Every Memorial Day, I venture up north to my family’s farm to frolic on the beach, barbecue, soak in some sunshine, and relax with family + friends. This year is no exception and with the temperatures warming up {it was 93 in Chicago yesterday!}, I can’t help but dream about all things nautical to pack for my weekend five days up north {I am extending my trip a bit :)}. 

J.Crew Starfish Earrings  //  J.Crew Chino Shorts  //  Joie Baxter Tie Top  //  Aubin & Wills Melksham Sweater  //  Sea Life Bottle Opener  //  Moustache Beer Glasses {just for fun}  //  Scrimshaw Coaster Set  //  Calypso St. Barth Agonda Beach Blanket  //  Ban.do Ahoy Headwrap {to tame messy hair}  //  J.Crew Tie Front Halter Swim Top  //  Ray-Ban Clubmaster Sunnies  //  J.Crew Mini Ruffle Hipster Bottoms  //  Jack Rogers Aquarius China Seas Navajo {I just ordered these thanks to Mackenzie!}  //  Sea Bags for J.Crew Tote

I plan on packing easy outfits because weather permitting I will be in my bikini all day, some beach essentials, and a few things for easy entertaining. Ideally, this would be my suitcase.

Oh, and thank you from the bottom of my heart for the sweet comments and emails I received regarding yesterday’s post. If this movement and my confessions help just one of you {but it sounds like a lot of you could relate!}, I can’t explain how happy that makes me feel. I am so lucky to have such generous, sincere, thoughtful, and caring readers. xo