Dispense in Style

This Sunday we had a BBQ - Sundays are easier in the summer because you still feel alive with the sun and ultimately a couple drinks helps to forget the Monday blues ahead.

I picked up a drink dispenser at Linen Chest this weekend - I know what you thinking..another mason jar. THIS IS NOT THE CASE..I was pleasantly shocked when I walked in and found this crystal stunning stunning STUNNING piece. This will shine all year long on any bar cart - so dare to be different and pick this one up! A summer essential in my mind!

The Perfect Cottage Gift

With the beautiful weather finally coming to stay I bet you'll be spending a lot more time at the cottage (or at least you hope). For those of you lucky enough to be invited up north be sure to gift to the hostess with the mostess!

Vintage Hotel Cocktail Shaker- Restoration Hardware $62

Salud Margarita Glass- Crate&Barrel $12.85

Mercury Glass Globe String Lights- Pottery Barn $51-102

Glass Drink Dispenser- Pottery Barn $76-102

Steady Stick Beer Can Holders- Crate&Barrel $12.85

Lalo Bulb Vase- Urban Barn $29

Rain Streaked Votives- Anthropologie $8

Capri Blue Mercury Glass Candle- Anthropologie $25

Happy Ever Hour Pint Glass- Urban Outfitters $8

Hampton Collection Pillows- Nenavon $100 (set of four)

Sanctus Cloche- Anthropologie $68

Seed Bombs- Anthropologie $6

Whale Bottle Opener- Pottery Barn $10

Birds Iron Snuffer- Urban Barn $16

Mason Jar Mug- Urban Outfitters $12

Beach Pillow Set of Three- Shannspishak $50

Stop and Smell The Flowers

One of my favourite times of the year is unpredictable yet when it starts you know! When my Magnolia tree starts blooming I know summer is not far away! The Magnolia tree is very funny it gives you all it's beauty in an instant and then takes it away in a matter of days if your lucky weeks. The first rain fall and those beautiful pink petals are now on your chore list.
So take it in while it lasts!

When we moved into our house we were blessed with good periennels I love when all my plants, trees and flowers starts to bloom. Check out my view

What I have currently in my front yard:

The power of the flower

I like to buy flowers once a week for my house - they add a fresh feeling to any home
The only problem is they add up and last not even for a week!

To save money - use what you have! Cut flowers from your garden and put them in a vase
Truly bringing the "outside in". This is a HUGE money saver!

Instead of using the classic simple glass vase - try... anything!!!
Ideas: tea cups, tea pots, jugs, jars, chachkas - think outside of the box your flowers will stand out more

Flowers only last so long - so why not try out a plant?

I am loving hens and chicken plants - I have them in a pot in my kitchen they are low maintenance and have quite the presence

Another cute and useful decor idea is to grow herbs in jars and pots and display them in your kitchen This helps when you are cooking as well as completing the perfect look