Happy Saturday! Today is our last full day at Bald Head and we’ve had the best time, but I’ll admit that I’m ready to get home and get back into the swing of things! It’s so great to be able to get away, recharge, rest and put some perspective on things! This has truly been an amazing two weeks! I’ve taken long walks with the dogs, spent time on the beach with Baldy, read a book (see below) and eaten some delicious food! Life is good!

Today’s post is a happy post about things for now and for fall that I’m loving and want to share with you! I hope you enjoy and I would love for you to leave a comment at the end if you have something to say!

We’ve had my daughter Sarah’s dog…John Wayne and our dog Amos with us here and they’ve had just as much fun as we have! They’ve both decided they need to sleep with us so the bed has been a little crowded.

This porch is one of my favorite places to be…I love to sit in the rocking chairs and drink coffee and read in the. mornings. I’m almost finished with The Last Thing He Told me by Laura Dave and I’ve really enjoyed reading it! It’s suspenseful and an easy summer read!

I’ve started following several new Instagram accounts that I’m loving and two of them are Every Day Parisian and See My Paris! If you’re dreaming of Paris as I am…these are for you!

Fashion and Beauty

I have a bit of an addiction to having lip balm or lip gloss on my lips and found this lip balm by Jane Iredale! It goes on smoothly, comes in seven colors, contains SPF and is very hydrating! It’s been great to have in my beach bag!

These boots from Marc Fisher are on my wish list for fall! I got the black leather version last season and wore them so often! They’re going to sell out quickly so get them early if you want them!

I’ve admittedly done a little shopping since being on the island and found this cute dress and the Dolce Vita sandals at Island Passage! The colors are perfect for transitioning into fall and I’ll just throw on a pair of booties and a denim jacket for the perfect early fall outfit!

I’ve been obsessing over these shoes from Cult Gaia for a while now and I think they’ll be perfect with white jeans and a denim jacket…

For The Home

I love a candle burning in the house and I’ve recently discovered Paddywax Candles. Paddywax is based in Nashville and makes candles, diffusers, incense, body products and more! I bought the coconut amber scent…it’s beachy and smells delicious!

I have several books by India Hicks and love them all for their inspirational pictures and decor ideas! I’ve just ordered this one and I’m sure it will not disappoint!

Style icon India Hicks's charming take on entertaining, featuring dreamy tablescapes, found centerpieces, and enjoyable family anecdotes. ~ Amazon

Even at the beach in the middle of summer, I like to have blankets around in case I get cold! This cozy one from Serena & Lily is so soft and comes in three colors. Also love this less expensive option!

And a few more things…

For years now, my morning supplement routine has included Welleco Super Elixir, Goop Glow Morning Skin Superpowder, Isogenix Ionix Supreme Adaptogen Powder, and Sakara Life The Foundation Daily Supplement. I was recently sent Dose & Co Collagen Peptides for Hair, Skin and Nails and I’ve been taking that as well. The jury is still out on the collagen, but I definitely like a tablet better than a powder.

Did you know that Williams Sonoma has a blog? If you’re looking for a little entertaining inspiration for your next outdoor gathering, look no further than this post…Seven Easy Party Ideas for a Summe!r Spent Outdoors. Williams Sonoma also has a whole section of their website dedicated to pumpkin food…fall is coming!

This recipe for an Iced Brown Sugar Latte with Shaken Espresso from Half Baked Harvest sounds like the best thing ever!

I’m leaving you with a fabulous recipe for the weekend and a fun boutique with things for fall and for now!

Spicy Garlic Lemon Butter Shrimp with Parmesan Corn Polenta via Half Baked Harvest