FRIDAY FAVORITES.....DON'T BE BLUE

Hi Loves! No, the Blue isn't because I know the twins are boys...soon. The weather has finally taken a turn here in Indiana and for the most part, I think it’s going to be smooth sailing here on out. In the 70s for as far as the eye can see and fingers and toes crossed no frost for my Posies. 

1. My Cinco de Mayo Dress

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I had to show you this dress from Chicwish as I call it my Cinco de Mayo dress is it not perfect for tacos and margaritas, lol are you doing anything tonight?

2. Eva Franco Designs

The designs from Eva Franco are spectacular. My first piece of hers was the ruffled bomber jacket that I wore on my birthday in Paris. I am loving blue, so these designs are right up my alley. I wore the Magnolia Bloom maxi skirt with a turtleneck bodysuit in Chicago and it was a huge hit. I have been eyeing this Gaia Dress in electric bloom for quite some time and the bell sleeves are spectacular!

Eva Franco designs and I are offering a 30% discount code on everything on her site with the code: CLOUDNINE30

The Body Suit is SPANX and you can use code: CLOUDNINEXSPANX for all things there.

3. What I Wore or Will Wear

Lots of cute casual looks

Tank HERE // Shorts HERE // Sandals HERE

Top HERE // Shorts HERE // Sandals HERE

Tee HERE // Blazer HERE // Shoes HERE // Jeans HERE // Necklace HERE

4. Flower Report

This has been the week, my friends, Potting, potting, potting and about nine trips to greenhouses in total and planted about 100 in the ground yesterday! For the past couple weeks, flowers have been my passengers, lol. I’m sure you’ll be seeing my flowers all summer long.

5. Misc. Fun

POST OF THE WEEK

Monday ~Amazon May Summer LOVING

LATEST BABIES SCAN

I think it’s safe to say the twins are going to love our bunk room someday! Finding out the gender in 2 weeks!

MEMES

Because I share this one every year, lol

Are you watching the Coronation tomorrow? HAVE A BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND!!!

Linking up with  Friday Favorites  // Metamorphosis Monday

xoxo

FRIDAY FAVORITES...SWING OF SUMMER

Holy moly what a heat wave! Don’t worry I stayed cool. But some areas in our county lost power this week so my dentist appointment got canceled and I prayed for it to come back on in this darn heat for everyone. It did, but it took 36 hours. So needless to say, this week has us really swing into sweet summer!

1. Shop Avara

One way I’m staying cool is with all the sweet light weight Avara tops! So happy to offer 15% off code because they have so many cute things coming in and I’m going to grab a few more for summer beach town days! They just got a whole bunch of CUTE new dresses in.

SHOP AVARA HERE with CODE:  ANDREA15.

2. Loft for the 4th

I know it’s hard to believe the Fourth of July is right around the corner but I’m starting to get my festive on. Look at all this cuteness from the LOFT!! And of course, you know they are having great sales!

CODE: YAY for 50% OFF!!

Red Cami // Navy Puff Sleeve // Ice Cream Sweater // Red Shorts // Star Sweater // Star Tee // Star shorts // Navy Shorts

3. Swimsuit

My mom got this Swimsuit last year and gave it to me. I just found it in my drawer and I’m so happy I did because it is adorable! Amazon has so many good swimsuits and the tummy control on this one is perfect! Had to stay cool in the pool as much as possible this week! Sunnies from Amazon too!

4. Dress of Summer

Don’t these colors just scream summer? I just discover the Tabitha Brown line at Target. My store was putting it all out on Monday I walked in grabbed This Dress right off the hook purchased and ran home to put it on. It fit perfectly and the back is just dreamy! Plus, it’s only $35!

5. Misc. Fun

POST OF THE WEEK

Wednesday ~ Affordable Dresses to Beat the Heat

Brunch Charcuterie

Unfortunately, my Dentist’s office did not get this tray I made for them on Wednesday since they had to cancel my appointment, but no worries I’ll make them another one next week! This was a practice run to create a brunch tray and I think it turned out pretty good!

MEMES

Happy Weekend! STAY COOL!!!

LINKING-UP with Style on the Daily // Metamorphosis Monday // Thursday Fashion Files // Love your Creativity // Hello Monday  //Fancy Friday // Trend Spin 

xoxo

FRIDAY FAVORITES....SWEET SUMMER

Summer officially arrives on the calendar tomorrow and we’re going to kick it off in style! Now listen here Mother Nature, keep that rain away! We are planning a family day out with the kids and their girlfriends including a picnic, live music outside at a winery and maybe some miniature golf at a local distillery and whatever else the lower Lake Michigan adventure brings us! Masks are ready to go, picnic basket packed, and outfit picked out, lol.

1. First Restaurant Since Covid-19

I can’t believe it, but we actually did it, we ate out for the first time since COVID-19 began. Now, granted it was dining alfresco by a lake, at 50% spacing but it just felt good to get served food and bask in the open air! Now, we had to go to another county to do this, I’m not sure I feel comfortable yet doing it in my own county as numbers are rising. On the way home, it was hats on, windows down, moon roof open and just cruising with the air in our hair!

