Summer Inspiration

A little inspiration from my tumblr to start the day off well...

With the first day of summer being this Saturday I have found myself dreaming of vacationing to Italian beaches, reading a captivating novel and jumping into crystal blue waters. Needless to say, I'm counting down until vacation days in July. 

xoxo bd

*all photos via lovelylittleplace*

H&M Summer Style

H&M Summer Style by lovelybdavis featuring a flared skirt

H&M Summer Style for Guys by lovelybdavis featuring h&m shorts

As I said in my last post, we took a much needed shopping trip to the newly opened H&M. I had my first taste of their oh-so affordable yet surprisingly well-made and freaking trendy clothing on our honeymoon in San Francisco. Their stores were sprinkled amongst the city like churches are here in the south. They were everywhere and I wanted everything they had to offer. To this day, we still wear clothes, shoes and accessories that we purchased almost 4 years ago. If you take care of your clothes, they will last…even that $9.95 pair of shorts. {Preach it!}

The closest locations to us are either Raleigh, NC or Atlanta, GA which are far from convenient. If ever we are in a city that has a store, we carve out time from our schedule to find the latest goods. Both Adam and I want to look like we have some sort of style going on but don’t have the budget to splurge on $300 shoes or a $70 t-shirt.

In the sets above I included a few of the pieces we picked up for ourselves. As I tend to live in dresses and light weight scarves during the summer, I made sure to pick up multiple options! Adam found some great linen shorts and a nice polo that reminds me of Don Draper.

By no means am I being paid by H&M to talk about how much I like their clothing, we just both come out so happy with our purchases and our wallets reflect that sentiment as well.

If you click on the sets above, they will link to each individual item. Sadly you cannot purchase any of the items online, only in store. If you do happen to have store near where you are, sign up for the e-mail list and you will immediately receive a 20% off coupon for any item of your choice. 

Ballin :)

I hope you have a summer-ly beautiful day! I'll talk to you soon...
xoxo bd

{H&M}

Weekend Beauty Haul

Weekend Beauty Haul by lovelybdavis 

When it comes to the warmer months, {Hello, it's freaking June! Where has this year gone?} I like to change up my beauty routine and luckily for me all of the stores do as well! New foundations and collections begin to come up on the drugstore isles and in the displays of my favorite department stores. 
This past weekend I grabbed a few must have Summer ready items! 

'Addicted to Peach' Collection by BareMinerals - this collection is perfect summer makeup. Truthfully, if you were just starting out with makeup or maybe wanted to try something new for vacation, I would highly recommend that collection. You receive every product in a full size (Blush, lip gloss, 3 eye shadows and mascara) along with the cutest metallic rose gold makeup bag! Seriously it was such a great purchase!

Almay Smart Shade CC Cream - To complete your easy summer makeup look I would throw in this CC Cream by Almay. Not only is it light, which won't leave you feeling like you have anything caked on, but they have also packed in 35 spf so there's no need to bring along your bottle of sunscreen. Did I mention is under $10? Steal!

Dickinson's Pore Perfecting Toner - I have mentioned this product before but had to mention it again! This witch hazel toner is a definite must in the summer to aid in getting your face fresh and clean. After I wash my face with my typical cleanser, I put this toner on a cotton pad and wipe over my entire face and neck. It takes away any excess oil or dirt that your cleanser neglected to wash away. Again, it's a steal and can be purchased at your local drugstore for $5. *Winning*

Pacifica Roll On Perfume in Tahitian Gardenia - In a recent trip to Whole Foods I saw this display of roll on perfumes in a myriad of scents. I was immediately drawn to the Tahitian Gardenia as gardenia is one of my top 5 favorite scents and also because of its size! I am easily able to throw it in my purse and have a smell good pick me up at any time!

Sally Hansen Hard As Nail Xtreme Wear in Breeze Blue - I'll admit that the moment I saw this color I knew I had to have it! Though it might be a bit of a stretch for some to wear blue on their fingernails, it is very flattering on many skin tones! Not only does it dry quickly but it also wears very well without chipping! Once again, it is a steal and available at drugstores for under $3.

