Weekending | Quick Trip to Florida



Happy Monday & happy May friends! This weekend my sister and I made the quick trip down to Florida to celebrate our cousin’s baby shower! These types of trips are always fun because you hit the highlights and get to see family and friends that you normally wouldn’t! 


The most important of first stop of the weekend was to see our grandmother’s! 


Our favorite stop in Jacksonville – the St. John’s Town Center…the hub for all the shopping there! 


Sometimes I forget that Florida is literally paradise as evidenced by the pool at our cousin’s development! Spending a few hours by this pool was pretty amazing! 

Scooped this little romper up on Thursday before leaving at TJ Maxx. It’s a brand called Dhalia and I can’t seem to find them anywhere, but I did love the scalloped detail on the top so I decided, why not?! I also brought my block heels that are proving to be a staple this spring! You’ll see them later in the post as well! 


You know what makes a really great dinner – conversation that leads you to closing down the restaurant and the staff all but shoo’ing you out!! I was able to enjoy one of Jacksonville’s newest restaurants,  South Kitchen + Spirits, on Saturday night with some of my oldest friends!

How cute is this cake?! Almost too good to eat! 


Sunday was the main event and the entire reason for our trip – the baby shower! It was a perfect afternoon – quality time with family & cousins that I don’t get to see nearly enough!! It was quick, but oh so sweet & now I’m ready for May & hopefully the good weather we are going to have here in Boston! 




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  1. Unknown
    May 1, 2017 / 11:10 am

    Looks like such a fun trip!
    Xo, Elizabeth
    stripesandsolitaires.com

  2. Andrea Nine
    May 1, 2017 / 11:19 am

    How wonderful…darling cake and darling trio, with your, your sis and mama in your sunnies! So glad you got diwn to celebrate your cousin! Have the sweetest Monday!

  3. Rachel McCarthy
    May 1, 2017 / 11:25 am

    Looks like it was great quick trip! So nice that you could be there for your cousin's shower. That cake is just too cute! And love the romper — great TJ Maxx find! Happy Monday!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

  4. a little bit of emily
    May 1, 2017 / 11:26 am

    How fun!!! Looks like you had a blast! Like you said – trips like that are the best because you get to see so many people. Love the cake – that is precious!

  5. KelseyB
    May 1, 2017 / 11:37 am

    How fun!! We are so close to Florida, but haven't made a trip there. Hopefully this summer! I loved all your outfits!

  6. Sarita @ it's my girls' world
    May 1, 2017 / 12:08 pm

    Your grandmas must have been thrilled to see you guys!! How wonderful! And that shower and cake looks beautiful.

  7. Patricia
    May 1, 2017 / 12:17 pm

    I love your photographs!
    It looks like a great weekend πŸ˜€
    Wish you a lovely week
    Kiss
    xx

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  8. Lizzie @ This Happy Life
    May 1, 2017 / 12:21 pm

    How fun to head back to FL for the weekend! You and your sis could be twins!

  9. Unknown
    May 1, 2017 / 12:21 pm

    Looks like such a wonderful time! It rained in Indiana all weekend! I would have much rather been at that beautiful pool!

  10. Brittany
    May 1, 2017 / 12:22 pm

    That view from the pool looks like paradise for sure!!! And that's the cutest cake ever!!! Looks like y'all had a great trip!

    Brittany πŸ™‚
    kingdomofsequins.com

  11. Rachel Emily
    May 1, 2017 / 12:24 pm

    It never ceases to amaze me how much alike you and your sister look! I think it's because at first glance you look so different with your hair colors, then BAM! Twins πŸ™‚ Quick trips to see family are so good for the soul! Nathan is making a quick trip to Jacksonville this week too, just for a much different, boring reason (work!). Glad you had a good weekend!

  12. Unknown
    May 1, 2017 / 12:43 pm

    What a fun weekend! I am dying over that cake and your cute romper! Great TJ Maxx find! Happy May!

