Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Life Right Now

I've seen this linkup the past few months and it's looked fun but haven't had time to do it... until today! It's always nice to have a fun little prompt instead of brainstorming a topic on your own so today I'm linkup up with MelShay & Sheaffer for What's Up Wednesday...

** Also today you can find me over at Sara's blog today sharing some summer vacation tips while she is away on her summer vacation! **

What We're Eating… 
Recently we've gotten into one new trend that we are really loving - Scallop Tuesday.  Every Tuesday Derek stops on the way home from work, picks up some scallops at a local seafood counter and he makes them for us.

Our summer week meal planning has had some accidental structure to it lately with things just falling into nights and sticking - Monday is usually some kind of grilling, Wednesday is always family dinner & Dining Under the Stars, Thursdays we've been enjoying happy hours/nights with friends or a "fun" dinner on our deck. The weekend nights are always a mix of various things.

shorts: similar style // top: similar style

What I'm Reminiscing About… 
Our weddinghoneymoon and thinking about what we were doing last year during these exact weeks - that was one of the most fun months - to be just weeks away from our wedding with all the excitement.

The day after our wedding - a couple photos in our Mr. & Mrs. shirts before brunching

What I'm Loving… 
Summer.  And everything about it.  We've got just over a little month left and I plan on soaking up every last little bit of this beautiful season we've had this year.

wine glasses: lilly pulitzer // dress: lilly pulitzer // tray: girly twirly

What We've Been Up To… 
We've been on the go a lot lately and are the full swing of "summer weekends away" whether it's a weekend at the lake, out visiting friends or family, a quick weekend vacation - you name it - we've been on the go during the weekends and trying to rest up and low-key it during the week nights.

floral top: nordstrom

What I'm Dreading… 
I try to keep it light around here so I'm drawing a blank on this one.  I guess I'll go with saying goodbye to my sweet pup next month when we go on vacation - she's part of the family - I wish I could bring her along!

What I'm Working On… 
My gardening and putting the final touches on our upcoming vacation! I love me some travel planning.


What I'm Excited About… 
The start of fall - I'm going to enjoy every last little bit of this summer but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't already getting excited for fall, less humidity, college football (go nittany lions!) and the holidays. Some fall clothes shopping too - I love preparing for a new season :)


What I'm Watching/Reading… 
Right now I'm freshly into my book on Princess Kate (which many of you were interested in the other day - I love it!) and have another royal-like book on the horizon thanks to Pamela - The Royal We that I can't wait to read while away.

For watching it's all about those housewives - Orange County and New York, I cannot turn of UnReal on lifetime and am really enjoying the new Astronaut Wives.  I've also become very sucked into the cheesy movies on the Hallmark Channel recently!

Kate The Future Queen: here

What I'm Wearing… 
Lots and lots of sundresses, sandals and linen shorts.  You can see some of my recent favorite looks herehere and here.

dress: similar style

What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month… 
Between an anniversary trip as well as our first weekend home in weeks/months I'm most definitely looking forward to some good old  r e l a x a t i o n.  We've also got a weekend trip back to the city we went to college/met for a wedding and I'm looking forward to being back and seeing our best friends.

Honeymooning & Relaxing last year in Bora Bora.  
Top: similar style Monogram Headband: Etsy

What Else is New & What I Will Miss Most About Summer…  
Combining these two - Not much is new other than many nights on the deck as possible, sips of cocktails outside, walks with my sweet pup, al fresco dining, chatting with friends in the fresh air, taking in some sun rays to name a few.

I will so miss these said nights on the deck (do I sound like a broken record yet?!), the little things like grilling and ice cream, the perfect weather that can instantly put you in a good mood and all my bright clothes.



Don't forget to join me in the own it linkup tomorrow!



