My style is somewhere between traditional, coastal, southern, and "grandmillennial". In all things- whether it be home, fashion, entertaining, etc. - it's my heart to curate what feels homey, refined + inspiring.

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Outfits for a Summer Vacation in Europe

Planning a summer getaway to Europe? It’s time to start thinking about what to pack! Whether you’re strolling through the charming streets of Paris, exploring the vibrant markets of Barcelona, or lounging on the picturesque beaches of the Amalfi Coast, this guide will help you curate a stunning wardrobe to get you summer vacation ready. […]

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Pack Like a Pro: Your Guide to Summer Vacation in Europe

Planning a dreamy summer vacation in Europe? Congratulations! From the enchanting streets of Paris to the historical landmarks of Italy, your journey will be filled with incredible experiences. But before you embark on your adventure, it’s essential to pack strategically, making sure you have everything you need while traveling light. Let’s get into it! What […]

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Quiet Luxury: Sofia Richie Style For All Budgets

Known for her refined taste and effortless elegance, Sofia Richie has recently become an inspiration for anyone seeking a blend of sophistication and coastal charm. Sofia Richie style is seamlessly blending classic pieces with touches of coastal aesthetics and I’m obsessed. Right up our alley! I have been so inspired by her wedding looks, vacation […]

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13 Easy Hostess Gift Ideas

I abide by a traditional rule of “never go to a party empty handed”, so I wanted to compile a list of easy hostess gift ideas. Whether you’re going to a dinner party, a friend’s new house, celebrating an engagement, or especially when meeting someone new at their home, it goes such a long way […]

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Spring Old Navy Finds

Popped into Old Navy last week and they had so many cute clothes! Read below for my Spring Old Navy Finds. Striped Boyfriend Shirt – I am in a small, and it comes in a few other colors. I love how it’s slightly cropped so there’s no need to tuck! Here’s the striped shirt paired […]

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Easy Al Fresco Appetizers

We are big into entertaining at the Echols household and love any chance to make a meal for friends. Once Spring and Summer hits, it feels like we have people over every other day so I like to have a few easy al freso appetizers to serve for just drinks or before dinner. Here are […]

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Lifestyle

What I do for Spring Cleaning

It’s that time of year for Spring Cleaning! I am one of those people who enjoys keeping my house generally tidy, but spring cleaning is a different story. Springtime is my favorite time to refresh everything that takes a little more planning and effort. I like to do this on a weekend in March and […]

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Fashion

Tunic Dresses for Spring

Here are some of my favorite Tunic Dresses for the Spring! A favorite from Sail to Sable! Really into the trimmed neckline this year, and this tunic dress is with a gold rope around the neck and sleeve. It’s absolutely stunning. I am loving this blue and white block print Tunic dress from Sail to […]

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St. Augustine Travel Guide

One of the best things about living in Jacksonville is being 30 minutes away from beautiful St. Augustine! Any chance we get, whether it be for a date night, girls trip, visiting with family, or a change of scenery, we absolutely love coming to St. Augustine. Read along for your best St. Augustine Travel Guide! […]

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Hosting a Mardi Gras Party

It’s Mardi Gras Party season! Growing up with a cajun mom and lots of extended family in Louisiana, we loosely celebrated Mardi Gras and incorporated cajun flare in our cooking all year long. Tony’s, chicory coffee and beignets were regular appearances in my childhood kitchen. Still to this day, I’ve yet to spend a Mardi […]

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Holidays

Throwing a Galentines Party

Today I am partnering with Basic Invite, a full-service stationary company that makes gorgeous paper goods for any event or party. Right now Basic Invite is offering 15% off with coupon code: 15FF51 I love any holiday that is an excuse to be a little girly! My husband and I don’t really have any set traditions […]

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What I’m loving this week

I hope y’all have had a wonderful January so far! I wanted to share some things I’ve been loving, both fun finds and miscellaneous. Life things I’ve been loving: Nothing groundbreaking, but I’ve been implementing a few new things into my 2023 weeks! One of them is getting up earlier and STICKING to it. I […]

