Rompin' Around

Plant shopping continues in this household! I guess it never really stops... This past weekend we put a pep in our step and began to work on decorating our balcony. It is not complete yet, I still have some furniture to find, rugs to put down, and lights to put up, but we made a dent. We headed down to Homestead, FL, the land of all plants, flowers, and cacti. A dream! First, we made my must stop visit to Isaac Farms, where I picked up some giant terra-cotta cube pots and then we ventured onto other nurseries in search of anything to green up our outdoor space.

In what felt like 95 degree heat this weekend, I survived by wearing a romper/dress from Zara. Sometimes rompers can be a hit or miss for me. Some just don't like my hips and tend to sit awkwardly, but this bright magenta floral number, disguised as a wrap dress, was perfect for romping' around plant shopping. The flowy sleeves and hidden shorts allowed me to stretch as far across the plant aisle as I wanted and no-one ever discovered what type of underwear I was wearing! ;) Shop the look below.  xo RCN 

Rainbow Printing

It's no secret I love color and pattern. After all, that's essentially what I majored in at college. I no longer make a career out of it, yet simply chose to obsess with color and pattern as a hobby. I'm sure i'll revisit a path to make money again doing something of the sorts, but for now I am just having some fun. How amazing is this floral printed dress from H&M? (shop the look below) There was a time when something that had this much color would cost a fortune. But, thanks to inkjet printing, it's brought rainbows of color to the masses. There is no limit to the use of color, such as when screen printing, which takes much more time. I am a fan of as few as 2 colors combined in a print or a boat load of different hues, like this dress. So, both the new and old methods of printing sit well with me. It even got me to thinking I would love to learn how to screen print. Ironically, my girlfriend just sent me a link to some pretty cool after hour art classes The Bass offers. Next month, printmaking!! For anyone in the Miami area, check out the upcoming classes. AND, you can bring wine! xo RCN

Almost Spring!

There is less than a week's time until it's officially Spring y'all! I'm feeling flowers and flowy and stripes and all that "spring has sprung" goodness. I obsess over flowers year round, and winter in Miami is absolutely no exception. Have you ever seen the luscious blooms of Bourganvailia bushes? Well, these are it ladies and they are one of my most favorite flowers (I actually think they are considered leaves), but they pass off well as a floral. If you have ever been somewhere warm like South Florida or the Bahamas or Caribbean or South America, you've probably seen these in abundance in purple, pink, coral, gold - all gorgeous! This time of year they are full and fresh and absolutely stunning. I stop and take pictures of them almost every day. Not kidding! Hope you are feeling the positive Spring vibes coming your way, like me. It's a great time of year to do some cleaning, refresh, fill your home with flowers and feel new as ever. I can't wait! xo RCN