Annnnd, we’re back!  It’s been a couple of days of silence around here because y’all, movin’ ain’t easy!  Holy moly, it’s amazing how much crap can really pile up in a house.  Or a POD, either way.  Eric and I discussed over dinner tonight that in one year’s time, we got married, bought a house, did a bunch of renovations to the house, moved into it, lived in it for a while, moved everything we own into a POD (portable storage in our driveway) for major construction and remodeling, moved ourselves into a rental house, and then moved everything back into our house this past weekend.  My body is tired of moving things.  And this time around, it’s taking FOR-EV-ER (Sandlot, anyone?) because pretty much everything we own is covered in construction dust.  Happy happy, joy joy.  Oh, and the no WIFI thing since we moved back in?  Some dunce cap on Haterade from the internet company just sawed that wire right in half and didn’t even realize.  Get outta here, nincompoop.  (It’s a word, look it up.)

So I’m pretty pooped but admittedly ecstatic.  I’ve got a shiny new kitchen that I love filled with wedding gifts that I’ve barely gotten to use until now.  Oh, and a bathtub – very important for a Southerner, ya know?  I’ve also got a ton of home content coming your way in due time, but for now, here’s another look from my time at Playa de La Paz because this little tassel tank is just begging to tag along on your Cinco de Mayo festivities.  I mean, the fifth of May is already tomorrow?  Crazy town, but we’ll be celebrating with the new neighborhood for a little progressive dinner-esque cocktails and app situation.  Seriously, a gal from the new ‘hood stopped by, got my number, and included us.  So nice.  Sometimes the world can really surprise you in the best way possible.  Hope everyone is having a great week!

xoxo

Photos thanks to Michelle Preau

2.   Printed Wooden Handle Clutch: spend version, save version

3.   Pom Pom Beach Tote: spend version, save version

4.   Embellished Straw Clutch: spend version, save version

5.   Woven Clutch with Tassels: spend version, save version

Happy Friday, friends!  Today on the blog, handbag mania continues.  While I’m ALL about a good leather (or faux leather) handbag for everyday use (need proof?), sometimes I like to switch it up in the spring and summer months and have a little fun with certain outfits.  I mean, there’s a reason why you’ve probably seen four million and one bloggers out there carrying these bags.  It’s certainly not because they’re practical for everyday, it’s because they’re so dang cute with a little spring sundress, white denim, espadrilles, the list goes on.

And while there are so many great straw, raffia, embroidered, you name it little bags out there right now that I’m just dying to get my paws on, sometimes it just isn’t worth the splurge.  (And sometimes it is, but you know, that’s all up to you.)  So today I’m rounding up five right-now bags and their thrifty counterparts so you can decide for yourself, spend or save?

Hope everyone has a great weekend ahead!

xoxo

Well y’all, the new home renovation is currently in full swing. (Remember this post?  I swear I’ll share sneak peeks of something besides the backyard soon…just not yet.)  And as someone who’s spent WAY too much time in the Home Depot lately, I’m giving my brain a little break and turning my attention to summer fashion.  And affordable summer fashion to be exact.  Blame my recent trips to Bermuda and Miami or blame the constant dust cloud coming from our house that I’m trying to escape, but I just want to look like I’m dressing for a tropical vacay everyday.  Off-the-shoulder this, tasseled that, I can’t get enough.  And with everything here under $50 (plus lots under $25), I’m not even feeling bad about it.  So what if I’m resort-ready sipping a lemonade with the sweet, sweet sounds of electric saws in the background?  (If that’s even what they’re called.)  Summer is coming, people, and I’m over here like “Bring it on.”

xoxo