Afternoon in Alys Beach, FL

Afternoon in Alys Beach, FL

As most of you know by now, I’m enjoying my last summer down here on the Florida panhandle before starting the full-time corporate world. One of our favorite roads is 30A, because it’s full of cute beach towns like Watercolor, Seaside, Rosemary Beach, Grayton, and Alys Beach! If you haven’t spent time on the Emerald Coast you definitely need to check it out!

I spent the afternoon in Alys Beach and wore my new Lilly bikini and matching cover-up. This tunic-like cover-up is perfect because it covers enough skin to roam around the town, but is also breezy for a day on the beach. I always wear my favorite straw hat when spending time in the sun, because it’s fashionable and functional! What’s your go-to beach day outfit?

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Lilly Pulitzer Tunic // Lilly Pulitzer Bikini // Jack Rogers Sandals (sale!) // Floppy Hat (similar) // Sunglasses // Beach Bag // Towel // Nail Polish // Kate Spade Bangle

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Seaside Summer

Seaside Summer

Happy Friday! This weekend I am home with friends for a wedding in Seaside. Seaside is one of my favorite areas on 30A, so if you haven’t visited, I definitely recommend it! The area is filled with colorful houses and restaurants, and perfectly exudes the vibe of a preppy beach town. As a lover of bright colors and fun patterns, it’s only natural that Lilly Pulitzer would be one of my favorite fashion designers. I decided to pair my Lilly Elsa top with white shorts and sandals for an afternoon of shopping and roaming. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
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tory burch pink purse lilly pulitzer elsa top

 

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Lilly Pulitzer Else Top // J Crew Chino Shorts // Tory Burch Bag // Jack Rogers Sandals // Kate Spade Bangle // Kendra Scott Necklace // Judith Ripka Ring // David Yurman Bracelet // Flamingo Nail Polish  // Aviator Sunglasses

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Sandestin Beach Days

Sandestin Beach Days

There’s nothing better than a long weekend home with the family, and since our home is in Sandestin, FL, we packed up our bags and headed to the coast for Easter. We had so much fun all weekend enjoying our favorite spots like lunch at Barefoot’s Beachside Bar & Grill at the Sandestin Hilton, mimosas at Seaside’s Modica Market (they can thank Blair’s wedding for their record sales weekend), live music in Baytowne Wharf, dinner and dancing at the Ocean Club, and much more. Topping off the vacay was a little shopping spree at the adorable Barefoot Princess in Watercolor– You should definitely stop by next time you are on 30a for our favorite brands like Lilly Pulitzer, Milly, Trina Turk, Ella Moss, and more!! Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter Weekend!

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Blair – Blu Pepper Lace Top // J Crew Shorts // Persol Sunglasses // Pearl Drop Earrings // David Yurman Bracelet // Rolex Watch // Bar Necklace

Ellen – Burnout Tee // J Brand Cutoffs // Statement Necklace (similar: this or this) // Ray-Ban Aviators (on sale!) // Mephisto Sandals // David Yurman Bracelets // Enamel Elephant Earrings

Janie – Lilly Pulitzer Shorts // J Crew Tee (30% off with the code “BIGSALE”) // Tory Burch Sandals // Lilly Pulitzer iPhone Case // Essie Polish // Ray-Ban Aviators (on sale!) // Tory Burch Earrings // Bauble Necklace (similar : thisthis, or this)

Happy Anniversary To The Butlers: Blair & Peter’s Seaside Wedding

Happy Anniversary To The Butlers: Blair & Peter’s Seaside Wedding

30A Wedding

In celebration of Blair and Peter’s one year anniversary, we wanted to spotlight their beautiful wedding in Seaside, FL last year. The couple was introduced by mutual friends in boarding school before attending SMU, so the perfect wedding was definitely a must for these two after all the years.

Since Peter proposed to Blair in Roaring Gap, NC, they decided a charming beach town near our home in Destin would be the perfect location for the wedding. With the help of their amazing wedding planner, Heather, the weekend was more than a success for everyone.

We hope these two are having a wonderful anniversary trip in Klosters, Switzerland right now! Take a peek at some of the beautiful pictures from the weekend below:

THE REHEARSAL

30A Rehearsal Dinner
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GETTING READY

Tiffany's wedding day pearls
Oscar De La Renta Bustier Wedding Dress
Maid of Honor Blue Robes


Kate Spade Bangle Bridesmaid Gifts

Preppy Bridesmaids Monogram Robes
The Perennial Style Wedding

Blair gave all the bridesmaids a monogrammed robe & Kate Spade Bridesmaid bangle

THE CEREMONY

Saint Laurent Wedding Shoes


Seaside Florida Wedding Paul Johnson Photography

Seaside Chapel Wedding
Julie Gray Flowers Wedding

Blair Flowers Peter Butler Wedding Seaside Chapel 30A
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Defining Moments By Heather Archdeacon-Williams
Debra West Wedding Cake Dothan Seaside
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Lyceum Lawn Seaside Wedding Tent

Blair attached a locket to her bouquet in remembrance of our father, so he could walk down the aisle with her 

Boiled Peanuts Wedding Favor
Just Married Golf Cart Seaside Florida Wedding

A little late-night Southern snack at the reception

French Grey Photography Honeymoon Eiffel Tower

After the wedding, Blair and Peter traveled to Paris for their honeymoon Details:

Wedding Location: Lyceum Lawn in Seaside, FL // Wedding Planner: Defining Moments by Heather // Photographer: Paul Johnson Photography // Dress/Veil: Oscar de la Renta // Shoes:  YSL Tribute // Bridesmaid Dresses: Amsale in Pacific color from Nordstrom // Rehearsal Dinner Dress: Kate Spade // Rehearsal Dinner Shoes: Christian Louboutin // Rehearsal Dinner: V Seagrove // Florist: Florals by the Sea // Caterer: Townsend Catering // Wedding Cake: Debra West // Honeymoon pictures: French Grey Photography // Bridesmaid House:  Elegance

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 Happy Anniversary, Blair & Peter!! Thank you for the best weekend ever.

A Seaside Christmas

A Seaside Christmas

We are very fortunate to have our “home away from Dallas” be a beautiful tourist destination in Florida!  A few miles away from our home, you can find the beautiful town of Seaside, also where the Truman Show was filmed.  Yesterday I had a few hours to waste, so I strolled in and out of the quaint shops and absolutely loved looking at all the beautiful Christmas decorations.  This is paradise.  There is nothing better than enjoying the beach off-season. This is absolutely spectacular!

Christmas Bike

Adorable Post Office

Store Window

 

Seaside at night