I just can't help it. Sometimes a girl just needs to dive into some prettiness. Even just the smallest of touches, put in the right locations, can bring a sense of spirit and joy to the regular routine of life.

Honesty here, I've missed doing fashion posts and great shopping finds here. Today, I'm indulging myself. Have you seen the incredible decor in the stores for the holidays? So much color and sparkle that I'm dreaming of great dinner parties and fabulous nights on the town.

Dream with me? Which would find its way into your next celebration?

1. Candy colored orbs from Land of Nod   2. Sparkilicious pillow also from Land of Nod  3. Classy plaid metals from Crate and Barrel   4. A wreath of fun felt from West Elm  5. Bicycle built for two from Anthropologie  6. Glass geometric lovelies from West Elm

Has your holiday decorating begun?

XOXO, MJ

Happy Friday! It kind of feels more like Tuesday, but, hey, I'm going with it. We have plans for the pool, the sprinklers, and lots of icy drink around here for the weekend; it's going to be super hot.

I have a triad of ideas for you to discover over the weekend...one for today, one for tomorrow, and one for Sunday.

 #1 FROST SOMETHING
Are you celebrating something this weekend? Perhaps 7/7 on Saturday or Video Game Day on Sunday? Well, even if you're not going to throw a party for either of those, here are some great ideas for frosting a cake. Kelly over at Studio DIY has some great tricks that can make even the least professional among us (pointing to myself) look ah-mazing. For little C's birthday, I disguised my lack of skill under rainbow M&Ms, and I was pretty pleased with the results and flavor.

 #2 PULL OUT THE WATERCOLORS
Watercolor pencils are my new favorite art supply. They have the control of pencil and the blending ability and surprise of watercolor. When was the last time you took a sketchpad outside with some pencils or watercolors? Try it this weekend.

#3 MAKE MESSY SUMMER HAIR

Undone hairdos are all the rage for summer. The messy bun, the roped pony, the loose braid–all beautiful and breezy. Anthropologie posted some great ideas for hair that shows the ease of summer. Here's M's version of a messy twist, designed and styled all by herself.

Hope you enjoyed the Tri- to Try. Wishing you all a bright weekend!

XOXO, MJ