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Need to Get Away from Washington DC? Check out these AirBNBs

With summer on the horizon and so much time at home over the past year, I think most of us are looking for a getaway. One thing I love to do when procrastinating is to look at rentals within driving distance so I thought it would be fun today to share some of my favorites. If you need to get away from Washington DC or want to book a staycation in a different space to recharge, keep reading.

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Washington DC blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares staycation ideas within the DC metro area plus cute rental AirBNBs to stay at. // where to stay in Washington DC, weekend getaway ideas, Baltimore city guide, Richmond virginia airbnb, best airbnbs, blue kitchen cabinets, blue tile bathroom, black and gold barstools, trips from Washington DC

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What in Your Closet Makes You Happy?

How’s your closet looking? Towards the end of March I realized that my closet was in a desperate need of a refresh. It’s still weird to know that I spent almost twelve months without buying new clothes. And that when I did, it was loungewear.

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Washington DC blogger shares why you should wear clothing that makes you happy plus a tip for dealing with a changing body post-pandemic. // gingham midi skirt, midi skirt outfits, comfortable spring outfit ideas, wear to work, work outfits for women, colorful work outfit ideas, what to wear to work, office attire

featured | loft: bell sleeve blouse {old, option in similar color} + loft: gingham midi skirt {ON SALE, 40% off with code EASY} + justfab: braided sandals with heel c/o {similar} + vera bradley: rfid all in one crossbody wristlet c/o {old, this year’s version} + giorgio armani: luminous silk foundation + anastasia beverly hills: brow powder duo + urban decay cosmetics: naked honey palette c/o + tarte cosmetics: amazonian clay blush + ysl beauty: matte lip stain

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Friday 5: The Most Over the Top Week of the Year

Gotta get down on Friday! Happy Oaks Day to all my Kentucky friends and happy Friday to all my non Kentucky friends. Looking through all of my past Derby photos has really been a reminder of how over the top this week is and how much I absolutely love it.

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Washington DC blogger, What Nicole Wore, rounds up what she's reading, buying, eyeing, and planning on doing for the weekend. // Draper James dress, Radley London purse, pink fascinator, Kentucky Oaks outfit, thurby hats, floral dress for spring, thurby what to wear, Kentucky Oaks dress code
featured | pink fascinator {under $20} + draper james: dress {old, see sale options here} + justfab x kelly rowland: persephone braided strap sandal c/o + radley london: top handle trunk bag c/o

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10 Welcome Mats for Your Summer Front Porch

Warmer months are here in the DC area which means it’s time to freshen up the front porch with a new welcome mat. Today I’m rounding up some of my favorite welcome mats for your summer front porch or outside your door. These are all under $50 and great to layer with a larger outdoor rug if you want to mix colors and pattern.

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Washington DC blogger rounds up the best welcome mats to freshen up your summer front porch and make a bold statement. // coir doormat, welcome mat
featured | welcome to the lake coir doormat + red white and blue popsicle welcome mat + patriotic stars doormat + lemon welcome mat + hello summer watermelon coir doormat + strawberry print welcome mat + welcome pastel rainbow coir welcome mat + hello summer popsicle doormat + summer vibes watermelon coir welcome mat + watermelon print doormat

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Stocking Your Bar Cart for Kentucky Derby

Derby week calls for the most dramatic statement pieces and a stocked bar cart. As soon as I spotted this one shoulder jumpsuit, I knew I needed it for a Derby outfit. It ended up being a great match for a fascinator I already had and voila. We have a Derby bar cart and outfit ready to share.

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Washington DC blogger shares how to stock your bar cart for the Kentucky Derby, what liquor to have, and how to make the cart personal. // Kendra Scott earrings, custom fascinator, Kentucky Derby what to wear, Kentucky Derby hats, floral jumpsuit, asos outfit ideas, gold statement earrings, Kentucky Oaks what to wear Churchill downs
featured | asos: structured one shoulder jumpsuit {under $100} + fascinator c/o fascinate designs {last shown here} + kendra scott: rylan statement earrings c/o + world market: art decor bar cart + faux hydrangeas {similar} + gold horse statue {similar} + Kentucky Derby 147 glasses

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