Style Scouting: Vol. 298

Happy Sunday! It is the last one this June and it looks like it is going to be a hot one. I hope you can stay cool.

Last week I happily walked away from my regular schedule to go to the Riviera Maya to celebrate with family in Mexico. It was a trip purely for my granddaughter and grandson at the Nickelodeon resort with both sets of grandparents in tow.

We had plenty of fun swimming in the swim-up pool off of our rooms, swimming to the swim-up bar for both kid and adult drinks, the waterpark, going to shows and eating. I was even able to limp around and take part in all the play, except the water slides. The Lazy River was more my speed. :-) Even though the resort was for kids, both kids and adults felt pampered with many luxuries.

Now that I am home, I found I needed that fun vacation and realize just how much I work on projects and the blog all the time. Taking the time off has been a reminder that I need to take a break once in awhile!

So for my 67th birthday this week and the holiday weekend upon us, I will be fully unplugging next week and won’t have a Style Scouting post for next Sunday, July 5th. I want to be fully engaged in enjoying my 8-month old grandson’s first visit to the lake for the 4th of July holiday week.

I know so many of you look forward this post on Sunday morning, but I know you understand.

For now I hope the heat isn’t too bad in your area and you enjoy this week’s links below. XO – Diane

DIY

I want to make a bunch of these cute and colorful DIY bag charms. (open in same tab)

Pretty craft to make with summer shells. (open in same tab)

How to make a quick patriotic candle to decorate your home for the 4th. (open in same tab)

Cleaning & Organizing

Watch out for these cleaning mistakes that are making your home dirtier. (open in same tab)

The 30/30 rule will help you save money and clutter. (open in same tab)

Gardening

Flowers you really need to deadhead to keep them blooming. (open in same tab)

Home Improvement

This before and after laundry/mudroom reveal. (open in same tab)

Food

Make ahead Fireworks Smores for the 4th of July. (open in same tab)

I didn’t know this when I was in France where we ate a baguette every day. I now know I prefer the tradionnelle. (open in same tab)

The recipe that I have been making for years that is still a crowd pleaser. Have a few copies of the recipe to give out as your guests will ask for it. (open in same tab)

Out & About

Things to do by yourself. (open in same tab)

4 ways to make this the happiest summer yet. (open in same tab)

How to know how to greet someone with a hug, handshake, or wave. (open in same tab)

Fashion, Health & Beauty

Are you applying moisturizer wrong? (open in same tab)

If you like the look of this comfy and stylish Frank & Eileen Audrey top, but not the price (open in same tab), here is a dupe of it for a fraction of the cost and it even comes with pants. I have it in the colors navy, black and white. I sized down for a less oversized look. (open in same tab)

Habits that can help you live to 100! (open in same tab)

Watching & Reading

I can’t believe Toy Story came out 30 years ago. (open in same tab)

I have been enjoying watching You’re Killing Me on Acorn starring Brooke Shields. The first two episodes were kind of slow, but I found the series is getting better, plus I love the scenery. (open in same tab). I found out the series is filmed in Nova Scotia in this article about Brooke Shields. (open in same tab)

Fun & Interesting

If you want to be in a Nancy Meyers’ kind of mood, listen to this. (open in same tab)

Mr. Bingley’s “Pride & Prejudice” English estate is for sale. (open in same tab)

Something to Think About

What your daydreams may be trying to tell you. (open in same tab)

The real reason you want to rethink your life every Sunday night. (open in same tab)

“Attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager. Stay eager.” – Susan Sontag