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I hope that you're June has gotten off to a wonderful start!
I'll talk to you soon
xoxo bd

Beach Getaway:

Being that the weather has heated up I have found myself dreaming of a getaway.
I'm thinking some place private with drinks, a good book and frequent dips into the water. Above are a few luxury pieces I thought might make a day on the beach that much more indulgent.
If only I could jet set this weekend...these southern summers are brutal- today has already reach 100 degrees!


I hope you are having a lovely {warm} Thursday! 
Talk to you soon!
Xoxo bd

Weekend Bliss

I hope that you are having a beautiful Sunday! 

This weekend thus far has been so relaxing and a much needed catch-up.

By the way, don't you just love the illustration above? I have seen her illustrations on Pinterest and have repinned a few myself but had no idea they were by the same person. The other day I stumbled upon her blog the other day and found myself wanting to frame every one! 

The past few weeks have been nuts and I needed some time to cope with all the changes that have gone on.

After moving in and a quick vacation to California, time at my home and time with my hubby was a necessity!

Friday night was so sweet as Adam came home from work with two of my favorite magazines (InStyle and Elle Decor), a candle, strawberries, bath salts and Amelie! We spent the whole evening together reading, watching Parenthood (We're obsessed!) and nibbling on berries. Needless to say we woke up Saturday completely renewed!

Strolling down main street of Downtown Franklin was number one on my to-do list so we got ready for the day and had a blissful time peering into our favorite stores...namely, The Iron Gate. Whomever decorated that store, you are welcome to turn our home upside down with your lovely treasures, large iron beds and french candles. Go on, do what you like!

After the heat got the best of us we decided on a cooler activity and went to see 'Brave'. 

Now I'm not the first person in line for animated/pixar movies but this was so cute! I loved her bright red curly hair and the way it bounced on screen. The way they animated her strands of hair was mind blowing....was this not real? Oh my how talented these animators are! I would highly suggest you go out to catch a showing- unlike most of the love torn princesses of the past disney films, this girl's got gumption!

If you would like me to be honest about Saturday night, it pretty much consisted of cooking dinner and watching more Parenthood.

Today Adam had a scheduled golf outing with his boss and CPA while I went to church and lunch with my family. My mamma and I went out afterwards for some girl time and she bought me two magazines and a Starbucks. Oh, this girl knows me! 

Adam came home later on with the biggest smile on his face. That man loves him some golf!

 We ran out for a treat {see below},spent a few more minutes with my parents and are now back home.

 I figured this little blog deserved an update ;)

I hope your summer is going splendidly! I'll talk to you soon, promise! 

xoxo bd

What's In My Summer Bag?

Don't you just love the paused picture of me? Oh so flattering, I know.

As promised I wanted to share another video with you all!

Here you get to see inside the mysterious world of a woman's bag. 

Growing up I remember my dad and brother being afraid to grab something out of my purse if they needed something...as if their hand would get trapped or they would find out things about me they didn't want to know. 

I am enamored with watching these videos on youtube and have always wanted to do one. Please let me know if you end up doing one and share the link!

Again, I'll be posting more videos as I think it's a fun way to interact with you!

 

We've already reached the end of Wednesday so here's to only a couple of more days until the weekend! Is it sad I'm counting them down? Or....how about 6 days until my 2yr wedding anniversary?! Crazy crazy. Alright I'm off to bed....have a lovely nights rest or if you're reading this in the morning, as I know my mom will, I hope your coffee is just right.

Talk to you soon,

Xoxo .bd

As I have the day off, I decided to clear the cobwebs from this poorly neglected blog.

June flew by as has July already and the summer is hotter than ever. I have been working on a few new things for this little world of mine and I hope it is received well!

Lovelies, enjoy your Friday and the beginning to a beautiful summer weekend. May these next few nights be filled with warm breezes and breathtaking sunsets.

Talk to you soon,

xoxo .bd

{Photo Credit: Plum Pretty Sugar}

As I've neglected to post anything in a while I thought I might just share all of the photos from our Oklahoma trip in June to our most recent pictures. 

