worry not

"Does any of your worrying add just one minute to your life?"

-As seen on another church marquee sign

Be sure to check out my favorite flowers today on Layers of Meaning!

Living Simply

Ever since we moved my motto has been "less is more." I really appreciate people who are able to live with little, but still be chic. Whether it comes to clothing or home decor, living with less is a positive move. Jake and I decided that we have too much stuff. There are people all over the world who don't have a quarter of what we have, and I started feeling guilty. There are several things we can do to change the way we live- only buy what we need, save more than we spend, use what we have, and enjoy the simple pleasures.

Recently, I read a blog about a couple who cut back on their everyday luxuries and actually paid cash for their first home. Now, that's something to strive for! I truly intend to embrace my new motto and reap the benefits of living simpler. 

Here are some of my favorite classic, simple looks as far as the home is concerned:

food for thought

Seven days without God makes one weak

-As seen on a church marquee sign

"Baddest one out"

The weekend's winding down; I'm burnt and tired, but what a great time we had!

Our good friend, Rich (whom we haven't seen since he was a groomsman in our wedding 10 months ago), came up to visit for a couple of days.

Friday night we avoided the TC Cherryfest madness and headed to Frankfort for a little "Northern Michigan nightlife." If there is such a thing:) The Cabbage Shed on Betsie Bay is the epitome of a "hippie bar." The three of us didn't exactly fit in which I was oblivious to in the beginning. We made several friends that night, including a father-son duo. We cheered as the free-spirited barefoot dancers hit the dancefloor, ate off a random wedding reception buffet, and used text language such as "O.M.G." and "TTYL."

The phrase of the weekend was definitely "baddest one out." Or was it "I can't live like this"?

Saturday, we headed to Empire's North Bar Beach. My friend Ashley joined us and we had a great day soakin' in the sun, blasting music, and getting completely fried. Someone forgot sunscreen-- way to go me. But Lake Michigan is beautiful, so it was totally worth lying with cut up tomatoes on my bare back later in the evening. They're suppose to take the burn out!

That evening we headed downtown to the Cherry Festival for the first time all week, Ooh-ed and Ahh-ed over a fireworks show, ate some pizza and headed home!

Good times with great friends!

Beautiful House Wednesday

Loving this small home by interior designer, Lisa Teague. The color palette is a new fave of mine, and wish I could pull off such a serene look, but I think I may be a little too bold for it!

The kitchen is my fave

I totally have the matching dresser to that Pier 1 bedroom set! These days I am anti-furniture set. I do, however, still like the dresser.

For more, go to House of Turquoise!

Be sure to check me out at Layers of Meaning today in the "Through Her Eyes" Series!

holiday weekend

Had a great Fourth of July weekend with my family, minus Jake- he had to work all wknd:( 

Friday afternoon I went on Crystal Lake on my Aunt and Uncle's boat, then they camped on our property that night. We officially had our first overnight guests!

 Saturday, I headed to our cabin for a fun-filled two days with my family; boating, sunning myself, eating, drinking, and lounging:) There was plenty of laughing, humidity, and "Houghton--No!"

We even planted a little plum tree in Emmersyn's memory:)

friday inspiration!

-Use outside elements as decoration

-Create a beautiful entry...preferably with puppies:)

-Stay chic like Jackie. Wear nothing but timeless pieces.

Enough said

Everyone have a fabulous Fourth of July weekend with friends and family- I intend to!