Memorial Day Weekend

Summer's coming... have you noticed? The days are longer and the weather is warmer. I've always considered Memorial Day Weekend as the kick-off to Summertime. The 3 day holiday lends to lovely weekend getaways and outdoor dinners and drinks with friends and family. 

This Memorial Day marks two years for my boyfriend and I and we are going to celebrate by trying to recreate our first date. A day soaking up the sun (and some cocktails) at a rooftop pool in downtown San Diego and then dinner and drinks wherever we stumble.

I am really looking forward to everything! Do you guys have any special plans?

I wanted to put together some fun outfits for the different things that I would love to do on Memorial Day Weekend... a day at the horse races, a day at the beach and a day at a backyard barbecue.  

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Designer Spotlight: Emily Mughannam of EM Design

I was recently introduced to the work of Emily Mughannam of EM Design via MadebyGirl and I am offically in Lurrrve. Her style is fun, fresh and eclectic! Her mixes of neon and pastel hues are divine, especially in the "Teen Only Hang Out Room." I am especially loving the neon shelving, luminescent lighting, shag white carpet and bar cart.

I don't know about you, but I would hang out here whether or not I was a teen! But hey, age ain't nothing but a number... right High Hefner?

  

Check out "Teen Only Hang Out Room" here:

Other designs by Emily:

Emily also has a blog called Lucite + Lavender, which is chalk-FULL of inspiration. Check it out HERE

Chef Spotlight: Jessica from How Sweet It Is

Wow. wowza. whoa.

I pinned a delicious looking foodie photo on Pinterest and decided to dig a little deeper to find out where it came from. Boy, am I happy I did! I discovered "How Sweet It Is," a food blog by the beautiful and talented Jessica! 

I can BARELY wait to try out some of her recipes. They ALL look amazing. Oh, and get this- she is completely self-taught! What a talent!

portobello and leek carbonara.

roasted tomato caprese grilled cheese.

grilled coconut lime tilapia tacos with kiwi salsa.

day after thanksgiving breakfast hash with cheddar mashed potato pancakes.

30 minute crispy salmon with creamy basil noodles.

crab cake sliders with pineapple kiwi salsa.

roasted garlic + caramelized veggie tostadas.

bacon, egg + asparagus personal pizzas.

stuffed fontina portobello skillet.

Striped Curtains

My friend at work introduced me to the idea of striped curtains. I'd never really considered them until she said she was going to dye some for the windows in her room. Again, thank you Pinterest DIY ideas! 

I've decided that black and white curtains are especially chic looking.  

Aren't these rooms with striped curtains photos fabulous!? 

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Fierce Fireplaces

I can only hope that the house that my boyfriend and I buy has a fireplace. I just adore how cozy they can make a home feel. When it's raining or gloomy outside, there's nothing like lighting a fire and curling up with a good book.

In addition to warming the home in the winter, Pinterest has opened my eyes to the different ways that you can style your fireplace in warmer months. Book storage? Hot pink paint? Yessss!

Here are some different fireplaces to set your inner interior designer hearts ablaze!

Afternoon Cookies

Have you heard of Calvin Harris?!?

If not, let me introduce you! His song "Feel So Close to You Right Now" recently hit the radio airwaves but I've been jamming out to him for years. His songs is perfect for impromptu dancing dancing and getting through that 4pm slump at work. It's just feel good music!

Jam out my loves!