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Coastal Decor
Today is all about coastal decor for Day 3 of Tropical Week. I’m going to keep this post short and sweet because I’m in the midst of … ok fine, I just started… packing.
These spaces are bright, airy and comfortable – all important aspects of coastal decor.
Not everyone can enjoy an indoor/outdoor room in their house – but if you can, a bed swing is the perfect addition…
A kitchen is the heart of the home, and it’s important to make it feel cozy…
Bedrooms are easy to decorate – just find what you love, keeping the colors light and airy…
Bring the outdoors in with elements found in your very own yard – even a palm frond will do…
If I had a tub overlooking with a glass door like that, I’d never leave…
Dining rooms don’t have to be all stuffy and formal, make it fun with couch-like seating for a more inviting space…
Coastal decor, like everything else, should showcase what you truly love. Find things you like, and add it to your room. Who cares if it doesn’t match?
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Caribbean Cuisine
Day 2 of Tropical Week takes us to Caribbean Cuisine. This is sure to be my favorite part of our trip, as I just love to eat. And when I’m not cooking it – I’m bound to enjoy it.
The great thing about dining outside of the country is that food is prepared so differently than the way us Americans do it. It’s not soiled in fattening sauces, covered in cheeses, and fried beyond recognition (which, that’s not too horrible) – the food is fresh, healthy and light.
Here are the foods I’m dying to eat on our trip …
Mahi Mahi Tacos in Mexico
Conch Ceviche in Belize
Chimole (Black Dinner) in Honduras
Key Lime Pie Martini in Key West (of course)
Sorry to do this to you guys. Maybe it’ll get you thinking about your next vacation… (you know you need one)
Cruisewear Around $50
Cruise countdown has officialy begun – and we’re currently on Day 6. Hooray for the start of Tropical Week!
You all know cruises can be expensive. Even if you get a decent deal, excursions, a massage, a few strawberry daiquiris can all run up the bill and leave you for broke. Finding the perfect cruisewear is easy, but finding it on a budget… can be easy, too. You just have to know where to look.
I’ve mentioned before that when I shop, I look for items that only look expensive – but are easy on the wallet – AKA my “Golden Rule of Shopping.” A girl like me loves to look good, and dress well, but I also like to have a great time. And great times usually cost money. It’s all about budgeting, people.
Victoria’s Secret has great options for swimwear – or cruisewear – as I’m calling it. Their items fit the bill for my “Golden Rule of Shopping” – and their options vary from extremely sexy to sweet and demure. I’m the in-between gal.
Here are my top picks for cruisewear around the $50 mark – because anything above that is money being taken away from my margaritas!
Swimsuits with hardware always make it look more expensive – like this embellished triangle top and tie-string bottom – $51…
Brooches and white suits look rich. Bandeu top with brooch and low-rise bottom, $54…
Sheer with simple details draw the right kind of attention. Tie-waist cover-up, $33…
Nautical stripes have to be worn on a cruise – cute and affordable, $29…
Linen looks expensive, sounds expensive, and usually is expensive. This one, not so much – linen sweater, $49.50…
It’s a vacation, add more color to your cruisewear – playful and colorful tankini, $55…
Whether you’re on a cruise, at the beach, or soaking it up in a kiddie pool in the backyard – make sure you do it in style – and within budget!
Happy Weekend
It’s hard to believe that in 1 week , I’ll be boarding a cruise. I can hardly contain my excitement – so next week is going to be totally devoted to everything tropical. I’ve got to get my mind right!
We’ll be visiting Roatan Bay, Belize, Costa Maya and Key West (one of my most favorites places). This is my first time out of the country (I know, pretty sad), so I’m looking forward to it more than ever.
This weekend will be spent packing (how weird – we’ve been UNpacking for over a month!). There’s a lot of planning to do, because I can only bring 2 bags for a whole 7 days. That will take some serious clothing management.
Have a great weekend, everyone.
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