coastal getaway

I've been a bit M.I.A. on blogging and social media lately because I was so burnt out on our home renovation that I didn't have the energy or motivation left to put anything towards it. I also found myself getting frustrated every time I logged on to social media and saw everyone's perfectly styled homes while our house was a complete mess. I needed a detox, and it was perfect timing that our annual family vacation was planned at the height of my burnout. I'm back and I feel refreshed and motivated to push on through our renovation. I even completed a pantry and closet makeover the day after we returned! I'll be sharing these later this week, but for now I wanted to share some photos of the sweet little house we got to call home during the past week:

This ocean view could be seen from almost every room in the house. It was unbeatable!

This was the second living area on the bottom floor that led out to the pool and first floor balcony.

The kitchen was coastal perfection. Last year I was obsessing over our bathroom, and this year I was drooling over our Viking appliances. One day...

This is two of the three bedrooms. The first is the master on the third floor and the other was our bedroom for the week. Our room was on the second floor and had the sweetest little balcony that overlooked the street. It was perfect for people watching!  

Every detail was so well executed in this place I couldn't narrow down the photos to just one post. I'll be sharing detail shots of this beautiful home tomorrow!

a little bit to celebrate

As of today I can finally say the major construction (and dust) is behind us, and we're now able to start focusing on finishing rooms. We have lots and lots of painting left, and then I can start getting in and really decorating the rooms. I can happily say that our living room and kitchen are finally useable, and to celebrate, Charlie brought me home my favorite flowers. Here are two peeks of our living and kitchen:

Of course, I'll be posting full reveals as soon as they're ready!

stylish succulents

I'm a total plant fanatic, and while I've become pretty good at keeping most alive (even the finicky fiddle leaf fig), one thing I just can't seem to get to thrive are succulents. I absolutely adore them, and they are supposedly difficult to kill, but I definitely kill them every. single. time. I'm determined to teach myself how to take care of them, but until then, I'll just stare at these pretties for some inspiration:

via Best Friends for Frosting

via From Etzer With Love

via Jen Lauren Grant

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Etsy via Sadie and Mac

Remember my pineapple post? Love the idea of this pineapple vase with a succulent inside!

Do you have any special tips for getting succulents to survive? I'd love to hear any advice you have!