August 2016

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Gardenias & Mint

We are so very close to our vacation time in Old Lyme, CT with our old pals, and we are beyond ready to soak up that sun with the gang. This kind of vibe definitely gets us into an upbeat poppy kind of mood, with of course a splash of indie because I just can’t help myself.

Click here for some ill beats, yo

august 2016

reaper // sia

hold on (feat. sampha) // sbtrkt

i won’t take you for someone else // fantastic mister zguy

love that girl // raphael saadiq

town & country // bibio

1998 // chet faker

hanoi cafe // bleu toucan

the call // a rainmaker

black memories // the growlers

pretty girls // little dragon

rendez vous // la plage

way to be love // tops

hold on we’re going home // astr

400 lux // lorde

too good // drake & rihanna

say you’ll be there // mo

Love, Want, Need // Beach Coverups and Speakers

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Gardenias & Mint

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With all of this warm weather and sunny days, we can’t help but dream about having our feet in the sand while we sit in our cubes. We’re loving ourselves some vintage inspired kaftan-style beach coverups & cutesy embroidered tops to throw on once you’ve had a little too much Vitamin D. And of course no beach day is complete without an easy-to-carry speaker. Seriously, grab yourself one if you don’t have on already, they make all outdoor gatherings that much better!

Love: H&M Dress // RFI6 Bluetooth Speaker

Want: Topshop Dress // SunnyLife Retro Sounds Speaker & Radio

Need: Zara Embroidered Dress // GSPON Speaker

June Moodboard

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Gardenias & Mint

How is it already the middle of June?! These months fly by! June is making it’s mark on us thought – gorgeous blue skies and clear, chilly nights. We’re ready for beach weather now, but thanks for easing us into it, June 😉

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Happy Weekend!

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Gardenias & Mint

Guys, it’s Fridayyy! This week went by surprisingly fast actually and we’re definitely ok with that. We both have busy and fun weekends ahead of us – Reg will be in NYC visiting old friends, and Christa will be poking around NH and Mass, stopping in Portsmouth & Rockport. We’ll be trying to get some profesh photos with our nice cameras, but in the mean time, keep an eye out on our instagram!

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cct // Have you guys seen the ESPN Body Issue covers? Damn! Here are my 2 fav so far – Amanda Bingson & Ali Krieger

rkv // I have yet to have a beach day this summer, and am getting very antsy! Especially after looking at these best beaches in America… and now I want to go to Michigan! Also while you’re at it — how to turn your local beach into the South of France

cct // Travel’s Best Summer Foods 2015, yes please! Also my friend Manny‘s photo is the one shown for Bar Taco!

rkv // Uhhh this chick’s snapchats are insane!

cct // Ideas to Steal from 10 Clever Small Space Entryways

rkv // Since I’m a complete sucker for mind-mushing celebrity related anything, I always appreciate a good “before they were stars”

cct // I got a pair of mirrored sunnies from Old Navy the other day (love them!), and I am just obsessed! I’m especially loving the pink mirrored color, and I’m seeing it everywhere. Pink rocks!

rkv // Yummmm easy itsy bitsy lobster rolls

Happy Weekend!

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Gardenias & Mint

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Reg and I are both planning on hitting the beach this weekend and are pumped about it (get that summer glow!). Doing anything fun? Have a great few days off! xo G&M

cct // A potentially awesome project for you ambitious DIYers out there

rkv // Intrigued by the idea of making my own headboard

cct // Those French ladies do it right

rkv // Cappuccino? Are you serious? Gross.

cct // Two things that need to get in my belly right now – Turkey Santa Fe Zucchini Boats & S’mores Popcorn

rkv // 10 words to know when talking about beer

cct // For all you Gone Girl fans out there, did you see this connection? (PS – pretty self explanatory, but don’t click until you’ve read and finished the book!!)

rkv // Contouring basics

Thursday Pins

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Gardenias & Mint

…Because sometimes you just need a little pin-spiration to keep you motivated, yuh know?

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Old Lyme

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Gardenias & Mint

Two weekends ago we spent some quality time with our old buddies in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Over the last couple of years our paths have taken us all to several different cities across the East Coast, so whenever we can manage big group hangouts, it’s always a blast. This year was nothing short of awesome — complete with lots o’ grilling, games, and goofballs. Take a looksie at some snap shots from our weekend retreat!

Loving Now // Sun Hats

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Gardenias & Mint

Soon we’ll be at the beach for a nice long weekend, and while we want to be in the sun as much as possible, we know it’s not good for us — so of course big summer beach hats crossed our minds. It feels like the perfect beachy, boho, surfer girl combo to us, and we hope we can find some cute ones asap to look as pinterest-worthy as these ladies!

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Beachin’ it // Summer Towels

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Gardenias & Mint

… Because what’s summer without some pretty textiles to plunk your tush on? Time to layout and unwind with some surf & sand, while keeping things fresh from head-to-toe.

{ Clockwise from top left: Nautical // Pastel // Artsy // Preppy // Cali }

Sweet Beats // July 2014

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Gardenias & Mint

These next couple of weekends are going to involve a whole lot of lounging in the great outdoors. This coming Friday Christa and I are heading up her to family’s home in rural New Hampshire, and the following weekend we’ll be hanging with old friends on the beach in Old Lyme, CT. Sometimes when things are this relaxed, I just want some twangy bluesy folky goodness to accompany me.

If you’re in the same boat as myself, click here to enjoy.

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01. cross road blues // robert johnson

02. truckin’ little woman // big bill broonzy

03. when the levee breaks // memphis minnie

04. louis collins // mississippi john hurt

05. will you miss me? // woody guthrie

06. i walk the line // johnny cash

07. fixin’ to die // bukka white

08. the blizzard’s never seen the desert sands // tallest man on earth

09. ripple // grateful dead

10. along about daybreak // bill monroe

11. can i sleep in your arms // phosphorescent

12. laundry room // the avett brothers

13. american hearts // a.a. bondy