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June Favorites

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June has been a busy busy month. I attended the Pink Retreat in Palm Beach again this year. It just gets better and better each year. Catching up with friends, it’s always a great time. We pick up right where we left off, those friendships are priceless. We have been busy keeping up in the gardens with summer in full swing. I don’t know about you but we have had no rain here in weeks. With lots of water and care, the plants are hanging in there. June was a mix of all sorts of favorites. I hope you enjoy it!

My new issue of Bella Grace arrived and I enjoy reading a bit of it every night before bed. It’s uplifting and unlike any other magazine that I have read. This is a magazine that I take my time reading. Bella Grace encourages you to find magic in the ordinary and that everything is special. The photography and stories are beautiful and so well written. There are also worksheets for you to complete to get the most out of this magazine. It has become my favorite treat!

bella grace magazine
For inspiration and beauty

Have you ever been at the airport desperately searching for your luggage? I don’t anymore. I treated myself to a brightly colored suitcase. Trust me, you can’t miss it. I ordered mine on Amazon. Marshalls has a nice selection of bright bags too.  A colorful luggage tag from Lilly Pulitzer makes identification easier too. Who wants to spend time looking for luggage? Not me, I’m ready to get my vacation started.

colorful luggage
You can spot my bags

I make sure to always have a hat with me if I’m traveling somewhere warm. How fun is this hat that I picked up a few years ago? Unfortunately, it is not available anymore but there are great options at all of the stores. I make sure to look stylish and comfortable on travel day. Normally I will wear a comfortable Lilly dress, a sweater over my shoulders(those planes can get so cold), and comfortable sneakers for walking the airports.

monogram hat
Easy travel style

I switch my scents each season and my go-to summer fragrance is Beach by Bobbi Brown. It smells exactly like it sounds, the beach. I can’t get enough of it. It pairs nicely with At The Beach from Bath and Body Works too. I use the wash and lotion from there.

beach by bobbi brown
A go-to summer scent

I change my front door wreath each season to reflect the time of year. A plain wreath can be dressed up and changed out all year long. Adding a ribbon for the 4th of July or any holiday gives it a fresh look. A guest will get the feel and vibe of your home from the front porch and door decor. Make it welcoming.

summer wreath
Welcome guests with a wreath

I hope you find time to enjoy the great that summer has to offer. It is going to go by so fast.

carrie kellyUntil next week,

Carrie

 

 

 

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5 Things I’m Loving, July 2021

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Happy July. I hope you had a nice day celebrating the 4th with family and friends. It was so nice to celebrate together again this year. The last few weeks have been a whirlwind for us. I spent a long weekend in Palm Beach on a Lilly Pulitzer girls’ trip. We had a fabulous time. Stay tuned next week for a full recap on all of the fun and my Palm Beach recommendations. After I returned home, our son got married the following weekend. It was a lovely day full of family and friends together celebrating. That same weekend was Bob’s birthday and Father’s Day. July 2, I celebrated my 50th birthday. I think I need another vacation after all of this. Summer is by far my favorite season, and these are some of my favorites for summer.

Palm Beach. Like I mentioned before, it is an amazing place to visit. I stayed at The Brazilian Court, and the service was phenomenal. The resort is gorgeous, and you really get the feeling of being in your own private little villa. The staff was always helpful with a suggestion for things to do or to answer any questions. I already booked my return stay for next year. I recommend the book Palm Beach by Rick Rose. If you ever get a chance to attend one of his walking historical tours, do it. Palm Beach is so full of history.

I love exploring the little vias

 

Palm Beach by Rick Rose

Bobbi Brown Beach. I love summer scents, and one that smells like the beach is even better. It is one of those scents that just brings back memories of fun times at the beach. It has been my go-to scent for quite a long time. Honestly, it just smells like suntan lotion and beach. What could be better?

My go-to summer scent

Lilly Pulitzer dresses. It is hot here and dresses are the way to go. I prefer dresses year-round. Lilly has so many styles, cuts, and patterns to pick from. I live in them all summer. It’s just so easy. Throw on a cute dress, a few accessories, and a cute pair of sandals and off you go.

I live in Lilly Pulitzer dresses all summer

Bath and Body Works Suntan candle. Again, there is a pattern here. Another product that smells like the beach and suntan lotion. I buy three or four of these candles at a time because I go through them that fast. I try some of the other scents but always come back to this one.

My favorite summer candle

Frosted Mason Jar mug. I think this mason jar mug from Initial Outfitters is just the cutest thing to sip sweet tea from. These would be fun for a backyard barbeque, ladies’ garden party, or as a gift. There are many different designs available.

Frosted mason jar mug

These are just a few of my favorites for summer. I plan on enjoying all that summer has to offer because before you know it, winter will be here again.

Wishing you a wonderful week,

Carrie

carrie kellyCarrie Kelly is an Interior Redesigner Industry Specialist and  Lead Designer at Carrie Kelly Designs specializing in interior redesign, seasonal, and home decor helping clients create beautiful spaces in their homes without the time and expense of a full remodel. She is also a Senior Outfitter with Initial Outfitters, a boutique featuring all things monogrammed and personalized for your unique style. Carrie is also the author of Pineapples and Sweet Tea, a Lifestyle blog, and co-author of the #1 best-selling book The Art of Connection.

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Favorite Summer Scents

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I love to switch out my perfumes and scents each season. Heavier, woodsy scents are great for fall and winter but spring and summer call for lighter scents. These are my top picks for summer.

Beach by Bobbi Brown is my absolute favorite. It is exactly what it says, beach. The scent is a mixture of suntan lotion and sand and really does make you feel like you are at the beach. Beach is my go-to scent for most of the summer.

beach by bobbi brown
A go-to summer scent

Aerin Lauder’s Hibiscus Palm is my next favorite. I love the light fresh scents of summer and Hibiscus Palm transports you to a lush, tropical garden without being heavy and overpowering. Aerin Lauder has a wonderful collection of perfumes and I have a few of her other scents as well. They are unique and I always am complimented on these scents when I’m wearing them.

aerin hibiscus palm
The scent of summer

Jo Malone London is always on trend with its collection of perfumes. Tuberose Angelica is one of their intense cologne scents. It is close to their Vintage Gardenia which was my favorite scent but has now been discontinued. It’s a beautiful, fresh, floral scent that is perfect for summer. The intense collection is a little stronger and I love how you can combine the Jo Malone scents to create a unique scent. It makes your scent a very personal creation.

Jo Malone Tuberose angelica
The perfect summer floral

Chanel is always a perfect, classic choice. L’eau No.5 is a much lighter version of the classic No.5. It’s a very fresh scent that is perfect for everyday wear.

                              Chanel leau no 5

Kate Spade In Full Bloom is another floral that I love for spring and summer. The Kate Spade collection is always on-trend. I find their scents to be very long-lasting and that is a real bonus during the heat of the summer.

kate spade in full bloom
A field of flowers

Bath and Body Works was a surprise favorite of mine. the Saltwater Breeze scent is so unique and I had never smelled anything like it before. It really is the scent of saltwater on the ocean. It is also a very affordable price point. I purchased the collection of perfume, body wash, body lotion, and even the candle. The candle fills the entire house with a wonderful fragrance.

If you are looking for a new summer scent, I hope you will check out one of my favorites. Let me know if you do.

profileUntil next week,

Carrie