    Xoxo,
    Whitney & Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

  13. Ashley G
    May 1, 2017 / 12:47 pm

    How incredible is that cake?? Y'all look beautiful!

  14. kerri @ cheshire kat
    May 1, 2017 / 12:59 pm

    what a lovely weekend! seriously you and your sis at the shower = stunning! and i love that romper you found. isn't it the best when you can snag something at tj max at such a steal? glad you lucked out with great weather too! happy monday!

    xoxo cheshire kat

  15. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    May 1, 2017 / 1:05 pm

    So glad you had such a great visit! You definitely fit a lot in too! You and your sister looked gorgeous at the shower, I love both your outfits and obsessed with that romper on you! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

  16. Owen Davis @ Davis Duo
    May 1, 2017 / 1:06 pm

    That cake is adorable! You look gorgeous and oh my goodness that pool looks heavenly

  17. Lauren {By Lauren M}
    May 1, 2017 / 1:22 pm

    This sounds like it was such a fun trip! I LOVE that adorable romper on you!

    By Lauren M

  18. Jalisa
    May 1, 2017 / 1:29 pm

    A HUGE congrats to your cousin on expecting her little bundle of joy, she looks so beautiful and the cake is absolutely amazing; I love the princess theme! I think it's awesome that you and your sister were able to make it to Florida to celebrate. I have to make note of that restaurant because Eddie has some family who lives in Jacksonville, so the next time we visit, I'll have to check it out! Also, I see you did get the LV bag that was on your birthday wishlist! I love it and it looks so good on you, such a versatile piece and one I'd love to add to my collection as well; I'd love if you did a review sometime down the line! Thanks so much for sharing, beautiful, and I hope you're having a great start to your new month and week!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    thestylecontour.com

  19. Chesson | Magnolia+Main
    May 1, 2017 / 1:40 pm

    Oh my goodness, how cute is that cake?! Too precious for words. Glad you had a great weekend down in Florida!

  20. Gold Coast Girl
    May 1, 2017 / 1:42 pm

    Love Florida! Looks like a fun weekend!
    ~Samantha
    goldcoastgirlblog.com

  21. Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
    May 1, 2017 / 1:49 pm

    That pool and that cake?! What a fun weekend πŸ™‚ I also really love that romper from TJ Maxx, you truly can find the best stuff there!
    xo
    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams

  22. Karly @ What Karly Said
    May 1, 2017 / 2:05 pm

    Looks like the perfect weekend, and your cousin's cake was too cute ! Love all your outfits, too. Happy Monday!

  23. Ashley @ The Wandering Weekenders
    May 1, 2017 / 2:10 pm

    It sounds like you and you sister really did have the perfect weekend back at home to celebrate your cousin! Not only did you get to see old friends but getting to hang out with family is always great too!

  24. Elle Sees
    May 1, 2017 / 2:13 pm

    I lived in Jax for a bit and grew up visiting there a lot, so this was fun to see. THAT CAKE!! It's gorgeous and fitting for a princess.

  25. Girl Meets Bow
    May 1, 2017 / 2:30 pm

    Your weekend trip looked like so much fun!! Even thought it was HOT i'm glad the weather was nice for you πŸ™‚ And so sweet that you took the time to visit for your friend's shower- I'm sure that meant SO much to her!!

  26. A Dash of Pretty
    May 1, 2017 / 2:30 pm

    You packed so much in one weekend and it all looks amazing! You and your sister look like you have the best time together!

  27. Marie
    May 1, 2017 / 2:32 pm

    What a fun weekend! You and your sister are so Gorgeous!! Your grandmothers are too cute. Glad you got to spend some time with them. That cake is so amazing! Way too cute to eat.

  28. Kate at Green Fashionista
    May 1, 2017 / 2:36 pm

    That cake is gorgeous! Such a fun weekend, and I love that you stopped to visit with your grandmothers first, so sweet! <3
    Green Fashionista

  29. Unknown
    May 1, 2017 / 2:44 pm

    Such a cute trip! Hope you had a lot of fun!

