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from this week:
this bikini, because the soft blue color is perfect and the ruffles are so sweet.
this outdoor living space, because I wouldn't mind relaxing underneath those elephant ears.
these wedges, because I was inspired by a friend from high school this week after we had a discussion about wearing heels whenever, even if that makes you appear over-dressed and results in onlookers staring. Having the confidence to wear whatever I want whenver I want is definitely something I would like to work on this summer.
this gorgeous view of Panama City, Florida, because I had some friends who went there for Spring Break this year, and I've been living the trip vicariously through them ever since.
this print, because it's so cute and summery.
this lemon ice cream, because it reminds me of the Lemon Cream ice cream from The Hop, which happens to be my favorite flavor of their's.

I'm off to spend a girl's weekend at my grandma's house at Holden Beach with my mom and sister. I'm definitely looking forward for a quick, spur of the moment getaway. It's been a long time since I've seen both the ocean and my grandmother, so I'm looking forward to both!

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may flowers.

A few quick updates:

Lonnie showed up to my house on Mother's Day with gorgeous yellow tulips and roses for my mom and I. They're making me smile.

It's finally warm and staying warm. This is hopefully the last time I will have to repeat that sentence this year.

I've been keeping myself busy while waiting on a call to confirm my summer job orientation schedule. I've spent a lot of time with old friends going to old places, while having new experiences and new conversations with some new friends added in. It can be a tough act to balance, but I think I'm doing fairly well at it. I'm having fun, at least.

I have been eating so much fruit lately. Pineapples, strawberries, and bananas are my ultimate favorites, especially when mixed together.

One of my first days back was spent rafting on the river which flows all around my hometown. I even jumped off a rope swing for the first time. I have some high hopes that this summer will be drenched in water. Lake trips and beach trips are already being planned. 

pinterest favorites.

from this week:

this bouquet, because the strawberry blossoms are so sweet and summery and pair so well with the peonies. 

this art inspiration, because I am in love with abstracted paintings of kisses where the lovers appear to be melting into one. It makes for such a magical image.

this lavender creme brulee, because it reminded me of the lavender creme brulee they sell at French Broad Chocolates, and it instantly made me miss the Asheville food scene(yes, already).

this phrase, because I just love it, and it reminds me of the typical Southern woman.

this image, because it perfectly illustrates how spring at the Biltmore felt, to me at least.

these pearls, because I love any kind of modern spin on a classic, and this example was executed so flawlessly.

I know I'm late this week, but I had over 400 pictures from the Biltmore to go through, alongside a seemingly endless amount of boxes to unpack from school, so I don't feel quite so bad about it. This set was pretty easy and straight-forward this week. I suppose I was inspired by the Biltmore and visions of ladies walking around the gardens in beautiful floor-length gowns with parasols and curled hair, which led me to this very lady-like set.

* Bonus Pin that did not make the cut this week, but I love it anyway:

this kitchen, because it is my absolute dream kitchen. White cabinets, butcher block countertops, dark hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, subway tile backsplash, mason jar-lined shelves, navy blue/lime green color accents. It literally covered all the bases, and I'm pretty sure I made an audible noise when it popped up on my feed.

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the biltmore. (part 3)

This last part includes pictures of the gardens farthest from the house. The grounds seemed to go on forever; I could've spent days wandering just the gardens themselves. It's pretty amazing how every single piece of land was planned and pruned to perfection. Everything seemed to be a part of this balancing act between undisturbed nature and perfected beauty. I've never really seen anything like it, and that alone was worth the trip.

The last picture is the view from the statue of Diana, where they host weddings and events. We walked up to the statue just as we were about to leave, and I'm so glad we did. This last view was the perfect ending note to our experience at the Biltmore. 

the biltmore. (part 2)

This part includes pictures from the main garden area of the house. My dad teased me for being in macro-flower-photography heaven. Har-har. 

But really, I was in color-inspiration heaven. Although I would really love to see the Biltmore around Christmastime someday, I'm so glad that my first visit was during this time of year instead. Spring seemed to be at its peak, and the beauty of all the different blooms made the house feel so alive. Despite overcast skies, the gardens were absolutely magical.