Baby Gap: Peter Rabbit TM Capsule

I was recently in Gap Body looking for some bigger bras to accommodate my growing chest and spotted the most adorable Peter Rabbit Collection in Baby Gap.  Pretty sure it would be too soon to start buying clothes for my little one who is still only 14 weeks old BUT my sister in law is due in just about one month so I felt compelled to take a closer look.  We don't know what they are having but I spotted this and and the hat above and just couldn't resist:

Peter Rabbit TM one-piece

I also was tempted with these one-sies but was able to control myself:

Peter Rabbit TM days of the week bodysuits

Peter Rabbit TM printed bodysuit

When I think of Peter the Rabbit I can't help but remember the adorable dishes that we had growing up:

And I will leave you with this classic illustration from the original story by Beatrix Potter:

New Artist Spotlight: Walk the Moon

If you guys haven't heard or listened to the band WALK THE MOON I highly suggest checking them out.  Their first album titled WALK THE MOON is full of catchy alternative soon to be hits! I personally can't stop listening to Anna Sun or Tightrope.  ENJOY!

They are playing in NYC tonight, check out their website for list of tour dates! Walk the Moon official website.

The Greatest Hotel on Earth

Il San Pietro, Positano

View of Positano at dusk from il San Pietro

There really are no words to describe the beauty and perfection of this hotel located just east of Positano.  It is situated (like a lot of places along the Amalfi Coast) up on a cliff high above the sea and is far enough away from everything that you feel secluded (in a good way).  Joe and I stayed here for five nights at the end of our honeymoon and I have to say it was the most relaxing and amazing five days ever.  Everything at this hotel is perfect! Our favorite two spots were the private beach  located in a natural cove at the foot of the hotel and the upstairs terrace outside the main dining room.  We sat out there almost every night overlooking that magical view of the coast enjoying any cocktail of our choice accompanied by delicious local olives and salty almonds.  Here are a few pics of our fav things about this hotel!

Joe going for a dip

Barb relaxing down by the beach

View from the balcony outside our room

Stairs leading down to the beach along the basil gardens

Lastly, the most magical part of this leg of our trip was a private concert from the one and only Billy Joel.  He played for us for two hours in the dining room of the hotel, you name it, he played it!

"A good friend is a connection to life ~ a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world"

Barb & Ashley 2008

I am in love with this quote! My best friend Ashley shared this with me the day before my wedding and it pretty much sums up the tie the bonds the two of us.  Friends are sanity, friends keep you grounded, lift you up when you are down and will stay up with you until 3 am just because you need someone to talk to.  I have the best friends in the entire world and I know I say this often, but is so true!

This can also be applied to my husband Joe.  He is the most grounded, real person I know and I am so blessed that I get to go home to him every night.

Barb & Joe after the after wedding party

Crazy for Peplum

The peplum craze is everywhere and I have to admit I am in love with this trend.  I haven't purchased anything just yet but, have had my eyes on these amazing pieces for fall:

Top Shop Peplum Top

Tory Burch Peplum Sweater

Asos Top

Alice & Olivia Side Peplum Dress @ Shopbop

Last three images from Pinterest!

SuMmEr PlaYLiSt

I love putting together a random mix of my latest favorite songs and driving in the car...especially if it's en route to one of the many beaches in Long Island! I am still trying to figure out how to share my ping playlists from iTunes on Blogger, in the meantime check out this beat from Darius and Finlay on sound cloud...it's a few years old but still AWESOME: Darius & Finlay feat Nico: Rock to the Beat.

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