Ten Things That Made My Spring Edit
As spring fades into summer…
Spring is such a beautiful season, and this one has been particularly magical. I can't fully explain it, but it feels like a spring from my childhood…the flowers have really put on a show, and something about all of it has felt different this year. Maybe because I've actually made the effort to be outside and enjoy it. Walks in the park, wine on the porch, and surprisingly, the best thing of all... yard work.
I spent the better part of yesterday outside tackling the pollen situation, which has been absolutely brutal this year. I raked, swept, and cleaned until everything looked new again. Then made a trip to the garden shop for flowers and mulch, came home, filled pots and planted until I could barely stand up. I'm still not finished, but it looks amazing. It's been years since I've done work like this and I’m realizing how much I love working in the yard…I may just turn into a gardener before it’s all over. There’s something about taking care of your space that just feels good!
The spring mindset is already starting to fade into summer though…beach trips are being planned and full summer outfits are happening. We still have about a month before temperatures feel truly summer, and about a month left of beautiful blooms and those evenings that are just slightly cool enough to be perfect. My peonies are just starting to open, the last of the pollen is finally falling, and I'm hoping we can actually sit in that freshly done yard and enjoy every bit of what's left of Spring!
And so…today's post is about some of the things I've purchased and have on my list to wear right now and into summer!
A good pair of Bermuda shorts is a must-have this spring, and I couldn't be happier about this trend. Wear them with jelly flip flops or dress them up with loafers. I've also discovered a new brand called Natalie Martin that makes the most gorgeous caftans... worn as a dress or as the perfect swimsuit coverup, these caftans are going straight to the top of my list.
Sunglasses are never optional, and the right pair can be the accessory that makes your entire look. Tory Burch is absolutely killing it with accessories this year and these sunglasses are fabulous. My Veronica Beard rattan bag has become my go-to for nearly every day... it's so cute and practical and goes with everything. I just purchased the little white eyelet top from H&M…it’s affordable, summery, and perfect with Bermuda shorts and sandals.
I have become a full-on bucket hat fanatic, and this one from Johanna Ortiz has so much personality. Perfect over wet hair at the beach or paired with a sundress. You know I love Hunter Bell, and this dress has earned its place in the rotation because the black and white reads as a neutral... change it up with shoes, a jacket, and jewelry and you have an entirely different look.
The quintessential color of warm weather is turquoise, and a pair of turquoise earrings will be the ones you reach for again and again. Picture them with denim shorts, the white eyelet top, and jelly flip flops. Add a spritz of Jo Malone's gorgeous new beachy scent (I’ve asked for it for my birthday) and you’re all set for the season ahead!
Enjoy every single day of this beautiful season. It goes by so quickly!
Thanks so much for reading today!
~XOXO Suzanne