Lilly Agendas

I am so excited that the new Lilly Agendas are available for pre-order. 

I do hate that agenda months overlap so much, because I always feel like I am wasting money on months I never use. However, I rely on my calendar so much that I can justify spending the money. 

It was very difficult to make a decision on a print this year. I was stuck between Multi Beach Loot and Indigo Gypsea, and ended up opting for the latter of the two. 

Bright Navy Flamenco 

Sparkling Sands

Multi Flemenco Beach

Multi Beach Loot 

Last year I ended up purchasing the  medium agenda because I thought it would be easier to transport. However, I find that my writing gets crunched and this year I chose to purchase the large agenda. The small only allows me to write down my work schedule and leaves little room for other notes and activities. 

What is your favorite agenda to use, be it Lilly, Kate Spade or Erin Condren?

XOXO, 

Build Your Own Coffee Cart

As promised, I have built my coffee cart and have come to share the details with you! I spent time investing into quality pieces that would not break the bank. I was having difficulty copying links to Polyvore today due to technical errors, but a lot of these items I purchased on deep discount through Amazon Prime when they were on sale. 

I plan on doing a full series on all of my home updates as of late, but here is a start. You can view all of my home interior decor posts under my tab above. Follow me on Instagram to get details on home updates as soon as they happen over at @theduchess1317. 

Winsome Floating Island 

Lenox & Kate Spade Porcelain Mug

Lilly Pulitzer Hostess Tray

This was a gift from a friend but I found it here! 

K Cup Spinner

Lilly "Wild Confetti" Thermal Mug 

Wooden Sign 

Keurig K55

Tokidoki Unicorno Blind Box Decor

Peppermint bark candle, organic cocoa powder and tall candles were found at TJ Maxx. The bowls were vintage and gifted to me from my mom. 

I am so happy with how my quirky little morning paradise space turned out. 

XOXO, 

Coffee Cart Accessories

I just received everything I needed in the mail to assemble my at-home coffee cart. This will be the perfect addition to my kitchen area. It was a treat to myself after studying hard (with caffeine!) to receive a medical certification under my license. 

Once I have everything set up I will definitely be sharing it on the blog.
Until then, enjoy my favorite coffee cart accessories from my favorite designers which are a must. 

Lenox & Kate Spade Mug 

And did you know that Lilly Pulitzer starting making all of these fabulous bar cart accessories? I think some of them transition beautifully into coffee cart decor. I love that they are a step above a lucite or lacquer tray. These would also make a great bridal shower or birthday gift for the women who like to host in your life!  I love that there are two color options. The "Painted Palms" print is personally my favorite. 

Lilly Hostess Tray ( Both Prints Available )

And did anyone else get the Samsung Galaxy S8 released this week? I had a free upgrade and I am absolutely loving the new chic design!

XOXO,

Things I Am Loving Lately

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter with friends and family. 

We had the most perfect day. We started off with blueberry lemon muffins and church. We then went to Barnes and Noble to pick up a few puzzles (our new hobby together) and I also found a few new reads, including The Arrangement which I cannot put down and would recommend to anyone looking for an unpredictable book with dark humor and an honest depiction of real people and their very real problems. 

Purchase "The Arrangment" 

Later we took a trip to my parents and enjoyed Easter dinner, kite flying, minibiking, the movie Sing (which I loved every second of), and "Head Charades" (a new iPhone app which is a great family game). 

I wanted to share today some of the things I have been obsessing over lately. 

TJ Maxx has done it again...I found this very applicable night shirt for under $10 on the clearance rack. Summer is approaching and I get very hot at night but like the weight of covers on top of me. My solution? Nightshirts. (It is also worth mentioning for humor's sake that I have ruined all of my nice PJs, including those from Victoria's Secret and Liz Claiborne. Everything from bleach to fire has taken a toll on my favorite prints and patterns. I no longer am allowed the luxury of investing in nice pajama sets. 

I got on board the Starbucks "Unicorn Frauppacino" train and tried one. It was very strange, yet weirdly delicious. It is not something I would drink every day but it was worth trying. The tarte mango would taste great spiked on a vacation. 

