(A Sunday morning spent in Venice

In last Monday’s weekend recap  I talked about being present while on our family trip to Hawaii…. and I had every intention of doing so while I was there. Yet, as I got to Tuesday afternoon I had to stop and re-evaluate how I was feeling….. I was stuck on getting things done for the blog that hadn’t been finished before I left, and my mind was two steps ahead of the current moment I was in….. after a conversation with TJ, I decided to take a few days off…. to just check out and enjoy the vacation and the time we were being blessed with. Since starting this blog in 2013, that’s something I had never done. Even when on vacation I’d work to get posts up, photos taken, and answer e-mails that came in…. and since I always get on TJ for checking his work e-mails on vacation (he doesn’t do it often, unless it’s something pressing), I decided it was time for me to practice what I preach. And while I didn’t do a complete digital detox while we were gone, taking a few days off from thinking, conceptualizing, and writing had me excited to get back (not back home, but back to writing…. let’s be honest here, who ever wants to leave Hawaii)….

And while I’ll have a full Hawaii recap on the blog tomorrow, along with favorite spots, outfit details, and recommendations… as we enter this week ahead, if you’re feeling that small nudge to disconnect for a few days…. maybe the need for a “mental health day” (too bad they don’t really acknowledge the importance of these in the work world)…. take it. You’ll gain perspective, feel refreshed, and have a greater ability to be present in your current situation. I hope you all have a great week friends! xx

(Friday morning mimosa in paradise…. henley, shorts)

(All about comfort for a long day of traveling home… sweatpants, top)

(Breakfast at The Butcher’s Daughter…..)

(Where the decor is serious goals…..)

(Topknots + Jogger life…. tumbler)

(A quick stop at the canals before heading home for good….)

(“Mom, what do you mean vacation is really over???”….. leggings, tank, bralette, tote, Harper’s tank)
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As sad as I am that vacation is over, I am excited to be getting back into my regular eating/workout routine. Headed to the store yesterday and refilled the refrigerator with everything from this list.

When little miss was napping yesterday I spent a little bit of time catching up on some of my favorite store’s new arrivals….

LOFT is currently having a sale and the following items majorly caught my eye…. loving this eyelet henley top, adorable lace trim pintuck top, striped flutter sleeve swing top, and this black ruffle tie neck peplum top.

Abercrombie has the cutest, everyday peplum tank, which I’m loving in the pink. I also think this peplum popover shirt (in stripe) + ribbed henley sweater are great basics…. and how adorable is this straw crossbody bag?

My favorite crescent necklace, that I wear daily, was recently restocked for preorder. It always goes so fast, so I wanted to let you all know! My favorite rosé sweatshirt + red pom top are also both back in stock.

A few other great everyday basics include this cute little stripe top, tie front short sleeve top (such a pretty color for spring), cozy v-neck sweater (perfect for the cooler evenings and up + down spring temps), ruffle tank, adorable short overalls, and this v-neck raw hem tank (would be super cute front knotted).

I’m also loving these pearl embellished cut-offs (and the price is great!) and cute paperbag waist stripe shorts.

I’m also debating between this pom slide and these ruffle slides in blush. They’re both so cute, but I can’t choose!