Despite the triple-digits, summer has always been one my favorite times of the year to host outdoor gatherings (admittedly, usually in the evening and with sufficient bug spray). From wine + cheese on the patio, to backyard game nights, I've been recently plotting a few upcoming events... perhaps slightly motivated by me wanting to get my backyard patio in better shape!

Check out a few of the links I’m loving right now…

I couldn't have gotten to where I am today without the support of the local community. So I always try to make a conscious effort to show my support to other small businesses! I love browsing local shops because, in a way, I feel like I get a glimpse into the owner's mind—who they are, their style, their passions. So, I thought I'd take a quick moment to pay it forward a little on this edition of Links I Love. This post features great products I've discovered recently from a few of my favorite small businesses! 

Since moving into my newly renovated home, I've been budgeting a lot more than usual for all the unexpected little things you want + need to make a house feel functional. So, on this edition of Links I Love, I'm sharing my favorite new home goods as well as a few must-have items that have quickly become creature comforts! 

A few weeks ago I reached out to some of y’all on my Instagram, asking whether or not you would enjoy a new blog series called “Links I Love.” There isn’t really a time I don’t love shopping, but I’m particularly prone to stress-shopping! And with a lot going on behind-the-scenes as I prepare to move into the #RenovateDING house in the coming weeks, I figured it would be a great time to share my top 5 favorite goodies I’ve picked up this summer!

Valentine’s Day is officially less than one week away! And if you’re anything like me, you’re still wondering how we’re already in the month of February. Well, I may not be able to help you score those last-minute dinner reservations, but I can help make it look like you’ve had your gift thoughtfully planned out for months. Shhh, your secret is safe with me! :)

I did read a few books this past year—promise. I go through phases of book-after-book years and then some where just the thought of starting a new book made me anxious. Well, I guess this year was one of those shutter at books year. BUT NOT 2017, I won’t let it happen! 

It's official! No one is safe from the dreaded "What do you want for [insert winter holiday here]?" question. With only a couple weeks left, I'm cutting it close. But I've finally narrowed down my favorite items of the season. There are just too many cute things, so I had to share it with you guys in this edition of Links I Love! 

The holidays are just super busy—even if we plan out our gifts, there’s always a last minute holiday party that comes up and we have to follow the rules: bring a gift, something other than a bottle of wine (even though I wouldn’t turn that away), and be fashionably late. Those are the rules, right?! Well here's a few options for the perfect Hostess gift, under $35.

In honor of #SmallBusinessSaturday, I've put together a gift guide for shopping local. I may or may not already have half of this stuff in my personal collection. Enjoy y'all!