Summer Entertaining Favorites!

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green patterned plate / rattan placemat / flatware (gifted) / blue glassware / tablecloth / similar napkins here and here / rug (gifted)

Now that warm weather is finally here (hooray!), we’re looking forward to lots of entertaining outdoors. We love a table with shades of blue and green with touches of rattan and wood…it’s so easy to mix and match pieces in this timeless combo! We’ve rounded up many of our longtime favorites and latest must-haves to set a perfect alfresco tabletop in the gallery below, and you can see even more of our entertaining staples here and go-to outdoor furniture and accessories here.

green plate / placemat / flatware (gifted) / tablecloth / similar napkins here and here

We’re stocking up on the prettiest napkins, placemats and tablecloths on sale…we especially adore this floral print, these dainty stripes and this eyelet style that is such a great versatile go-to! And of course we’re always on the lookout for the perfect summer party wardrobe picks too…right now we’re swooning over Blair Eadie’s colorful new collection for Tuckernuck – be sure to snap up favorites like this kaftan, these earrings and this dress today because they’re sure to sell out quickly! We’ve got lots of J.Crew sale picks in our cart right now like this cutout detail midi dress, this Liberty-print coverup, this draped sarong (in both the madras and the gingham versions!) and this bow-back puff-sleeve dress. So many summer finds are 20% off today at Boden when you use the code ‘R7Q8’ at checkout; don’t miss these colorful raffia-stripe espadrilles that we own and love, this linen maxi dress and tons of great swimsuits (and you can see how we styled more of our recent Boden warm-weather favorites here!).

Photography by Jessica Amerson

Sunshine-Ready Finds!

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swimsuit (use code ‘gen15’ for 15% off for first-time customers), skirt (gifted), hat, sunglasses, similar bag, similar bracelet, earrings

Hi friends! We’re oh-so-ready for sunny days, and we’re finding the perfect pieces to wear on repeat all season! We love versatile separates like a matching skirt and top…they making packing for vacations such a breeze since you can pair the skirt with a swimsuit for the pool or beach, or wear the set for daytime outings with flat sandals and a straw hat and then transition to evening with heels and fun accessories. And be sure to add our favorite touch of summer glow! Right now we’re swooning over this new collection of colorful raffia bags and sandals…so many styles are on our summer wishlist like this fun tote, these espadrille slides and this striped shoulder bag!

Don’t miss savings up to 50% off today on new J.Crew spring styles like this eyelet top, this one-shoulder swimsuit and this colorful madras sarong, and we’re stocking up on the most darling table linens and bedding on major sale. Tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of up to 25% off on Serena & Lily living room styles like this braided wicker table, this pleated skirt sofa and this rattan-detail table lamp!

Take a peek at lots of our latest warm weather must-haves below, and you can always see more of what we’re loving right now over on our ‘Shop Favorites’ page!

Photography by Jessica Amerson

Mother's Day Gifting Ideas!

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Hi friends! Mother’s Day is just over a week away and if you’re still looking for the perfect presents to give or receive, we’ve rounded up our latest favorites that are sure to please! You can click or tap on each item in the collage above for all of the product details.

A living room update would make the ultimate gift, and right now you can save up to 25% on pieces at Serena & Lily like this pretty sofa (we love it in the large scale blue and white gingham fabric!), this wicker side table and the matching coffee table, and this darling scalloped shade table lamp! Lots of new spring styles are up to 50% off at J.Crew today…we’re loving this puff-sleeve top, this gingham dress, this classic chambray button-up and these charming eyelet napkins (four for just $35!).

If you haven’t checked out this week’s current crushes round up be sure to to take a peek here, and you can always find more of our latest must-haves over on our ‘Shop Favorites’ page. Have a wonderful weekend!

Current Crushes!

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Hi friends! We’re back with our latest round up of crushes — just click or tap directly on the items above or in the gallery below for all of the details! We’ve included lots of pretty wardrobe finds that will be perfect all spring and summer, plus our latest favorites for a few updates around the house! Don’t miss discounts up to 25% off right now on living room styles at Serena & Lily…we’re eyeing this versatile braided wicker table, this pleated skirt sofa and this scallop-detail sconce! There are great deals to be had at J.Crew, where you can save up to 50% on finds like this classic striped tee, this pretty linen dress, this poplin eyelet button-up and these napkins that are just $30 for four! Our newest favorites at Kate Spade are 30% off right now when you use the code ‘MOM’ at checkout…we’re loving these floral sandals, this madras maxi dress and these colorful raffia block heels. Happy shopping!

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Deals + Steals!

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Hi friends! You know we’re always on the hunt for the best deals! We’re got lots of projects under way around the house and are taking advantage of special pricing on great living room pieces at Serena & Lily like this versatile wicker table and this darling brass lamp (we adore the colorful shades as well as the rattan version), plus everything ships for free (shipping promo ends tonight!). We’re eyeing lots of finds on sale at J.Crew, where you can take up to an additional 60% off of already marked down prices….we’re loving this puff sleeve floral dress and these metallic and mesh slingback flats, and be sure to snap up our new favorite mixed striped button-up for just $22 before it sells out! Home styles at J.Crew are also majorly discounted…don’t miss these sweet Liberty-print sheets and the matching duvet set, these darling napkins (four for under $30!) and this charming eyelet tablecloth. So many pretty designer spring dresses are 40-60% off at Matches right now…we’re crushing on this off-the-shoulder style, this sunny kaftan and this embroidered midi in our favorite red.

Happy shopping!

Main image via Serena & Lily