Happy happy happy Friday!
We had a great holiday (pics to come next week), and I hope you all had a wonderful Fourth too. Family, food, fun in town, the beach…the Fourth is always one of my very favorite holidays 🙂 .
Okay as always, I’m linking up with my friends Andrea and Erika and sharing this week’s FAVORITE THINGS! July 4th ALWAYS reminds me of these two, and I missed seeing both of their faces this year…
We have “Fourth-ed” hard together over the years…
…I love them both so much! Okay, time to link up with ’em!
My FAVORITE THINGS this week are…
As much as I love the crazy, fun, loud, chaos that comes from living here all together with four dogs and four kids…
…the super quiet morning time is one of my faves! The house is quiet, peaceful and for a few minutes at least, oh so clean 😉 .
I snapped this pic earlier this week as I was trying to just enjoy the peacefulness of my morning.
I snapped this too because if you’re like me and adore channeling your Coastal Grandmother, don’t forget I have my COASTAL SUMMER STYLE post for easy ways to add a dash into your every day.
A little life lately around the island…
I was running this week and stopped and reversed myself back in front of this home. Isn’t it just perfection?
In case you missed it, we added another detail to our beach routine. I bet you cannot guess what that is. 😉
Speaking of the beach…
June-uary has passed, and we are living the most GORGEOUS days right now. This happened last year too…the calendar switched to July 1st and all of a sudden, the weather got sunny and amazing and never went back. We grab our lunches and books and spend a bit at the beach every day between activities and working.
How beautiful are these two? We stopped by and said hi to friends at The Nantucket Hotel before dinner, and I thought these two were too sweet for words!
Speaking of sweet…
…Charlie waiting and watching Ashby and Mades out on the porch. He sure loves them!
Sushi outside for dinner is always a good idea.
After a full day at the beach…
…this guy is TUCKERED OUT! He has turned into such a good beach dog! Yankee is our other great beach dog too, but Poppy and Frenchie are not interested in it one bit and choose to stay home and enjoy the quiet.
Andrew, Kensington and Smith out there catching some waves. I love these guys too!
Basically, we’re living in our swimsuits 😉 .
When I’m not in my swimsuit, I am loving…
…this easy little dress. I loved it so much that I bought it in a second (of many!) prints…
So cute in this print too! It comes in several others as well!
And this…
…Poppy and Charlie watching me snap pics. I love my pups.
Okay, here’s a BIG COVERUP ROUND UP for your Friday…
This TWO PIECE SET comes in so many other colors and could be worn alone or as a coverup (with my fabulous $14 flip flops, of course!).
My CROCHET BEACH COVERUP also comes in a big variety of colors too!
I thought the side of it was super cute…and there’s Mades!
I have been wearing this TIE SHOULDER A LINE DRESS as a coverup since it’s so light and easy to throw on. I love the banding in the middle. It’s super flattering!
This DRAWSTRING COVERUP comes in a variety of colors…
…as does this “dupe” LOOSE FITTING ROMPER…
So soft and comfy!
I’m legit typing this very sentence while wearing THIS COVERUP and my swimsuit post beach.
It’s really cute!
One more thing. I showed you…
…this TANK (under $10!) last week and…
…I went ahead and bought it in blue too!
I have been “influenced” by listening to Cynthia Thurlow’s podcast. She has been talking about this protein so I bought it…
…and I really, really love it! I bought this chocolate brownie batter flavor, but there are so many others as well. I don’t drink protein every single day, but I do on days when I find I need to supplement a little a more if I’m not getting enough grams in my meals. I REALLY like this one!
Don’t forget…
…SHAY’S SUMMER SKIN BRIGHTENING BUNDLE is still available!
Colleen Rothschild let me know they will be able to continue my bundle through the weekend, so if you’re interested, now is the time! You can get the RADIANT CLEANSING BALM, RETINOL SUPREME EYE SERUM and VITAMIN C NOURISHING CREAM (all three!) for only $145 (30% off, a $205 value!).
Plus, my code SHAY20 gives you 20% off everything else should you be looking to try one of my other favorites…
#1: RADIANT CLEANSING BALM (a part of the bundle!) is always the #1 product I recommend. I take my makeup off and wash my face with this every single day. You know how sometimes when you wash your face, your skin feels tight right after? This does the complete opposite. Not only does it remove even the most stubborn waterproof eye makeup, but it leaves your skin more hydrated and moisturized without feeling heavy or greasy. After years of using this, I cannot imagine using anything else to cleanse my skin and remove my makeup.
#2: VITAMIN C NOURISHING CREAM (a part of the bundle!) is an amazing part of my routine! I first started using this as my nighttime moisturizer this spring and am already on my third jar. It’s so hydrating and moisturizing and leaves my skin feeling really great the next morning. Speaking of Vitamin C…
#3: VITAMIN C BRIGHTENING SERUM (20% off with code SHAY20) is another super affective part of my routine. I apply just a bit of this to my face and neck every morning before my daytime moisturizer.