46 comments:

  1. Scallop Tuesday - I'm liking that fresh tradition to you guys have started this summer! Astronaut wives is such a good show and I'm all about the hallmark movie channel, but especially during christmas lol! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  2. I always hate leaving my pup too! Last time we went on vacation and left him behind I actually cried so I'm not looking forward to that either. They really are part of the family. And love Astronaut Wives Club! Such a cute show! I know a sad episode is definitely coming soon though.

    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  3. Ohhh I definitely need to get that Princess Kate book! I love the schedule that your meals have fallen into...they all sound like delicious options to me!

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  4. Loving your striped dress...and scallop tuesdays?? Yes! I want to join! :)
    You guys are going to have so much fun on your trip--soak up every last second of Summer!
    I started watching UnReal a couple of weeks ago...I'm on the 4th episode and have my eyes opened about what likely happens behind the scenes of the Bachelorette (maybe not all of it, but man...it's nuts). Astro wives club is my jam--love that one!

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  5. I did What's Up Wednesday for the first time today too :) I was talking to Nathan the other day about how much I hate to go out of town and leave our dog and he said "gosh if you feel that way about our dog you are never going to leave our kids!" and I told him I thought it would actually be easier because you can talk to other people on the phone or face time but you can't talk to the dog. So I feel you. I'm loving both The Real Houswives seasons right now too!

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  6. Okay now I'm craving grilled food, thanks for that! Haha. Too bad we live in an apartment and can't grill :/

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  7. Still loving all of your dresses, you always look fab girl! And I'm loving summer too, even though it lasts longer here in FL (we start to cool down in about mid-October) I try to soak up every last bit of it!

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  8. I'm so glad you mentioned the Kate book, because I'm a "Royal Watcher" and I had NO idea that book was even out! The Royal We is on my night stand to read. I have those same shorts that you're wearing in the first pic and I love them because they are so comfortable! We have great taste!

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  9. Thanks to you I just put that Kate book on my to read list! LOL! I love scallops! Sadly we have yet to have any this summer. I think it is about time to change that however we may have to do that as a date night seeing how our daughter is allergic to them. Sad panda!

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  10. I need that Kate book, she's one of my favorites. What a fun post idea, lady! I will miss summer so much when it's gone, it's just the best season ever!!! Minus Christmas of course!

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  12. Bravo is my jam and I'm loving the new seasons of RHOC and RHNY! What do you think about Meghan? I thought I was like the only person watching UnReal...I'm totally obsessed and love every minute of it. Quinn is like an evil queen lol.

    FormerKennedy.blogspot.com

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  13. Hallmark movies are the best! Haha I'm totally addicted. And I'm with you on leaving your pup... I hate leaving my fur babies when we go away...
    PS That coconut drink looks amazing!
    ~Tiffany

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  14. Scallop Tuesday sounds like a fun little routine! The Mr. and Mrs. shirts are adorable!

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  15. I totally need to get that Kate book, so fab. I never watch the Hallmark channel only during Christmas but I think I need to start watching it. I hear they have had some great movies on lately. Totally looking forward to cooler weather. The heat and humidity are not my friends and my hair hates them both.

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  16. That's so much fun you have a scallop Tuesday! Great little tradition for the summer :) I love Kate Middleton so I'm going to have to look into that book!

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  17. I love that picture of you and your hubby in the Mr. & Mrs. shirts, so sweet! My mom is a huge real housewives fan, I'll watch it with her occasionally. I've been loving Astronaut Wives Club! I need to read Kate! The Royal We sounds familiar.

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  18. I love participating in this link up! I'm looking forward to fall, too. I can't wait to see the leaves change and to start baking some fall recipes--and to have some fall candles burning!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  19. So cute! I LOVE your LP wine glass and matching dress - so fun!!! And ahh, that tropical coconut drink makes me want to go on vacation!

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  20. I love your scallop Tuesday! Such a fun idea! I have been getting pulled into the Hallmark movies, as well. They are the perfect thing to have on while I am doing something else or just want a feel good movie to watch. :)

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  21. I agree with you - I am looking forward to fall too. While we havent had the worst summer I am looking forward to all I have planned this fall and FOOTBALL!!

