belly up

yep, spring break is near, the flowers are blooming, and we can't wait for summer!

The store fronts contain a variety of floral prints, neon, and of course- swimsuits!!

I do most of my swimsuit shopping online and just can't help but browse some sites on a regular cycle.  Here are some I have my eyes on...

belly up

vivid bits maillot
$328
anthropologie

divided tapestry bikini
$118
anthropologie

pavati maillot
$278
anthropologie

dear marlene bikini
$108-$118
anthropologie

sky and sand bikini
$138
anthropologie

fringe swim
$140
urbanoutfitters

tavik kaula bikini
$76.50
urbanoutfitters

karla colletto
$138
saks fifth avenue

mara hoffman
$220
saks fifth avenue

chevron the boardwalk
$60-$70
modcloth

zinke starboard bustier bikini
$66-$99
shopbop

sailor girl
$94-$98
juicy couture

As you can probably tell, I'm a huge fan of one pieces, it just so happens that my torso is soo long...they just don't fit.

Needless to say, I have my fair share of high waist suits that work just fine!

I'm off to drift away in the ocean.

Wouldn't that be awesome right now?

(photos via anthropologie.com, urbanoutiftters.com, saksfifthavenue.com, modcloth.com, shopbop.com, juicycouture.com)

wedge in some style!

With temps on the rise, what better way to revamp your winter wardrobe than with a great spring shoe!

Step it up with these patterns and new twists on the old wedge.  Let's face it, no matter what your shoe style may be, a wedge is the perfect combination.  It has height so it elongates your legs but it's also incredibly comfortable.  I wear them all summer long; from play dates to happy hour.

wedge it in.

for reals.

can you hardly wait for warmer weather to approach us?

and for you that have been living in the warmth of the sun all year long.

kudos.

now wear those cute shoes!

yes please!

(photos via; rebeccaminkoff.com, donnakaren.com, theberry.com, us.asos.com, tresawesome.com, zara.com, thinkrunway.blogspot.com, anthropologie.com)

5 weekend wants!

After what was a beautiful week, we are coming to an end with a nice, cozy rainy day.

With a full agenda this weekend- it's nice to have a day inside enjoying the simple pleasures in life;  Coffee and children.

you feeling this way too?

(photo via flickr.com)

5 weekend wants

add this pretty piece with a pair of black leather pants and you've got an outfit for the weekend!

anthropologie macrame argyle tunic

(photo via anthropologie.com)

driftwood hooks are sure to make any wall of your home envious of the next-

they come in an array of colors-

stick with one color for monochromatic look or mix it up on a white wall.

the future perfect $25

(photo via refinery29.com)

oh lord.

the best pizza in stl

(although my husband would disagree, "where's the pepperoni?" was his response to the menu.)

oh men.  they would be happy with pizza hut and wings.  every single night.

fingerling potato pizza. 

the. best. pizza. ever.

check out the menu here:

katie's menu

windblown anemone maxi dress

I wouldn't mind being in any kind of weather in this dress.

anthropologie $298

(photo via anthropologie.com)

birthday brownie pops!

We're celebrating my friends' 30th this weekend- so I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate.

(besides dancing and champagne- well maybe, champagne- then dancing :)  For some reason or another I'm always a better dancer then. :)

Sit back and enjoy the weekend.

me want.

the entire outfit.

(photo via s3amazonaws.com)

my day...

This is how my day went:

I mean, I wake up early every day, but it felt SO early this morning.

Usually I can get Linden to watch some tv with me and snuggle.

Not this morning, she was ready to take on the world.

me? not so much.

Maybe this was why I was so tired this morning?

lazy or getting old?

it was actually the most beautiful day here today.  we spent most of it at the park, going on  a walk, and of course chowing down on some frozen yogurt!

of course she had the BIGGEST smile after I took the picture.

stinker.

bunker up.

Last Sunday morning a wonderful man, my uncle, passed away from a brutal fight with pancreatic cancer.

My family and I have been busy traveling and spending quality time with family.

The service was quite beautiful and being the "planner of all planners", my uncle had it planned perfectly.

a great uncle, a great father, a great son, a great boss, a great co worker, a great friend, a great husband.

He was great.  He will be terribly missed.

We love you.

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On a much different note, my husband and I are at it again.  It seems as when a year comes around, we must sell and buy again.  Although this time, we mixed it up.  We decided to rent since we didn't find anything on the market last year and now it's a whole new ballgame.  We have seen lots and liked lots.

Which brings me to today's topic.  Bunk beds.

It's funny how you look at homes differently once you have kids.

It used to be, "Wow- what a great room, this is the perfect wine cellar!!"  Now it's more like, "sweet room, this would be the PERFECT playroom!"

Do I hear an amen?!?

Which one would you pick?

happy tuesday!

(Right?!?!)