Moving!

I'm sorry for the unscheduled absence.

We move tomorrow... so that means counter tops are going in first thing this morning, appliances are being installed, light fixtures are being hung! Its going to be a crazy day.

Be back as soon as I crawl out from under these boxes

Evolution of Our Kitchen

This is what our kitchen looked like the day we closed. Not bad, just outdated and didnt take any advantage of the space. Small island. Tiny cabinets. Sink facing a wall (never like that). Tile floors. It just needed to go.

This is what it looked like the next day. It never ceases to amaze me how quickly demo goes.

This is what it looked like last week. Cabinet boxes going in felt like Christmas.

And here is what it looks like today.

WHOA. Counter tops go in on Friday. Backsplash over the weekend. Appliances on Monday. And then we move in on Tuesday. 

We are so love in this with this kitchen. Every time I walk in I say to Spencer that I can't believe its mine. And I still cannot believe the lightening-speed progress of Scott Lyon and Co. I am endlessly impressed!

Wish List Under $200

I haven't been doing a lot of shopping lately, but regardless, my wish list continues to grow.

During the summer my favorite pieces are the easy, everyday ones that don't break the bank. For some reason I'm ok paying a fortune for a big sweater, but a couple hundred dollars for a silk throw- on dress just kills me.

Here are a favorite of my finds under $200

Tie-dye maxi ::: Green tank dress ::: Feather earrings ::: Colorful beaded necklace ::: Pastel plaid shirt ::: Black cotton maxi (I've been living in this) ::: Jennifer Meyer Cuff ::: Jenni Kayne Knock-Offs (I haven't taken mine off since they came and SUCH a good price)

Weekend Recap

This weekend provided just the right amount of rest and relaxation required. I can't believe its already over.

A little taxi selfie action

Just as we were finishing up our lovely al fresco dinner, the annual naked bike ride went past. Thousands of naked people riding down the streets. Not a pretty sight... but highly entertaining. 

Spencer got the world's largest piece of cake at his belated birthday dinner and seemed ridiculously happy about it.

Met up with some of my very favorite ladies for a drink.

And oogled this gorgeous hotel lobby. 

Link Round Up

I love when bloggers post their favorite links of the week on Fridays, so instead of posting a random little pic with a "TGIF" like I usually do, I figured I'd make use of this day! Here are my favorite posts of the week

- This library from House Beautiful served as major inspiration in our new house. Cannot wait to share!!!
- Number one is absolutely the weekly coffee talk at It's The Little Things. They are always hilarious, but this week was incredible. I died laughing. If you like reality/trash TV(oh and monograms) you need to read this blog.
- I discovered this recipe for Greek pesto pasta salad at Shari's blog. YUM. I could eat this every single night. Thanks for sharing all of your other favorite sources for delicious food, I'm excited to check them all out.
- ShopBop's new arrivals totally killed it this week. There are so many things on my current wish list. A sampling? This, this and this. 
- One of my favorite people on the planet, Chassity, launched her very own styling business. Now she can help make all of us look at perfectly put together as she always does. I have spent some IRL (in-real-life) time with her so I can really speak to this, this girl is adorable! The best.

Nowwww we can say TGIF. Have a great weekend! xo