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  30. Sarah Shaneyfelt
    May 1, 2017 / 2:50 pm

    What a fun trip! I wish I would have known about that shopping center when we were in Jacksonville last summer!! And you know how much I love that cake from your cousin's shower–so fun!!!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

  31. Christina Lea Loves
    May 1, 2017 / 2:51 pm

    Looks like such a fun trip – you guys fit in just enough without overdoing it! I love that shower cake – the cutest!

  32. Lisa
    May 1, 2017 / 2:51 pm

    Looks like a great get away and I totally want to spend some time at that pool!

  33. Cat Chat With Caren and Cody (Caren Gittleman)
    May 1, 2017 / 2:54 pm

    What a great and fun trip and it is so exciting that a new little one will be joining the Florida family! You look gorgeous as always! xoxo catchatwithcarenandcody

  34. Life as the Mrs.
    May 1, 2017 / 3:36 pm

    What a fun weekend! I loved that your first stop was to see your grandmothers, and that ruffle top you had on was just precious!!

  35. Lily (Beauty With Lily)
    May 1, 2017 / 4:07 pm

    Looks like a great quick trip! Love all of your outfits girl, you look gorgeous! Such a sweet picture with your grandmothers!
    And that cake!!
    xo, Lily
    Beauty With Lilyο»Ώ

  36. Rebecca Jo
    May 1, 2017 / 4:40 pm

    You just dont ever stop, do you? So fun!!!
    That cake. I want the same one for my birthday πŸ˜‰

  37. Brianne
    May 1, 2017 / 6:04 pm

    You seriously always have the cutest outfits! What a fun little weekend. Congrats to your cousin!

  38. Lindsay's Sweet World
    May 1, 2017 / 6:15 pm

    What a wonderful weekend with family! That cake with the tutu around it is just adorable. How clever to decorate a cake with a tutu! I would have never even thought of that!

  39. Zelle B.
    May 1, 2017 / 6:22 pm

    So cute! Looks like you had a great trip!

    Zelle
    Southern Style

  40. Ashley @ A Cute Angle
    May 1, 2017 / 6:24 pm

    Love that cake! Your trip to Florida looks so great! Glad you got to spend tons of time with family!

  41. Straight A Style
    May 1, 2017 / 7:12 pm

    How fun! I love getting to spend time with family!

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

  42. Robin
    May 1, 2017 / 7:18 pm

    Beautiful pictures! I especially like the black romper. Glad you could see those family members. πŸ™‚ Those times with great conversation are priceless.

  43. Elegance and Mommyhood
    May 1, 2017 / 7:29 pm

    Sounds like a great trip with family. Are the first pair of shorts from Loft – I recognized them right away. Love that whole black look with that fun scalloped tank, too. But my favorite is your baby shower outfit – that skirt is super chic, what brand is it from?! Also, your cousin's baby shower cake is gorgeous.

    You really need to linkup with me this week. The linkup will be open a day early on Wednesday. You have so many cute looks in this post, you need to share them. =))

    Happy May B!! <3 Ada.

  44. Meg Taylor
    May 1, 2017 / 7:53 pm

    Your cousin looks amazing!! What a fun weekend. I cannot believe her amazing pool! Have a great week.

    Meg, Borrowed Heaven

  45. Ashley Adam
    May 1, 2017 / 8:31 pm

    Looks like it was a fun and gorgeous trip! We are heading to FL on Thursday for a surprise Cindo de Mayo 30th bday party for a close friend and can't wait!

  46. Simple Purposeful Living
    May 1, 2017 / 9:03 pm

    That cake – wow! Looks like you had a lovely time in FL!!!! Weekends go tooooo fast! xoxo ERIN

  47. Nadine
    May 1, 2017 / 9:19 pm

    What a fun trip!!! That pool does look heavenly. You are KILLING it in that black romper!!!! Love it! Hope you have a great week!

