When it comes to summer style, I like to keep things simple—but still beautiful. I want outfits that feel effortless, look pulled together, and work for everything from a backyard dinner to a beachside weekend. That’s why these are the only 5 dresses you’ll need this summer—promise. Whether you’re headed to Nantucket, spending the day…
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How to Make Your Fourth of July Feel Like a Page Out of Martha Stewart Living
With a little prep, a touch of whimsy, and some coastal classics you’ll want to use all summer long. This year, I’m leaning into a Fourth of July that feels less like a backyard barbecue and more like a breezy Nantucket afternoon styled by Martha herself. You know the vibe—star-stirred drinks, sailboat candles flickering on…
My June Bucket List (With Easy Ideas You Can Actually Do)
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that summer flies by way too fast—especially once June hits. So this year, I decided to make a list. A little bucket list of small, feel-good things that don’t take a ton of time, money, or planning—but still make the season feel special. Think of this as your gentle reminder…
If You’re Not Wearing Crochet Yet This Summer—Start Here
Lately, I’ve been craving something different in my summer wardrobe—something that feels soft, breezy, and just a little more special than the usual tank + shorts combo. You too? That’s where crochet comes in. It’s light, textured, and so perfectly coastal. There’s something about crochet that instantly reminds me of summer vacations, beach cottages, and vintage seaside style—like the kind you’d…
The One Coastal Grandmother Trend I Swore I’d Skip (Spoiler: I Love It Now)
The One Coastal Grandmother Trend I Swore I’d Skip (Spoiler: I Love It Now). I always thought linen was one of those fabrics—beautiful on everyone else, but maybe a little too high-maintenance and wrinkly for me. I pictured it on women with summer homes and straw totes full of fresh flowers, breezing through the farmers’ market without…
I Didn’t Expect to Love Fish-Shaped Accessories This Much—But Here We Are
I didn’t expect to love fish-shaped accessories this much—but here we are…again. 🎣 The fisherman aesthetic has totally reeled me in (pun intended), and lately, it’s been less about sweaters and sandals and more about all the charming, quirky little fishy details that make an outfit feel fun. From embroidered clutches to whimsical raffia totes and the…
Every Summer Dress I’ve Been Eyeing Lately (and the One I’ll Actually Wear on Repeat)
There’s just something about slipping into a beautiful summer dress that makes the whole day feel a little lighter, a little lovelier—like you’re living in a Nancy Meyers scene or heading to a breezy seaside brunch. I’ve been dreaming about wearing these dresses, and while they’re all stunning, there’s one I already own and plan to…
Your Coastal Grandmother Summer Bucket List Starts Here
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been craving a slower summer—the kind filled with easy mornings, simple meals, long walks by the water, and soft clothes you never want to take off. I call it a coastal grandmother summer, and honestly, it’s my favorite way to live this time of year. I’ve stayed in some…
Everything I’d Pack If I Were Spending the Summer in a Seaside Fishing Town
There’s something about the charm of a seaside fishing town that gets me every time—the weathered shingled cottages, lobster traps stacked by the dock, the salty breeze that hits just right as the sun starts to set. I’ve been lucky to stay in some of the dreamiest little harbors over the years—from Newburyport to Rockport,…