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  22. This is a great prompt! With the humidity that's been in the air lately, I'm finding myself ready for fall, too! Maybe just not quite yet, though. :) I bet you are so excited for your anniversary trip, it will be a blast!

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  23. Scallop Tuesday sounds great! What a fun idea- looks like life is pretty wonderful right now!

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  24. Totally agree on looking forward to the Fall! Summer is great but I'm looking forward to football, fall clothes, pumpkin everything and prepping for Christmas :) I'm reading The Royal We right now and it is amazing!! I will have to check out your other book. I am addicted to RHONY and RHOC too! I have definite plans to binge watch Unreal and Astronaut Wives, so many people have recommended those two!
    Kelsey
    www.thepeacockroost.com

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  25. I love having a routine like that- scallop tuesday is precious! I totally get you and am reminscining about the same thing [especially the honeymoon part, so fun!]. how cute is that dress! so adorable!

    not a mom

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  26. I love the long days of summer. Sounds like you have lots of exciting trips coming up! LOVE your stripped dress, so cute!

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  27. I always love your pictures. You and Derek are so cute and you're always doing something fun!!! Can't wait to link-up tomorrow. See you then :)

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  28. It looks like you guys have been having so much fun this summer! I love it! And the food... seriously, I always leave your blog starving. Haha! ;)

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  29. Soooo excited for fall! "Are we there yet, are we there yet!?" is all I keep thinking ha. Love that your husband wore his "MR." shirt with a big old grin on his face ;)

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  30. Scallop Tuesday... my husband would love this. Scallops are his fav! Love your striped dress!

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  31. Love this post! Might have to copy and do one of my own :)

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  32. I found your blog through Shay's. :) I love all things royal family so I will have to check that book out! Cute blog, btw! Love your style! :)

    Jasmin
    www.jasminlovescoffee.blogspot.com

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  33. Scallop Tuesday? seriously, you guys are the cutest! I love your garden!

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  34. Your Mr and Mrs shirts are so cute! Do you find that book is accurate or more like a gossip magazine?

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  35. As usual, I love your clothes! What kind of wine is your favorite?

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  36. LOVE that navy and white striped dress, so cute! I'm trying to soak up all of the Summer goodness too but also starting to really get excited about Fall!

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  37. Yum- I loveeeee scallops and I think I need to tell Ryan about this scallop Tuesday thing… he'd love it!! And I love those Mr. & Mrs. shirts, your honeymoon looked amazinggg!! xo

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  38. I LOVE that first picture of you and Derek where you're holding Stella because you two are PERFECTLY color-coordinated! It's so cute. :) And I love the Mr. & Mrs. shirts. I'm on the hunt for a perfect 'wifey' tee to wear the day after our wedding!

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  39. OK your pup is the cutest and so are all the pics of you in the Mrs. shirt!! The cutest!!

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  40. Scallop Tuesday!?! That is the best idea I've ever heard of!!!! :) And yay for weekend getaways! I am definitely going to look for Kate!! All such cute pics of you and the hubby!!

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  41. I hope scallop Tuesday also includes some Lilly Pulitzer scallops!!! I love the Mr. and Mrs. picture - so cute - what a champ!!! I can't wait to hear details about your anniversary trip... becauseineedtoplanmine! ;)

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  42. I love living vicariously through you with your travels!! So much fun and I can't wait to read about your anniversary trip. :)

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  43. Im such a brat! I always want fall when it's summer... and summer when it's fall. Haha. I, too, am craving fall weather :)

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  44. Grilling is my favorite way to cook in the summer! So easy & delicious! I'm also excited for college football (Go Badgers!) :)

    midwestgrace.blogspot.com

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  45. Okay! I just found your blog through the What's Up Wednesday Link Up and I can't believe I did. You remind me of myself so much (before I had kids and when I was younger) but still; we have the same style- Lilly is my favorite. Excited to read more- enjoy the rest of your summer- I am doing the same- holding on to every last day!

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