Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Florida, Take Two

I spent the weekend back in Florida (Sand Key/Clearwater/St. Pete area) visiting with my parents and friends.  I flew down Friday despite some light snow flakes to meet up with my parents (invited myself along on their trip) who were already in town to visit their friends.


They had plans Friday when I got there so it was a full day to relax by the pool for me! I headed down right when I arrived, grabbed some lunch for myself at the pool bar and spent the rest of the day in the sun.  They also had plans Friday night with friends and I was more than happy to lounge in the room with some wine and a pizza order.  All in all it was a very nice and relaxing day and such fun to literally have nothing to do for a vacation day/night.  We did run out to grab ice cream at my favorite spot (remembered from previous trips), Larry's, which has the best ice cream, gelato and sundaes.


The weather was in the mid 70's with very few clouds each day so I took advantage of the bridge near the hotel to get in a nice walk each morning - about two miles or so.  I wasn't by myself today - I joined my parents to do a little shopping (we each found some things!) and then lunch on the beach in Clearwater at Frenchy's.  It was off to the pool for all of us until time for dinner after that.

Shirt: here / Purse: here
necklace: here / sunglasses: here

Saturday night I tagged along with them and their friends to one of my favorites, Ocean Prime! This specific location also had a delicious butter cake for dessert which is one of mine and Derek's favorites.

shoes: here (these were a backup) / clutch: here 

We also took in a Phillies spring training game (more on that tomorrow) but I was able to log a little time in the sun before heading to the stadium.  On our last night we had the same dinner plans, just with different people.  They met up with their friends and I met up with playgroup friends - we've been friends since we were babies! - all at the same restaurant, The Hurricane.

dress: here / clutch: here / shoes: here

My group did happy hour and drinks on the quite breezy rooftop to watch the sunset before heading to a lower outdoor area for the main course.  Dinner was slow but we didn't mind, we had the best time catching up and then met my parent's group at the bar for post dinner drinks.


Monday was a little of the same, pool, walk, eat, relax before heading back home again.  I love when Derek and my brother are around too but it was nice to get all the attention on this weekend away!

cover up: here / tote bag: here


Linking up with Jenn & Jessi for "What's Hap-pinning Wednesday"
and also for Wanderlust Wednesday today.


35 comments:

  1. What a fun and gorgeous trip away, lady! Must have been awesome leaving the snow for the beach :)!

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  2. This sounds like the best weekend. Long walks, lots of pool time, baseball game, and good food & drinks - not to mention the company. I definitely appreciate time alone with my parents, too!

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  3. Loving all your bright Lilly looks! What a great trip !!

    Christina :: Simple and Delish

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  4. You have me absolutely DYING to go back to Florida! I haven't been since our "baby moon" three years ago and all of your posts just have me itching to get back there and stick my toes in the sand! :)

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  5. Another fabulous trip, don't you love back to back vacations? Pool time, amazing food and drinks, shopping - what more can you ask for? Hop on over and link up with us for Wanderlust Wednesday ;-)
    Green Fashionista

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  6. Your Friday sounds like the PERFECT way to start a mini vacation. I love getting some alone time in, especially with a cocktail by the pool! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  7. ah i love love a vacation when i have nothing to do. looks like another successful florida trip on the books! ocean prime is a fav too! yum :) now you just need to go to orlando next time!

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  8. Two back to back trips to Florida? Sounds like heaven to me! You had great weather while you were down there... bet it made going back home a little more difficult. Love all your outfits from this trip, too!

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  9. Awwwww I love seeing all these gorgeous snaps of my local living! Isn't Clearwater so gorgeous?!?!

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  10. You look adorable! I am loving all your summer clothing choices!! jealous of your gorgeous vacay!

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  11. What a fun trip! Clearwater is so pretty! I was so excited to read that you went to a Phillies spring training game! So fun. When my friend use to play for them, I use to go down and visit all the time. We always had fun.

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  12. Oh how I miss Florida! Thankfully I'll be there in May! Glad you had a great time with your parents.

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  13. Your monogram bathing suit cover is so adorable!!! All of your pictures are gorgeous and making me crave some beach time with fruity drinks!!

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  14. Alone time by the pool followed by wine/pizza in a hotel room sounds AMAZZZINGGGGG!!!! I love it spending time with my parents too so this trip is totally something I would do! Now if only FLorida were closer for us ... ;)

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  15. Love!! All the Lilly makes me so happy!

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  16. Sounds like a great trip!!! I should invite myself along when my parents go on trips too haha. :-)

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  17. So jealous that you got to head back to Florida so soon already! I love that you admit to enjoying all the attention being on you - I'm the same way when it comes to Ryan/my siblings sometimes, ha!

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  18. This looks like such an awesome getaway! So jealous! I love your dresses. Where did you get them?

    ~Ashley @ A Cute Angle
    acutelifestyle.blogspot.com

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  19. ooooh that blue dress you are wearing with the tassel necklaces, i love love love it. do you happen to remember where it is from? i am so nosy but it looks fabulous. i want it. it seriously sounds - and looks - like a fabulous weekend.

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  20. Ohh I could use a relaxing trip like this one just lounging by the pool. That's always needed to get away from the busy work life. The resort you stayed at looks gorgeous. We have an Ocean Prime here as well and the food is out of this world.

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  21. This looks incredibly relaxing !!!

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  22. What a fun weekend!! We're finally going to a spring training game this weekend and I'm so excited!!

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  23. Your dad's plaid shorts!!!! I love it so much!!

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  24. Oh my gosh, I love that you tagged along on your parents' vacation!! This all looks like so much fun. Can't wait to read more about the Phillies game :)

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  25. I'm so jealous that you were in Florida twice so recently! That's awesome that you got to tag along with your parents, but that you also got to spend some time relaxing by yourself! As always, all of your dresses are so much fun!

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  26. Most adorable traveler you are!! So fun, relaxing and that blue dress is beautiful!!

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  27. Aww you have me wanting to go back to Florida! Love that you had such a great time with your parents! :)

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  28. Wow. You had a very stylish Florida adventure. I want some butter cake. Yum. :]

    // ▲ itsCarmen.com ▲

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  29. Yeahh!! I'm so glad you had a great trip!! I'm going to Florida next week so thanks for the much needed Florida inspiration!!!

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  30. Girl, you're living the life!! Trips with parents can be so much fun. I love your long sleeve dress!

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  31. Looks like you had a great trip with lots of relaxation time!! I need a few days at the pool with wine and a good book ;)

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  32. Sounds like such a good trip! Honestly, is there anything better than a relaxing vacation with the family?

    xx, Caitlin
    www.wandererandwolf.com

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  33. Aren't Florida Sunsets the best? A definite vacation of mine too is just lounging around by the pool and stuffing my face with pizza. Is there anything better in this world? Glad you had an awesome trip! ♥

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  34. I love your mini travel vacation. Sounds like the perfect weekend!

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  35. I have never purchased Lilly Pulitzer, but I love the navy dress you had on so I just went to their website and ordered it. It is on "waitlist" but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

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