2. The YETI Bartender

"Pomegranate Martini"
YUM! This week’s YETI Bartender was inspired by my favorite drink at Ruth’s Chris steak House! Every year, right before Christmas break ends, we go as a family to Ruth’s Chris and my mom and I always get pomegranate martinis! I was able to replicate it here and I hope you will check it out on my YouTube CHANNEL!

3. Week's Attire

LOFT PEPLUM

A little cute try on of a couple tops this week from The LOFT. All under $13!

Top HERE // Jeans HERE // Sandals HERE

Top HERE // White Jeans HERE // Initial Necklace HERE // Sandals HERE // Earrings HERE

Top HERE // Leopard Sandals HERE // Earrings HERE // Jeans HERE

4. HEY TIGER

Isn’t it funny, how ever since Tiger King, tiger graphic tees and sweatshirts have got so popular! The funny thing is, I had bought this We the Free tank top before I even watched Tiger King! I love the way it looks with the champagne pleated skirt and sneakers!

Skirt HERE & HERE// Tennis Shoes HERE // Similar Tops HERE, HERE & HERE // Earrings HERE // Barrettes HERE // Necklace HERE & HERE

More Inspo

5. Misc. Fun

POSTS OF THE WEEK 

Monday ~ Americana Tiered Tray

Wednesday ~ Dressed in Yellow

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES and MEMES
Instead of just doing all funny Memes, I opted for a couple motivational quotes as well. This first one is such a good one. Please ladies, be all inclusive and kind and teach your daughters especially to do the same in this day and age!

MY ROSES

Walking past those “nine” rosebushes, the fragrance is intoxicating! I absolutely love them!

Don't forget this 

FUN an FESTIVE Link-Up 

on June 29th! JOIN US!

Have a sweet summertime weekend and enjoy the longest amount of daylight for the whole year on Saturday!

Linking up with  Friday Favorites // 
#DreamTeam Linky // Metamorphosis Monday

xoxo

LACE ACCENT LOVE & WUW

Lacy love! Oh Loft, your dresses are hit and miss for me but talk about a summer win in this little swing DRESS with the cutest lace cap sleeves and just wait until you see the back!

This little swing number is just perfect for casual and for dressy. I just love the midnight navy color and it’s so versatile. While I put Wedge Sandals and a pop of color with the Bright Tassel Earrings, you could make this Fourth of July inspired, you could add colors like yellow and hot pink and maybe do a fun funky purse! The possibilities are endless and your stomach endless as well because it hides all midsection imperfections. LOL

DRESS HERE // EARRINGS HERE // SANDALS HERE

Now, time for some What's Up in the Nine neck of the woods

1. WHAT WE’RE EATING THIS WEEK: 

 RECIPE HERE

RECIPE HERE
and

Strawberries and Cream Crostini's
Recipe coming soon.....

2. WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT: Summer Family Vacations of the past in our favorite spot.

3. WHAT I’M LOVING: My Flower beds starting to really bloom big

4. WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO: Even though our house is done, getting more inspiration for decorations from the Parade of Homes. Love this tile.

And seeing deer in our yard

5. WHAT I’M DREADING: Nada

6. WHAT I’M WORKING ON: My tan, lol, Fall post ideas, recipes, hiring contractor to get 2 additional accent walls done.

7. WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT: Family Vacation in our favorite Lake Town in a few days, then again to take mom in August, AND just booked the cutest Texas cottage to see my best gal pals this Fall......

8. WHAT I’M WATCHING/READING: Yellowstone, Designated Survivor (we are still in Season 1, but there is now a season 3 on Netflix), Big Little Lies

9. WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: 80's, classic rock, Country, lots of summer mixed playlists

10. WHAT I’M WEARING: Dresses, all the dresses

11. WHAT I’M DOING THIS WEEKEND: Mr. Nine's birthday, Family vacay!

12. WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH: Continuing to vacay, Pool days, Lazy days of Summer

13. WHAT ELSE IS NEW: Patriotic Link-Up, Monday July 1st

Five of my dearest bloggy friends, who I will be meeting up again as I mentioned this Fall and I have put together a red white and blue link up, going live on all our blogs on Monday, July 1 at 4am eastern! Please Mark your calendars and join us to link-up all your red, white and blue goodness! It can be anything from Fashion to Food to Decor to Fourth of July Travel Tips, 4th vacations... Anything at all, true to the red white and blue!

Linking Up With Oh Hey Girl  // Visible Monday // Style Me Wednesday // THT  //Fashion Moda// Thoughts for Thursday  // Fashion Friday // Lizzie in Lace // Shoe and Tell // Trend Spin // Fab Favorites //A Labour of Life // Confident Twosday // I will wear what I like // Jersey Girl Texan Heart// Fancy Friday  // Fashion Frenzy // Straight A Style // Metamorphosis Monday // On the Edge // Style with a Smile

xoxo