Four Play

Piles of toast made for out of town friends

Beach ball from our weekend pool party

Butterfly I spotted in the garden while cleaning up

Tasseled neon necklace I made for a friend before she drove home

Four Play

A pair of old tennis racquets that do the job

Coronas for two (light enough for a lady)

A gorgeous chandelier distracting us at dinner

View of the club house (are you relaxed yet?!)

Free My Peoples

Tom Ford Sunglasses - Free People Lace Blouse - BCBG Shorts

On Saturday, the FBCWBF and I decided it was time to sneak away on a little getaway to my parents' beach house right outside of Rehoboth Beach, DE. From the scenery, I realize this looks like more of a grass house than a beach house but I can assure you it was a much needed, rest-filled weekend. The views were gorgeous and we found time to cook brunch, swim and go into town for a little eating and shopping (but really, more eating).

Neon Necklace by Me

Aldo Sarka Shoes

I'm loving this new photo snapping thing (not sure if the BF feels the same way), and I was glad we had a few moments to take these shots before dinner. My feetsies, on the other hand, were not so happy with the towering platforms I strapped them in, but I still love the girls, which I picked up from Aldo earlier this summer.

I was so excited by the photo shoot that I started skipping and showing off my angel wings to all the other kittens. I seriously love this outfit because I've finally figured out how to wear this Free People blouse in a fun, playful way. I'm such a smartie!

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Looking Back

One of my favorite features on my MacBook Pro is the iPhoto option that allows you to sort by the last 12 months. I love looking back to see where I was in my life a year ago. If you start watching, it's always surprising how the little things change and evolve: friends, boyfriends, interests and style.

Last 4th of July, I escaped to the Hamptons with friends from college, along with everyone else in New York City. Of course there were boys around, but the ladies and I had a great time hitting up the pools and the parties with our perfectly painted toes.

Bliss and Balance

Earlier this summer, mom and I ventured to Miraval in Tuscon, AZ for four days of relaxation and total bliss. It was a Mother's Day gift, and she was so kind to bring me with her (of course, she knew I would throw a mini tantrum if I wasn't invited). We felt so incredibly lucky to have this time to take a break from regular life and emerge fully into everything the resort had to offer.

For me, Miraval was a total dream vacation. We enjoyed an outdoor massage and hours of relaxation in the sun. I know what you're thinking (what about shielding my skin from the dreadful freckles and wrinkles?!) but I was truly attempting to live in the moment, and hey, a girl needs some vitamin D, right? I've decided a queen can find a way to fix anything, so I ended day three with a hydrating facial to make up for the drying effects of the heat and sun.

I have to admit, we were totally spoiled. We made the most of our short week and hopped around to a few exercises classes. Call me an overachiever, but this betch tried yoga, bootcamp and cardio drumming! Of course, I rewarded myself by taking advantage of every snack or smoothie break that came my way.

If the experience doesn't sound like enough of a fairytale, I then ran into Prince Charming who was also spending a week at Miraval with his mamacita! Just teasing, but we did end the trip by playing with ponies. Oh, and I even tried meditation for the second time, but realized (once again) that I'm far too antsy for these types of activities. Perhaps I'll be better in my next life!

Everything she is - is more than enough. The FBCW Diary