spring fever.

It never ceases to amaze me how my Christmas obsession moves to Spring fever in a matter of a days, but it happens every year. I spend months longing for Bean Boots, tights, fur, Elf, carols, and egg nog. Then that resort, Lilly Pulitzer state of mind kicks in, hastened by the incessant mid-January #tbt of 95% of my Instagram feed, boasting photos of summers past. It's in the sea of pink & turquoise, beaches, and tans that I begin my journey of longing for warmer days even earlier than usual. I can feel the ice of my drink melting from the summer heat, while the (cliche) smell of jasmine wafts through the air. I count down the days until it's time for an Arnold Palmer while watching the Masters, a julep for the Derby, and breakfast at Wimbledon. And no matter what the dermatologist says, there's nothing quite like the feel of sun on your skin. I'm counting down the weeks until Spring. Now excuse me while I unearth my bottle of fake and bake..

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bouquet.

Y'all, I'm all about winter, but I've got some major spring fever right now. What I wouldn't give for a vase full of pink peonies, tulips, or garden roses. Nothing would make me happier. Beauty at its best. 

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white hot.

Love the new lace & crochet trend. So vintage and southern.

freshly squeezed.

This is one year where the no-white-after-Labor Day rule has been thrown away. I love cold weather more than most, so this season has been slightly depressing for me, considering the fact that it's been hot for the majority of it. Come September, I think in nothing but tweed, tartan, sweaters, and changing leaves. However, like a light switch, the day after Christmas I'm geared up and ready to go for spring and summer. Usually brought about by the new Lilly catalog in the mail, I dream of punchy colors, shifts, sandals, and Essie. This season is no exception, as you can see from my new blog design. A few Christmas additions, including Essie "clambake," my amazing Lilly wristlet, and my new straw tote, have really put me in the mood for color & warmer climes (though, I'm typing this in 70 degree weather, so I'm pretty ok with it staying this temperature). Thanks to the cheery thoughts of pinks, oranges, cocktails, and the beach, I'm coming out of my lack-of-winter funk. Here are some of the bright and beautiful things that have been inspiring me of late.

via Unabashedly Prep.

via Unabashedly Prep.

via Unabashedly Prep.