July Wants

Here's things I see and like but am desperately trying not to buy...enjoy~!

this amazing bauble bar necklace 

this wonderful collab with Baublebar and FRENDS

this rebecca minkoff purse- pretty much anything she designs, really. let's be real here.

this rebecca taylor dress (which probably won't look as amazing on me but i can dream...)

Pools I'd like to visit

Hello all~ 

I was thinking about swimming in the summer, and here's some amazing hotel pools I would love to visit. enjoy!

Bacara in Santa Barbara, gorgeous with a spa as well :) at least 3 pools on the property

Ceasar's palace pool, wow! Ceasar's palace is awesome :)

the Four Seasons Beverly Hills with "shot glass smoothies" YES.

the Grand Wailea, Maui. with a water elevator and fun things to do 

the Peninsula Hong Kong pool with a view of the skyline

hotel del coronado pool with the beach in the background

the Pelican Hill pool, wow!

Solage Calistoga in Napa also with an amazing spa

Great Things from the Nordstrom Catalogue Fall Preview

oooh~ my favorite time of year :) Fall sales are coming already which means, buying new boots! YES.

anyways, here's some cute things I saw in the catalogue- enjoy!

AGL pumps oooh

this Betsey Johnson lace dress

this bag from BP

dress from Halogen

new sets from MAC

Rebecca Minkoff bags in black

Miz Mooz boots

lace sweater by Vince Camuto (looks like my Banana Republic one)

This dress by Rebecca Taylor so pretty

these Via Spiga heeled booties

Hurry! Sale goes until August :)

Best Freebies throughout the year

Hey all~!

Most of these 'freebies' are more like complimentary, or free with a purchase.

Here's some fun ones throughout the year that I thought of:

Victoria's Secret and Vosges Valentine's chocolates

VS PINK sunglasses

VS PINK Blanket or beach towel

Angels Summer Christmas hat on June 25th

PINK July 4th tank

PINK mini dog

FALL Bath & Body Works brownies

Black Friday totes (at VS as well as B&BW)

Aerie Hidden Love lotion

Ulta & DSW Spring totes

Clinique fall and spring swag bag

Tech conferences like Google IO- Matt got a ton of tech goodies like a Mifi

ALSO- when you get little appetizers from restaurants- called Amuse bouche, complimentary welcome drinks or turndown chocolates on your pillow at a hotel :)

as you might have guessed- i live for fun freebies like these. mostly because they are unexpected and amazing!

Crazy Hotels I want to stay at one day

Hello all~

I have the travel bug today (most days honestly...) and I figured I would put together a list of amazing crazy fancy hotels I would one day like to stay at- if only for a couple nights once. :) Enjoy~

The Lake Powell Amangiri in Utah-

why? amazingly beautiful nature views and gorgeous design.

Bardessono in Yountville/Napa Valley

why? outdoor showers and tubs in the villas and personalized in-room spa services

Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay- Bali

why? Plunge pools in every suite :) yaye! And amazing Bali beach access and cuisine

The Villas at the Mulia- Bali

why? gorgeous plunge pools and spectacular decor 

The Peninsula Hong Kong

why? 8th floor pool with gorgeous views and Rolls Royce drive to and from the airport :D

Rosewood Mayakoba- Playa del Carmen

why? Plunge pools in every suite and boat rides throughout the property- and 3 onsite beach pools

Great July 4th ideas

Hi All~

I know I did this same post last year: http://caseyamsims.blogspot.com/2013/06/cute-july-4th-ideas.html

but here's some more great July 4th ideas :) Enjoy~

cute backyard party themed things like red, white and blue pillows :)

a set up for food, drinks and a dessert table :) from TomKat Studios 

a US flag made out of fruit

water with fruit or Agua Fresca :) 

a cute place setting

Clothes...

this cute red and white striped dress from Aqua at Bloomingdale's

this casual dress from Target by Mossimo

This red dress from Madewell

The VS Pink July 4th $10 tank with cute shorts :)

this blue and white striped dress from BP at Nordstrom's

Happy July~! :)