The View

For the past 5 days I've been in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on a girls trip and one of the things we all have said over and over is 'look at this view'. 

The mountains, the lakes, the horizon; they're all so beautiful! 

While I've stood at the peak of a hike, the tree top of a zip line, the side of a highway and right out on the balcony of our room I've thought a lot about the views. Far off places are wonderful for showing us majestic landscapes but so can home.

I'm looking forward to stopping to take in the daily views of my life. Like Vivian coming down the stairs in the mornings to give me the first hug of the day or the flowers I planted on our patio starting to bloom or a good friend's number shining on my phone for a chit chat. 

Take time throughout the day, count to 10 and appreciate your surroundings.

I encourage you to take in the views of your life with gratitude and awe!

Dress Beautifully Taking in the View

XOXO Sarah Louise

Girls Trip Essentials

 It's not Friday, I missed posting yesterday. I'm giving myself grace. Last week was so full with my job and preparing for a girls trip I'm currently on in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. I love traveling with my gal pals for so many reasons but one of the biggest is the crazy amount of laughter and the adventure.  I'm not brave when it comes to trying new things but with these gals I've make it a point to do one thing a year that scares me.  I've ridden in a helicopter through the mountains of Lake Tahoe and today we are going zip lining! #terrified 

Traveling is much different than spending day-to-day time with others. There are special elements to be considered such as finances, interests, logistics and personalities. 

Here are my favorites to bring on a girls trip:

GOOD ATTITUDE

It's essential to be positive, flexible and accommodating to the other girls.

Compromise is key to ensuring everyone is enjoying.

CONTRIBUTIONS

My precious friends decorate our room to celebrate my 41st birthday yesterday!

They made me feel sooooo special!!!

Everyone brings things to the group. I carry the role of capturing photos & videos, doing hair and make up and the overall enthusiasm. One gal is awesome at planning the logistics and keeping the calm. The other has us dining well, is assertive in getting all our needs/wants met and keeping us very entertained. 

UNDERSTANDING

Not everyone is a morning person or likes the outdoors, puzzles, shopping or napping ... you get the idea.

Being respectful and enduring others' interests goes along way. 

Currently my friends are still sleeping while I'm tucked away writing. 

I encourage you to travel with your gals pals & try something new together!

(3-4 is a great size group but if you have more, cheers!)

Dress Beautifully on a Girls Trip

XOXO Sarah Louise

Dress Beautifully

Wear what makes you feel pretty!

Wear what creates confidence and allows you to hold your head higher.

This can be as simple as a white tee and your favorite jeans or as fancy as a colorful ruffled dress.

In a world full of influence, I encourage you to stay true to yourself and to allow what you wear to empower you to shine your light to others. 

I will be wearing this dress tomorrow evening to celebrate my 41st birthday on vacation with my gal pals!

It's a statement, but so am I! 

 Life is too short to wear boring clothes! #amen

Dress Beautifully

XOXO Sarah Louise

41 Things

On Thursday I turn 41! It's a privilege to be granted these years and I want to steward them well.

Here are 41 things I believe in for living my life beautifully ...

Life is too short to wear boring clothes 

Put on the amour of Christ

Pretty is as pretty does 

Classy girls wear pearls

Better to be overdressed

Share your talents

Let your words be as sweet as honey

Leave a little bit of sparkle where ever you go

Show up

Greet them & leave them with a hug

Pursue Peace

People over projects 

Friends are the most precious gifts

Others above yourself

Hold Hands

Pray first

You can have a lot but you can not have it all

Something is better than nothing 

Say I love you as much as you can

What’s true isn’t new and what’s new isn’t true

Be still

Ordinary yet significant

Vertical over horizontal viewpoint

Your portion is sufficient 

Gratitude creates contentment 

Dance party often

Hold them a little longer 

Say yes

Present over perfection

Have more fun

Play outside 

Do the hard for the good 

Strong is healthy 

Cleanliness is next to Godliness

Send handwritten notes

Store up treasures in heaven

Use the nice stuff - each day is a special occasion

Make Lemonade 

Eat the Cake

Cheers with Champagne

EVERY DAY IS A GIFT

Dress Your Life Beautifully 

XOXO Sarah Louise 

Friday Favorites: Matching Sets

TGIF! This week was a hot one AND super exciting with the addition of wallpaper in our formal living room! #squeal 

Note: My dear friend not only installed this for me without needing any help, she made me the most beautiful birthday gift!! I encourage you to support and cherish the talents of the people around you and  your own. Sharing our talents is a blessing.

Matching sets are so chic and special in that they are 2 pieces specifically made for each other. They're also great in that they can be styled separately.

Here are some pretty matching sets for warm weather ...

PINK LINEN SHELL & PLEATED SKORT

MATCHING PANT

several colors

I love the proportions of the shorter top & high waisted bottom to elongate the legs.

The pleated from skort gives the look of a skirt but comfort of shorts.

TAN LINEN VEST & PLEATED SKORT

MATCHING PANT

several colors

You can dress this up with heels or casual with sneakers or sandals.

PRINTED TOP & SHORTS

CROP BLOUSE & SKIRT

also in green 

GREEN TAPESTRY TOP & SHORTS

EMBROIDERED SHELL & SHORTS

STRAPPY TOP & MIDI SKIRT

also in 3 solid colors pink, navy & white

Dress Beautifully in a Matching Set

XOXO Sarah Louise

Palm Royale

 If you are watching Palm Royale, then you already know how fabulous the fashion is! If you're not, it's on Apple TV and you can thank me later :)

Palm Beach, FL in the 1960's was full of color, extravagance and shine.  Me to a T!!!

These pants are so fun! 

I purchased from Anthropologie in store and unfortunately they are not online yet 

but when they are I'll link them and share on IG.

Palm Beach style to me is bright colors, big prints, caftans, silk scarves, mini shift dresses, big baubles, thick sunglasses and cute little handbags.

Here are some perfectly Palm Royale pieces ...

TIE FRONT SHIRT

PRINTED PANT

SKORT

SWING DRESS

SUNGLASSES

BEADED FRINGE BAG

RATTAN PLATFORMS

BEADED YELLOW SHIFT DRESS

RIC RAC MINI SKIRT

COVER UP

STRIPE PANTS

SWIMSUIT

SILK SCARF

JUMPSUIT

LEATHER SANDAL

tons of colors

TURQUOISE NECKLACE

Dress Beautifully in Palm Beach Style

XOXO Sarah Louise