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Leave it to Mark Twain to impart the wisdom I needed for this Monday. After a fantastic weekend on the Cape with my best friends, it is back to reality today. We put the move on hold {aka we're still living out of boxes}, but honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way. We'll get unpacked eventually, right? xoxo {av}

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friday's fancies #136.

Happy Friday! I hope you all had a fantastic 4th of July :) In true holiday fashion, we're sharing our patriotic pretty looks today for Friday's Fancies. You'll find plenty of ways to rock the red, white and blue inspiration for the rest of the weekend below!


J.Crew Factory Nautical Sequin Tank  {50% off the entire J.Crew Factory website through 7.7!} 
J.Crew 3" Chino Shorts in Chili   //   Rebecca Minkoff Swing Bag   //   Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses

If you blogged about fashion this week, your post is fair game for Friday's Fancies :) the themes are only a suggestion to get your creative juices flowing! Join the mailing list and become a part of the most friendly family on the internet. Trust me: you will absolutely love the loyal linkers of #FridaysFancies.

Do you rock the red, white, and blue outside of Independence Day?
Many thanks to those of you linking up today, especially with the craziness of the holiday weekend. After our hectic move, we're relaxing on the Cape for the weekend with my besties. There are sure to be plenty of Instagrams to document our stay ;) I'll see you all on Monday! xoxo {av}

seven summer corn recipes.

For me, the 4th of July brings back memories of cookouts by the lake--always including corn. These recipes are a bit fancier than the basic corn + butter we used to nosh. Check out these seven amazing corn recipes, which are now on my short list for summer cookouts on our new deck...


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Do you have a favorite summer corn recipe? If so, share the link below! This Indiana girl is always on the hunt for a great corn recipe ;) I'll see you on Friday for a patriotic round of #FridaysFancies! Have a safe + happy 4th! We're Cape-bound and I couldn't be happier for fireworks by the sea. xoxo {av}

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moving on up.

After four years and two days, yesterday marked the last day in our first place. This apartment represented the end to our long distance years. On our final trip out the door--with his road bike and the poster from our Parisian honeymoon--{cv} and I looked at each other and smiled. We knew this place was just our start. We have so much more ahead of us...


This place may be empty, but our new place is filled to the brim with boxes. My bff {who just got married!} lands in Rhode Island today to help me make sense of it all. Fun trips to the Container Store and Bed Bath & Beyond await us, along with a few festive fireworks. I cannot wait!

I don't have an office set up just yet, but I hope to be up and running soon. Since this will be a quiet week because of the 4th, it may be a bit of quiet week on {long distance loving} too. Don't worry though--Friday's Fancies will still be up on Friday! If you need me, email or twitter work best :) 
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Thank you again for putting up with me as we make this transition! xoxo {av}

P.S. Any tips on how to ease Gus + Mr. Pinky's transition? They have never been scaredy cats, but they have been camping out underneath the bed for the last two days. We think the passing cars and street noise may be the issue, but it's a part of our new reality. We have had the pheromone plug-ins going for a week without much success. I just want our old cuddly kitties back!