Each morning, as part of my morning routine, I read a page from The Pivot Year by Brianna Wiest. This morning, I was particularly touched by what I read and thought I would share with you. I haven’t had as much time to work since being at the beach with my family but I hope this touches you as it touched me! Consider it your Daily Indulgence!

“Happiness is something that is gently built.  It is what you make ritual within your life, what you allow yourself to get used to.  You think of happiness as a constant forward motion, a kind of growing that looks like a never-ending accumulation, when it is in truth, consistent effort in the same direction.  It is the way you strengthen bonds, uncover beauty, and grow to become most comfortable with yourself.  It is how you learn to trace the lines of your innermost desires outward into the world, to find within them the pockets where you most belong.  It is to live in a way that makes you feel grateful you are here, that affirms how connected you are to something greater, that makes you feel as though you’re working toward something that one day will add up to be more meaningful than all it’s parts.” - Brianna Wiest 

In other words, happiness is a choice you make each day. It is the way you choose to live your life…choosing gratitude over negativity, staying in the moment instead of living in the past and it is also honoring your desires… taking the time to walk toward them each day. Change comes with curiosity, little steps, wondering and moving just a little if that’s what feels aligned!

The Dress

My daughter Rebecca and I went for a golf cart ride yesterday so she could help me by photographing this great summer dress from Etcetera (sometimes I just have to hand the camera to anyone who will take it! The light was perfect and we had a few moments to spend some time together which was really nice!

I can’t imagine a more perfect summer dress to beat the heat and humidity at Bald Head Island! It’s a lightweight cotton with pink and orange stripes and just a touch of metallic thread. It’s just loose fitting enough and the rope belt gives it definition! I paired it with my raffia sandals from Marc Fisher that I’ve worn non-stop this season, a bag from Target, my favorite bucket hat from Eric Javits and white sunglasses. Such an easy coastal chic look!

Below, I’m linking everything in this post plus a few other things I’m loving! I hope you all are having a great start to your summer! Remember to stay present and enjoy every moment because it goes by so quickly!