art studio

My family has always had a passion for art. Raised by an architect father and a mother who loved painting, my sisters and I were always sketching. While my sisters were art majors, I wasn't allowed that option, since they had struggled to find jobs. After college, my work has mainly involved pr and graphic design. But I would love an art studio of my own! Who wouldn't love a private place to paint, sketch and dream?

art studio on Polyvore

Seaside Cottage

Summer reminds me of many trips to the beach -- and the wonderful homes and condos where I've vacationed. My favorite "home away from home" is always a seaside cottage with soft, soothing colors. And some of the best ones are in Seaside, Fla. Located on the Highway 30-A, Seaside is well-known by design professionals throughout the country. Here's a look at a few of the best designs by the sea...

Seaside Cottage on Polyvore

Soft Pink Summer

Soft pink makeup is the perfect addition to your summer style. And with the popularity of pink, there's a huge selection of cosmetics to choose from. Below is a collection of inexpensive products to put you "in the pink"!

Soft Pink Summer on Polyvore

L'Oreal Magic Perfecting Base, $7.79 - Target

Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush, $6.63 - drugstore.com

SFL Nail Polish, $1.99 - Styles For Less

Pixie Tinted Lip Balm, $14 - Target

Lip Gloss, $7 - Express

Rimmel Stay Blushed, $5.69 - asos

Automatic Eye Liner, $8 - ULTA

Boots No7 Eyeshadow, $7.99 - Beauty.com

And to keep it all in:

Cosmetics Case, $5.98 - Nordstrom

Etsy

DIY bucket of sunshine

I've seen several "boxes of sunshine" projects on Pinterest. But my family's at the beach this week, so I thought, "Why not a beach bucket of sunshine?" You can spend as much money as you want. (Hint, hint: The Dollar Store has plenty of inexpensive items to choose from.) So make a loved one's day with a summery "bucket of sunshine"!

DIY bucket of sunshine on Polyvore

Minions - the new face of Tic Tacs - Tic Tacs USA

Polka dot rubber duck - Forever 21

eos lip balm (the best!) - Kohl's

Sunflower hair slides - Accessorize

And candy could be the favorite in 

your "bucket of sunshine"!

Free printable - Collected Blog

DIY Beach Hair

Good hair days are hard to maintain during a hot and humid summer. Luckily, "beach hair' is a wonderful alternative. And you don't have to spend a day at the beach to get it. Sea salt texturizing sprays are great for creating tousled waves. You can buy yours over the counter, but I've found a great alternative. "DIY Beachy Hair Mist" is a combination of 1 cup hot water, 3 tsp. sea salt, 1/2 tsp. coconut oil, and 3 tbsp. hair gel. Pour it all in a spray bottle, shake to mix, and start spraying and scrunching your hair. Plus, I've included a few beach hair photos for fun!

DIY Beach Hair on Polyvore