Start Your Summer Right, With Bling

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, marking the official beginning of summer and the busiest social season of the year. Why not start your summer off right by treating yourself to some new jewels to wear all summer long? Think of all those weekends away, lunches, parties and nights out. Just in time, JoJo Loves You is having their annual Bling sale. This weekend only. With the variety of shapes, sizes and colors available there's sure to be a pair (or two, or three) that strike your fancy. 

A talented local Boston designer, JoJo started selling her handmade jewelry fresh out of college. And she hasn't stopped spreading the love off all things sparkling and glamorous since. When I think back, I believe I started buying her pieces right from the beginning and now have quite the collection of necklaces, earrings and bracelets. All of which add a little sparkle and fun to my summer attire whether I'm having lunch beachside or running out to meet friends for dinner & drinks.  

What are you waiting for? Go grab some Blings for yourself and your loved ones In honor of the sale's start follow me on Instagram to see which pair I'm wearing today! 

Delightful Design: Lakeside Eclectic

If asked whether I'd rather have a beachside or lakeside vacation home I honestly couldn't answer. I feel equally drawn to preppy New England summer homes, Caribbean cottages brimming with vintage rattan and woodsy lakeside retreats passed down generation after generation. This month's House and Home featured a wonderfully eclectic cottage steps from one of Muskoka's many lakes. With an interior bathed in white the cottage is brought to life with vintage signs, old outboard engines, brightly colored artwork and accents in every shade of blue. You wouldn't expect this light and airy "flee market find" vibe when you pull up dockside, I imagine it's a delightful surprise for guests!

Check out the full article, Full House, in this month's House and Home for more images and information about this fantastic cottage. 

{Photography by Kim Jeffery for House and Home} 

An Airy Cabin Kitchen Makeover

Brace yourselves, I'm about to lust after yet another fabulous kitchen renovation. One day you'll read about my own kitchen renovation but until that day, I'll think you'll enjoy this light and airy (and teeny-tiny) cabin kitchen.  Fans of the blog Smitten Studio, written by graphic designer Sarah Sherman Samuel, will recognize this as her vacation cabin on the shores of Lake Michigan. 

Everything is perfect in my eyes, a blending of white country kitchen cabinets complete with butcher block counters and modern elements such as the faucet and the ever changing open shelving. I can just imagine now making a picnic lunch to bring along for a day spent on the water or even making a lazy breakfast as a summer squall rolls through. 

As if her kitchen isn't gorgeous enough, her adjoining dining and living areas aren't anything to scoff. I really love the minimalist white set off by the brass accents and bold fabrics. Perfect easy comfort for summer weekends. 

Check out the rest of this amazing cabin and it's continued renovation on Sarah's blog Smitten Studio. 

{Images via Smitten Studio & Sarah Sherman Samuel}