MAKING MY GETAWAY (IN CORAL + BLUE)

I warned you you're going to have to put up with a little pre-vacation dreaming and planning around here...

So, welcome to my first fantasy! I've got one last hotel to book on the Amalfi Coast, and I happened upon this one while perusing Mr&Mrs Smith last night. Welcome to Capo la Gala!

Their combination of modern decor with beachy flair and (hello!) those zig zag tiles in coral+blue put me over the edge! That headboard rivals the view, too!

Even the bathroom is done to perfection, incorporating coral tiles and high gloss surfaces in that same winning color combo. 

And then, you know, there's this.

And this. So that's pretty cool too. Who wants to come with me?

ESCAPE...

Good morning, beautiful people! How was the weekend?

As I promised myself, I finally took a few days to relax a bit after all the travel I've been doing and it was absolutely lovely. Of course... this girl can't stay in one place too long, which is why I spent Saturday night researching and making plans for a very exciting destination in June...

Italy!! Exactly one month from today my entire family (mom, dad and sis) will be jetting off for a few weeks in the saturated sunshine of Sicily. I'm already dreaming of the wardrobe I'll be packing and the fabulous hotels we'll be lounging in... 

Not to mention time spent on salty beaches as we make our way up to the Amalfi Coast! It's been years since I made the time to hop across the globe for a real getaway, and I cannot wait. We'll also be stopping through Calabria to visit the small town my father was born in, and - fingers crossed - spending one indulgent night in Capri just me and my sis.

Anyone have suggestions for our little escape? I'd love to hear them!

*images via pinterest, kimberly ayres, pinterest, and flickr

SWEET (WHITE) SERENITY

It seems like whenever life gets a little hectic, I start craving simple, white spaces to disappear to...

Preferably a space that looks like it could be tucked away on some exotic island with white sand beaches and bright blue waters...

Yup, this would pretty much do it. Don't you love the mini lofted seating area? Also digging the collection of little white chairs and that painted on 'rug'. Apparently tall people are not allowed in my tropical paradise, so all my shorty's, grab your bags and let's go. I call dibs on that bed with a view!

*photography by jerome galland

Fun in the Sun

Not exactly sure where Carter Smith took these photos of Mila Jovovich but it looks like Florida to me.  Regardless, hey make me wish I had worked out more before my trip.  My fun in the sun is coming to an end and I can't wait to share my own adventures with you all when I get back tonight.  See you soon!

Photos by Carter Smith