What I Wore: Tropical (& Affordable) Swimsuits in Jamaica

In June, we took a trip to Jamaica with two of our friends and stayed all-inclusive at Sandals Negril and can I just tell you... I'm STILL not over it. It was one of the most beautiful places I've ever been and we had the best time. But instead of going on and on about how awesome it was, I just wanted to pop up a quick post about some of my favorite swimsuits (all from Target, because their swim options are fabulous this year) that you can get for a great price. I'll show you a few of the bikinis and one-pieces I wore, which were both cute and durable for everything from lounging by the pool to snorkeling in the ocean, and I'll post some similar options as well. Enjoy!

Easy DIY Mixed Planters

Say hello to our new home, sweet home! Yep, that's right... our new house is finally finished and we're all moved in! Well, almost. Does unpacking ever really end? And decorating? Now that's a whole separate animal. I'm slowly working my way room by room and trying to remind myself that every inch of our house doesn't need to be (and quite frankly CAN'T be) decorated immediately. It's so hard to resist. To help with this process I've been focusing on the areas in the house that we use the most (kitchen, living room, etc), but I couldn't neglect the one spot that I knew everyone would see first when they came to visit - our front door! While our yard has been fully landscaped and looks great, our entryway was looking a little bare in comparison. It's not a large space, but by simply adding a doormat and throwing together some mixed planters, it looks much more cozy and inviting. Making our own planters was super easy and I love how they turned out. If you're considering making your own, here are a few tips:

Best of Beauty: 2017

We're already about a month into the new year, and I've been thinking a lot about all the new products I tested and tried in 2017. While I have some long-time favorites that I continue to re-purchase again and again, I'm always on the hunt for the next best thing when it comes to beauty products. Since I'm picky about what I choose to splurge on (especially without knowing if I'll even like it!), I typically trial new products by purchasing travel sizes, cashing in my Sephora points for a sample size, or even just buying a knock-off drugstore version for a cheaper price. And again, since I'm picky, it takes a lot to WOW me. So most of the time, I'm not super impressed by the hottest new beauty product (I'm thinking I should do a post about what popular items I wouldn't purchase again?), but every now and then I do find some winners! Today I'm sharing five of the best beauty products I tried in 2017, that I definitely plan to purchase again and again.

A Look Back at 2017

Happy new year, friends! 2017 was an amazing year for me, filled with tons of new experiences and exciting adventures, and I'm forever grateful. Before jumping into 2018 with my long list of goals and resolutions, I felt the need to pause and look back on all the wonderful things the past year had to offer and share my favorite moments of 2017. I also wanted to take a minute to thank you all for your love and support. I started this blog on a whim, as something to do in my spare time. I never really planned on sharing it with anyone and even when I did, I certainly never thought anyone would read it. So, thank you. Thank you for reading, following, and supporting this blog, and in turn supporting me. You guys are awesome and I wish you nothing but the best in 2018!