  48. SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph
    May 1, 2017 / 9:57 pm

    Love love love the photo of you and your sister with your grandmothers.

  49. Christina
    May 2, 2017 / 12:44 am

    in love with that black romper!

  50. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    May 2, 2017 / 1:15 am

    It's definitely so important to see your grandmother's and spend some time with them when you live far away. You packed the cutest outfits for this trip from the romper to the baby shower outfit both going so well with the block heels! The pool at our cousin's development looks gorgeous along with the views from the balcony. I don't think I've ever seen a more precious baby shower cake! Sounds like you packed it full of family and fun in just a short weekend!

  51. Hena Tayeb
    May 2, 2017 / 2:06 am

    What a fun weekend getaway!
    You two look great.

    henatayeb.blogspot.com

  52. sara [at] journey of doing
    May 2, 2017 / 2:30 am

    That baby shower cake is absolute perfection!!!!! So, so, so cute!! I'm impressed with how much you got done this weekend! Lots of family time and even a little pool time… obsessed with your scalloped romper!!

  53. Nina Kobi
    May 2, 2017 / 2:46 am

    Loved this romper on you, and how cute is that cake, adorable.

    Nina's Style Blog

  54. Shannon Jenkins
    May 2, 2017 / 3:18 am

    Omg what a fun weekend!! St Johns Town Center is definitely a must! I am obsessed with that mall! How adorable is that cake?!! Love the romper you scored too! So cute!

    <3 ShannonΒ 
    Upbeat Soles

  55. Laura Darling
    May 2, 2017 / 3:48 am

    You packed so much into one weekend! How fun!!

  56. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style Blog
    May 2, 2017 / 12:24 pm

    What a fun weekend! That romper is the cutest and how gorgeous is that cake!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

  57. P!nky
    May 2, 2017 / 2:09 pm

    Your post looks awesome, but I stopped reading after the CAKE!!!! WOW!

  58. Brooke
    May 2, 2017 / 3:03 pm

    Wait, your cousin get's to live by that pool?! I wish I lived in an all the time vacation spot! That cake is amazing too. Glad you had a fun and fantastic weekend!

    Brooke
    Pumps and Push-Ups

  59. The Girl who Loved to Write
    May 2, 2017 / 3:29 pm

    What a fun quick trip!!

  60. Caroline The Petite Fashionista
    May 2, 2017 / 4:32 pm

    First off, that romper is AMAZING on you!!! I also agree that cake is SOO cute!! πŸ™‚ Glad that you had a fun trip lady!! Hope that your week is off to a great start too. πŸ™‚

  61. Unknown
    May 2, 2017 / 10:50 pm

    Your florida trip looks like so much fun! Totally looks like paradise – I can't believe that developments pool!! Also loving that bag and your heels!

    Annessa
    seekingsunshine.com

  62. Emelia @ Dream Big and Buy the Shoes
    May 2, 2017 / 10:56 pm

    Quick trips are good for the soul- it's always so nice to see family and celebrate something special πŸ™‚

  63. Tiffany {A Touch of Grace}
    May 3, 2017 / 3:59 am

    Quick trips like that are so fun! Glad you had a great time visiting family and friends!

  64. Unknown
    May 3, 2017 / 7:14 am

    Lovely family photos! The cake was really amazing.

    Jasmine x
    Jas Claire

  65. Talha Yeasin
    May 3, 2017 / 6:21 pm

    You look stunning! Amazing photos:-)

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  66. Corie @ Life in the Mitten
    May 4, 2017 / 3:35 am

    I love the romper! I saw it at my TJMaxx, but unfortunately not in my size.

  67. Sparkles and Lattes
    May 4, 2017 / 7:02 pm

    I love all of your outfits for your trip. So cute and that cake looks amazing!