck light tutorial on Instagram and Tiktok, but figured I should also share here! These sconces are meant to be hard-wired but since I really only needed them to be for looks, I decided to mount them to the wall without hard-wiring and use puck lights that come with a remote. I didn’t cut the wires in case we want to have these wired in another room in our house down the road. I also used the adhesive that the puck lights came with to attach them to the sconce instead of gluing them for the same reason. Here are all of the links for this project:
SCONCES // PUCK LIGHTS // BENCH // HORSE PHOTO // BATTERIES // BATTERY CHARGER //
In our formal living room there is so much wall space so we needed something that was really large. The only problem was that all of the abstract art I was finding was WAY out of our budget. When I stumbled on Josh Young Design House Instagram, I was enamored. But again, we couldn’t afford it. My mom who is an incredible artist was in town and encouraged me to try and create one of my own in colors and tones that fit our home. It turned out even better than I expected and cost under $200 to make. In today’s post I’m sharing all of the supplies I used and some tips if you’re wanting to give DIY abstract art a shot!
I found this painting on Tiktok and knew I needed it in our home! The black version however was sold out, so I decided to make one of my own that was the perfect size for our modern home office. We just moved the Minsmere cabinet I painted black into the office for more storage and the only thing missing was some modern abstract artwork! In today’s post I’m sharing how I created this painting and all of the supplies I used.
After this reel went viral, I’ve had so many questions about my favorite black spray paint. I have a couple! I’ve spray painted windows, beds, fabric, you name it so I’d say I’ve done my research. I also have a few favorite black paints for furniture as well and I’m sharing all of them in today’s post.
We had these nightstands for years, but when we moved to Florida last year and started on our modern remodel, they just didn’t fit in. To bring them up to date without splurging on a new set of nightstands, I simply painted them matte black and gold! In today’s post I’m sharing my secrets to painting furniture matte black with finishes that will last.
ince I started working from home I’ve never really had a space of my own. I’d spend hours sitting on the sofa working on my computer and I always felt so unmotivated and way too cozy! So a few months ago I set out to find a desk that would work in our guest bedroom. I wanted to DIY something so it wouldn’t be too expensive and the perfect size. Back in March I was actually having a really bad day and decided to go thrifting to boost my mood and I found the perfect console to use as a desk!
One of the design challenges I faced when moving into our new home was the awkward entryway space. It’s a skinny wall between the hallway and Skyler’s office, so you can’t have a large piece of furniture like a console. We also keep our keys in a bowl in the entryway so that we always know where they are, but we needed something that was high enough that Jett couldn’t reach them. We had a piece of furniture tall and skinny enough, but the problem was that Mr. Jones and I both hated it. I came up with a few ideas for this space, but ultimately decided to refinish the piece we already have to save money. In today’s post I’m sharing how I revamped this space spending very little money and some other ideas I had for an awkward entryway!
MINKPINK Rum Diary Dress // Rebecca Minkoff Open Y Necklace // Rebecca Minkoff 'Love' Crossbody Bag in Khaki // Sam Edelman Gabriela Sandals Rebecca Minkoff Pyramid Hinged Bracelet // OPI "Miami Beet" Nail Polish // David Yurman Cushion On Point Ring // David Yurman Cable Classics Band Ring // David Yurman X Crossover Ring //
Flower Friday was even better a few weeks ago when my hubby surprised me with these amazing floral print running shoes! We've been doing a lot of exploring in Seattle, so they were perfect to walk down to South Lake Union and look at all of the boats. We are loving Seattle so far, it's totally different than what we had expected and it's so beautiful!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Every year Mr. Jones and I go to California to visit with family and friends. This year we got to explore San Clemente and Laguna Beach before heading down to San Diego for the annual Beach Bocce Ball Tournament. The beaches in Laguna were absolutely breathtaking and even though we just moved to Seattle, I would move to Southern California tomorrow if we could! Hopefully we will be going back soon (hint, hint Mr. Jones)!
Swimzip Round Towel // SABRE "Poolside" Sunglasses // Victorias Secret Bikini Top // Fujifilm Instant Film Camera //
Table Rock Beach
Dinner and drinks at Skyler's Aunt and Uncle's house!
Montage Laguna Beach
The boys enjoying a walk to San Clemente pier.
San Clemente Beach Trail
Our nephew, Gary getting excited to go on a walk (and beg for breakfast burritos)!
Our beach house in San Diego!
Drinks at the Brigantine overlooking Del Mar racetrack.
MINKPINK Rum Diary Dress //
Beach Bocce Babes
J.O.A. Short Sleeve Lace Tee // Forever 21 Distressed Denim Cutoffs // Sam Edelman Gabriela Sandals // Rebecca Minkoff Pyramid Hinge Bracelet // Tory Burch Sunglasses // David Yurman Oval Link Bracelet // David Yurman X Crossover Ring // House of Harlow 1960 Necklace, Similar Here // David Yurman Cushion On Point Ring // David Yurman Cable Classics Band Ring //
Mr. Jones and I take a trip to California every year and this year, we got to spend time in Laguna Beach. Skyler's aunt and uncle had us over for dinner and we got to enjoy each others company as the sun set. Everything about this evening was beautiful and I miss our California family already.
I hope your week is off to a great start!
I’ve been going crazy over checkerboard home decor lately. It’s so fun and adds the perfect pop of pattern! I’ve found a few planters online with this motif but none large enough for our patio. This cement Target planter was on sale so I thought- I HAVE to try it! This project ended up being SO EASY other than the hiccup I had with the Cricut machine. New software updates helped, but keep reading to see how I made this checkerboard planter!