Dorm Desk Decor

Long time, no post...but what can I say, I'm a busy gal (and a lazy one). I've been feeling really inspired to get back into blogging lately, but let's see if I can actually commit to it this time. With the sun going down earlier and interning 3 days a week, there's only so much sunlight for me to work with, but I'm hoping to share some new content soon.

I've been dying to share my desk decor because it's the one part of my room I truly love. But truth behold, I never sit down to do homework at my desk, or really anything for that matter. I've shared glimpses of my desk over on my Instagram, but I finally put the finishing touches together. TBH I thought it was ready to be shared months ago, but then I stepped into Anthropologie recently and let's just say I bought more stuff that I didn't need. I think it's safe to call me the knickknack queen. I mean seriously, how many jewelry trays and candles does one person really need?! I'll post shoppable widgets throughout with the items that I have and other items on my wishlist!

OOTD: Botanical Bliss

I'm SO excited for today's blog post & it's going to be a long one because there's too many photos to narrow down! If you're from Western Mass like I am, then you know there is little to do in the area. However, my friends and I finally got around to visiting the Smith College Botanic Garden in North Hampton, Massachusetts. I highly suggest visiting, not only are the gardens beautiful, but Smith College has a beautiful campus. We spent the morning wandering around the gardens and campus taking photos. After leaving the campus, we headed to downtown North Hampton to grab a bite to eat and do a little shopping.

Memorial Day Weekend Recap

I'm so thankful for all those who have risked their lives in order to protect our freedom, "home of the free because of the brave." I hope everyone had a relaxing Memorial Day Weekend spent with loved ones and friends! 

Memorial Day Weekend is usually my official kick off to summer, despite what the calendar may say. As a kid, I always attended the Memorial Day Parade in my town and then went in my pool for the first time for the summer. As I've gotten older, I tend to work on Memorial Day and the past few years the weather hasn't exactly cooperated. Memorial Day this year felt more like one of the first days of spring and was raining on and off throughout the day so swimming wasn't on my itinerary for the day.

Denim & Chambray Lookbook: Halter Jumpsuit

I'm so excited to share the second look in my denim & chambray lookbook featuring this halter jumpsuit! If you missed the first outfit of the lookbook, you can see it here! This outfit was actually shot last summer, but I never got around to posting it. But hey, better to post it late rather than never! Since the post is from last summer, I somehow lost a lot of the photos but I figured it was worth posting anyways!

Summer Reading List & Recommendations

One of my favorite parts of summer is actually having time to read! It always amazes me when people say they don't enjoy reading because I find it a great way to relax and unwind. I love being able to escape reality with a good book. I tend to read young adult romance(ish) novels and recently I've been buying books that take place in Europe. To be completely honest, I'm trying to relive my moments abroad vicariously through books, but hey who can really blame me. Although I do love reading on my phone usually, it's not exactly ideal for reading outside in the sun, so I've been picking up some books from Barnes & Noble and Amazon. I'm hoping to have some free time this summer to sit back and relax by the pool or on the beach and enjoy reading a good book!