What I'm Loving Now...

1. Whisper Linen Cardigan 2. Scrolled Link Bracelet 3. Perfect Shirt in Mini Gingham 4. 3" Chino Shorts 5. TORY BURCH Berdine Eyelet Dress 6. 3" Chino Shorts 7. Printed Make-Up Pouch 8. Feather Paisley Pleated Bandeau Top and Bikini 9. Dottie Crystal Hoop Earrings  10. TORY BURCH Water snake Alfie Sandal 11. Essie Ole' Caliente 12. TORY BURCH Claire Stitched Leather Tote 13. Cutler and Gross Aviators 14. T-Shirt Dress  

Three Things...

{still love a white kitchen}

{cute anchor dress}

{accessorized pool area} 

Laguna Beach Retreat

It's so refreshing to find a new featured beach house online...this one located in Orange County, California reminds me of a resort with its rustic design that includes California, Mexican and Mediterranean styles. An added bonus...there's an ocean view from every room.  

Photo of the Day...

Gun Barrel Savaged Wood Dining Table | Martine Dining Chair

I've always loved this dining room designed by Gold and Adler...it's spacious, casual and elegant.

You can see more of this gorgeous home here.

What I'm Loving Now...

1. Drapey Elbow Sleeve Tee  2. Ruched Loop Bandeau Top and Glamour Girl Bikini 3. Vintage Striped Cotton T-Shirt 4. Berry Crystal Earrings 5. Seville Espadrille Wedge 6. Natalie Sunglasses 7. Claire Stitched Leather Clutch 8. Anchor Bead Charm Bracelet 9. Sand Dune Shorts 10. Cafe' Capri Pants 11. Jardin Maxi Skirt 12. Bubble Necklace 13. Animal Print Linen Canvas Shorts 14. Minnie Pant in Stretched Twill 

Fun Spring Sale at Tory Burch...

New Swim and Spring Styles added to the Spring Sale for up to 30% OFF at ToryBurch.com

If you've had your eye on something at Tory Burch this spring, chances are it's on sale now!

This and That...

...wear these nautical striped shorts and enjoy a little Memorial Day treat.

Desiree's Beach House Picks...

I've had a  few friends tell me lately that they were inspired to add a few coastal elements to their home.  This, of course...always makes me want to do somersaults! Yeah! Now let's see what ideas I can come up with...well, here they are. Fun, naturally-hued beach house picks.  

1. Scalloped Shell 2. Ikat Printed Pillow Cover 3. Pierce Sofa 4. Botanical Shell Table Cloth 5. Water Hyacinth Charger 6. Belgian Linen Bedding 

If you are interested in seeing more BEACH HOUSE ideas, visit my Pinterest board.

Love this Dress...

I love this embroidered dress that Tory Burch is wearing! Does anyone know if it was something she sold in the past? If so...I hope she makes them again!

Tory Burch...Spring Sale

Shop the Spring Sale for up to 30% OFF at ToryBurch.com

Happy Friday! Great sale at Tory Burch starts today!

What I'm Loving Now...

1. Toothpick Jean in Dark Poppy 2. Track Link Bracelet 3. Anchor Bead Charm Bracelet 4. Summer Stretch Belt 5. Vintage Cotton Tee in Ikat 6. Shawn Aviators 7. Bubble Necklace 8. Tiered Dot Tank 9. Maribeth Espadrilles 10. Double Strand Seahorse Necklace 11. Crinkle City Mini 12. Biennial Satchel

This and That...

...gorgeous agave margaritas and a girly yellow dress

Instagram...lately

Love...love these colors by Butter London 

I've parted ways with my flat iron these days...curling iron is my new best friend <3

a little late night sushi run with my hubby after a funny movie...Think Like a Man! 

Did you see it?

his and her movie snacks...thanks to a dear student of mine :)

a sweet teacher appreciation surprise from our administration

here's what's on my reading list now...have you read them?

I chose to read this one first! But I needed some coffee to keep me up!

I adore my new J.Crew embroidered top...there's nothing like a pretty ethnic top for the summer!

This one is sold out...these styles are similar here, here and here.

Hope you have a great week!

What I'm Loving Now...

1. WEST ELM Woven Pitcher 2. CUTLER and GROSS Sunglasses 3. TORY BURCH Diagonal Bead Necklace 4. WEST ELM Hand Painted Dotted Dinnerware 5. S. PELLEGRINO Sparkling Water 6. BEACH INSPIRATION 7. J.CREW Bette Platform Wedges 8. J.CREW Scrolled Link Bracelet 9. TORY BURCH Straw Embroidered Tulip Bucket Tote 10. ESSIE Bazooka 

Mexican Family Fiesta

Every summer, my husband and I host a delicious Mexican fajita dinner for our extended family and I was excited to see this new fiesta table setting in my Williams Sonoma catalog! 

Makes me want to fast forward to summer!  

medallion table runner | molcajete & tejolete | glass footed beverage dispenser | margarita glasses | nito chip & dip tray | nito condiment caddy | nito caddy | tumblers | medallion appetizer plates | medallion napkins 

 

Tory Burch for Mother's Day

Check out the Mother's Day Gift Guide at ToryBurch.com!

What I'm Loving Now...

1. J.CREW Altuzarra Patricia Top | 2.  NEUTROGENA Pink Grapefruit Face Soap and Scrub | 3. CANNON 7 D Digital Camera | 4. J.CREW Crystal Tiny Hoop Earrings | 5. J.CREW Classic Half-Pave Necklace | 6. CHANEL Rouge Coco Shine En Vogue Lipstick | 7. DIPTYQUE Mimosa Candle | 8. TORY BURCH Amina High Heel Sandal | 9. Assorted J.CREW Pumps | 10. J.CREW Stripe Beach Shorts |

Have a lovely weekend...

Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, ginger plum margaritas...ole!

Love these gift ideas for the upcoming wedding season...all original.

Can't get enough of this great smoky eye tutorial.

Great tips from a stylist on how to pair colors, stripes and playing with prints.

If cupcakes weren't awesome enough...here's a recipe for one that wins the prize!

I'm loving this list more and more!

Three little things that make me happy...

XO,
Desiree

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Cabo San Lucas Get-a-Way

Capella Pedegral Resort and Spa

If you ask my husband where I want to go within the next year, he will say Cabo.  I love Mexico!  It's where we honeymooned and I would love to visit there and stay at one of these two places!  

Esperanza Resort

Have you ever been and which would you choose?

Photo of the Day

I've always loved this elegant simple bathroom. It's from Coastal Living's 2010 Ultimate Beach House in Seabrook, Washington. 

Love beach houses like I do? 

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To Mom...with love

J.Crew Printed iPhone Case | Sea Bags for J.Crew Medium Tote | J.Crew Stretch Bracelet | J.Crew printed Summer Scarf | J.Crew Bellflower Earrings | Essie Nail polish Camera | Williams Sonoma Cupcake Mix | Diptyque Candle