July 04, 2019

4th of July Sale Guide

July 04, 2019/ Colleen Marie

Happy 4th of July! Whether you’re having a stay cation to enjoy the holiday or adventured out to the beach or lake I hope you find time to get your inboxes to zero, unplug, and recharge!

Before we left for our trip I took a quick snapshot of what I packed, mostly casual outfits I could coordinate in different ways. I mixed up some of my older pieces with new and chose sandals that I could mix and match to keep my packing light and easy.

Outfit details

left to right

Ruffled Shorts / Marc Fisher Sandals/ Paisley top Juicy Couture (old, unavailable)

Paper bag shorts (mine are old BP) similar here and loving this pink version / Tory Burch Sandals/ white ruffled top

Denim Shorts/Sandals/ Madewell tank

There’s a a number of sales happening for July 4th throughout the weekend I wanted to share. So if you are needing summer basics or beachwear for this summer there’s lots of retailers running some great promotions! I’ve listed them out here with some of the items I’m into lately from each retailer. Be sure to click on each retailer and apply your promo code to your shopping cart to get the most out of the sales.

Happy 4th friends!

4th of July Sales

J.Crew 40%off full price styles & 50% off sale styles with code fireworks

Target Up to 30% off patio/home and 20% off all swim with code swim

Have this swim suit in the floral version and love these cheeky bottoms. Also packed this for the 4th!

Asos 20% off EVERYTHING with code happyjuly4th

LOFT Take 40% off site wide and extra 60% off sale with code hbdusa

Anthropologie Extra 50 % off sale Loving this dress for a summer party/ wedding

Old Navy Take up to 60% off everything (love their graphic tees)

Macy’s Take 20% off the 4th of July with sale code FOURTH and free shipping at $75.

Saks off 5th Select brands 30% off with code Extra30.

Coach Take 50% off all sale styles

Express Summer sale up to 70% off Love this jumpsuit for a beach party!

Walmart 4th of July Savings up to 80% off!

Urban Outfitters Buy one Get one 50% off woman’s clothing

Lilly Pullitzer Free printed gifts with $75 or more purchase

BaubleBar Take 15% off full priced items with code SUNSHINE

Fitflop Sale up to 60% off, plus take an extra 20% off with code Celebrate20

March 19, 2019

Spring Bar Cart

March 19, 2019/ Colleen Marie

Happy first day of spring! How I have been waiting for this day, since winter was taking more than 4 months to pass by! Thanks east coast 🙄I have been looking forward to having a major spring cleaning haul and updating our space with some new spring items. I realized I actually didn’t own much holiday decor for Easter, which is ironic because so many of the pastel colors that come with spring are totally my vibe! I have been looking for small pieces that work within our space already that add an extra touch and trying not to go overboard. Space is of the essence here in NYC and I feel like I’m already overflowing ! I’m usually not into bunnies or chicks this time of year for Easter decor, but I do love giving everything a light & clean refreshed feel for the spring season. We are getting so much more natural light and with daylight savings we’re enjoying it! Now I can’t wait until we can be back to summer grilling on the rooftop.

I’ve finally been able to keep my pitcher full of fresh flowers (thanks Trader Joe’s you had me at $6 bouquets) I rotate them almost weekly and they brighten up our space with a touch of color. I did grab a few home decor pieces at Marshall’s and Homegoods while on errands last week and tucked them on my bar cart for now. That’s where I found the adorable carrot cocktail napkins, and golden speckled eggs, and wooden bunny! I’ve been eyeing some pillow covers & fresh throws for spring. Etsy has some great pillow case options so I don’t have to invest in new pillows. Since our new couch came with two I have been covering them with pillow covers from pottery barn / Etsy. Since it is our first spring here I’ve been careful about what pieces I want to keep out or rotate seasonally. I’ve been thinking of updating our table tray / coffee table so searching for some new ideas and open to feedback! I believe it’s one thing at a time when in a new space, but I am itching to have mostly everything finished. I still have photos to finish printing from our wedding on one of our walls.

I’m sharing all the details to my spring bar cart update in the widget and links below. My bar cart is easy to theme since it’s acrylic I found it here. I thought the string lights with spring garland were the perfect touch and they light up! I just had to get them for under $6 at Target. Now it’s time for the weather on the east coast to start doing it’s part to feel like it outside, as much as I bring spring inside!

Hope everyone enjoys the spring bar car reveal. I made it clean & easy for now, but thinking of adding a banner or one near the window to welcome spring. As I update it more I would love to hear your comments and feedback!

February 11, 2019

Heart Cutout Cookie Recipe

February 11, 2019/ Colleen Marie

One of my favorite recipes from my family is my Mom’s tried and true cut out cookies. They’re more of an almond shortbread cookie than sugar cookie, and basically melt in your mouth. So good and sweet! Before reading any further, this is definitely not one of my healthy recipe shares, but it is one that will dance on anyone’s heart or tastebuds. I frost them with my mom’s wedding cake frosting!

These cutouts make for a sweet treat for your Gal-entine’s Day gathering (or Valentines Day dessert with your other half). The recipe makes a ton, so I always end up giving a bunch to friends & family for Valentine’s Day. I’ve also linked all of my baking essentials and table top details below. By far my favorite kitchen tool is our Kitchenaid electric mixer. It was a gift from my mama from our wedding registry and it is so easy to use and efficient! We even have all of the pasta making, veggie slicing, and food processor attachments to use so it doesn’t have to be just for baking! We have the azure blue which adds the perfect pop to our white kitchen.