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My Makeup Favorites

I just did a post on my skincare favorites for the winter, but I had to let y’all know about all my makeup favorites while we’re on the subject. I have loved makeup since I was old enough to wear it, and have tried a zillion makeup products over the years. Right now I am […]

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Grandmillennial Rattan Furniture

Y’all know how much I love rattan and a coastal vibe to a home. Here are some of my favorite Grandmillennial Rattan Furniture finds for this year that are at a good price point! To use coastal elements well, my advice is to sprinkle rattan and wicker throughout your home. For instance, if you absolutely […]

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How to make a wedding registry: Stuff you’ll actually use

A complete wedding registry of items you’ll actually use. Here are my tips and top recommendations for making a wedding registry!

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At Home

AMAZON CYBER MONDAY

Beats Studio Wireless Bluetooth Headphones – On sale for $90 today. You save $60! Ring Camera and Doorbell – On sale from $100 to $60 Milk Frother on sale for $5! Can’t beat it. Get a bunch for great adult stocking stuffers! Gua Shua + Face Ice Roller – on sale for $8 Bamboo set […]

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Gift Guides | For Him

Black Friday is right around the corner, so I rounded up some things that are already on sale for Christmas gifts for dad, boyfriend, or husband! Need more ideas? Take a peak at gift guides for her. Ember Mug Chanel Cologne Mens Chelsea Boots Projector Surround Sound Apple Watch on major sale Jack Henry – […]

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Gift Guides | Holiday Decor

I will be posting lots + lots of gift guides for different topics as we gear up for the Christmas season. Today we’re starting with Gift Guides for Holiday Decor! Shop my entire Christmas Decor Amazon List here Pre Lit Christmas Tree on amazon – great reviews, looks as natural as it gets, and is […]

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Fashion

Amazon Holiday Heels

These are the CUTEST and most comfortable heels for the holidays coming, and so very inexpensive!! Hurry to buy, those gold bow heels are designer dupes and sell out fast. Gold Penny Knot Dupes Precious shoes for a fraction of the price of the Penny Knotted Mules. I took a size 8 and they fit […]

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daily looks | week of 9/22

Green Linen Dress from Amazon – comes in a lot of colors! Perfect for fall transition. headbands Striped shirt

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At Home

Office Reveal

Ta-da! I say this every time we finish a renovation, but this time I mean it: this is my favorite room in the house. I really wanted a big statement room color somewhere in our home, and the office was the perfect spot. We painted EVERYTHING- walls, cabinets, trim, doors, everything. Paint color: Benjamin Moore […]

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Kitchen Renovation

She is finished! Phew, what a fun project this was. Keep reading to see the before and after photos below! After buying our home in Jacksonville, we knew we had some large house projects we wanted to tackle— starting with our kitchen renovation. Really, everything hinged on it. There was tile, there was a few […]

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Make your house feel like home

Ever since I was a little girl, there was something I found so fun and interesting about interior design. How walking into a friends house I could instantly feel calmer and homier by their decor, or how I could get an idea of how their life worked. My parents were mostly good about letting me […]

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Fashion

Loungewear on Amazon

Constantly perusing Amazon for cozy clothes. Here are my top picks for Amazon Loungewear that I love! Blue Knit Set – Lots of colorways and great reviews! I love the wider leg on this set. Vintage Pajama Set Leopard Pink Silk Pajamas – I have this and I love it. Such a pretty set that […]

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Jacksonville Travel Guide

We have lived in Florida for right at two years, and have loved every moment of it. The beaches, the food, the river, being close to other major cities, and all the activities are just some of my top reasons why Jacksonville is such a fun city to live in or visit. Here is my […]

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Top Five Cocktail Recipes

If you’ve been following me on Instagram over the years, you know how much I love making cocktails. These are my favorites to make, drink, and serve. Cucumber Basil Gimlet A 100% copycat recipe from Julington Creek Fish Camp. It’s refreshing, it’s just strong enough, it’s truly one of my all time favorite drinks. I […]

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