{Loading up on copper goodies for the backyard (watering can sold in Target stores, this smaller one sold online)}

Whether it's from school, work, or life, we all need breaks, and boy did I need one last week (thank you all for the sweet comments and notes, by the way!). After a lovely few days off (I only checked my e-mail once each day, a huge accomplishment for me), a tasty family bbq, and a some quiet time out of the city, I'm feeling refreshed and ready to tackle my long to-do list. But about the unpacking.....that just may require another break!

I know I'm a few days late in saying this, but did you guys have a great long weekend? What was your favorite thing you did?

{I usually try to keep Instagram and HH posts separate, but this Tate's chocolate chip cookie s'more I made over the weekend was too good not to share twice}

{First of many fire-pit fires in our backyard}

{Excited for cut-offs season}

{The prettiest purple and yellow irises at my father-in-law's house}

{Believe in yourself...always}