(Another beautiful summer weekend….)

I have a propensity for “saving” funny + inspirational photos (with quotes/sayings) on instagram. TJ and I often go through our respective “saves” and share some of the particularly funny ones when we need a good laugh. Doing so the other evening, I came across one of my more recent inspirational saves:

“If you want this to be your year: Don’t sit on the couch and wait for it. Go out. Make a change. Smile more. Be excited. Do new things. Throw away clutter. Unfollow negative people on social media. Go to bed early. Wake up early. Don’t gossip. Show more gratitude. Do things that challenge you. Be brave.”

And as we enter into the last week of August, with Sunday being the first day in September (how??),  it’s a subtle reminder that the year is quickly entering the last few months…. and it made me pause and ask myself, has it shaping up to be the year I want it to be? Am I doing everything I can to make it one that I am proud of? What can I change to make the last few months great?….

So as we enter into this Monday ahead I do so with a commitment to show up, be present, make changes instead of complaining, smile more, get excited for the small things, and push myself…. hope you’ll do the same friends! Have a good one!

(Slippers + a good glass of wine… perfect Friday evening…. slippers, jeans, bodysuit)

(Day date… for the first time in a long time…)

(Drinks with a view….)

(Tried on 10 outfits + settled on a favorite cover-up with a slip…. laid back + casual…)

(Back home + immediately tossed on comfies…. pants, pullover)

(Sunday morning breakfast bowls….)

(Easy set for an afternoon at the pool… set, white necklace, three charm necklace)

(Post pool day hangs… my pullover, shorts, Camille’s romper, headband)

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I’ve been loving this crop top for all my morning spin workouts! My favorite instructor, Cody, has a bunch of new rides I can’t wait to schedule for this week….

A few fall dresses that I have my eye on right now include this leopard print a-line dress, leopard print wrap dress, and this beautiful, flow-y, floral dress (super cute with sneakers or booties).

I just bought this tan jumpsuit (I have it in the grey color from last year) and can’t wait to wear it with a duster cardigan or suede jacket…. I also have my eye on this ribbed sweater tank + pants combo… I think it’s so chic and beautiful for fall.

One of my go-to faux suede, drape front, jackets comes in two beautiful colors for fall… the cherrywood is so gorgeous.

I just ordered this leopard cami (under $50)… I think it will look great layered under a suede, denim, or leather jacket in the fall….

I’m obviously a lover of all things comfortable… so I’ve been on the hunt for a great fall sweatshirt. In the running include this white balloon sleeve sweatshirt, oversized grey bubble sleeve sweatshirt, cashmere sweatshirt, and this tunic sweatshirt…. they’re all a little different…and can easily be worn for lounging or everyday life…

Our master bedroom + bathroom should be completed within the next two weeks (yes yes yes!) and I’m on the hunt for the perfect pendant light. Right now I’m looking at this beehive pendant as well as this bell shaped pendant. I also snagged this black + white throw blanket + black + white pillow for our bed at Anthro Days.