The perfect weekender

Summer is here and I am ready for some weekend getaways.  I have a couple totes that are great but I find I am always carrying a separate cosmetics bag so I am on the hunt for a duffle-style carrier to give me a little more room.
I found choices some great online.  I am really loving the ones that offer a separate zippered section for shoes.  Here's to a fun-filled summer with lots of weekend trips!    

The perfect weekender by eporter-217 featuring a weekend bag

Summer on my mind

May is here, it's my official start to summer.  I have a family trip on Memorial Day and a work trip the following weekend.  I am mentally preparing for my trips and am searching for a few new pieces.  I have come to love a bandeau top suit so I avoid tan lines as much as possible.  I love simple pieces that can be tossed in a beach bag and thrown on.  These MK sandals are so cute and would look great with shorts or a maxi.
What are your summer plans?

Summer on my mind by eporter-217 featuring a vera bradley beach towel

Jewelry Storage Options

As statement jewelry has become more popular I found my collection to be overflowing across my dresser.  I saw the jewelry cabinet on the top left in a Pottery Barn mailer and just loved it.  The only thing is I wish they had a free-standing option that can be moved easily.
All of the cabinets shown have pre-designed organizers inside, perfect for storing jewelry.  Some even have lock and key options.  How do you organize your jewelry?

Jewelry Storage Options by eporter-217 featuring a wooden jewellery box

Pottery Barn jewellery box / Jewellery box / Home decor / Wooden jewellery box / Antique Black Adjustable Full-Length Cheval Mirror & Jewelry Wardrobe

Christmas gift ideas

OMG! It's the 25th and that means Christmas is just two months away.  I am not usually an early Christmas shopper but the ladies in my office have been chatting about their holiday buys and I saw online that Pottery Barn had a sale last week so I decided to order a few goodies.

The mason jars came in and they are adorable.  I got several of them personalized for different people on my list.  PB blankets are always a good gift.  I have had mine for nearly 10 years and have purchased them as gifts over the years and always get good feedback.  My ornament hasn't come in yet but I can't wait to check it out.

Christmas gift ideas by eporter-217 featuring a cable knit throw