This past weekend Patrick and I took the doggo to Big Bear Lake for a weekend getaway. It was so nice to unplug and just relax together. And man the views were incredible. I highly recommend to plan a weekend getaway to a local lake or river if you can! Here are the essentials for your lake getaway from must do activities to what to pack.

For your fun little lake getaway, find a cute lake cabin near the water on Airbnb or a local rental agency. Setting the entire trips mood starts with a cute little cabin. We rented the A Frame of Mind from Big Bear Cool Cabins and had the best time. We also loved cooking dinner on the charcoal grill and sitting on the fenced in porch with Finley. 

We had such a fun time on the lake and seeing all the view by renting a kayak. I highly recommend renting either a kayak, canoe, paddle board, etc to get out on the water to explore and soak in all the views! We rented from GetBoards in Big Bear because it was so easy to have access to the lake and they were dog friendly. We spent 2 hours kayaking on the lake, admiring all the lake houses, and wow how peaceful it was. I wore a dark bikini to not get dirty from the lake water and had a backpack to store a tank top and shorts on the kayak. In order to not get burnt and stay shaded on my face, I had a straw hat and sunglasses. I highly recommend getting out on the water to complete your lake experience! Oh and Finley swam in the lake for the first time, eek! 

One of the most important reasons to have a vacation getaway is to lounge and relax. Taking some time to just enjoy being away is priceless. We spent some time on the beach at Carol Morrison Public Launch just hanging out. Whether you find a beach type area, rock side near the water, or hanging on a dock, take some R&R time to read a book or chat. 

Your in nature so enjoy it! Take a walk around to admire the water, trees, and area around you. We found an amazing water path, Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve,
that had some of the most serene views. It overlook the water and we saw geese. Put on your walking shoes and get out there. 

What a fun little trip and can't wait to plan our next little weekend getaway!

Outfit Details:
H&M Lemon Top (similar here) , Madewell Jeans ,
​and Ann Taylor Heels

Summer is here and I just can't get enough of the fruit prints that are so trendy right now, especially the lemon prints. Here is how to mix in some fun and whimsical prints this summer. 

It's the perfect print for the summer because it instantly puts a smile on your face with all the bright yellow colors. Plus it reminds me of ice cold lemonade, feet in the grass, enjoying a summer night with friends. And who couldn't love that feeling when putting on a citrus print piece?! 

Outfit Details:
H&M Blouse (similar here) , Topshop Pants , and Franco Sarto Sandals

I'm always down for a classic piece that mixes and matches with multiple pieces in my closet. I'm all about the staple pieces. But you don't want to end up with all plain and boring items in your closet and not have some tops that pop our or make a statement. I am currently craving polka dots because you can stay with a neutral color pallet like black and white but still add drama and pattern to an outfit!