Tuesday, March 31, 2015

#thebabebungalow

Let me begin by explaining how I ended up calling our home "The Babe Bungalow" around Instagram. If you've ever been to our house, you know we lack a little in the square footage department. It's been a welcomed challenge to fit our growing family in this space; emphasis on "challenge."

 In search of small living inspiration I did what I always do best. Stalked Instagram. And Pinterest.  Somewhere along the way I came across Whitney Leigh Morris' profile and fell in love with her space. Her vibe is simple, yet totally stylish with a touch of boho. Plus, she makes living in 362 sq. ft. look down right luxurious which is impressive all in itself. Finding her profile is what led me to name our space. It seemed like such a fun idea to give a home a life and personality of its own, all while allowing people to follow along via hashtag. 

Having our own place has actually breathed new life into how much I truly dig interior design. I want to explore my creative side through different passion projects, especially while I am home with the babes. And who knows where #thebabebungalow could lead? 

As for the actual name: "babe" is the term I've always used to describe my two loves. Since most of our house is focused around their little lives it felt right to include it. And "bungalow" seemed like a clever way to describe our small-ish living space, which is another important feature of our home. So many decision in the remodel process were born out of these two aspects, so it made sense to include them both. 

I hope you enjoy following along on our adventures, and more recently around our home. Now where to put this thing...
Xo,
T.

Monday, March 30, 2015

Leopard Is a Neutral

As you can tell by the last few posts, I am all about my neutrals lately. There is something sophisticated and easy about an entire neutral tone look. Oh, and I am 100% on the "leopard is a neutral" train. Are you?
Jacket | Top (old) similar HERE | Skirt (sold out) but similar HERE (on SALE!) | Booties (old) similar HERE | Bag | Sunglasses | Necklace (no longer available) similar, HERE
Xo,
T.

Sunday, March 29, 2015

More Vitamin Sea.

When it feels like summer 24/7 the only answer is to head to the beach.
Check back tomorrow for a new style post featuring my Sunday best.
Xo,
T.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Beach | Birthday!

For as long as I can remember Jeff has been drawn to surfing. He literally needs it. So when I heard he was taking the day off for his birthday, I knew it would be the perfect opportunity to finally take some photos of him in action. Since I'm his sister (and biggest fan) I can brag a little. Although, these photo's pretty much speak for themselves. 

Most of you probably saw my "beach hair don't care" post (if not, you can catch it HERE), and wondered what I was doing in Huntington at 11 a.m. babe-free...

Well the cat's out of the bag, I was celebrating Huntington's newest resident/birthday boy! After years of dreaming about living at the beach, Jeff now has a sweet little spot of his own just a few blocks back from the water. To say I'm excited for him is an understatement. To say I'm not jealous would be a lie. It's amazing

I can't think of a better brother or anyone who deserves this happiness more. It was a beautiful day, a fun celebration, and the perfect start to another year.
 
Jeff told me one of the tricks to keeping his custom board and gear clean is by resting the nose inside the leash while he's getting ready to head home. 
Here's a close up: Jeff's board is literally a piece of art. So cool. 
Xo,
T.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

But First Coffee

This mantra pretty much sums up my life. I do my best to remain positive, come from a place of grace, and try new things whenever possible...

...ok, but first coffee.   
Sweatshirt | Distressed denim shorts | Booties | Hat: similar, HERE | Bag: similar, HERE | Sunglasses
Xo,
T.

Monday, March 23, 2015

Sunnies On Sunnies

  Old Navy completely hooked it up this year (per usual) in the accessories department. The babe's sunnies game is going to be extra strong at the beach this summer, and at the pool in VEGAS this May! Savvy and I decided the only place we want to spend our birthday this year is poolside in Sin City. And 4 seems like the appropriate age to make that sort of decision, right? Good. Vegas it is! 
Shown from top down: 
(Boys) black wayfarer (not online) | Heart sunnies | Pink circle shades | Classic tortoise (not online) 
Xo,
T.