{Family Reunion in Oklahoma}

 

The two of us with his parents, Joe and Barbara at the Aquarium

 

The view from our cabin porch

 

The tiniest of all bathrooms! Six people, one miniature shower and plenty of towels.

{Having My Tooth Pulled}

Gauze, Medication and Napping in that order...and a gauze bag because getting your tooth pulled is anything but glamorous.

 {Breakfast with my Parents}

{Packing to Go Back Home}

Lots and lots of packing...

Back in Memphis

{Slip n Sliding}

At a friends birthday party, a slip n slide, yes the ones from when you were 8, was in the backyard and all of the guys took part. Note they are law school students, and at least 25. But they still get giddy over that kind of stuff.

While they were sliding the rest of their  were staying dry... as did I of course!

Adam obviously didn't stay dry and came home with scratches and bruises all over!

Outfit to Room

While working part time as a receptionist at a Law Firm for the summer I have fallen into the work outfit mess. 

I brought a few things with me that would be deemed office appropriate but I'm really trying not to always dress in black and gray. Lately I've worn lots of cerulean blue and deep purples but after seeing this outfit worn by Jessica Biel, the tides have turned. Light and airy looks effortless and warm weather friendly...certainly!

Pants by Catherine Malandrino, Christian Lacroix blouse, and Fendi Clutch.

xoxo .bd

{Photo Credits: Catherine Malandrino}

 

Well hello there friends,  I hope you've had a wonderful mid May week!

Yesterday was my last day of work at the PT clinic for the summer.

The other afternoon my boss asked me into his office for a talk to set in stone my coming back in the fall, saying how he thought I was a great worker and that they wanted me to continue working there. What? Yes! Woo hoo, they like me! They really really like me! On top of being promised a job after a 2 1/2 month hiatus he also bought breakfast for the entire office in honor of it being my last day. A co worker mentioned how that hasn't happened before. At least not for someone who was going to come back. I was and am so honored to work with such a fantastic team of people.

Who would have thought that this "random" job I got hired for would turn into something like this.

Now, do I want to be a physical therapist? No. Do I want to be a physical therapists assistant? No.

Would I like to even work in the medical field? No. But but but I couldn't be more grateful for the situation God placed me in. I never in a million years could have chosen this and that's why it has been the most pleasant surprise.

When I moved to Memphis I hardly knew people and was frankly scared it may never happen. With the kindness of the girl techs, I've grown close to them {Sarah and Nicol} and I must say my heart is lighter. Even the interns we've had over the past year have been wonderful, I'd like it say they are honest friendships.

Though I'm sad to not see those people every day for a couple of months I'm in need of a break...something to break up the monotony in our lives.

As the trip is nearing we have to get multiple things done with the house. Off I go!

xoxo .bd

{Photo Credit: Fabio Bartlett}

Wednesday is already here, our home's favorite night of the work week. 

For lunch today a few of my co workers, along with Adam and I, went to Moe's. Tomorrow is the last day for one of our interns, Leah, and Friday is my last day.  In honor of the good things about to come this summer for the two of us we celebrated by chowing down on mexican food.

 I haven't mentioned it in any previous posts as I wasn't sure of many details; Adam and I will be taking a break from Memphis for the summer and will be in Nashville. We had initially planned on staying here but knew there were many more opportunities available to us elsewhere. In faith we trusted that God would provide for our finances regardless of rent and other bills due while away.

Out of the blue a friend offered to watch our home for the summer as well as help pay for utilities which helps immensely. Also the two of us have landed jobs that will supply enough income for our necessities while in Nashville and back in Memphis. Blessings Blessings Blessings.

There have undoubtedly been hitches yet we know God's plans are far great than we could imagine. This is a learning process for sure.

We'll leave Monday morning for our summer adventure and I must get to packing! Oh my word there are too many things we have to bring. Where will we find the space? 

Have a lovely hump day, I'll talk to you soon!

xoxo .bd

{Photo Credits: Fabio Barlett Photograhy, BHG}