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An Easy 4th of July Cocktail

With the 4th of July a little less than two weeks away, those of us in the United States have barbecues, fireworks and red, white and blue on the mind.  While the extra day off work for the national holiday is great, the best part of the historical day is coming together with family and friends and dedicating an entire day to pure celebration, fun and food.  If you are looking for a refreshing alternative to the gallons of beer consumed each Independence Day, I have you covered with this quick and easy 4th of July cocktail.

This quick and easy 4th of July cocktail recipe only requires two ingredients and is certain to add a little patriotic fun to your Independence Day.

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Custom DIY Bulletin Board

My new workspace is coming right along and I am finding that I am much more productive when working at it than I was when working at the couch.  No surprise there!  I have gone on a certifiable blogging frenzy and could not be more happy about it.

When I shared my workspace inspiration a couple of weeks ago I expressed my desire to create a streamlined space full of muted colors and toned down metallics.  The simple DIY bulletin board project I’m sharing with you today has definitely gotten me part of the way towards my goal and has completely transformed my little desk into a cheery spot full of inspiration.

DIY Bulletin Board

The light blue quote in the corner reads, “You combine hard work, creativity, and self determination and things start to happen.” Words of motivation from Sophie Amoruso.

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Spotlight on Style – Summer Basics from Zady

Founded on the three pillars of Product, People and Planet, Zady came into existence when co-founders Soraya Darabi and Maxine Bédat questioned what exactly fuels society’s consumption of low quality, fast fashion.  As they searched for answers they discovered the true environmental and human cost of our collective wastefulness.  Determined to change the way we approach fashion the duo created Zady, an e-commerce site, to bring stylish, high quality clothes with a conscience into our closets.

Spotlight on Style - Zady

Clutch / Charcoal Cleansing Soap / Striped Shirt / T-Shirt / Lightening Studs / Tennis Shoes / Babe Ring / Petite Pack / Bath & Body Oil / Suede Slip Ons

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Music Mondays – June Playlist

Once upon a time, years and years ago when I was in high school, I made beginning of the summer playlists that I would listen to as I drove to and from campus each day.  The playlists served to get me through finals and the last dragging days of school and set the tone for the summer to come.  I thought I was done with those playlists but, as I discovered while compiling this June playlist, I apparently still very much enjoy having a good medley of music to ring in the summer with.

This playlist is happy, it is hopeful, it is my past and present summers epitomized.  It might still be overcast and hovering right around seventy degrees in Los Angeles but when I listen to this cheery compilation I’m transported to warmer and sunnier days.

Music Mondays - June 2016

Beachside Living at Its Best – A St. Barts Home Tour

In keeping with the vacation vibes my June Inspiration post gave off, this month’s home tour takes us to the crème de la crème of vacation spots, St. Barts.  The Caribbean island has been on my list of must visit destinations for years and this beachside home only furthers my desire.

Thanks to Matt and Kate Holstein’s meticulous touch Villa Palmier, the gorgeous abode I’m sharing today, has been freshly remodeled and turned into the perfect Caribbean getaway.  It serves as a dreamy home for the Holsteins and choice guests lucky enough to book lodging in the space.  Yes, you read that right. You can in fact rent out this gorgeous home and live your own St. Barts dream!  Brush up on your French because we are off to St. Barts!

St. Barts Home Tour Indoor Outdoor

Indoor outdoor living at its best.

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