{TGIF Peeps}

As you're relaxing this weekend, enjoy some of the links that I've been loving this week:

- As if I needed another reason to move to LA - this store, tini, looks AH-mazing!!

- This week I got my hair cut, and the hairdresser cut it WAY {I mean waaayyy} too short. I do not like it at all and this is the first step to growing it back...

- If you missed the season finale of SNL with Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga - check this out..."bring it on down to liquorville"... {lol}

- To my apartment/condo dwellers with outdoor spaces - how genius is this? 

- For you Bachelorette fans - remember DeAnna Pappas? Well check out her engagement pics to Stephen {which his twin brother Michael was on a previous season} - cute right?

- Word. 

- The new issue of Adore magazine is out and I think it's their best one yet!

- If I were these kids I would have freaked out!!! Here is the official 'Let's Move' workout {I'm still working on it - every time I do the high knees Addison barks at me, lol} and our first lady - she's so cool!

 

- I'm addicted to Pinterest - come follow/stalk me!

- If I had to sum up what I'm all about in five sentences, this would be exactly it.

Enjoy your weekend Peeps!!!

{On The Prowl}

{June Picks}

It's the first of the month and you know what that means - time for my June Picks. While I've been on a big color kick lately, this month I thought I would take it back to my first love - neutrals...enjoy!

Striped bangle, elephant bangle, black flat sandals, gold layered glasses, striped leather handbag, abstract painting, 9 to 5 Chic maxi + belt lovin

{Archive Lovin': My Apartment Balcony Makeover}

As an apartment renter/condo owner, you're lucky if you get a small patch of a garden to call your own, or a teensy balcony to lounge on. But, it doesn't mean you can't still enjoy your little piece of the outdoors. Just because your space is small doesn't mean you can't go big - you just have to simplify. My goal for my balcony makeover was to take full advantage of the space I had, and do it with a little flare! Whether lounging or dining is your priority - think about what you're most likely to use your space for and style accordingly. Here are pics of my balcony makeover...

{It's no shocker -  I love the black and white stripes, so it was a no brainer to add them to my space. I purchased the fabric on ebay and made the pillows myself. The outdoor rug was found on Craigslist for $15 - you can't beat that! The stainless circle sculpture I purchased at an art festival here in Raleigh a few years ago - I love how it adds a modern element to the space.}

{Rutan cushions from IKEA for a little extra seating}

{I just love candles! You should see the space all lit up at night - very romantic and cozy}

{Don't you love my Mr. Gnome? I purchased him at Target -green pants, red hat, and all - and then spray painted him teal to match the decor. I just love how he turned out - definitely adds that touch of whimsy I was looking for}

{Happy Memorial Day}

Don't you just love these bbq invites? They can be found here on Etsy, a set of 12 for $11.50.

To all of the U.S. Military Men and Women, past and present, let me simply say THANK YOU for your sacrifices, dedication, and service to our country.