Next Stop: Atlanta!

Hello hello! As you're reading this, my sister and I are in the car, heading from Houston to Atlanta, with an overnight stop in Montgomery.

I'm so very excited to be starting this new chapter in my life, and even more excited that my sissy and I will be having some good bonding time, as well as a girls trip to Hotlanta with our mama. I'm so blessed to have this amazing opportunity, family members who love me enough to take the time to help me apartment-hunt and move in, and all of you for being so supportive and excited for me.

I can't wait to share all the new details about my life in Atlanta, but in the meantime you can see little snippets of our road trip and apartment-search adventures on Instagram!

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Lilly Pulitzer Fall Preview

I like Lilly Pulitzer, but I'm not an obsessed fan. Some of the prints are a bit twee for me, but the brand nails certain shapes and they're definitely not afraid of color, which is something I can agree with.

The Fall collection is available for pre-order right now, and I'm totally in love. Pieces are more modern, colors are brighter and bolder, patterns are more abstract and less sweet. This feels like modern Lilly, but still maintaining that same whimsical, fun sensibility.

Elsa Top in Multi Hearts A Flutter

Beckett Dress in Mambo Pink Stripe (obsessed)

Kirkland Dress in Multi Hearts A Flutter

Briella Dress in Tropez Blue Stripe

Maris Top in Royce Blue Corsage (the bow back kills me)

I can't wait to see what else the Lilly print and design teams have cooked up for this fall! I have a feeling I'll be snapping up that Beckett dress in every pattern available...eep! I'm getting excited for fall already!

Decorating Daydreams

As my move creeps ever closer, I've been daydreaming more and more about finally being able to decorate my very own apartment. I've always had roommates, so I've never been able to decorate my entire living space exactly the way I want it. I'm so excited about the chance to finally have everything just the way I want it. Since I'm not bringing any furniture with me to Atlanta, I really do get a chance to start from scratch!

I'm leaning more towards a very edited, very curated apartment. I don't want it to look like I bought everything from the same place, I want it to look very organic--pick up a headboard here, pick up a dresser there, pick up a set of armchairs from somewhere else. I'm going to make a very conscious effort to only buy things I really love and to buy high-quality pieces that will last a while, rather than a year or two. I'm completely aware that it might take a long time to fully furnish and decorate my space and that's totally fine with me!

Of course, since I don't have an actual apartment lease signed yet, this is all just daydreaming right now! I can't wait to settle on a space, start decorating for real and sharing the process with you!

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Parrott Design Studio

I have a slight obsession with paper goods. I love stationery, greeting cards, note paper...basically if it's paper and cute, I'm a big fan. I'm also a big fan of letterpress stationery and beautiful swirly calligraphy, so when I discovered Parrott Design Studio on Pinterest one day, it was instant love.

Mr & Mrs card: perfectly elegant but also modern...if I planned out gifts/cards more than a day in advance, this would be my go-to wedding card. So elegant in its simplicity.

Sarah has such beautiful designs. Everything is modern but also elegant. You'd feel equally comfortable giving one of her cards to your grandmother as you would to your friends. Plus letterpress cards just feel and look so luxurious!

Floral Thank You card: hand-drawn floral pattern? Neon pink ink on creamy white paper? YES.

Sweet Little One card (also available in blue): I find baby cards are either a) obnoxious, b) overly sappy or c) ugly. This is just right and perfect for the soon-to-be born baby of a friend of mine!

Looks like I'll be planning farther in advance for holidays, birthdays, weddings, celebrations in general so I can give some Parrott Design love!

Monday Inspiration

"Overwhelmed" is definitely an understatement about how I feel right now. I have a wedding on Saturday, work two days this week, and somewhere in there, I have to go through all of my things and figure out what I can't possibly live without so I can pack it up in preparation for my move next week. So. Much. To. Do. And that's not even the end...

The quote above was something I pinned a while back and it really hit home for me yesterday. All of this stress and uncertainty and busyness is because of something really, really great: I'm starting a job I love and am really excited for.

I'm also taking this little quote to heart right now. Once I get through two days of work, I can concentrate on packing. Once I attend the wedding, I can focus more on enjoying my last few days with family. Once I finally get to Atlanta, I can focus on finding somewhere to live. Once I have somewhere to live, I can start looking for furniture. Baby steps.

And of course, this whole thing is a huge, scary, exciting adventure that's going to be totally worth it in the end. What adventures are you starting?

Queen Eliz and The Royal Baby

Can we just talk about a few things for a second?

 Namely, how absolutely adorable Queen Elizabeth is in the picture above (so colorful! so happy!)?

Also this article where a schoolgirl asked her about Will and Kate's bebe, and she said she'd like the baby to hurry up and be born before she goes on holiday...I just can't. Just like any great-grandma who wants her grandbabies to have kids! The Queen...she's just like us.

The last quote in the article: "The Queen was said to be thrilled when presented with a bottle of damson gin saying she would be 'keeping that for herself'"...she is a delight.

Baby Cambridge, where are you? And QEII, can we be besties? I'll totally play with your corgis and drink tea with you every day.

Anniversary Sale!!

Nordstrom is having their big Anniversary sale right now, and it's the perfect time to stock up on fall things! Or at least start thinking about fall outfits...

Here's a few things I have my eye on...

Eliza J Seamed Fit and Flare Dress: perfect for work with heels, perfect for play with flat boots! And the prettiest shade of blue.

Nexx Collarless Silk Blouse: Another perfect work blouse, tucked into a pencil skirt. Also super easy to dress down with some skinnies.

Pour La Victoire Butler Tote: Drool. So luxurious.

Hanky Panky Low Rise Thong: A really good price on a total necessity...stock up!!

What's on your fall wishlist?