Speaking of coffee, I am tired of spilling my hot caffeinated drinks on myself in my car by using my poor judgement and choosing to carry open coffee cups into the car. I love my new Lilly Pulitzer mug, and you can purchase it off the Paper Store with 10% off your first purchase. I actually bought mine off of Amazon Prime. They don't make this print anymore! I love that it is BPA free, though a pain to handwash it every time. 

Lilly Pulitzer "Confetti" Insulated Mug

One of my favorite blogs to read is April's "Smidge of This." It is actually listed in my favorite blogs list on the right. Her sister is the owner of Laura Cox designs, a fabulous Etsy shop with handmade necklaces. I am especially in love with her gold dipped oysters and hammered bead necklaces. They are beachy and fresh. I love Etsy and the thought of supporting small businesses, many of which are run by SAH moms. Shop Laura Cox designs here!  

I am on a bit of a spending freeze after buying my new coffee maker and bar cart as a reward for passing my CCRN exam. However, I would love to purchase one of these in the summer!

Lastly, everyone needs to try out my favorite new highlighters. I have been a die hard Too Faced makeup fan by entire life and almost all of my cosmetics are from this brand. Their quality and sustainability is unmatched. Their new Love Light highlighters from the Natural Love collection do not disappoint. They are light and icy. There is one for every skin tone, from dark to light. How many other makeup brands honestly make 3 different highlighters that universally cover every skin tone? I can't leave my house without them, even if I don't wear foundation. I get so many compliments on my "sunny glow." 

Too Faced Love Light Highlighter 

I would love to hear what you are all obsessing over lately!

XOXO, 

Sip & Shop

Sip on this Apple Pear White Sangria...

Apple and Pear White Sangria Recipe 

...and shop this Lilly Pulitzer Marlowe dress, which is available in two different prints and is a score at less than $100. I love how this versatile fabric dress can be spiced up with a cashmere cardigan or long kimono. 

Multi Havin' a Blast 

OR 

Indigo Sunset Blue 

Have a great start to the weekend! Happy Saint Patrick's Day. 

XOXO, 

Season Favorites

Spring has pretty much sprung, and I am so excited about all of the new releases from all my favorite brands, even if that just means browsing! 

First of all, I have been waiting forever for the release of the Too Faced  "Fall in Love" collection, and it is released as of March 9th! Could these shimmery nudes be any better? I love that there are so many options for blending. Too Faced is my go to for all makeup, including my concealer, their Better Than Sex Waterproof mascara, and blushes / bronzers. I don't ever have to use a primer because their makeup sticks all day. 

And I won't forget to mention...they are having a huge sale and many of their cosmetics are up to 60% off right now. 

And, all of the Lilly Spring 2017 arrivals are gorgeous. All of the crisp blues and whites have me ooo-ing and awe-ing because as you know, I am obsessed with any hue of blue and all resort wear. Will and I are trying to plan a few quick getaways this year and I hope some of these releases get listed on Poshmark or in the Lilly After Party Sale in the summer so I can snag a few. 

Lilly Spring 2017 by aduchessandablog on polyvore.com

What new releases are you loving this season?

XOXO,

Getting Organized With Lilly

At the last Lilly After Party Sale I purchased an agenda folio for nearly a quarter of the price, and I fell in love. It has so many pockets, and I can fit my tablet into it if I need to. In addition to have a zippered pocket both inside and outside of the folio, there are plenty of places for sliding papers, stickers, notecards, pens, pencils, post-its and more. I was so sad to find out that it is no longer for sale.

The tech case (pictured below) is available for purchase and is very similar. now that I have the agenda folio I am finally able to carry around items that I always pine to have with me but have nowhere to put. For instance, it is always useful to have notecards, blank thank yous, stamps, a few cute stickers, coupons, and multiple colors of pen. I also prefer to keep a highlighter, white out pen, and a few different colored Sharpies with me as well as a pair of scissors. While the agenda folio is on the larger side and could possibly be mistaken for a laptop case, it is quite possibly my new best friend.

While it is available on sites like Amazon that hang on to Lilly items for longer than they are up for purchase on the site, I found plenty of items to help with organization that are still for sale. I love all of the options Lilly has for coin purses and keeping together small items in a large bag, like the coin purses and pouches. The notecard set would be a great gift for anyone in college, and the water bottle is the perfect surprise for any workout junkie in your life.

Getting Organized with Lilly by aduchessandablog on polyvore.com

XOXO,