Weekend Getaway . . . What to Pack

I thought I would show you our Ted Baker luggage set in action and

share tips on packing for a short weekend getaway.

Above:  Ted Baker luggage tag

Below:  Ted Baker matching passport case

My suitcase is from Vince Camuto.  It was originally $280 and I got it for $69.99 

at Marshalls a few years ago.  I recently checked and both TJ Maxx and Marshalls 

have great options for quality luggage at a great price.

When packing for a short weekend getaway you probably won't need enough clothes to fill a small suitcase.  

In order to prevent your clothes from moving around and getting wrinkled

I will pack my shoes in their box to help keep me organized and clothes wrinkle free.  

On the way home if you have done some trip shopping

 you can just remove the boxes and use the space.

On one side I will put my clothes.  The other side will contain my shoes, toiletries,

hair tools, chargers, and a small purse.  I travel with a tote on the airplane.

Packing in a neutral palette is always best for me.  It also takes the guesswork out of packing.

 I tend to take a lot of black because it's easy to make a black dress and jeans

 look different with just popping in a few accessories.  

Scarves are always great to have and double for swim sarongs.

I also love having a fabric recycle bag.  See below.

Folded up it takes up almost no space.

You can use this at the pool or hot tub.  

Pack shopping in it for the trip home.  

Put dirty clothes in it.  

Use it to keep your hair tools tidy while in the hotel.

Put underclothing in it and hang in a closet.

And the list goes on . . .

Below is a great list I found to help me to not forget any toiletries.

On mine I have swapped the glasses for headache medicine.

If you travel often I would recommend printing your list

or having it on your phone.  Then packing is a snap.

I would also recommend having the Uber app and the local weather
ready-to-go on your phone.


Check back as I will be adding to this post today.

Thank you for visiting!  xoxo

Gifted and Made with Love

Giving Bear

Need to send someone love when you can't always be there?  

Our Giving Bear and Giving Socks make a sweet little gift.  

They arrived yesterday and have already been a hit!

$32

Giving Socks available in pink and gray

$20

Need us to send them for you?  Text (801) 232-3276 and you will receive 

all the details with a photo of your gift and shipping confirmation.

Last night I made bedtime cookies.  These are the boys' favorite!  

It's my Grandma's recipe (my Dad's mother) and they are so good!  Click here for recipe.

My joke is because they contain two brown eggs and organic chips

that they make a proper breakfast.  haha

But truthfully we will enjoy them this morning with our breakfast.

Thank you for visiting!

xoxo

Mer Sea's Boheme

It hasn't been long ago that we launched Mer Sea.  See here.  

We quickly fell in love with their products and their Boheme fragrance.  

Yesterday we re-stocked the items sold out and added five new products 

to our line that we think you are going to fall in love with too.

Above: Chaomile Bubble Bath $38

Below: Salt Soak Jar $24

Below: Sea Salt Balm Scrub $12

Below: Petite French Candle $14

French Soap Dish $16

While we are talking all things French and blue,  blue on blue from La Vie Parisienne 

seems to be my go-to lately.  I love layering our signature ice blue bracelet 

with the other blues from their collection.

I am drawn to a French blue and soon it will be the color of our front door.

We have another painting project happening today at the house.

Stay tuned and thank you for visiting!

Ted Baker

Let's do the twist!

Introducing our Ted Baker twist pens.  Set of three. $42

Featured with a Sugar Paper planner.

I find it's important to surround myself daily with positivity.

Positive mindset is key.

Here's our message for the week.

Be Scared.  Do it anyway.

I love this one because I'm a creature of habit.

Sometimes I turn things down because it is out of my comfort zone.

But that's where growth happens.

So here's to a week to trying new things.

Pushing the boat out.

Being ok to fail.

Being ok to not be the best.

All in the spirit of growth.

Happy Monday!

Little reminders on Ted Baker post-it's.

Post-it set can be seen here.

Parisian Pink

We are having all the feels for this new pink scarf.  
Perfect for a stroll in Paris.

$32

Floral dress is Kate Spade.

From day to night.

Another Kate Spade dress with our watercolor scarf.

Entertaining

Last night I decided to give the Instant Pot the night off and made Italian Sausage Lasagna.

See recipe below.  This is a recipe I have made for years, but recently adapted it

by adding the Italian Sausage.

This morning I washed all the linens because I like to keep our table set.

I have loved how these Sugar Paper cloth napkins wash up time and time again.

I use detergent and softener that are free from fragrance, 

but Lydia Elise Millen has been chatting up how her laundry always smells so good.  

I went in search for a U.S. comparable and I love this!  

It adds just a hint of citrus and makes your washer smell fresh and clean.  

They are dry flakes and you don't need a lot.

Italian Sausage Lasagna

Ingredients:

Italian Sausage

Lasagne Noodles (uncooked)

Cheese (I use two different kinds, but not necessary)

Sauce (I use this one and recommend it for this recipe) 3 jars

Cottage Cheese

Bake Time:

Large casserole 1 hour at 350 degrees

Directions:

Sauce (incorporate sausage into sauce)
(first layer is sauce and then follow below)

Noodles (uncooked)
Sauce

Cheese

Cottage Cheese

Repeat 5 times

(note: last layer forego the cottage cheese)

When I pull it out of the oven I add more cheese and let sit 10 minutes.  

It's so good!

Thanks for visiting!  Happy entertaining!

XOXO Collectibles

We added these charming two collectibles to our collection and we were re-stocked 

in the collectibles that recently sold out.  See more here.

$48

Shipping available.  Text (801) 232-3276 with questions/orders.

Merci Beaucoup!

Valentine's Gift Guide $25 and under

Sharing some of our favorite affordable gifts for Valentine's Day.

Above: Heart ring $8.  Featured on a Limoges plate from France $16.

Vintage petite plates make a charming way to gift a ring.
Something new with something old.

We have a variety of both rings and plates to choose from.

Below: We are also re-stocked with our popular layered coin necklace.

All of our Valentine's necklaces are $18

Featured with my Sugar Paper agenda found here.

Mer Sea's Kismet hand creme $22 also makes a fun gift.  

More coming from Mer Sea today!

Mer Sea Shea Soap $12

A book is always a great idea!  I love receiving books and I can never have too many.

I updated yesterday's blog with a great read about 
35 of the most beautiful places in London.
See here.

The Gospel According to Coco Chanel.  $15

Also found on Amazon here or Target here for $16.95.

Thank you for visiting!

New arrivals coming up on Instagram later today!  xoxo

Going places?

Let us help you arrive in style.

Ted Baker luggage set.  

Comes with a passport case and luggage tag

with rose gold details

and one of my favorite sayings.

Click here for more of our Ted Baker collection.

Fly me to the moon
Let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like on
Jupiter and Mars

-Sinatra


For 35 prettiest places in London by Harper's Bazaar click here.
It's very well done.

Then meet me at Biscuiteers?

I dream of staying here

The Corinthia Hotel, London

To see more and book click here.

and taking in all of London's flower stands.

Thanks for visiting!