Feel Good Friday

2020 sure feels like something out of a book doesn't it? So many things have happened that we just were not anticipating. So many hard things in recent months. I am hoping though, that we can come out of all of this better. Better for ourselves & for each other.

We took some time off last week to focus on the world around us a little bit & spend some time learning & listening. We are praying that you all did the same.

what we've been up to...

Avery had cheerleading tryouts a couple weeks ago & she made the team for the second year! She's so excited & we're so excited to watch her again! I just keep praying that schools will be able to go back to normal again.

white apple watch band linked here

Update on our garden... we have radishes coming out the wazoo! Avery is proud of her little babies.

above picture details linked here:sunglasses / light pink apple watch band

Update on our backyard projects... we officially have the back half of the backyard done! A couple of weeks ago it rained heavily for almost the whole week. We were all super curious to see how the new rock held up since it's in the area that our grass used to flood. & it did great! No flooding in our yard at all! My Dad is quite happy. ;) Stay tuned for another update coming soon as our fire pit should be delivered next week!

The girls & I decided to have a little sister outing & do something fun so we went strawberry picking at a local patch near our town! After a bit of miscommunication & a couple wrong turns, we made it. The patch was out on a farm in the middle of the country which was actually incredibly cute & peaceful. Everything was pretty picked over, so all of our strawberries are pretty itty bitty, but they were juicy & delicious all the same! This was something that none of us had ever done before & it was so nice to spend some time as sisters outside of the Chill trailer.

above picture details linked here:light wash denim shorts / medium wash denim shorts / Avery's sunglasses (top left) / Bethany's sunglasses (top middle left) / Alli's sunglasses (top right) / black tank / soft denim overalls (denim shade is sold out, but they do have them in a cute light pink color!) / leopard apple watch band / light blue nail polish (shade is called "blue delicious") / red nail polish (shade is called "red carpet reddy") / testique matte lip crayon (shade is called "chile red")

Speaking of the Chill trailer, a sweet friend of mine stopped by & snapped this picture of my Mom & I! I thought it would be fun to share what the view is from the outside of the trailer!

Since I've kept you guys up to date on some projects we *started* during quarantine, I thought I'd let you in on my next one... decorating my office for the 2020-2021 school year! *fingers crossed that the school year will look somewhat normal* I recently got the keys to the school & my office & the decorating has begun! In August I will start my first job as a School Counselor. I'll be working in a middle school which I'm thrilled about (I never ever thought I would say that). Lately, my weekends have been filled with garage sale shopping & sending my Dad & brother DIY pinterest projects lol. I'm so excited to get some decor & lights / lamps in here. I even thought about getting some of that shiplap peel & stick wallpaper. Thoughts? Have any of you tried it? Also, how fun is my mint green / blue desk? I think it's super fun & I'm excited to incorporate it into my color scheme.

Stay tuned to see what I'll add next!

above picture details linked here:'all are welcome here' rug / white rubber birkenstocks

In case you missed it, check out the following link to read my monthly book review! // On the bookshelf -- June

friday favs...

Are ya in need of a good set of bluetooth wireless headphones for working out or walks? I've got ya covered! A couple of months ago, I was on the hunt for some because mine were like seven years old & it was just time to retire those bad boys. I found these on Amazon & I was blown away by the price & quality. These new headphones made me realize how junky my old ones really were! So easy to put on & they don't move at all (& I have super small ears!) which is really great. They come in a bunch of different colors, but I thought this grey & choral color was perfect for summer.

above picture details linked here:grey & choral bluetooth headphones / black tank / dainty gold initial necklace / testique lip glaze crayon (shade is called "english rose")

Anyone else feel like they've been running around like crazy lately with summer activities starting up? I sure have! I'm the type of girl who needs to have chapstick, gum & a drink with me at all times. This darling striped wristlet that my Mom got me for my birthday last year is one of my favorite things ever! So easy to carry around & it fits everything I need. I recently got a new car (woot woot!) so of course I needed to get a new lanyard to go with it. I saw this cute tassel & beaded bracelet lanyard & I love it! It matches so perfectly with my wristlet & gives me such fun summery vibes!

above picture details linked here:oatmeal & navy striped lounge top / beaded bracelet lanyard / striped wristlet / red nail polish (shade is called "red carpet reddy") / succulent is from Trader Joe's

Ever since I was itty bitty, I've always loved jewelry. As I've grown up, I've found that my favorite jewelry is dainty & gold. This little initial necklace has been a staple piece of mine since the second I got it. There's very rarely a day that goes by that I don't wear it. It's just so simple & perfect for what I was looking for!

above picture details linked here:red nail polish (shade is called "red carpet reddy") / black tank / dainty gold initial necklace / testique lip glaze crayon (shade is called "english rose")

mini target haul -- mix & match...

Such a cute & cozy little lounge set! I love this set because it's very thin which makes it feel light & airy -- perfect for the summer when you get a little bit chilly in your air conditioned house. I got this set in oatmeal & navy stripe, but my Mom got it in rust & cream stripe which is just as cute! The set unfortunately doesn't come together, so you have to buy each piece separately. That's actually kind of fun though because it shows you how easy it is to mix & match these pieces with other things you might have in your closet. Looking forward to wearing this all summer long & definitely into the fall too!

above picture details linked here:brown birkenstocks / oatmeal & navy lounge top / oatmeal & navy lounge bottoms / dainty gold initial necklace / red nail polish (shade is called "red carpet reddy") / testique lip glaze crayon (shade is called "english rose") / teal yeti coffee mug

Both of the grey bottoms below are the exact same as the oatmeal & navy striped ones pictured above! I loved how comfortable, soft & airy the shorts were so when I saw them in more neutral colors, I knew I had to snag them. Both the black tank & the white tank below are the same as well! So easy to mix & match!