#4: RETINOL SUPREME EYE SERUM (a part of the bundle!) is one of the products I’ve been using since Day #1…since 2019! I originally bought this because my mom told me this was one of her staple products…and now, it’s mine too. I like to apply a thin layer under my eyes both morning and night as part of my skincare routine.
#5: AGE RENEWAL SUPER SERUM (20% off with code SHAY20) is my evening serum that I apply after I cleanse and before I moisturize. It truly is a “super” serum packing quite a punch with more than 20 ingredients to fight the six signs of aging (texture, dehydration, elasticity, fine lines, radiance and tone). I’ve used it for YEARS and truly think it’s made a huge difference with my skin. If you only try one of these products right now, I would say this is the BIGGEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! This serum is basically like six serums in one and right now with promo code SHAY20, you get it for 20% off. My mom and I both use this as part of our daily routine.
#6: SHEER RENEWAL CREAM (20% off with code SHAY20) has been my daily go-to moisturizer since 2019. I wear this every single day regardless if I’m going out, staying in, wearing makeup or not. It’s light, not heavy, not greasy and yet super hydrating and easy to wear under SPF and makeup.
And finally…
…tis SALAD SEASON!
Today, I’m sharing my SIX SUMMER SALADS for your July!
Since it’s still a holiday weekend, I am going to take the rest of it off and see you guys back here on Monday. I hope you have a wonderful weekend, friends! Sending you so much love! xx
Jamie says
Such a darling pic of your girls in front of the hotel steps!
Elspeth says
What a fun round up! Those salads look delicious! Have a wonderful long weekend!
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Mix and Match Mama says
You too!!!!
Jess says
For the protein, do you just mix with milk? Or in a smoothie? I had bought a sample
Pack of their protein powders. So many delicious sounding flavors!
Mix and Match Mama says
I just add water and shake. That’s it! I’m excited to try some of their seasonal ones this fall/winter too.
Candi says
Can you share a link to the pot above the coffee maker?
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! It’s here: https://www.carawayhome.com/products/cookware-sets/?utm_campaign=brand&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjws560BhCuARIsAHMqE0F4p0i8RU2W3NYzCoP5HNaVFVbvtYlTGS6gyJ4EUOezd8CNHooCguIaAouhEALw_wcB
Elizabeth S says
I would like to listen to Cynthia Thurlow – which podcast did you get the most from?
Mix and Match Mama says
Which one of her specific episodes? Oh goodness, I could not pick. Every episode is very different and (other than her AMAs) include her interviewing an expert on different topics. Scroll through her list of episodes and you can read a brief synopsis of each one. She’s great!
Cyrielle S says
Is that the Bogg Bag in the background in some of your photos? How do you like it? Trying to decide if it’s worth the splurge!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! I’ve blogged about it here: https://mixandmatchmama.com/2023/06/my-bathroom-bag/. I’m literally using it for work right now! I love how sturdy they are.
Meg Phillips says
Hi Shay! Where did you get your kitchen rug? I’ve been trying to find rugs for our coastal home and am having a heck of a time. I love seeing all your pics – your home is beautiful! Thank you!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I bought it here on island last year from our local hardware-ish store.
Kristin Lyngaas says
You are getting some serious muscles! Woo hoo! It’s very inspiring 🩷🩷 hope you have just a fabulous time there. It’s so lovely to see you loving life🙏🩷
Mix and Match Mama says
Goodness, THANK YOU!!!
Kris R says
Shay, your dresses are always darling and perfect for island summers! We’re planning a trip to Nantucket in August and I have what I need but what do guys wear out to dinner, etc. Short? Slacks? Need to start planning for hubby!
Mix and Match Mama says
You are going to have the best time! I would say everything is pretty casual and very blue/white/neutral. It’s chilly here at night, so lots of pants on men and even women or light dresses with a little jacket or sweater. Nothing is too fussy or fancy and lots of sandals as the cobblestone roads are no joke.
Cher says
Looking forward to more Nantucket photos. Have you spent time on Nantucket in November? May have a chance to go then and wondering if you might have thoughts on the early November time period? We live in San Diego County and aren’t beach people, so we don’t mind skipping that.
Mix and Match Mama says
I have, and my thoughts are that if it’s your first time to Nantucket, you should come during “the season” when everything is open. If you come during the off season, the vast majority of shops, hotels and restaurants are closed, so it wouldn’t be the same experience at all. I suggest July, August or even September!
Addy J Robinson says
I bought that black Amazon romper, it arrived same-day, and I wore it to the ATL zoo this morning! lol! SO cute!! I’m going to get the bright blue, too. Can’t wait to see your NSale picks. My wishlist is unhinged, I am going to have to edit it way down!
Kim Carberry says
Ahh! I love that time on the morning when everything is calm and tidy.
It looks like you had a fab time at the beach.
Meghan O’Rourke says
Where did you get that adorable circular necklace with the gold shell on it?
Mix and Match Mama says
Love Shack here on Nantucket 😉
jennifer m says
What kind of dog is Charlie?
Mix and Match Mama says
He’s a coton de tulear (all three white dogs are in our family). We adore this breed!